/* VextaLearn landing page
   Presentation only. The page keeps the existing Flask/Jinja data contract
   and is scoped to body.homepage so the authenticated product is untouched. */

body.homepage {
  --vl-bg: var(--vexta-surface);
  --vl-paper: var(--vexta-bg);
  --vl-tint: var(--vexta-primary-light);
  --vl-ink: var(--vexta-text);
  --vl-deep: var(--vexta-primary-dark);
  --vl-brand: var(--vexta-primary);
  --vl-brand-dark: var(--vexta-primary-dark);
  --vl-mint: var(--vexta-gold);
  --vl-mint-dark: var(--vexta-warning);
  --vl-coral: var(--vexta-gold-light);
  --vl-muted: var(--vexta-text-secondary);
  --vl-fade: #776D82;
  --vl-line: var(--vexta-border);
  --vl-display: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  --vl-body: 'Inter', var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  --vl-mono: 'DM Mono', monospace;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--vl-bg);
  color: var(--vl-ink);
  font-family: var(--vl-body);
}

body.homepage .vl-home { overflow: clip; }
body.homepage .vl-container { width: min(100% - 40px, 1240px); margin-inline: auto; }

/* Shared public navigation: transparent over the hero, solid after scroll. */
body.homepage .vxt-navbar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  z-index: 40;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .nav-link,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vx-navbar-wordmark,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vx-navbar-wordmark-accent,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vx-navbar-wordmark-learn,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-nav-login-link,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-nav-icon,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) #languageSwitcher { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-mobile-toggler,
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-mobile-icon-btn {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  color: #fff;
}
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-navbar-container { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vxt-navbar.hb-nav-scrolled {
  position: fixed;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border-bottom-color: var(--vl-line);
   box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(23,18,31,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vxt-navbar.hb-nav-scrolled { background: rgba(28,20,48,.92); }

body.homepage .vl-section { padding: clamp(68px, 8vw, 112px) 0; }
body.homepage .vl-section--paper { background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-section--tint { background: var(--vl-tint); }
body.homepage .vl-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--vl-brand);
  font-family: var(--vl-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
body.homepage .vl-eyebrow--inverse { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-eyebrow--inverse i { font-size: .42rem; }
body.homepage h1,
body.homepage h2,
body.homepage h3,
body.homepage .course-title {
  font-family: var(--vl-display);
  letter-spacing: -.055em;
}
body.homepage h2 { color: var(--vl-ink); }
body.homepage h2 em,
body.homepage h1 em { color: var(--vl-brand); font-style: normal; }
body.homepage .vl-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 11px;
  min-height: 47px;
  padding: 0 19px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .22s ease, background-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
body.homepage .vl-button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 9px 20px rgba(23,18,31,.16); }
body.homepage .vl-button--light { background: #fff; color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-button--light:hover { background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-button--primary { background: var(--vl-brand); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-button--primary:hover { background: var(--vl-brand-dark); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-button--dark { background: var(--vl-deep); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-button--dark:hover { background: var(--vl-brand-dark); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-button--coral { background: var(--vl-coral); color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-button--coral:hover { background: var(--vl-mint); color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--vl-brand);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link i { transition: transform .22s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link:hover { color: var(--vl-brand-dark); }
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link:hover i { transform: translate(4px, -3px); }
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link--dark { color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-arrow-link--compact { font-size: .72rem; }
body.homepage .vl-text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
body.homepage .vl-text-link--inverse { color: rgba(255,255,255,.83); }
body.homepage .vl-text-link--inverse:hover { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-text-link i { font-size: .7rem; }

