/*
 Theme Name:   BeTheme Child
 Theme URI:    http://kriesi.at/themes/betheme-child
 Description:  Modernized Child Theme for Seeds in His Garden
 Author:       Antigravity
 Template:     betheme
Version: 2.0.1
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Typography & Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Merriweather:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Patrick+Hand&display=swap");

:root {
  /* Vibrant Earth Palette */
  --ve-sage: #558b6e;
  --ve-forest: #2d4f3f;
  --ve-terracotta: #d97e69;
  --ve-cream: #fafaf5;
  --ve-sand: #f0efe9;
  --ve-text: #2c3e50;
  --ve-coral: #ff6b4a;
  --ve-sun: #f6c343;
  --ve-sky: #4bb3ff;
  --ve-mint: #e6f7ef;
  --ve-peach: #ffe2d6;

  /* Fonts */
  --ve-font-heading: "Merriweather", serif;
  --ve-font-body: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  --ve-font-accent: "Patrick Hand", cursive;

  /* Spacing */
  --ve-space-container: 1400px;
  --ve-space-section: 80px;

  /* Design Tokens - Rounded & Friendly */
  --ve-radius-xl: 40px;
  --ve-radius-lg: 24px;
  --ve-radius-md: 16px;
  --ve-radius-sm: 8px;
  --ve-shadow-card:
    0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --ve-shadow-hover:
    0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --ve-transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ve-transition-base: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ve-gold: #d4af37;
  --ve-warm-overlay: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(246, 195, 67, 0.25) 100%
  );
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Global Resets & Header Overrides
   ========================================================================== */
body {
  background-color: var(--ve-cream) !important;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Force Header Styling - Modern Light Refresh */
#Header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important; /* Clean white */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important; /* Subtle lift */
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

#Top_bar {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: padding 0.4s ease;
}

#Top_bar.is-sticky {
  padding: 5px 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

#Top_bar .logo {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

#Top_bar .logo img {
  max-height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

#Top_bar.is-sticky .logo img {
  max-height: 54px;
}

#Top_bar .menu_wrapper {
  text-align: center;
}

#Top_bar .menu > li > a {
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important; /* Dark Green Text */
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  border-radius: 50px; /* Pill shape */
  position: relative;
}

#Top_bar .menu > li > a:hover,
#Top_bar .menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
#Top_bar .menu > li.current-page-ancestor > a {
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  background-color: #f0f7f4; /* Subtle mint background */
}

#Top_bar .menu > li.current-menu-item > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

#Top_bar .menu > li > a:after {
  display: none !important;
}

.button-stroke {
  display: none !important; /* Remove BeTheme button decoration */
}

.vibrant-earth-wrapper,
.vibrant-earth-wrapper *,
.vibrant-earth-wrapper *::before,
.vibrant-earth-wrapper *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vibrant-earth-wrapper {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.ve-container {
  max-width: var(--ve-space-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
}

.ve-section {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
}

.ve-brand-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.ve-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(
    --ve-font-heading
  ) !important; /* Force priority over BeTheme */
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-hero {
  padding: 32px 0 24px;
  background-color: #f8faf9; /* Subtle off-white/mint base */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 50%,
    rgba(240, 247, 244, 1),
    #f8faf9 100%
  );
}

.ve-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-badge {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); /* scales from 32px up to 72px */
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  line-height: 1.15;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.ve-headline .highlight {
  white-space: normal;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-subhead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #3d4f5f;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ve-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ve-button,
.ve-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.2;
  border: 2px solid transparent; /* default border */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-button.primary,
.ve-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-coral), var(--ve-terracotta));
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.2);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.ve-button.primary:hover,
.ve-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7b5f, #e08c79);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.ve-button.primary:focus,
.ve-btn-primary:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ve-forest);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.ve-button.secondary,
.ve-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-forest);
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
}

.ve-button.secondary:hover,
.ve-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.ve-button.secondary:focus,
.ve-btn-outline:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ve-forest);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.ve-button:hover,
.ve-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.ve-btn-large {
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Full-Width Hero Pattern */
.ve-hero-full {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--ve-forest);
  padding: 32px 0;
}

/* Layer 1: Background image with brightness/saturation control */
.ve-hero-full .ve-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.85);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Layer 2: Dark underlay for guaranteed contrast on any image */
.ve-hero-full::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Layer 3: Warm brand tint layered on top of dark underlay */
.ve-hero-full::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--ve-warm-overlay);
  opacity: 0.8;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ve-hero-full .ve-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.ve-hero-full h1 {
  color: white !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ve-hero-full .ve-hero-subtitle,
.ve-hero-full p {
  color: white !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ve-hero-full .ve-section-label {
  color: #000000 !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-accent) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 0 0 8px 0;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.ve-hero-full .ve-section-label::before {
  background: var(--ve-coral);
}

/* Hero Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-hero-full {
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding: 32px 0;
  }

  .ve-hero-full h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6.5vw, 3.25rem) !important;
  }

  .ve-hero-full .ve-hero-subtitle,
  .ve-hero-full p {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .ve-hero-proof {
    margin-top: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-hero-full {
    min-height: 50vh;
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .ve-hero-full h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .ve-hero-full .ve-hero-subtitle,
  .ve-hero-full p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .ve-hero-full .ve-section-label {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ve-hero-proof {
    margin-top: 28px;
    gap: 10px 16px;
  }

  .ve-proof-item {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    min-width: 90px;
  }

  .ve-proof-value {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .ve-proof-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .ve-cta-group .ve-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
}

/* Organic Mask Image - ENLARGED */
.ve-blob-mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 30px 30px 0px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.15);
  animation: morph 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  background-color: #ddd;
}

.ve-blob-mask img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@keyframes morph {
  0% {
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70% / 50% 50% 70% 60%;
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Impact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-impact {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
}

.ve-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ve-section-header h2,
.ve-mission-content h2,
.ve-about-content h2,
.ve-cta-footer h2,
.ve-split-content h2,
.ve-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ve-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.ve-impact-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-impact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
}

.ve-impact-card .icon-circle {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--ve-sand);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  line-height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.ve-impact-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-impact-card.highlight {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-impact-card.highlight h3,
.ve-impact-card.highlight p,
.ve-impact-card.highlight .icon-circle {
  color: white;
}

.ve-impact-card.highlight .icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Stories Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-stories {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.ve-split-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ve-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.ve-story-card {
  background: var(--ve-cream);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.ve-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
}

.ve-story-image {
  height: 450px;
  background: #ccc;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-story-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ve-story-card:hover .ve-story-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ve-story-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.ve-story-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-story-content h3 a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-story-content .read-more {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Mobile Resp
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .ve-subhead {
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }

  .ve-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ve-card-grid,
  .ve-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-card {
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }

  .ve-grid-3,
  .ve-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .ve-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
}

/* Small Subhead Fix */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ve-subhead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  :root {
    --ve-space-section: 60px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Leadership Page Specifics
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-leaders {
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

.ve-leader-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.ve-leader-row.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.ve-leader-image {
  flex: 1;
}

.ve-leader-content {
  flex: 1.2;
}

.ve-leader-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #4a5a6a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ve-leader-content p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ve-button.small {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ve-hero-subhead {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
}

.ve-leader-role {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
}

.ve-leader-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ve-sage);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.ve-leader-meta {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 25px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-leader-content {
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Portrait Masks - ENLARGED */
.ve-blob-mask-portrait {
  width: 100%;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ddd;
  box-shadow: 30px 30px 0 rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.15);
  transition: border-radius 0.5s ease;
}

.ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt {
  width: 100%;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 50% 40% 50% 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ddd;
  box-shadow: -30px 30px 0 rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.15);
  transition: border-radius 0.5s ease;
}

