/* =========================================================
   VANUATU COMPANY FORMATION — Global Styles
   Class prefix: .vct-
   Colors: #0A2540 navy, #00B4B4 teal, #E8A020 gold, #F8F9FA bg
   ========================================================= */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --navy:    #0A2540;
  --teal:    #00B4B4;
  --gold:    #E8A020;
  --bg:      #F8F9FA;
  --text:    #1A1A2E;
  --muted:   #6B7280;
  --border:  #E2E8F0;
  --white:   #ffffff;
  --radius:  6px;
  --shadow:  0 2px 12px rgba(10,37,64,0.08);
  --max-w:   1160px;
  --font-h:  'Libre Baskerville', Georgia, serif;
  --font-b:  'Source Sans Pro', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-b); color: var(--text); background: var(--bg); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 17px; }

/* ---- TYPOGRAPHY ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: var(--font-h); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
p  { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
a  { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1rem 1.4rem; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
strong { font-weight: 700; }
address { font-style: normal; }

.vct-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.vct-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .15s, transform .1s;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.vct-btn:hover { opacity: .88; transform: translateY(-1px); text-decoration: none; }
.vct-btn-gold    { background: var(--gold);  color: var(--white); }
.vct-btn-navy    { background: var(--navy);  color: var(--white); }
.vct-btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--white); }
.vct-btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.vct-btn-block   { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.vct-btn-lg      { padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---- HEADER ---- */
.vct-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.vct-header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
}
.vct-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.vct-logo strong { color: var(--teal); }
.vct-logo-mark { flex-shrink: 0; }
.vct-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}
.vct-nav-list a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .15s, background .15s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.vct-nav-list a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.vct-nav-cta { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--white) !important; padding: 0.4rem 1rem !important; }
.vct-nav-cta:hover { opacity: .88; }
.vct-nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.vct-nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.vct-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem 0;
}
.vct-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.vct-hero-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vct-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.vct-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.vct-hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.vct-hero-badges span { background: rgba(0,180,180,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(0,180,180,.35); color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 20px; }
.vct-hero-map { opacity: 0.9; }
.vct-hero-wave { margin-top: 0; line-height: 0; }
.vct-hero-wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ---- TRUST BAR ---- */
.vct-trust-bar { background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
.vct-trust-bar-inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.vct-trust-item { text-align: center; }
.vct-trust-item strong { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-h); }
.vct-trust-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }

/* ---- SECTIONS ---- */
.vct-section-inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
.vct-section-intro { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 560px; }

/* ---- SILO GRID ---- */
.vct-silo-section { background: var(--bg); }
.vct-silo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.vct-silo-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .15s;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vct-silo-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); text-decoration: none; }
.vct-silo-card--highlight { border-color: var(--gold); }
.vct-silo-icon { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-silo-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.vct-silo-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-card-link { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.vct-badge { position: absolute; top: -10px; right: 14px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }

/* ---- WHY SECTION ---- */
.vct-why-section { background: var(--white); }
.vct-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.vct-why-item h3 { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-b); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.vct-why-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #374151; margin: 0; }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.vct-faq-section { background: var(--bg); }
.vct-faq { max-width: 780px; }
.vct-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.vct-faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 2rem 1rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.vct-faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: sans-serif;
}
.vct-faq-q[aria-expanded="true"]::after { content: '−'; }
.vct-faq-a { display: none; padding-bottom: 1rem; color: #374151; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.vct-faq-a.vct-faq-open { display: block; }

/* ---- CTA SECTION ---- */
.vct-cta-section { background: var(--navy); }
.vct-cta-inner { text-align: center; }
.vct-cta-inner h2 { color: var(--white); }
.vct-cta-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---- TWO-COL LAYOUT ---- */
.vct-service-wrap { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
.vct-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.vct-main { min-width: 0; }
.vct-main h1 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* ---- SIDEBAR ---- */
.vct-aside { position: sticky; top: 80px; }
.vct-sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.vct-sidebar-cta h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.vct-sidebar-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-trust-list { list-style: none; margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.vct-trust-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 0.83rem; padding: 0.25rem 0; }
.vct-sidebar-nav { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-sidebar-nav h4 { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-b); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vct-sidebar-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.vct-sidebar-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.vct-sidebar-nav li:last-child { border: none; }
.vct-sidebar-nav a { display: block; padding: 0.45rem 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--navy); }
.vct-sidebar-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }

/* ---- BREADCRUMB ---- */
.vct-breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.vct-breadcrumb ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.25rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.vct-breadcrumb li + li::before { content: '›'; margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.vct-breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); }
.vct-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.vct-breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- COMPARISON TABLE ---- */
.vct-compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.25rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.vct-compare-table th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-b); font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.vct-compare-table td { padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: top; }
.vct-compare-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(0,0,0,.02); }
.vct-compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* ---- INLINE CTA ---- */
.vct-inline-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #0d3060);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.vct-inline-cta h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.vct-inline-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.vct-inline-cta .vct-btn { margin-left: 1rem; }

/* ---- GUIDES SECTION (homepage) ---- */
.vct-guides-section { background: var(--light); padding: 4rem 0; }
.vct-guides-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.vct-guide-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.5rem; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.vct-guide-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,180,180,.12); text-decoration: none; }
.vct-guide-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 0.5rem 0 0.6rem; }
.vct-guide-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vct-guide-tag { display: inline-block; background: rgba(0,180,180,.1); color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 3px; }

/* ---- BLOG ---- */
.vct-blog-index-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.vct-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.vct-blog-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.vct-blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.vct-blog-card h2 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.vct-blog-card h2 a { color: var(--navy); }
.vct-blog-card h2 a:hover { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
.vct-blog-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vct-read-more { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); }
.vct-tag { display: inline-block; background: rgba(0,180,180,.1); color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.vct-post-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.vct-post-meta { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.vct-post-meta time { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.vct-post-intro { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.75rem; }

/* ---- CONTACT PAGE ---- */
.vct-contact-page h1 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vct-contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.vct-contact-form label { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.vct-contact-form input,
.vct-contact-form select,
.vct-contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
}
.vct-contact-form input:focus,
.vct-contact-form select:focus,
.vct-contact-form textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.vct-contact-form button { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
.vct-footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 4rem; }
.vct-footer-inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 2.5rem; }
.vct-footer-brand { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vct-footer-brand strong { color: var(--teal); }
.vct-footer-tagline { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.vct-footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-b); font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.vct-footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.vct-footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.vct-footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.vct-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
.vct-footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vct-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vct-aside { position: static; }
  .vct-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vct-hero-map { display: none; }
  .vct-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vct-nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .vct-nav-list {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  }
  .vct-nav-list.vct-nav-open { display: flex; }
  .vct-nav-list a { padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem; width: 100%; }
  .vct-header { position: relative; }
  .vct-nav { position: static; }
  .vct-trust-bar-inner { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .vct-trust-item strong { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .vct-inline-cta .vct-btn { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 1rem; display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vct-section-inner { padding: 2.5rem 1rem; }
  .vct-service-wrap { padding: 1.5rem 1rem 3rem; }
  .vct-hero { padding: 2.5rem 1rem 0; }
}