/* Hero */
body.homepage .vl-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 145px;
  background: var(--vl-deep);
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 81% 24%, rgba(245,158,11,.2), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 92%, rgba(109,40,217,.42), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, var(--vl-deep) 0%, var(--vl-brand-dark) 55%, var(--vl-brand) 100%);
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .12;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.28) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.28) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #000, transparent 70%);
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .93fr) minmax(420px, 1.07fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(38px, 7vw, 100px);
  min-height: 610px;
  padding-bottom: 92px;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-copy { max-width: 650px; }
body.homepage .vl-hero h1 {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.3vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: .95;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero h1 em { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-hero-lead {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 27px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 31px; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 26px;
  margin-top: 46px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  font-size: .72rem;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-proof span { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-proof strong { color: #fff; font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: 1rem; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { position: relative; min-height: 490px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100%, 570px);
  min-height: 390px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--vl-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(38,13,76,.32);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 64px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vl-line);
  background: #fff;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--vl-deep);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__brand i { color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__avatar {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vl-tint);
  color: var(--vl-brand);
  font-size: .58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__body { padding: 30px; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__eyebrow {
  color: var(--vl-brand);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview h2 {
  margin: 9px 0 24px;
  color: var(--vl-ink);
  font-family: var(--vl-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.45rem);
  letter-spacing: -.06em;
  line-height: 1;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vl-line);
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--vl-bg);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress strong,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress small,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson strong,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson small {
  display: block;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress strong,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson strong {
  color: var(--vl-ink);
  font-size: .82rem;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress small,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson small {
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--vl-muted);
  font-size: .68rem;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress-ring {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex: none;
  border: 5px solid #eadcfb;
  border-top-color: var(--vl-brand);
  border-right-color: var(--vl-brand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotate(28deg);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress-ring i {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vl-mint);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 13px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--vl-brand);
  color: #fff;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson strong { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson > i { font-size: .7rem; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-size: .7rem;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 13px;
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vl-line);
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--vl-brand);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards small { color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .62rem; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  min-width: 205px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color: var(--vl-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(2,15,43,.24);
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-note--top { top: 34px; left: -12px; transform: rotate(-3deg); }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note--bottom { right: -10px; bottom: 31px; min-width: 238px; transform: rotate(2deg); }
body.homepage .vl-note-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 31px; height: 31px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .72rem; }
body.homepage .vl-note-icon--mint { background: var(--vl-coral); color: var(--vl-mint-dark); }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note small,
body.homepage .vl-hero-note strong { display: block; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note small { color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .63rem; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note strong { margin-top: 2px; font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-footer { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); background: rgba(38,13,76,.22); }
body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding-block: 17px; color: rgba(231,238,255,.66); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .63rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__rule { width: 42px; height: 1px; background: rgba(231,238,255,.3); }

/* Logged-in continuation: useful but intentionally compact. */
body.homepage .vl-resume-strip { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vl-line); background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-resume-strip__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; min-height: 75px; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex: none; color: var(--vl-deep); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 800; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-label i { color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-resume-list { display: flex; flex: 1; gap: 12px; min-width: 0; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-item { display: grid; gap: 5px; min-width: 0; flex: 1; padding: 9px 12px; border-left: 1px solid var(--vl-line); color: var(--vl-ink); text-decoration: none; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-item span:first-child { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; min-width: 0; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-item strong { overflow: hidden; color: var(--vl-ink); font-size: .72rem; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
body.homepage .vl-resume-item small { color: var(--vl-fade); font-size: .64rem; white-space: nowrap; }
body.homepage .vl-progress { display: block; height: 4px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--vl-line); }
body.homepage .vl-progress i { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: var(--vl-brand); }