.ve-blob-mask-portrait img,
.ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ve-leader-row:hover .ve-blob-mask-portrait {
  border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 60% / 50% 50% 60% 40%;
}

.ve-leader-row:hover .ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt {
  border-radius: 50% 50% 60% 40% / 40% 60% 50% 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-leader-row,
  .ve-leader-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-blob-mask-portrait,
  .ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt {
    height: 350px;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. History Page: Horizontal Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-htimeline-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-htimeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ve-htimeline-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 20px 10px 40px;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  align-items: flex-start; /* Ensure cards align to top when one is expanded */
}

.ve-htimeline-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.ve-htimeline-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-htimeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-htimeline-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-htimeline-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ve-htimeline-date {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--ve-sage);
  color: white;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 15px 20px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.25);
}

.ve-htimeline-body {
  padding: 12px 20px 20px;
}

.ve-htimeline-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-timeline-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -moz-box;
  -moz-line-clamp: 3;
  -moz-box-orient: vertical;
}

.ve-htimeline-card.is-expanded .ve-timeline-text p {
  display: block;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
  -moz-line-clamp: unset;
  overflow: visible;
}

.ve-read-more-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ve-read-more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.ve-htimeline-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
  background: white;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ve-htimeline-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--ve-sage);
  color: white;
}

/* Dot Indicators */
.ve-htimeline-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.ve-htimeline-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}

.ve-htimeline-dot.active {
  background: var(--ve-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile: stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-htimeline-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .ve-htimeline-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: visible;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .ve-htimeline-card {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-htimeline-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .ve-htimeline-dots {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Accountability Page
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-accountability-page .ve-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f7f7f3);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-hero-feature-card {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-hero-feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-hero-feature-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-hero-feature-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-accountability-page .ve-hero-feature-card {
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-trust-pillars {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--ve-cream);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  padding: 28px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table th,
.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.15);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table thead th {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.35);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table td:first-child {
  width: 35%;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table a {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-990-table a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-pillar-card {
  background: var(--ve-cream);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-pillar-icon {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-pillar-card h3 {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Financials Section */
.ve-accountability-page .ve-financials {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, var(--ve-sand));
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-financial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-file-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-file-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ve-sage);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-file-icon {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-file-name {
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-file-action {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  font-weight: bold;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-contact-note {
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-accountability-page .ve-contact-note a {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-accountability-page .ve-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Legal/Privacy Pages
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-legal-content {
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.ve-prose {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #444;
}

.ve-prose h2 {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-prose h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.ve-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.ve-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  margin: 20px 0 30px;
}

/* ======================================================================
   DONATE PAGE – REVISED
   ====================================================================== */

/* SECTION TITLE */
.ve-section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Spread the Word Page
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-share-options {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-share-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ve-share-card {
  background: #fafafa;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid #eee;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-share-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ve-sage);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-share-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #558b6e 0%, #3a6b4f 100%);
  border-color: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
}

.ve-share-card-featured p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.ve-share-icon {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-share-card-featured .ve-share-icon {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.ve-share-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-share-card-featured h3 {
  color: white;
}

.ve-share-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #666;
}

.ve-social-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-btn-facebook {
  background: #1877f2;
  color: white;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ve-btn-facebook:hover {
  background: #166fe5;
}

.ve-btn-twitter {
  background: #1da1f2;
  color: white;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ve-btn-twitter:hover {
  background: #1a91da;
}

/* Connect Section */
.ve-connect-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: var(--ve-sand);
}

.ve-connect-section h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-social-icons-large {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.ve-social-icons-large a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-social-icons-large a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

/* CTA Footer */
.ve-cta-footer {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: var(--ve-cream);
}

.ve-cta-footer h2 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-cta-footer p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #666;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-share-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ve-image-story {
  padding: 40px 0; /* was likely 80–100px */
}

.ve-image-story .ve-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ve-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 150px;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* First row (5 images) */
.ve-image-item:nth-child(1),
.ve-image-item:nth-child(2),
.ve-image-item:nth-child(3),
.ve-image-item:nth-child(4),
.ve-image-item:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Make 1st image slightly wider to balance */
.ve-image-item:nth-child(1) {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

/* Second row (6 images) */
.ve-image-item:nth-child(n + 6) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.ve-image-item {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%; /* must stretch to grid row */
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ve-image-item img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ve-image-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
================================ */

/* Medium screens */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ve-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .ve-image-item img {
    height: 170px;
  }
}

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 130px;
  }

  .ve-image-item {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ve-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ve-image-item img {
    height: 150px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIX: Featured Share Card Contrast & Readability
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-share-card-featured {
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.ve-share-card-featured h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ve-share-card-featured p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.ve-share-card-featured .ve-featured-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ve-share-card-featured a,
.ve-share-card-featured .ve-btn {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Social buttons inside featured card */
.ve-share-card-featured .ve-btn-facebook,
.ve-share-card-featured .ve-btn-twitter {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ve-share-card-featured .ve-btn-facebook:hover,
.ve-share-card-featured .ve-btn-twitter:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

/* Icons */
.ve-share-card-featured .ve-share-icon svg {
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

/* Ensure no inherited gray sneaks in */
.ve-share-card-featured * {
  color: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Volunteer Opportunities Page
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-volunteer-about {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-volunteer-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ve-volunteer-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-volunteer-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.ve-volunteer-gallery {
  background: var(--ve-sand);
}

.ve-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ve-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.ve-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ve-gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ve-gallery-item img {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-gallery-item img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .ve-volunteer-about .ve-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-volunteer-image {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Contact Page (Clean Design)
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-contact-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-contact-intro h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ve-contact-intro p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Main Contact Section */
.ve-contact-main {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.ve-contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Contact Details - Left Column */
.ve-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 50px;
}

.ve-detail-block h3 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-detail-block p {
  margin: 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-detail-block a {
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ve-detail-block a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-detail-block address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.ve-social-simple {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ve-social-simple a {
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ve-social-simple a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

/* Contact Form - Right Column */
.ve-contact-form-area {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 40px;
}

.ve-contact-form-area h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-form-content input[type="text"],
.ve-form-content input[type="email"],
.ve-form-content input[type="tel"],
.ve-form-content textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.ve-form-content input:focus,
.ve-form-content textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ve-forest);
  outline: none;
  background: white;
}

.ve-form-content textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.ve-form-content input[type="submit"] {
  background-color: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ve-form-content input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background-color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-form-note {
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .ve-contact-intro h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-area {
    padding: 35px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-contact-hero {
    padding: 32px 0 24px;
  }

  .ve-contact-main {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .ve-contact-intro h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-area {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Updates Page (Blog)
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-updates-section {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: #fdfdfd;
}

.ve-updates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.ve-post-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ve-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ve-post-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-post-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ve-post-card:hover .ve-post-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ve-post-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: #ccc;
  background: #f0f0f0;
}

.ve-post-date {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ve-post-content {
  padding: 15px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ve-post-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ve-post-content h3 a {
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ve-post-content h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -moz-box;
  -moz-line-clamp: 3;
  -moz-box-orient: vertical;
}

.ve-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.ve-read-more:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-post-card .ve-like-wrapper {
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.ve-post-card .ve-like-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 0;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-post-card .ve-like-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
}

.ve-post-card .ve-like-count {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.ve-post-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.ve-post-footer .ve-like-wrapper {
  margin: 0;
}

.ve-post-footer .ve-like-btn {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ve-like-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ve-like-btn .ve-heart {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.ve-like-btn:hover .ve-heart {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.ve-like-btn.liked .ve-heart {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-card-soft .ve-like-wrapper {
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.ve-card-soft .ve-like-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 0;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-card-soft .ve-like-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
}

.ve-card-soft .ve-like-count {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* Pagination */
.ve-pagination {
  margin-top: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ve-pagination a,
.ve-pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.ve-pagination a:hover {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border-color: #ddd;
}

