/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VCP DESIGN SYSTEM v1.0 — Veteran Career Path
   Shared styles for consistent, modern, Squarespace-level design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --vcp-navy: #0d1f3c;
  --vcp-navy-deep: #060f1e;
  --vcp-navy-light: #1a3a6b;
  --vcp-gold: #f0c040;
  --vcp-gold-dark: #c8960a;
  --vcp-gold-glow: rgba(240, 192, 64, .15);
  --vcp-green: #1a7a40;
  --vcp-red: #c0392b;

  /* Text */
  --vcp-text: rgba(245, 240, 232, .92);
  --vcp-text-bright: #ffffff;
  --vcp-text-dim: rgba(192, 216, 240, .7);
  --vcp-text-muted: rgba(192, 216, 240, .5);
  --vcp-link: #a0c8f0;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --vcp-bg-body: #050d18;
  --vcp-bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  --vcp-bg-card-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  --vcp-bg-glass: rgba(13, 31, 60, .6);
  --vcp-bg-surface: #0d1a2d;

  /* Borders */
  --vcp-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  --vcp-border-hover: rgba(240, 192, 64, .3);
  --vcp-border-gold: rgba(240, 192, 64, .2);

  /* Shadows */
  --vcp-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
  --vcp-shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
  --vcp-shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
  --vcp-shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(200, 150, 10, .2);

  /* Radii */
  --vcp-radius-sm: 8px;
  --vcp-radius-md: 12px;
  --vcp-radius-lg: 16px;
  --vcp-radius-xl: 20px;
  --vcp-radius-pill: 100px;

  /* Spacing */
  --vcp-space-xs: .25rem;
  --vcp-space-sm: .5rem;
  --vcp-space-md: 1rem;
  --vcp-space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --vcp-space-xl: 2.5rem;
  --vcp-space-2xl: 4rem;

  /* Typography */
  --vcp-font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --vcp-font-body: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --vcp-font-mono: 'Consolas', monospace;

  /* Transitions */
  --vcp-ease: cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
  --vcp-duration: .25s;
  --vcp-duration-slow: .5s;
}

/* ── GLOBAL RESET & BASE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-enhanced *,
.vcp-enhanced *::before,
.vcp-enhanced *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vcp-enhanced {
  font-family: var(--vcp-font-body);
  color: var(--vcp-text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease),
              transform var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-fade-in.vcp-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.vcp-fade-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease),
              transform var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-fade-in-left.vcp-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.vcp-fade-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease),
              transform var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-fade-in-right.vcp-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.vcp-scale-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.92);
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease),
              transform var(--vcp-duration-slow) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-scale-in.vcp-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays for children */
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 480ms; }
.vcp-stagger > :nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 560ms; }

/* ── GLASSMORPHISM CARDS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-glass {
  background: var(--vcp-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--vcp-border);
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-glass:hover {
  border-color: var(--vcp-border-hover);
  background: rgba(13, 31, 60, .75);
  box-shadow: var(--vcp-shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px var(--vcp-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── MODERN CARD ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-card {
  background: var(--vcp-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vcp-border);
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--vcp-space-lg);
  transition: all var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vcp-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vcp-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--vcp-border-hover);
  background: var(--vcp-bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--vcp-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.vcp-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--vcp-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vcp-btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcp-gold-dark), #e8aa10);
  color: #0a1628;
  box-shadow: var(--vcp-shadow-gold);
}
.vcp-btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(200, 150, 10, .35);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.vcp-btn-gold:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.vcp-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vcp-text-bright);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
}
.vcp-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .4);
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .06);
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vcp-btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--vcp-gold-dark);
}
.vcp-btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Button shimmer effect */
.vcp-btn-gold::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left .6s var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-btn-gold:hover::after {
  left: 120%;
}

/* ── SECTION LAYOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-section {
  padding: var(--vcp-space-2xl) 6%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vcp-section-inner {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.vcp-section-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--vcp-navy-deep), var(--vcp-navy));
}
.vcp-section-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vcp-gold-glow), transparent);
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-eyebrow {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.vcp-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--vcp-gold-dark);
}

.vcp-title {
  font-family: var(--vcp-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  color: var(--vcp-text-bright);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.vcp-title em {
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

.vcp-body {
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--vcp-text);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ── BADGE / TAG ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 192, 64, .2);
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-pill);
  padding: .3rem .85rem;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
}

.vcp-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .15rem .6rem;
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-pill);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.vcp-tag-free {
  background: rgba(26, 122, 64, .12);
  color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 122, 64, .25);
}
.vcp-tag-paid {
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .1);
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 192, 64, .2);
}

/* ── GRID LAYOUTS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--vcp-space-lg);
}
.vcp-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--vcp-space-lg);
}
.vcp-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--vcp-space-lg);
}
.vcp-grid-auto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--vcp-space-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .vcp-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vcp-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vcp-grid-4,
  .vcp-grid-3,
  .vcp-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vcp-section { padding: var(--vcp-space-xl) 4%; }
}

/* ── STAT COUNTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--vcp-space-lg);
}
.vcp-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--vcp-font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.vcp-stat-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--vcp-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-top: .35rem;
}

/* ── ANIMATED GRADIENT BORDER ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-glow-border {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vcp-glow-border::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcp-gold-dark), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, var(--vcp-gold-dark));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .4;
  transition: opacity var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-glow-border:hover::before {
  opacity: .8;
}