/* Editorial section headings and categories. */
body.homepage .vl-section-heading { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, .55fr); align-items: end; gap: 48px; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading--split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(270px, .5fr); }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading--center { display: block; max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading h2 { margin: 15px 0 0; font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 4.6vw, 4.5rem); line-height: .98; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading p { max-width: 410px; margin: 0; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .91rem; line-height: 1.75; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading--center p { max-width: 560px; margin: 21px auto 0; }
body.homepage .vl-category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 13px; margin-top: 43px; }
body.homepage .vl-category-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 237px;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 21px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--vl-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
body.homepage .vl-category-card:hover { color: var(--vl-ink); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(23,18,31,.1); }
body.homepage .vl-category-card--blue { border-color: #D8C7F5; background: var(--vl-tint); }
body.homepage .vl-category-card--mint { border-color: #EAD7A7; background: var(--vl-coral); }
body.homepage .vl-category-card--coral { border-color: #EAD7A7; background: var(--vl-coral); }
body.homepage .vl-category-card--violet { border-color: #D8C7F5; background: var(--vl-tint); }
body.homepage .vl-category-index { color: var(--vl-fade); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .63rem; }
body.homepage .vl-category-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-category-content { display: block; margin-top: 19px; }
body.homepage .vl-category-content strong { display: block; color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
body.homepage .vl-category-content small { display: block; max-width: 220px; margin-top: 7px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.5; }
body.homepage .vl-category-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 17px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; }
body.homepage .vl-category-footer i { color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-section-link { margin-top: 25px; text-align: right; }

/* Outcomes */
body.homepage .vl-outcome-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 43px; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 124px; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(109,40,217,.13); border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.58); color: var(--vl-ink); text-decoration: none; transition: transform .22s ease, background .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card:hover { color: var(--vl-ink); transform: translateY(-4px); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(23,18,31,.08); }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .78rem; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card strong, body.homepage .vl-outcome-card small { display: block; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card strong { color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: .93rem; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card small { margin-top: 5px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .68rem; line-height: 1.45; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card > i { color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .7rem; }

/* Featured course */
body.homepage .vl-featured-section { background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--vl-bg); box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(23,18,31,.07); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-image { position: relative; min-height: 390px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-image img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
body.homepage .vl-image-badge, body.homepage .vl-image-category { position: absolute; top: 18px; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 6px; color: #fff; font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
body.homepage .vl-image-badge { left: 18px; background: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-image-badge i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-image-category { right: 18px; max-width: 45%; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(23,18,31,.76); text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
body.homepage .vl-featured-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: clamp(27px, 4.2vw, 57px); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-copy h2 { max-width: 570px; margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 4rem); line-height: .98; }
body.homepage .vl-featured-copy > p { max-width: 520px; margin: 19px 0 0; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .89rem; line-height: 1.7; }
body.homepage .vl-meta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px 17px; margin-top: 22px; color: var(--vl-fade); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; }
body.homepage .vl-meta-row span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
body.homepage .vl-meta-row i { color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 15px; margin-top: 25px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vl-line); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-footer strong { color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: 1.15rem; }

/* Learn → Practice → Build → Prove → Grow */
body.homepage .vl-journey-section { background: var(--vl-deep); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-section h2 { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-section h2 em { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-section .vl-eyebrow { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-section .vl-section-heading p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin: 57px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-grid::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 49px; left: 9%; right: 9%; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 0 10px; text-align: center; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-number { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .63rem; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 13px auto 18px; border: 7px solid var(--vl-deep); border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vl-brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(109,40,217,.35); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step:nth-child(2) .vl-journey-icon { background: var(--vl-brand-dark); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step:nth-child(3) .vl-journey-icon { background: var(--vl-mint-dark); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step:nth-child(4) .vl-journey-icon { background: var(--vl-mint-dark); }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step p { margin: 9px auto 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Popular course cards use the existing shared macro, tuned only inside the
   homepage so the catalog and instructor profile keep their own appearance. */
body.homepage .vl-popular-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(235px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 43px; }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card { min-width: 0; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--vl-paper); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23,18,31,.05); }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card:hover { border-color: #C9B8E8; box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(23,18,31,.11); }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-body { padding: 18px; }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-footer { padding: 14px 18px; }