.ve-pagination span.current {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--ve-forest);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section */

.ve-contact-intro h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-contact-intro p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Office Locations Section */
.ve-offices-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-office-card {
  background: var(--ve-sand);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-sm);
  padding: 40px;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
}

.ve-office-flag {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-office-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-office-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.ve-office-item strong {
  display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-office-item p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-office-item a {
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ve-office-item a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.ve-contact-form-section {
  background: whitesmoke;
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.ve-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ve-form-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-form-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-form-container {
  background: white;
  padding: 0px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Form Styling */
.ve-form-container input[type="text"],
.ve-form-container input[type="email"],
.ve-form-container input[type="tel"],
.ve-form-container textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.ve-form-container input:focus,
.ve-form-container textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ve-forest);
  outline: none;
  background: white;
}

.ve-form-container textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.ve-form-container input[type="submit"] {
  background-color: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  padding: 16px 50px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.ve-form-container input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background-color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-form-note {
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Connect Section */
.ve-connect-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.ve-connect-content {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-connect-content h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-connect-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: var(--ve-sand);
  color: var(--ve-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-social-btn span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.ve-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
}

/* Contact Page Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-contact-intro h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .ve-form-container {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    color: black;
  }

  .ve-office-card {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Homepage New Sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* ================================
   TOP BANNER IMAGE
================================ */

.ve-top-banner {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f3f3f3;
}

.ve-top-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto; /* let the image scale naturally */
  display: block;
}

/* Optional soft fade into page */
.ve-top-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), #ffffff);
}

/* Mission Section */
.ve-mission {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-mission-image {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.ve-mission-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #000000 !important;
  padding: 0 0 8px 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-accent) !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ve-terracotta);
  position: relative;
}

.ve-section-label::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ve-coral);
}

.ve-section-label.center {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ve-mission-content h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-h2-subline {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5em; /* space between the lines */
}

.ve-mission-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

@keyframes morph2 {
  0% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 30% 60% 70% 40% / 50% 60% 30% 60%;
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
  }
}

.ve-text-link {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.ve-text-link::after {
  content: "→";
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    margin-left 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-text-link:hover {
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ve-coral);
}

.ve-text-link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Get Involved Section */
.ve-get-involved {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, white);
}

.ve-header-sub {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-top: -10px;
}

.ve-action-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.ve-action-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
}

.ve-action-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-action-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-action-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-action-card p {
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ve-sand);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.ve-action-card:hover .ve-btn-arrow {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.ve-newsletter {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.ve-newsletter-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.ve-newsletter-content h2 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.ve-newsletter-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.ve-inline-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.ve-inline-form input[type="email"] {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ve-inline-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.ve-inline-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: white;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  border-color: white;
}

.ve-inline-form button {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Mobile Tweaks for New Sections */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ve-newsletter-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .ve-inline-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .ve-inline-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-mission-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-action-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-mission-image {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .reverse-mobile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Footer Styling
   ========================================================================== */
#Footer {
  background-color: #13162f !important;
  color: #a8c5b5; /* Sage tint */
  border-top: none !important;
}

#Footer .widgets_wrapper {
  padding: 50px 0 40px;
}

#Footer h4 {
  color: white !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

#Footer .footer_copy {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  background: #0f1125 !important;
}

#Footer .footer_copy .copyright {
  color: #7a9d89;
}

#Footer a {
  color: #a8c5b5 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

#Footer a:hover {
  color: white !important;
}

#Footer ul li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="submit"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="text"],
#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #000000 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="text"]::placeholder,
#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  opacity: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="text"]:focus,
#mfn-footer-template .wpcf7 input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Approach Section (Enhanced)
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-approach {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fafaf5, #ffffff);
}

.ve-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Card */
.ve-approach-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Soft accent strip */
.ve-approach-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--ve-sage);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.ve-approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.ve-approach-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--ve-terracotta);
}

/* Header */
.ve-approach-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ve-approach-icon {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Title */
.ve-approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

/* Text */
.ve-approach-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ve-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .ve-approach-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. About Page Hub
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-about-intro {
  padding: var(--ve-space-section) 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-about-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-about-hub {
  padding: 32px 0 40px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

/* Values Grid */
.ve-values-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: white;
}

.ve-values-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.ve-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.ve-value-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.ve-value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ve-value-item h4::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ve-terracotta);
  margin: 10px auto 0;
}

.ve-value-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Video Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-video-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: #fdfdfd;
}

.ve-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ve-video-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.center-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. About Page Details
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-about-details {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ve-about-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-align: center;
}

.ve-about-details p {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Single Post (Newsletter) Page
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-post-meta-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-separator {
  margin: 0 10px;
  color: #ccc;
}

.ve-single-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

.ve-single-content-area {
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  background: white;
}

.ve-prose-container {
  max-width: 800px; /* Optimal reading width */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-featured-image-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ve-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.ve-image-caption {
  padding: 10px;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Prose Content (Typography for Article) */
.ve-prose-content {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #333;
}

.ve-prose-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.8em;
}

.ve-prose-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-top: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
}

.ve-prose-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-top: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
}

.ve-prose-content ul,
.ve-prose-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.8em;
  padding-left: 1.5em;
}

.ve-prose-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.ve-prose-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ve-sage);
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin: 2em 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Post Footer & Nav */
.ve-post-footer {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.ve-share-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-share-links a {
  color: #666;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: normal;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ve-share-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
}

.ve-post-navigation {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 40px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ve-nav-prev,
.ve-nav-next {
  flex: 1;
}

.ve-nav-next {
  text-align: right;
}

.ve-nav-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #999;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ve-post-navigation a {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ve-post-navigation a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-single-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. Archive Section (New)
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-archive-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. Mission & Values Page
   ========================================================================== */

/* Generic Grid for centering */
.ve-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.ve-card-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ve-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ve-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ve-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

/* 2-Column Grid */
.ve-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Centered Flex Grid (for 5 items etc) */
.ve-grid-center {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.ve-grid-center > div,
.ve-grid-center > .ve-card,
.ve-grid-center > .ve-program-card {
  width: calc(33.333% - 20px);
  min-width: 300px;
  flex-grow: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ve-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-grid-center > div,
  .ve-grid-center > .ve-card,
  .ve-grid-center > .ve-program-card {
    width: calc(50% - 15px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ve-grid-center > div,
  .ve-grid-center > .ve-card,
  .ve-grid-center > .ve-program-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Values Card - Compacted */
.ve-card {
  position: relative;
  background: white;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}

.ve-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.2);
}

.ve-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Icon System */
.ve-icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  background: var(--ve-mint);
}

.ve-card:hover .ve-icon-circle,
.ve-impact-card:hover .icon-circle,
.ve-help-card:hover .ve-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ve-icon-sun {
  background: var(--ve-sun);
}

.ve-icon-sky {
  background: var(--ve-sky);
  color: #0f2b4d;
}

.ve-icon-coral {
  background: var(--ve-coral);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ve-icon-mint {
  background: var(--ve-mint);
}

.ve-icon-peach {
  background: var(--ve-peach);
}

/* Featured Vision Text */
.ve-featured-text {
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Reverse Mobile Layout Helper */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reverse-mobile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }

  .ve-split-layout.reverse-mobile .ve-split-image {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Spacing */
/* Background Colors */
.bg-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.ve-bg-sand {
  background-color: var(--ve-sand);
}

.ve-bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--ve-cream);
}

/* Margin Utilities */
.mb-3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-5 {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Padding Utilities */
.p-4 {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Utilities */
.lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
}

/* Flexbox Utilities */
.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Split Layout Components */
.ve-split-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-split-image {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* CTA Button Group */
.ve-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.ve-cta-group.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ve-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .ve-cta-group .ve-btn {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 5px 0;
  }