/* ── FLOATING PARTICLE BACKGROUND ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.vcp-particles::before,
.vcp-particles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--vcp-gold-glow), transparent 70%);
  animation: vcp-float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.vcp-particles::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  opacity: .3;
}
.vcp-particles::after {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -50px;
  opacity: .2;
  animation-delay: -10s;
  animation-duration: 25s;
}

@keyframes vcp-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(.95); }
  75% { transform: translate(20px, 10px) scale(1.02); }
}

/* ── SMOOTH LINK UNDERLINE ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-link {
  color: var(--vcp-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--vcp-gold), var(--vcp-gold));
  background-size: 0% 1px;
  background-position: left bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: background-size var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
}
.vcp-link:hover {
  background-size: 100% 1px;
}

/* ── TOOLTIP ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-vcp-tip] {
  position: relative;
  cursor: help;
}
[data-vcp-tip]::after {
  content: attr(data-vcp-tip);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--vcp-bg-surface);
  color: var(--vcp-text);
  font-size: .75rem;
  padding: .4rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--vcp-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--vcp-duration) var(--vcp-ease);
  z-index: 100;
}
[data-vcp-tip]:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ── LOADING SKELETON ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vcp-bg-card) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 50%, var(--vcp-bg-card) 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: vcp-shimmer 1.5s infinite;
  border-radius: var(--vcp-radius-sm);
}
@keyframes vcp-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* ── SMOOTH SCROLLBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-enhanced ::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.vcp-enhanced ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
.vcp-enhanced ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .15);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.vcp-enhanced ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 192, 64, .3);
}

/* ── FOCUS STYLES (accessibility) ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-enhanced :focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--vcp-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── REDUCED MOTION ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vcp-fade-in,
  .vcp-fade-in-left,
  .vcp-fade-in-right,
  .vcp-scale-in {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .vcp-particles::before,
  .vcp-particles::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .vcp-btn-gold::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── MEGA MENU COLLAPSIBLE SECTIONS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.vcp-mega-section-label[data-toggle] {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.vcp-mega-section-label[data-toggle]::after {
  content: ' ▸';
  font-size: .55rem;
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .3);
  transition: transform .2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.vcp-mega-section-label[data-toggle].sec-open::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .5);
}
.vcp-mega-section-label[data-toggle] ~ a {
  display: none;
}
.vcp-mega-section-label[data-toggle].sec-open ~ a {
  display: block;
}

/* ── MOBILE FIXES FOR TOOL PAGES ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Tool page dropdowns and inputs */
  .tool-wrap select,
  .tool-wrap input,
  .tool-wrap textarea,
  select, input[type="text"], input[type="email"], textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents iOS zoom */
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  /* Field rows should stack */
  .field-row, .g2, .g3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: .5rem !important;
  }
  /* Tool containers */
  .tool-wrap, .content {
    padding-left: .75rem !important;
    padding-right: .75rem !important;
  }
  /* Paywall features grid */
  .pw-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: .15rem !important;
    font-size: .7rem !important;
  }
  /* Result boxes */
  .result-box, .result-text {
    font-size: .85rem !important;
    padding: .75rem !important;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }
  /* Cards */
  .card { padding: .75rem !important; }
  .cb { padding: .5rem 0 !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tool-wrap, .content {
    padding-left: .5rem !important;
    padding-right: .5rem !important;
  }
  h1, .hero h1 { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }
  .btn-hero, .btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
    font-size: .85rem !important;
    padding: .65rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SITE-WIDE NAV & TEXT CONTRAST OVERRIDES
   Brightens navigation, menus, and global text for better readability
   Applied via shared stylesheet so all pages benefit
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Nav bar - slightly lighter background */
.vcp-nav {
  background: #0a1525 !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .2) !important;
}

/* Desktop nav links - brighter */
.vcp-desk > a {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .85) !important;
}
.vcp-desk > a:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Menu button - brighter */
.vcp-menu-btn {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .9) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) !important;
}
.vcp-menu-btn:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14) !important;
}

/* Search input */
.vcp-search-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) !important;
}
.vcp-search-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4) !important;
}

/* Mega menu - brighter background and text */
.vcp-mega {
  background: #0a1525 !important;
}
.vcp-mega-col a {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .8) !important;
}
.vcp-mega-col a:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.vcp-mega-col a.featured {
  color: #f0c040 !important;
}
.vcp-mega-col-title {
  color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .8) !important;
}
.vcp-mega-section-label {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .5) !important;
}
.vcp-mega-footer-left {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .7) !important;
}

/* Mobile menu - brighter */
.vcp-mob {
  background: #0a1525 !important;
}
.vcp-mob a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85) !important;
}
.vcp-mob a:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.vcp-mob-sect {
  color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .7) !important;
}

/* Hamburger bars - brighter */
.vcp-ham span {
  background: #d0e0f0 !important;
}

/* Search results */
.vcp-sr-header {
  color: rgba(240, 192, 64, .7) !important;
}
.vcp-sr-snippet {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .65) !important;
}
.vcp-sr-none, .vcp-sr-loading {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .55) !important;
}
.vcp-mob-sr-snip {
  color: rgba(192, 216, 240, .65) !important;
}