/* Mentors / community */
body.homepage .vl-mentors-section { background: var(--vl-bg); }
body.homepage .vl-mentors-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(290px, .75fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 43px; }
body.homepage .vl-mentors-layout--solo { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-slider { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-track { display: flex; transition: transform .62s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1); will-change: transform; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px minmax(0, 1fr); min-height: 315px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 18px; background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap { position: relative; min-height: 315px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 20%, rgba(23,18,31,.45)); pointer-events: none; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap .vxt-seal--avatar { z-index: 2; right: 13px; bottom: 13px; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 31px; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: var(--vl-mint-dark); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .63rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy h3 { margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--vl-deep); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 3rem); line-height: .97; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy p { margin: 15px 0 0; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.65; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 15px; margin-top: 19px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vl-line); color: var(--vl-fade); font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-stats span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-stats strong { color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-stats i { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy .vl-arrow-link { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 20px; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 15px 3px 0; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-tools { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-button { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; padding: 0; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 50%; background: transparent; color: var(--vl-deep); cursor: pointer; transition: .2s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-button:hover { border-color: var(--vl-brand); background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); transform: translateY(-1px); }
body.homepage .vl-slider-count { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; min-width: 44px; color: var(--vl-fade); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .65rem; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-count strong { color: var(--vl-deep); font-size: .85rem; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 99px; background: #C9B8E8; cursor: pointer; transition: width .2s ease, background-color .2s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-slider-dot.is-active { width: 21px; background: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 31px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--vl-coral); }
body.homepage .vl-community-mark { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 39px; height: 39px; border-radius: 11px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.55); color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel .vl-eyebrow { margin-top: 28px; color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel h3 { margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--vl-deep); font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.3rem); line-height: .93; }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel p { margin: 17px 0 0; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.65; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list { display: grid; width: 100%; gap: 7px; margin-top: 22px; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(23,18,31,.17); border-radius: 10px; color: var(--vl-deep); text-decoration: none; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list strong, body.homepage .vl-topic-list small { display: block; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list strong { overflow: hidden; font-size: .7rem; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list small { margin-top: 3px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .61rem; }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list a > i { font-size: .68rem; }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel > .vl-arrow-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 23px; }

/* Opportunities */
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-section { background: var(--vl-tint); }
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); align-items: center; gap: clamp(45px, 9vw, 130px); }
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro h2 { margin: 15px 0 0; color: var(--vl-ink); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); line-height: .96; }
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro h2 em { color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro p { max-width: 410px; margin: 22px 0 26px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.75; }
body.homepage .vl-job-list { display: grid; gap: 9px; }
body.homepage .vl-job-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0,1fr) auto; align-items: center; gap: 13px; padding: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 13px; background: var(--vl-paper); color: var(--vl-ink); text-decoration: none; transition: transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-job-row:hover { color: var(--vl-ink); transform: translateX(-4px); border-color: #D8C7F5; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(109,40,217,.08); }
body.homepage .vl-job-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 39px; height: 39px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-job-row strong, body.homepage .vl-job-row small { display: block; }
body.homepage .vl-job-row strong { overflow: hidden; color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: .86rem; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
body.homepage .vl-job-row small { margin-top: 4px; color: var(--vl-fade); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; }
body.homepage .vl-job-row > i { color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .68rem; }
body.homepage .vl-list-note { display: block; padding-top: 7px; color: var(--vl-fade); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; column-gap: 12px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 13px; background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note i { grid-row: span 2; color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: 1.2rem; }
body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note strong { color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: .95rem; }
body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note span { margin-top: 4px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .72rem; }