  .ve-hero {
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 24px 0 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Our Programs Page
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-programs-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background-color: var(--ve-bg-sand);
}

.ve-programs-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ve-program-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.ve-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.2);
}

.ve-program-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--ve-cream);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid white;
}

.ve-program-card:hover .ve-program-icon {
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.ve-program-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-program-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Alternate Icon Colors for Grid */
.ve-programs-grid .ve-program-card:nth-child(3n + 1) .ve-program-icon {
  background-color: #f0f7f4;
}
.ve-programs-grid .ve-program-card:nth-child(3n + 2) .ve-program-icon {
  background-color: #fdf2f0;
}
.ve-programs-grid .ve-program-card:nth-child(3n + 3) .ve-program-icon {
  background-color: #fff9e6;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ve-programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .ve-programs-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .ve-program-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. REFACTOR AUDIT OVERRIDES (Global Design System Plan)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Spacing System */
.ve-section {
  padding: 24px 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-section {
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-section {
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Vertical Rhythm & Block Gaps */
h2 + .ve-subhead {
  margin-top: 16px !important;
}

.ve-block-gap {
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

/* Card Spacing Rules */
.ve-grid-3,
.ve-grid-2,
.ve-stories-grid,
.ve-card-grid,
.ve-approach-grid,
.ve-pillars-grid {
  gap: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-grid-3,
  .ve-grid-2,
  .ve-stories-grid,
  .ve-card-grid,
  .ve-approach-grid,
  .ve-pillars-grid {
    gap: 16px !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
.ve-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4rem) !important;
}

h1:not(.ve-hero-title) {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  letter-spacing: -1px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
  }

  h1:not(.ve-hero-title) {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
}

h2,
.ve-section-header h2,
.ve-split-content h2,
.ve-about-content h2,
.ve-cta-footer h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ve-section-header h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-terracotta), var(--ve-sun));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}

.ve-section-header:not(.text-center) h2::after {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

h3,
.ve-program-content h3,
.ve-impact-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h3,
  .ve-program-content h3,
  .ve-impact-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

p,
.ve-rich-text p,
.ve-hero-subhead {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  max-width: 65ch;
}

.text-center p,
.ve-section-header p,
.ve-hero p {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ve-badge,
.ve-method-subtitle,
.ve-section-label {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Layout System */
.ve-container {
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
}

/* Reductions specified in the plan */
.ve-blob-mask,
.ve-blob-mask-portrait,
.ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt {
  animation: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
}

.ve-blob-mask:hover,
.ve-blob-mask-portrait:hover,
.ve-blob-mask-portrait-alt:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   X. Card Redesign Updates
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Compact Action Cards (For "Ways to Give", etc) */
.ve-action-card-compact {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background-color: white !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.ve-action-card-compact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-small {
  font-size: 24px !important;
  min-width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  background: var(--ve-cream) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.ve-action-content {
  flex: 1 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ve-action-title {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0 !important;
}

.ve-action-text {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #5a6a7a !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.ve-action-link {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
  font-weight: bold !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

.ve-action-card-compact:hover .ve-action-link {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Mobile Stacking for Compact Cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-action-card-compact {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }
  .ve-action-content {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Refresh (Placeholder-First)
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-hero-refresh {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 20%,
    #fff1d6,
    #fef7ec 40%,
    #ffffff 100%
  );
  padding: 20px 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-hero-eyebrow {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.ve-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 38ch;
}

.ve-cta-group-hero {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  min-width: 110px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ve-proof-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ve-proof-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

a.ve-proof-item:hover {
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.ve-hero-media {
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hero-image {
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background: var(--ve-peach);
}

.ve-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Page Hero + Section System (Homepage Consistency)
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-page-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 20%,
    #fff1d6,
    #fef7ec 40%,
    #ffffff 100%
  );
  padding: 20px 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ve-hero-copy p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 38ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ve-hero-copy .ve-section-label {
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom-color: var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
}

.ve-hero-copy .ve-section-label::before {
  background: var(--ve-coral);
}

/* Large Image Section */
.ve-large-image-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.ve-large-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-large-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ve-large-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ve-large-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Enhanced styles for coral-light section */
.ve-section-coral-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffe5e1 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 229, 225, 0.15);
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.ve-section-coral-light .ve-container {
  position: relative;
}

/* Enhanced card hover effects for light sections */
.ve-section-lavender .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-coral-light .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-mint-light .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-peach-light .ve-card-soft:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(230, 231, 255, 0.25);
}

.ve-section-lavender .ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-section-coral-light .ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-section-mint-light .ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-section-peach-light .ve-card-soft:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile responsive for large image */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-large-image-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .ve-large-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  }
}

.ve-section-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--ve-sand) 0%,
    #f5f3ec 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.ve-section-cream {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--ve-cream) 0%,
    #fafaf5 100%
  ) !important;
}

.ve-section-white {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Section Color Variations - Homepage Consistency */
.ve-section-mint {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-mint) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
}

.ve-section-peach {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-peach) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.1);
}

.ve-section-sky {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-sky) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(75, 179, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Additional Light Color Variations */
.ve-section-lavender {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #e6e7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 231, 255, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-coral-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffe5e1 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 229, 225, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-mint-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #e6fffa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 255, 250, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-peach-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff0e6 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 240, 230, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-sage-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f0f7f4 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 247, 244, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-rose-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fef2f2 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(254, 242, 242, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-sky-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f0f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 249, 255, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-cream-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fefcf3 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(254, 252, 243, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-lilac-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #faf5ff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 245, 255, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-aqua-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f0fdfa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 253, 250, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-amber-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fffbeb 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-teal-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f0fdfa 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(208, 242, 235, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-indigo-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eef2ff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 231, 255, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-emerald-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ecfdf5 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-violet-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f5f3ff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(237, 233, 254, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-orange-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff7ed 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 237, 213, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-cyan-light {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ecfeff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(178, 245, 254, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-forest {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.1) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.2);
}

.ve-section-sun {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-sun) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 195, 67, 0.2);
}

.ve-section-coral {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-coral) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.15);
}

.ve-section-terracotta {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-terracotta) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.2);
}

.ve-section-sand {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-sand) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 239, 233, 0.3);
}

.ve-section-cream {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ve-cream) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 245, 0.4);
}

/* Enhanced hover effects for homepage consistency */
.ve-section-header {
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-section-header:hover h2::after {
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--ve-terracotta),
    var(--ve-sun),
    var(--ve-sage)
  );
}

/* Enhanced text links */
.ve-text-link {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.ve-text-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ve-forest);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-text-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Enhanced section transitions */
.ve-section {
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

/* Improved image hover effects */
.ve-card-soft img,
.ve-hero-media img {
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-hero-media:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Enhanced button interactions */
.ve-btn {
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width 0.6s,
    height 0.6s;
}

.ve-btn:hover::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

/* Enhanced Card Styling for Color Sections */
.ve-section-mint .ve-card-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fdf7 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.08);
}

.ve-section-mint .ve-card-soft:hover {
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.2);
}

.ve-section-peach .ve-card-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff5f0 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.08);
}

.ve-section-peach .ve-card-soft:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.2);
}

.ve-section-sky .ve-card-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f8ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(75, 179, 255, 0.08);
}

.ve-section-sky .ve-card-soft:hover {
  border-color: rgba(75, 179, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Enhanced Icon Coordination */
.ve-section-mint .ve-icon-circle {
  background: var(--ve-mint);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-section-peach .ve-icon-circle {
  background: var(--ve-peach);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-section-sky .ve-icon-circle {
  background: var(--ve-sky);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

/* Enhanced Section Headers for Color Coordination */
.ve-section-mint .ve-section-header h2::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sage), var(--ve-mint));
}

.ve-section-peach .ve-section-header h2::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-terracotta), var(--ve-peach));
}