/* Testimonials and FAQ */
body.homepage .vl-testimonials-section { background: var(--vl-paper); }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 13px; margin-top: 43px; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial { display: flex; min-height: 266px; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0; padding: 27px; border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); border-radius: 17px; background: var(--vl-bg); }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent { border-color: transparent; background: var(--vl-deep); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial i { color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .85rem; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent i { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial blockquote { margin: 17px 0 0; color: var(--vl-ink); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -.045em; line-height: 1.1; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent blockquote { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 35px 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption > span:first-child { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 35px; height: 35px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent figcaption > span:first-child { background: var(--vl-coral); color: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption strong, body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption small { display: block; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption strong { color: var(--vl-deep); font-size: .72rem; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent figcaption strong { color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial figcaption small { margin-top: 3px; color: var(--vl-fade); font-size: .62rem; }
body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent figcaption small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-section { background: var(--vl-bg); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, .7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr); gap: clamp(45px, 9vw, 120px); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout h2 { margin: 15px 0 0; color: var(--vl-ink); font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); line-height: .95; }
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout > div:first-child p { max-width: 300px; margin: 20px 0 0; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .87rem; line-height: 1.7; }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--vl-line); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vl-line); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 20px 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; color: var(--vl-deep); font-family: var(--vl-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list summary i { color: var(--vl-brand); font-size: .7rem; transition: transform .22s ease; }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list details[open] summary i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
body.homepage .vl-faq-list details p { max-width: 680px; margin: -2px 0 19px; color: var(--vl-muted); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Final CTA */
body.homepage .vl-final-cta { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--vl-brand); color: #fff; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__shape { position: absolute; right: -150px; top: -240px; width: 570px; height: 570px; border: 78px solid rgba(245,158,11,.2); border-radius: 50%; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__inner { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: end; gap: 45px; padding-block: clamp(76px, 9vw, 115px); }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta h2 { margin: 15px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.8rem); line-height: .92; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta h2 em { color: var(--vl-mint); }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta p { max-width: 500px; margin: 22px 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.7; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action { display: flex; min-width: 265px; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--vl-deep); }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action > span { color: var(--vl-mint); font-family: var(--vl-mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action .vl-button { align-self: flex-start; }

/* Entrances and keyboard visibility */
body.homepage .vl-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
body.homepage .vl-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
body.homepage .vl-reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; }
body.homepage .vl-reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 150ms; }
body.homepage .vl-reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 220ms; }
body.homepage a:focus-visible,
body.homepage button:focus-visible,
body.homepage summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--vl-mint); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Dark mode keeps the same hierarchy while swapping only the surfaces. */
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage {
  --vl-bg: #120d1f;
  --vl-paper: #1c1430;
  --vl-tint: #25183f;
  --vl-ink: #f7f2ff;
  --vl-deep: #ede4ff;
  --vl-muted: #c7b9d9;
  --vl-fade: #a997bf;
  --vl-line: #3e2d61;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--light,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--light:hover { color: #17121F; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--dark,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-journey-section,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action { background: var(--surface-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-featured-image,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-image-badge,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent { background-color: var(--dark); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-journey-icon { border-color: var(--dark); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--coral,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-mark,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-topic-list a,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent figcaption > span:first-child { color: #17121F; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-hero { background: var(--dark); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop { background: radial-gradient(circle at 81% 24%, rgba(245,158,11,.16), transparent 28%), linear-gradient(120deg, var(--dark), var(--surface-2)); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-card--blue,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-card--mint,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-card--coral,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-card--violet { background: var(--surface-2); border-color: var(--border); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-content strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-footer,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-outcome-card strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-featured-footer strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy h3,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-mentor-stats strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-job-row strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-faq-list summary { color: var(--vl-deep); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-featured-panel,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-mentor-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-job-row,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note { background: var(--surface-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-outcome-card { background: rgba(28,20,48,.7); border-color: var(--border); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-testimonial { background: var(--surface-2); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-testimonial--accent { background: var(--dark); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-hero-note { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--text-primary); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-resume-strip { background: var(--dark); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-resume-item strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-resume-label { color: var(--text-primary); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-panel { background: var(--surface-3); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-panel h3 { color: #17121F; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-opportunity-note strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span {
  background: var(--dark);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span {
  border-color: #3e2d61;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview h2,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards small {
  color: #f7f2ff;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress { background: #21163c; }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  body.homepage .vl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(350px, 1.1fr); gap: 38px; }
  body.homepage .vl-outcome-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  body.homepage .vl-mentors-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  body.homepage .vl-community-panel { min-height: 260px; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  body.homepage .vl-hero-layout,
  body.homepage .vl-featured-panel,
  body.homepage .vl-opportunities-layout,
  body.homepage .vl-faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-layout { padding-top: 25px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-copy { max-width: 680px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { width: min(100%, 650px); min-height: 450px; margin-inline: auto; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-image { min-height: 300px; max-height: 430px; }
  body.homepage .vl-opportunities-layout { gap: 42px; }
  body.homepage .vl-faq-layout { gap: 36px; }
  body.homepage .vl-faq-layout > div:first-child { max-width: 600px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  body.homepage .vl-container { width: min(100% - 32px, 1240px); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero { padding-top: 118px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-layout { min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 66px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 14vw, 5rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-lead { font-size: .92rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-proof { margin-top: 35px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { min-height: 330px; margin-top: 18px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview { width: calc(100% - 24px); min-height: 330px; border-radius: 17px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__body { padding: 23px 19px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards { gap: 7px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span { padding: 10px 8px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-note { min-width: 0; padding: 10px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-note--top { top: 11px; left: -2px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-note--bottom { right: -2px; bottom: 11px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-note strong { font-size: .7rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__inner { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; font-size: .56rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__rule { display: none; }
  body.homepage .vl-resume-strip__inner { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding-block: 15px; }
  body.homepage .vl-resume-list { width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
  body.homepage .vl-resume-item { min-width: 220px; }
  body.homepage .vl-section-heading,
  body.homepage .vl-section-heading--split { display: block; }
  body.homepage .vl-section-heading p { margin-top: 18px; }
  body.homepage .vl-section-heading h2 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 4.4rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-section-link { text-align: left; }
  body.homepage .vl-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-top: 31px; }
  body.homepage .vl-category-card { min-height: 222px; padding: 16px; }
  body.homepage .vl-category-content strong { font-size: 1rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-category-content small { font-size: .66rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-outcome-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 31px; }
  body.homepage .vl-outcome-card { min-height: 98px; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-image { min-height: 230px; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-copy { padding: 28px 23px; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.6rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-footer { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-footer .vl-button { width: 100%; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; margin-top: 35px; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-grid::before { top: 22px; bottom: 22px; left: 28px; right: auto; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px 45px 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 13px 0; text-align: left; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-number { grid-column: 1; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-icon { grid-column: 2; width: 45px; height: 45px; margin: 0; border-width: 5px; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-step strong { grid-column: 3; font-size: 1rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-journey-step p { grid-column: 3; margin: 3px 0 0; font-size: .7rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-popular-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 31px; }
  body.homepage .vl-mentor-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.homepage .vl-mentor-avatar-wrap { min-height: 220px; max-height: 290px; }
  body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy { padding: 25px 22px 28px; }
  body.homepage .vl-mentor-copy h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.6rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-slider-footer { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  body.homepage .vl-slider-tools { align-self: flex-end; }
  body.homepage .vl-community-panel { min-height: 0; padding: 26px 22px; }
  body.homepage .vl-job-row { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; padding: 12px; }
  body.homepage .vl-testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 31px; }
  body.homepage .vl-testimonial { min-height: 220px; }
  body.homepage .vl-final-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 33px; }
  body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action { min-width: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body.homepage .vl-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  body.homepage *,
  body.homepage *::before,
  body.homepage *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PHASE 2A — Public landing page polish
   Scoped to body.homepage. Presentation only; existing Jinja/data contracts
   and shared component hooks remain unchanged.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body.homepage {
  --vl-bg: var(--vexta-surface, #FFFFFF);
  --vl-paper: var(--vexta-bg, #F8F7FC);
  --vl-tint: var(--vexta-primary-light, #F5F3FF);
  --vl-ink: var(--vexta-text, #17121F);
  --vl-deep: var(--vexta-primary-dark, #5B21B6);
  --vl-brand: var(--vexta-primary, #6D28D9);
  --vl-brand-dark: var(--vexta-primary-dark, #5B21B6);
  --vl-mint: var(--vexta-gold, #F59E0B);
  --vl-muted: var(--vexta-text-secondary, #5F5668);
  --vl-line: var(--vexta-border, #E9E4F0);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Compact, stable public header. */
body.homepage .vxt-navbar:not(.hb-nav-scrolled) .vxt-navbar-container { min-height: 64px; }
body.homepage .vxt-navbar.hb-nav-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--vl-line), 0 8px 24px rgba(23,18,31,.06);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vxt-navbar.hb-nav-scrolled {
  background: rgba(18,13,31,.96);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #35254f, 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Calm hero: one controlled brand gradient, no decorative grid/aurora. */
body.homepage .vl-hero {
  padding-top: 112px;
  background: var(--vl-deep);
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B21B6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop::after { display: none; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(360px, 1.05fr);
  min-height: 560px;
  gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px);
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero h1 {
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
}
body.homepage .vl-hero-lead { max-width: 540px; margin-top: 22px; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.7; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-actions { margin-top: 27px; gap: 14px; }
body.homepage .vl-button { min-height: 46px; border-radius: 10px; }
body.homepage .vl-button--primary { background: #FFFFFF; color: #5B21B6; }
body.homepage .vl-button--primary:hover { background: #F5F3FF; color: #5B21B6; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-proof { margin-top: 34px; gap: 10px 22px; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { min-height: 430px; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview {
  width: min(100%, 550px);
  min-height: 360px;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(23,18,31,.22);
}
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar,
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span { background: var(--vl-bg); }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar { min-height: 58px; }
body.homepage .vl-product-preview__body { padding: 26px; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-note { display: none; }
body.homepage .vl-hero-footer { background: rgba(23,18,31,.12); }
body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__inner { padding-block: 14px; }