.ve-section-sky .ve-section-header h2::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sky), var(--ve-sun));
}

/* Enhanced spacing and layout for homepage consistency */
.ve-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.ve-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ve-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Enhanced grid layouts */
.ve-card-grid-2,
.ve-card-grid-3 {
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Enhanced content spacing */
.ve-card-soft h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ve-card-soft p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Enhanced CTA groups */
.ve-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.ve-cta-group.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Enhanced responsive behavior */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .ve-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .ve-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-hero-copy p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-card-grid-2,
  .ve-card-grid-3 {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ve-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ve-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

.ve-card-soft {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff8f2 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ve-card-soft::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--ve-terracotta),
    var(--ve-sun),
    var(--ve-sage)
  );
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.ve-card-soft::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  top: -70px;
  right: -70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.14),
    rgba(255, 107, 74, 0)
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-card-soft:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.35);
}

/* Colorful card variations using nth-child for vibrant grid feel */
.ve-card-grid-3 .ve-card-soft:nth-child(3n + 1)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-terracotta), var(--ve-coral));
}

.ve-card-grid-3 .ve-card-soft:nth-child(3n + 2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sage), var(--ve-mint));
}

.ve-card-grid-3 .ve-card-soft:nth-child(3n + 3)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sky), var(--ve-sun));
}

.ve-card-grid-2 .ve-card-soft:nth-child(2n + 1)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-terracotta), var(--ve-coral));
}

.ve-card-grid-2 .ve-card-soft:nth-child(2n + 2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sage), var(--ve-mint));
}

/* Hover: animate top bar to full brand gradient */
.ve-card-soft:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--ve-terracotta),
    var(--ve-sun),
    var(--ve-sage),
    var(--ve-sky)
  );
  height: 5px;
}

.ve-card-spotlight {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.ve-card-link {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
}

.ve-card-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ve-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--ve-mint);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.08);
}

.ve-card-soft h2,
.ve-card-soft h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.ve-card-soft p {
  color: #5a6a7a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Volunteer Opportunities
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-volunteer-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-volunteer-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: block;
  background: var(--ve-peach);
}

.ve-btn-small {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ve-volunteer-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.ve-volunteer-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.12);
  margin: 0;
}

.ve-volunteer-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ve-volunteer-card figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ve-volunteer-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 30%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-volunteer-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ve-volunteer-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-volunteer-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-volunteer-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ve-volunteer-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ve-card-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ve-card-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ve-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Width Horizontal Scroll Timeline — Polished
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section background */
.ve-section-lavender {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f7f6 0%, #edf1ee 50%, #f5f7f6 100%);
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.ve-section-lavender::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.04) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-section-lavender::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.04) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-section-lavender .ve-section-header {
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ve-section-lavender .ve-section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ve-section-lavender .ve-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
}

/* Scroll hint indicator */
.ve-hscroll-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #7a8a9a;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: hintFade 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ve-hscroll-hint-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid #7a8a9a;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hscroll-hint-icon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 4px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #7a8a9a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hintScroll 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hintScroll {
  0%,
  100% {
    left: 4px;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    left: 16px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

@keyframes hintFade {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Timeline container */
.ve-hscroll-timeline {
  --ve-hscroll-slide-gap: 0px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(18px, 3vw, 40px);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Progress bar */
.ve-hscroll-progress {
  position: relative;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.08),
    rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.08)
  );
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 clamp(18px, 3vw, 48px) 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-hscroll-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sage), var(--ve-terracotta));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

/* Scrollable track */
.ve-hscroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--ve-hscroll-slide-gap);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 0 0 34px;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hscroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Arrow navigation buttons */
.ve-hscroll-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ve-hscroll-arrow {
  position: static;
  transform: none;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7f3 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 22px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.14),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-hscroll-arrow:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7faf7 0%, #e7efe8 100%);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.22),
    0 0 0 10px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ve-hscroll-arrow:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.22),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
    0 0 0 10px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.18);
}

.ve-hscroll-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.45;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-hscroll-arrow[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* Individual slide panel */
.ve-hscroll-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfa 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
    0 24px 60px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.05);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  /* Let content dictate height, no forced min on image container */
  align-items: stretch;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
}

.ve-hscroll-slide::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-hscroll-slide.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ve-hscroll-slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ve-hscroll-slide:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
    0 24px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ve-hscroll-slide:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Media collage */
.ve-hscroll-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 14px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.04) 100%
  );
  align-self: start;
}

.ve-hscroll-media-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1vw, 12px);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  align-items: start;
}

.ve-hscroll-media-item {
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 0;
}

.ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8ede9 0%, #d8e0db 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 10px 24px rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.08);
}

/* Gradient overlay on image */
.ve-hscroll-media-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.04) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-hscroll-media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.ve-hscroll-slide:hover .ve-hscroll-media-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Year badge overlay on image */
.ve-hscroll-image-year {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading);
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-1 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-1 .ve-hscroll-media-item {
  min-height: 0;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-1 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.18fr) minmax(0, 0.82fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--1 {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--2 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--3 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--1 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--2 .ve-hscroll-media-frame,
.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--3 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-item {
  min-height: 0;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-item:nth-child(1) {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-item:nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-item:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
}

.ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-item:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
}

/* Content side */
.ve-hscroll-content {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  gap: 6px;
  align-self: start;
}

/* Decorative quote mark */
.ve-hscroll-content::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading);
  color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.07);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Year in content */
.ve-hscroll-year {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body);
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ve-hscroll-year::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-sage), var(--ve-terracotta));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ve-hscroll-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.6vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.ve-hscroll-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #506070;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 34ch;
}

/* Navigation dots with labels */
.ve-hscroll-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 0 20px 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-hscroll-dot-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-width: 44px;
}

.ve-hscroll-dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.3);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.ve-hscroll-dot:hover {
  border-color: var(--ve-sage);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.ve-hscroll-dot.active {
  background: var(--ve-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  transform: scale(1.2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.35);
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.35);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.55);
  }
}

.ve-hscroll-dot-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8a9aaa;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-hscroll-dot.active + .ve-hscroll-dot-label {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline Responsive - Tablet
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ve-hscroll-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(85vw - 24px);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-image-year {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-content {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-year {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-full {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline Responsive - Mobile
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-section-lavender {
    padding: 40px 0 50px;
  }

  .ve-section-lavender .ve-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-hint {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-progress {
    margin: 0 16px 16px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-track {
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0 0 30px;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-arrows {
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-arrow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-slide.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-slide:active .ve-hscroll-media-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .ve-hscroll-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    gap: 8px;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-1 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--1 {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--2,
  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-item--3 {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-image-year {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-content {
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-content::before {
    font-size: 3rem;
    top: 12px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-year {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-nav {
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-dot:active {
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }

  .ve-hscroll-dot-group {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-dot-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ve-hscroll-track {
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0 0 28px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media {
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-1 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-grid,
  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-grid,
  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-2 .ve-hscroll-media-frame,
  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-3 .ve-hscroll-media-frame,
  .ve-hscroll-media.is-count-4 .ve-hscroll-media-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-content {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-nav {
    gap: 3px;
  }

  .ve-hscroll-dot-group {
    gap: 3px;
  }
}

.ve-list-clean {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.ve-list-clean li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-list-clean li::before {
  content: "-";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-callout {
  background: var(--ve-mint);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
}

.ve-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-card-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-card-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ve-page-hero {
    padding: 20px 0 16px;
  }

  .ve-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ve-scroll-cue {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 20px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.ve-scroll-cue::after {
  content: "v";
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ve-impact-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-mint) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
}

.ve-impact-header h2 {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ve-impact-header.ve-section-header h2::after {
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}

.ve-impact-header p {
  color: #2d3e4d;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