/* Consistent section rhythm and restrained headings. */
body.homepage .vl-section { padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading { margin-bottom: 0; }
body.homepage .vl-section-heading h2,
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro h2,
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.3vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
}
body.homepage .vl-section-heading p,
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro p,
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout > div:first-child p { max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Category cards: one visual language instead of blue/mint/coral variants. */
body.homepage .vl-category-card--primary,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--gold,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--neutral,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--blue,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--mint,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--coral,
body.homepage .vl-category-card--violet {
  background: var(--vl-bg);
  border-color: var(--vl-line);
}
body.homepage .vl-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #D7C6F3;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23,18,31,.07);
}
body.homepage .vl-category-icon { background: var(--vl-tint); color: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-category-card--gold .vl-category-icon { background: #FFF7E8; color: #B77900; }
body.homepage .vl-category-index { color: var(--vl-muted); }

/* Outcome/feature surfaces use solid product surfaces, not frosted glass. */
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card,
body.homepage .vl-featured-panel,
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card,
body.homepage .vl-mentor-card,
body.homepage .vl-job-row,
body.homepage .vl-testimonial {
  background: var(--vl-bg);
  border-color: var(--vl-line);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(23,18,31,.04);
}
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card { border-radius: 14px; }
body.homepage .vl-outcome-card:hover { background: var(--vl-bg); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23,18,31,.07); }
body.homepage .vl-featured-panel { box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(23,18,31,.06); }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; }
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card:hover { border-color: #D7C6F3; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23,18,31,.08); }

/* Product/course imagery stays useful and predictable. */
body.homepage .vl-featured-image img,
body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-thumbnail img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; }
body.homepage .vl-featured-image { min-height: 0; }
body.homepage .vl-image-badge { box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(23,18,31,.08); }

/* Journey: keep the strong dark section, remove extra visual noise. */
body.homepage .vl-journey-section { background: #17121F; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-step { min-width: 0; }
body.homepage .vl-journey-icon { background: #17121F; border-color: #17121F; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18); }