.ve-impact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.ve-impact-item {
  background: white;
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-impact-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-impact-icon {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ve-help-flow {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, var(--ve-sand) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 239, 233, 0.3);
}

.ve-help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.ve-help-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  background: white !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-help-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-help-card .ve-icon-circle {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Mission Values and Programs */
.ve-feature-rows {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px 28px;
}

.ve-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 0 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.12);
}

.ve-feature-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ve-feature-row h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ve-program-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ve-program-card {
  background: var(--ve-cream);
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-feature-rows {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-program-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Leadership */
.ve-leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.ve-leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  height: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-leader-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
}

.ve-leader-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

#leader-linda .ve-leader-card {
  height: unset;
}

#leader-linda .ve-leader-photo img {
  object-position: center 50%;
  height: 100%;
}

.ve-leader-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-leader-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-leader-preview,
.ve-leader-full {
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-leader-preview {
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.ve-leader-full {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.ve-leader-card.active .ve-leader-preview {
  display: none;
}

.ve-leader-card.active .ve-leader-full {
  max-height: 2000px;
}

.ve-leader-card {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ve-leader-card > div:nth-child(2) {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.ve-leader-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ve-leader-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ve-leader-photo {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

/* Board of Directors */
.ve-board-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 100%;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.ve-board-member-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9f7 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  height: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-board-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.2);
}

.ve-board-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
  background-color: var(--ve-sand);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-board-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

#board-lisa .ve-board-photo {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

#board-lisa .ve-board-photo img {
  object-position: center top;
}

/* Fallback/Placeholder style if image is blank */
.ve-board-photo-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-mint) 0%, var(--ve-sand) 100%);
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2rem;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 0px white;
}

.ve-board-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-board-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-board-summary,
.ve-board-full {
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ve-board-summary {
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.ve-board-full {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.ve-board-member-card.active .ve-board-summary {
  display: none;
}

.ve-board-member-card.active .ve-board-full {
  max-height: 2000px;
}

.ve-board-member-card > div:nth-child(2) {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.ve-board-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ve-board-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ve-history-intro-preview,
.ve-history-intro-full {
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.ve-history-intro-preview {
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.ve-history-intro-full {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.ve-history-intro-wrapper.active .ve-history-intro-full {
  max-height: 5000px;
}

.ve-history-intro-wrapper.active .ve-history-intro-preview {
  display: none;
}

.ve-history-intro-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ve-coral);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ve-history-intro-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ve-board-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-board-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ve-board-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ve-story-split {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--ve-peach) 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.1);
}

.ve-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-story-copy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ve-story-quote {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.ve-story-media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.ve-help-actions {
  background: var(--ve-peach);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.1);
}

.ve-action-row {
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.ve-action-card-bright {
  border: 0 !important;
  background: white !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-small {
  background: var(--ve-mint) !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-donate {
  background: var(--ve-coral) !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-volunteer {
  background: var(--ve-sun) !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-share {
  background: var(--ve-sky) !important;
}

.ve-action-icon-donate::after {
  content: "G";
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-action-icon-volunteer::after {
  content: "V";
  color: #1f2b33;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-action-icon-share::after {
  content: "S";
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-hero-media {
    order: 2;
  }

  .ve-hero-content {
    order: 1;
  }

  .ve-impact-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ve-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ve-hero-refresh {
    padding: 52px 0 32px;
  }

  .ve-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .ve-hero-media {
    order: 2;
  }

  .ve-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .ve-help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ve-hero-proof {
    gap: 12px 18px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 2. Feature Lists (For "What we do", "Holistic Care") */
.ve-feature-list {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 40px !important;
  max-width: 1000px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.ve-feature-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 15px !important;
}

.ve-feature-bullet {
  color: var(--ve-sage) !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  min-width: 20px !important;
}

.ve-feature-title {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
}

.ve-feature-desc {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #5a6a7a !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Mobile Stacking for Features */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-feature-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Leadership Page Redesign Styles */
.ve-team-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 30px !important;
  margin-top: 40px !important;
}

.ve-team-member {
  text-align: center !important;
}

.ve-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 150px !important;
  height: 150px !important;
  background: var(--ve-cream) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-weight: bold !important;
  border: 1px solid #eaeaea !important;
}

.ve-leader-feature-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 60px !important;
  margin-bottom: 80px !important;
}

.ve-leader-feature-row.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse !important;
}

.ve-leader-image-placeholder {
  flex: 0 0 400px !important;
  height: 500px !important;
  background: var(--ve-cream) !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 48px !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  border: 1px solid #eaeaea !important;
}

.ve-leader-info {
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.ve-leader-info h2 {
  font-size: 36px !important;
  margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ve-leader-info .ve-leader-role {
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ve-lead-text {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ve-bio-box {
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 30px !important;
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  border: 1px solid #eaeaea !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ve-leader-feature-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ve-leader-feature-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .ve-leader-image-placeholder {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 400px !important;
    height: 480px !important;
  }

  .ve-leader-info h2,
  .ve-leader-info .ve-leader-role,
  .ve-lead-text {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page polish + CF7 overflow fixes
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-contact-shell {
  min-height: auto;
  display: block;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px) 0;
}

.ve-contact-container {
  width: min(100%, 960px);
}

.ve-contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ve-contact-subtitle {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-contact-empty {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #999;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form {
  margin: 0;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form-control {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 textarea {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-spinner {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin: 16px 0 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ve-contact-shell {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
}

/* Tighten Contact Form 7 bottom spacing on contact page */
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form p {
  margin: 0;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.wpcf7 form .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  min-height: 0;
}

.wpcf7 form p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  height: auto;
  line-height: normal;
}

.wpcf7 form .wpcf7-spinner {
  display: none !important;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.sent .wpcf7-response-output,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.unaccepted .wpcf7-response-output,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.aborted .wpcf7-response-output,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7 form.spam .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-width: 1px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Privacy Policy Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-privacy-page {
  /* Inherits all core design system styles */
  --ve-privacy-page: 1;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-policy-heading {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.45);
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-policy-block:first-child .ve-policy-heading {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-policy-block + .ve-policy-block {
  margin-top: 44px;
}

/* Hero section override - simpler layout */
.ve-privacy-page .ve-page-hero {
  padding: 24px 0 20px;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-hero-copy p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Section headers with improved spacing */
.ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  text-align: left;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header .ve-section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 0 0 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ve-terracotta);
  position: relative;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header .ve-section-label::before {
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  bottom: -2px;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Quick reference callout improvements */
.ve-section-soft .ve-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ve-section-soft .ve-section-header h2 {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-card-soft.ve-card-spotlight {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-policy-bullets {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ve-policy-bullets p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.ve-policy-bullets strong {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Policy blocks with better spacing */
.ve-policy-block {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(221, 221, 213, 0.6);
}

.ve-policy-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ve-policy-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ve-policy-block p {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 850px;
}

.ve-policy-block ul {
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ve-policy-block ul li {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
}

/* Callout boxes with stronger styling */
.ve-callout-light,
.ve-callout-disclaimer {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--ve-sand) 0%,
    rgba(245, 245, 243, 0.5) 100%
  );
  border-left: 5px solid var(--ve-terracotta);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md);
  margin: 32px 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 850px;
}

.ve-callout-light strong,
.ve-callout-disclaimer strong {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Grid for 2-column cards */
.ve-policy-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 .ve-card-soft {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base);
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 .ve-card-soft:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover);
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 .ve-card-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--ve-forest);
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ve-policy-grid-2 ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

/* Icon styling */
.ve-card-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Text links - see primary definition above (enhanced with arrow animation) */

/* Center text utility */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* CTA group alignment */
.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Improved section spacing */
.ve-privacy-page .ve-section {
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.ve-privacy-page .ve-section:first-of-type {
  padding-top: 0;
}