/* Community panel: calm surface instead of a loud decorative block. */
body.homepage .vl-community-panel { background: var(--vl-tint); border: 1px solid var(--vl-line); }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel .vl-eyebrow,
body.homepage .vl-community-panel h3 { color: var(--vl-ink); }
body.homepage .vl-community-panel p { color: var(--vl-muted); }
body.homepage .vl-topic-list a { border-color: var(--vl-line); }

/* Final CTA: one brand surface, one restrained geometric accent. */
body.homepage .vl-final-cta { background: var(--vl-brand); }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__shape { opacity: .45; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-width: 52px; right: -150px; top: -180px; }
body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action { background: #5B21B6; }

/* Shared landing-page keyboard visibility. */
body.homepage a:focus-visible,
body.homepage button:focus-visible,
body.homepage input:focus-visible,
body.homepage select:focus-visible,
body.homepage textarea:focus-visible,
body.homepage summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(109,40,217,.45);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Prevent any local grid from becoming a page-level overflow source. */
body.homepage .vl-container,
body.homepage .vl-hero-layout,
body.homepage .vl-popular-grid,
body.homepage .vl-category-grid,
body.homepage .vl-outcome-grid,
body.homepage .vl-opportunities-layout,
body.homepage .vl-faq-layout { min-width: 0; }
body.homepage img { max-width: 100%; }

html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage {
  --vl-bg: #171121;
  --vl-paper: #120D1F;
  --vl-tint: #24183A;
  --vl-ink: #F7F2FF;
  --vl-deep: #5B21B6;
  --vl-muted: #C7B9D9;
  --vl-line: #3B2B55;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-hero-backdrop { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4C1D95 0%, #6D28D9 100%); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--primary { background: #FFFFFF; color: #5B21B6; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-button--primary:hover { background: #F5F3FF; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__topbar,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-outcome-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-featured-panel,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-mentor-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-job-row,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-testimonial { background: var(--vl-bg); border-color: var(--vl-line); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-product-preview__progress { background: #211632; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-category-card--gold .vl-category-icon { background: #3A2B13; color: #F6C85F; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-panel { background: var(--vl-tint); border-color: var(--vl-line); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-panel .vl-eyebrow,
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-community-panel h3 { color: var(--vl-ink); }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-journey-section { background: #0E0915; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-journey-icon { background: #0E0915; border-color: #0E0915; }
html[data-theme="dark"] body.homepage .vl-final-cta__action { background: #4C1D95; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  body.homepage .vl-hero { padding-top: 96px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 48px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-copy { max-width: 680px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero h1 { max-width: 680px; font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 11vw, 4.2rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { min-height: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview { width: min(100%, 620px); }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  body.homepage .vl-container { width: min(100% - 28px, 1240px); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero { padding-top: 88px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 13vw, 3.6rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-lead { font-size: .9rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-actions { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-actions .vl-button,
  body.homepage .vl-hero-actions .vl-text-link { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-proof { margin-top: 27px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-visual { margin-top: 2px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview { width: 100%; min-height: 0; border-radius: 16px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__body { padding: 21px 17px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview h2 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__cards span { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-footer__inner { padding-block: 12px; }
  body.homepage .vl-section { padding: 58px 0; }
  body.homepage .vl-section-heading h2,
  body.homepage .vl-opportunities-intro h2,
  body.homepage .vl-faq-layout h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3.1rem); }
  body.homepage .vl-category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.homepage .vl-category-card { min-height: 0; padding: 18px; }
  body.homepage .vl-popular-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.homepage .vl-featured-image { min-height: 210px; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  body.homepage .vl-container { width: min(100% - 24px, 1240px); }
  body.homepage .vl-hero h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-proof { gap: 8px 14px; }
  body.homepage .vl-hero-proof strong { font-size: .9rem; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__body { padding: 18px 14px; }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0,1fr); }
  body.homepage .vl-product-preview__lesson > i { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body.homepage .vl-button:hover,
  body.homepage .vl-category-card:hover,
  body.homepage .vl-popular-card .course-card:hover,
  body.homepage .vl-outcome-card:hover { transform: none; }
}