/* Content wrapper for long text sections */
.ve-policy-content {
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Privacy Policy */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .ve-policy-grid-2 {
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .ve-policy-block {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-page-hero {
    padding: 20px 0 16px;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ve-privacy-page .ve-section-header .ve-section-label {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .ve-policy-block {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .ve-policy-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .ve-policy-block p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .ve-policy-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .ve-policy-grid-2 .ve-card-soft {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .ve-policy-bullets p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .ve-callout-light,
  .ve-callout-disclaimer {
    padding: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 24px 0;
  }

  .ve-card-soft.ve-card-spotlight {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility: Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ve-blob-mask,
  .ve-blob-mask-portrait {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Cross-Page Content Standardization
   ========================================================================== */

/* Main Content Area Standardization */
#Content {
  background-color: var(--ve-cream) !important;
  padding-top: 0px !important;
}

/* Ensure all pages use the Vibrant Earth color scheme */
.page #Content,
.single #Content,
.blog #Content,
.archive #Content,
.search #Content,
.error404 #Content {
  background-color: var(--ve-cream) !important;
}

/* Standardize typography across all pages */
#Content h1,
#Content h2,
#Content h3,
#Content h4,
#Content h5,
#Content h6 {
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

#Content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

#Content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  color: var(--ve-sage) !important;
}

#Content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

#Content p,
#Content li,
#Content td {
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  color: var(--ve-text) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* Standardize section containers */
.section,
.the_content,
.post_wrapper,
.post-item {
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  padding: 10px;
  /* margin-bottom: 30px !important; */
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
}

.section:hover,
.post_wrapper:hover,
.post-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Standardize buttons across all pages */
#Content .button,
#Content a.button,
.button_js,
input[type="submit"],
input[type="button"] {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--ve-coral),
    var(--ve-terracotta)
  ) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 16px 32px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.2) !important;
}

#Content .button:hover,
#Content a.button:hover,
.button_js:hover,
input[type="submit"]:hover,
input[type="button"]:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7b5f, #e08c79) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.3) !important;
  color: white !important;
}

/* Secondary button style */
#Content .button.secondary,
#Content a.button.secondary {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-forest) !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
}

#Content .button.secondary:hover,
#Content a.button.secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  color: white !important;
}

/* Standardize forms */
#Content input[type="text"],
#Content input[type="email"],
#Content input[type="tel"],
#Content input[type="url"],
#Content textarea,
#Content select {
  background: white !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md) !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-fast) !important;
}

#Content input[type="text"]:focus,
#Content input[type="email"]:focus,
#Content input[type="tel"]:focus,
#Content input[type="url"]:focus,
#Content textarea:focus,
#Content select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ve-sage) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Standardize blockquotes */
#Content blockquote {
  background: var(--ve-sand) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ve-sage) !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md) !important;
  padding: 20px 25px !important;
  margin: 30px 0 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: var(--ve-text) !important;
}

/* Standardize lists */
#Content ul,
#Content ol {
  padding-left: 30px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

#Content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

/* Standardize tables */
#Content table {
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

#Content th,
#Content td {
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

#Content th {
  background: var(--ve-sand) !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
}

#Content tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* Standardize images */
#Content img {
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-md) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

/* Standardize page titles */
.page-title,
.post-title,
.entry-title {
  font-family: var(--ve-font-heading) !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Ensure responsive behavior */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section,
  .the_content,
  .post_wrapper,
  .post-item {
    padding: 25px 20px !important;
  }

  #Content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  }

  #Content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem) !important;
  }

  #Content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.75rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Page-Specific Enhancements
   ========================================================================== */

/* About Page Hero Section */
.page-id-2 #Content {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f7f7f3) !important;
}

.page-id-2 .post-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--ve-sage),
    var(--ve-forest)
  ) !important;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 60px 40px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
}

/* About page strategy cards */
.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner {
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  padding: 30px !important;
  margin: 15px 0 !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
  min-height: 350px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner h3 {
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner p {
  color: var(--ve-text) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

/* Donate Page Enhancements */
.page-id-14 #Content {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f8faf9) !important;
}

.page-id-14 .post-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--ve-terracotta),
    var(--ve-coral)
  ) !important;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 60px 40px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
}

/* Contact Form 7 Styling */
.wpcf7-form {
  background: white !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

/* .wpcf7-form p {
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
} */

.wpcf7-form label {
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
}

.wpcf7-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--ve-coral),
    var(--ve-terracotta)
  ) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 18px 40px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: var(--ve-font-body) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.2) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.wpcf7-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7b5f, #e08c79) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 74, 0.3) !important;
  color: white !important;
}

/* Contact page compact form overrides */
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form p {
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form label {
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-submit {
  padding: 12px 32px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form-control-wrap input,
.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form-control-wrap textarea,
.ve-contact-page input[type="text"],
.ve-contact-page input[type="email"],
.ve-contact-page textarea {
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

.ve-contact-page .wpcf7-form-control-wrap textarea,
.ve-contact-page textarea {
  resize: vertical !important;
}

/* Updates/Blog Page */
.blog #Content,
.archive #Content {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f7f7f3) !important;
}

.post-item {
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
}

.post-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

.post-item .entry-title {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  color: var(--ve-forest) !important;
}

.post-item .entry-meta {
  color: var(--ve-terracotta) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

/* Volunteer Opportunities Page */
.page-id-26 #Content .section {
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  transition: var(--ve-transition-base) !important;
}

.page-id-26 #Content .section:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(85, 139, 110, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Spread the Word Page */
.page-id-27 #Content {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f0efe9) !important;
}

/* Leadership Page */
.page-id-34 #Content .ve-leader-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 60px !important;
  margin-bottom: 80px !important;
  background: white !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.page-id-34 #Content .ve-leader-row.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-id-34 #Content .ve-leader-row,
  .page-id-34 #Content .ve-leader-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. No-Box Editorial System (Global Overrides)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ve-surface: transparent;
  --ve-border-soft: rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.16);
  --ve-shadow-card: none;
  --ve-radius-lg: 0;
  --ve-radius-md: 0;
  --ve-radius-sm: 0;
  --ve-flow-space-1: clamp(10px, 1.3vw, 14px);
  --ve-flow-space-2: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);
  --ve-flow-space-3: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  --ve-flow-space-4: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px);
}

/* Editorial reading rhythm */
#Content .ve-flow-stack > * + *,
#Content .section_wrapper > * + * {
  margin-top: var(--ve-flow-space-3);
}

#Content p,
#Content li {
  max-width: 72ch;
}

#Content h2,
#Content h3 {
  margin-top: var(--ve-flow-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--ve-flow-space-2);
}

#Content h2 + p,
#Content h3 + p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Core no-box primitives */
.ve-flow-item {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.ve-divider {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ve-border-soft);
  margin: var(--ve-flow-space-3) 0;
}

.ve-kicker,
.ve-card-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--ve-flow-space-1);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-sage);
}

.ve-feature-band {
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(240, 247, 244, 0.7) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
}

.ve-inline-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ve-muted);
}

.ve-inline-meta > * {
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

/* De-box shared card families */
.ve-card,
.ve-card-soft,
.ve-impact-card,
.ve-post-card,
.ve-program-card,
.ve-help-card,
.ve-action-card,
.ve-share-card,
.ve-office-card,
.ve-board-member-card,
.ve-leader-card,
.ve-story-card,
.post-item,
.page-id-26 #Content .section,
.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner,
.page-id-34 #Content .ve-leader-row {
  background: var(--ve-surface) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Keep structural padding for layout; use separators for grouping */
.ve-card,
.ve-card-soft,
.ve-impact-card,
.ve-post-card,
.ve-program-card,
.ve-help-card,
.ve-action-card,
.ve-share-card,
.ve-office-card,
.ve-board-member-card,
.ve-leader-card,
.ve-story-card,
.post-item {
  padding: clamp(12px, 2vw, 20px) 0 !important;
  position: relative;
}

.ve-card::after,
.ve-card-soft::after,
.ve-impact-card::after,
.ve-post-card::after,
.ve-program-card::after,
.ve-help-card::after,
.ve-action-card::after,
.ve-share-card::after,
.ve-office-card::after,
.ve-board-member-card::after,
.ve-leader-card::after,
.ve-story-card::after,
.post-item::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin-top: clamp(12px, 2vw, 20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ve-border-soft);
}

.ve-card-grid > :last-child::after,
.ve-card-grid-2 > :last-child::after,
.ve-card-grid-3 > :last-child::after,
.ve-programs-grid > :last-child::after {
  border-top: 0;
}

/* Replace hover lift with subtle text-emphasis behavior */
.ve-card:hover,
.ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-impact-card:hover,
.ve-post-card:hover,
.ve-program-card:hover,
.ve-help-card:hover,
.ve-action-card:hover,
.ve-share-card:hover,
.ve-office-card:hover,
.ve-board-member-card:hover,
.ve-leader-card:hover,
.post-item:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ve-card h3 a,
.ve-card-soft h3 a,
.ve-post-card .ve-post-title a,
.post-item .entry-title a {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: transparent;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition:
    color 0.2s ease,
    text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.ve-card:hover h3 a,
.ve-card-soft:hover h3 a,
.ve-post-card:hover .ve-post-title a,
.post-item:hover .entry-title a {
  color: var(--ve-forest);
  text-decoration-color: currentColor;
}

/* Remove icon circles that read as mini-boxes; keep icon color emphasis */
.ve-card-icon,
.ve-icon-circle,
.ve-impact-card .icon-circle,
.ve-program-icon,
.ve-share-icon {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Keep forms and primary CTAs functional with minimal box treatment */
.wpcf7-form,
.wpcf7-form-control-wrap input,
.wpcf7-form-control-wrap textarea,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
textarea {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

/* Improve section separation without boxes */
.ve-section-alt,
.ve-alt-band,
.page-id-27 #Content,
.blog #Content,
.archive #Content {
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(240, 247, 244, 0.24) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #Content .section_wrapper > * + * {
    margin-top: var(--ve-flow-space-2);
  }

  .ve-card,
  .ve-card-soft,
  .ve-impact-card,
  .ve-post-card,
  .ve-program-card,
  .ve-help-card,
  .ve-action-card,
  .ve-share-card,
  .ve-office-card,
  .ve-board-member-card,
  .ve-leader-card,
  .ve-story-card,
  .post-item {
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Interaction Clarity: Hover Only For True Actions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Standardized image-led primitives */
.ve-image-band .ve-large-image-wrapper {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-story-band .ve-media-split,
.ve-media-split {
  align-items: start;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
}

/* Disable hover animations on non-interactive UI containers */
.ve-card:hover,
.ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-impact-card:hover,
.ve-impact-item:hover,
.ve-post-card:hover,
.ve-program-card:hover,
.ve-help-card:hover,
.ve-action-card:hover,
.ve-share-card:hover,
.ve-office-card:hover,
.ve-board-member-card:hover,
.ve-leader-card:hover,
.ve-story-card:hover,
.ve-approach-card:hover,
.ve-gallery-item:hover,
.ve-large-image-wrapper:hover,
.ve-hscroll-slide:hover,
.ve-volunteer-card:hover,
.section:hover,
.post_wrapper:hover,
.post-item:hover,
.page-id-2 .vc_column-inner:hover,
.page-id-26 #Content .section:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: inherit !important;
}

.ve-story-card:hover .ve-story-image img,
.ve-post-card:hover .ve-post-image img,
.ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-hero-media:hover img,
.ve-large-image-wrapper:hover img,
.ve-image-item:hover img,
.ve-volunteer-card:hover img,
.ve-hscroll-slide:hover .ve-hscroll-media-frame img {
  transform: none !important;
}

.ve-volunteer-card:hover::after,
.ve-section-lavender .ve-card-soft:hover::before,
.ve-section-coral-light .ve-card-soft:hover::before,
.ve-section-mint-light .ve-card-soft:hover::before,
.ve-section-peach-light .ve-card-soft:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Keep hover cues only for true actions */
a:hover,
button:hover,
input[type="submit"]:hover,
input[type="button"]:hover,
.ve-btn:hover,
.button:hover,
#Content a.button:hover,
#Content .button:hover {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Keep keyboard focus states strong and explicit */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Full-Width Card Media Header System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Remove legacy decorative pseudo-elements that can appear as squares */
.ve-card--with-thumb::after {
  content: none !important;
}

.ve-card--with-thumb {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-media {
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-thumb {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-body {
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.ve-card--with-thumb h3,
.ve-card--with-thumb h2 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.ve-card--with-thumb p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Remove competing icon cues in thumbnail cards */
.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-icon-circle,
.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-icon,
.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-share-icon,
.ve-card--with-thumb .ve-program-icon {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-media {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .ve-card--with-thumb .ve-card-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Disable All .ve-card-soft Hover Effects
   ========================================================================== */

.ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-card-soft:hover::before,
.ve-card-soft:hover::after,
.ve-card-soft:hover img,
.ve-section-lavender .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-coral-light .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-mint-light .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-peach-light .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-mint .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-peach .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-section-sky .ve-card-soft:hover,
.ve-policy-grid-2 .ve-card-soft:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: inherit !important;
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ve-card-soft:hover h3 a,
.ve-card-soft:hover .ve-text-link,
.ve-card-soft:hover a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Gallery Page
   ========================================================================== */
.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 10% 10%,
      rgba(75, 179, 255, 0.12),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 85% 20%,
      rgba(217, 126, 105, 0.16),
      transparent 48%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbf9 0%, #fefcf8 100%);
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-count {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #4a5a6a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-filter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.26);
  background: #fff;
  color: #2d4f3f;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-filter:hover {
  border-color: #2d4f3f;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-filter.is-active {
  background: #2d4f3f;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #2d4f3f;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-card {
  appearance: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ve-sage);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-thumb-wrap {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #eef2ef;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ve-gallery-thumb[src*="253-scaled-e1777464522603"],
.ve-gallery-thumb[src*="219-scaled-e1777465120396"] {
  object-position: center top;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-video-thumb {
  background: #121a20;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-video-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 9px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-empty {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 79, 63, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-empty h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-page-btn {
  min-width: 112px;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-page-status {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #34495e;
}

.ve-gallery-page .ve-disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 24, 0.9);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 16px;
}

.ve-lightbox.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.ve-lightbox-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-figure {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: min(1100px, 94vw);
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-items: center;
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-figure img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 78vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-figure video {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 78vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: #000;
  display: none;
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-close,
.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-prev,
.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  border: 0;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-close {
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-prev {
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-next {
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .ve-gallery-page .ve-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-prev,
  .ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-next {
    bottom: 16px;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-prev {
    left: calc(50% - 58px);
  }

  .ve-lightbox .ve-lightbox-next {
    right: calc(50% - 58px);
  }
}

/* Thumbnail card lightbox */
.ve-thumb-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 24, 0.9);
  padding: 20px;
}

.ve-thumb-lightbox.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.ve-thumb-lightbox-image {
  max-width: min(1200px, 94vw);
  max-height: 88vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.vc_col-has-fill > .vc_column-inner,
.vc_row-has-fill
  + .vc_row-full-width
  + .vc_row
  > .vc_column_container
  > .vc_column-inner,
.vc_row-has-fill + .vc_row > .vc_column_container > .vc_column-inner,
.vc_row-has-fill > .vc_column_container > .vc_column-inner {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.ve-thumb-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}