/* ============================================================
   Vinayak Jobs · Brand Theme
   Matches vinayakjob.com (teal #1f6471 + clean corporate light UI).
   Activated by class "vj-brand" on <html>.
   Layered on top of Bootstrap 5 + existing site CSS — overrides only.
   ============================================================ */

:root.vj-brand,
.vj-brand {
    /* brand palette (sampled from vinayakjob.com production CSS) */
    --vj-primary: #1f6471;
    --vj-primary-hover: #2a8594;
    --vj-primary-dark: #1a5460;
    --vj-primary-soft: #e8f1f3;
    --vj-primary-softer: #f3f8f9;
    --vj-accent-navy: #060639;

    /* status colors (Tailwind-aligned, also used by their site) */
    --vj-success: #16a34a;
    --vj-success-soft: #dcfce7;
    --vj-warning: #f59e0b;
    --vj-warning-soft: #fef3c7;
    --vj-danger: #dc2626;
    --vj-danger-soft: #fee2e2;
    --vj-info: #3b82f6;
    --vj-info-soft: #dbeafe;

    /* surfaces (light corporate) */
    --vj-bg: #f9fafb;          /* gray-50 — main canvas */
    --vj-surface: #ffffff;      /* cards, header */
    --vj-surface-alt: #f3f4f6;  /* subtle bands, table stripe */
    --vj-border: #e5e7eb;       /* gray-200 */
    --vj-border-strong: #d1d5db;/* gray-300 */

    /* text */
    --vj-text: #111827;         /* gray-900 */
    --vj-text-body: #374151;    /* gray-700 */
    --vj-text-muted: #6b7280;   /* gray-500 */
    --vj-text-subtle: #9ca3af;  /* gray-400 */
    --vj-text-on-primary: #ffffff;

    /* shape & motion */
    --vj-radius-pill: 9999px;
    --vj-radius-lg: 14px;
    --vj-radius-md: 10px;
    --vj-radius-sm: 6px;
    --vj-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
    --vj-shadow:    0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
    --vj-shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08), 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
    --vj-shadow-primary: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 100, 113, .25);
    --vj-ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}


/* ---------- Page ---------- */
html.vj-brand,
.vj-brand body {
    background: var(--vj-bg);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    font-family: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
.vj-brand h1, .vj-brand h2, .vj-brand h3,
.vj-brand h4, .vj-brand h5, .vj-brand h6 {
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vj-brand a { color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand a:hover { color: var(--vj-primary-hover); text-decoration: underline; }

.vj-brand .vj-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1800px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-container { max-width: 1680px; }
}

/* Match Bootstrap .container (used in topbar/footer) to the same wide canvas */
.vj-brand .vj-topbar .container,
.vj-brand .vj-topbar .container-fluid,
.vj-brand .vj-footer .container {
    max-width: 1500px;
    padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1800px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-topbar .container,
    .vj-brand .vj-topbar .container-fluid,
    .vj-brand .vj-footer .container { max-width: 1680px; }
}

/* ---------- Header / Topbar ---------- */
.vj-brand .vj-topbar {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .navbar { background: transparent !important; padding-block: .5rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-brand-mark,
.vj-brand .vj-brand {           /* the wordmark <a> */
    color: var(--vj-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-brand span { color: var(--vj-text); font-weight: 700; }

.vj-brand .navbar .nav-link {
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: .5rem .85rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    transition: color .15s var(--vj-ease), background .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .navbar .nav-link:hover,
.vj-brand .navbar .nav-link:focus { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; background: var(--vj-primary-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .navbar .nav-link.active { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; background: var(--vj-primary-soft); }

.vj-brand .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
}
.vj-brand .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 30 30' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath stroke='%23374151' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Pill chip — small teal label like the "Jobs 10k+" badge on the live site */
.vj-brand .vj-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--vj-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .12rem .5rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    margin-left: .35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}

/* Pill toggle (Job Seeker / Employer style) */
.vj-brand .vj-pill-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    gap: 2px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pill-toggle .btn,
.vj-brand .vj-pill-toggle a {
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    background: transparent; border: 0;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pill-toggle .active,
.vj-brand .vj-pill-toggle .btn.active {
    background: var(--vj-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}

/* Dropdowns */
.vj-brand .dropdown-menu {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    padding: .35rem;
}
.vj-brand .dropdown-item {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    padding: .5rem .75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.vj-brand .dropdown-item:hover,
.vj-brand .dropdown-item:focus { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .dropdown-item.active,
.vj-brand .dropdown-item:active { background: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .dropdown-divider { border-top-color: var(--vj-border); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.vj-brand .card,
.vj-brand .vj-card {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease), border-color .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .card:hover,
.vj-brand .vj-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--vj-border-strong);
}
.vj-brand .card-header,
.vj-brand .card-footer {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border-color: var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
}
.vj-brand .card-title { color: var(--vj-text); font-weight: 700; }

/* Featured / hero card variant */
.vj-brand .vj-card-feature {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary) 0%, var(--vj-primary-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff; border: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-card-feature .card-title,
.vj-brand .vj-card-feature h1, .vj-brand .vj-card-feature h2 { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.vj-brand .btn {
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    padding: .5rem 1rem;
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), border-color .15s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .15s var(--vj-ease), transform .1s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.vj-brand .btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .2rem rgba(31, 100, 113, .28);
}

.vj-brand .btn-primary {
    background: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
}
.vj-brand .btn-primary:hover,
.vj-brand .btn-primary:focus {
    background: var(--vj-primary);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(31,100,113,.28);
    color: #fff;
}
.vj-brand .btn-primary:disabled,
.vj-brand .btn-primary.disabled { background: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); opacity: .5; }

.vj-brand .btn-outline-primary {
    color: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); background: #fff;
}
.vj-brand .btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff;
}

.vj-brand .btn-secondary {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt); border-color: var(--vj-border); color: var(--vj-text-body);
}
.vj-brand .btn-secondary:hover { background: #e5e7eb; border-color: var(--vj-border-strong); color: var(--vj-text); }

.vj-brand .btn-success { background: var(--vj-success); border-color: var(--vj-success); color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .btn-warning { background: var(--vj-warning); border-color: var(--vj-warning); color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .btn-danger  { background: var(--vj-danger);  border-color: var(--vj-danger);  color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .btn-link    { color: var(--vj-primary); }

/* Pill button (the live site uses these for CTAs) */
.vj-brand .btn-pill { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill); padding-inline: 1.4rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.vj-brand .form-control,
.vj-brand .form-select,
.vj-brand textarea.form-control {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .55rem .75rem;
    transition: border-color .15s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--vj-text-subtle); }
.vj-brand .form-control:focus,
.vj-brand .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .2rem rgba(31, 100, 113, .15);
    color: var(--vj-text);
}
.vj-brand .form-label { color: var(--vj-text-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }
.vj-brand .form-text { color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .input-group-text {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
}
.vj-brand .form-check-input:checked {
    background-color: var(--vj-primary);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
}

/* Search bar (rounded pill — used in hero search inputs) */
.vj-brand .vj-search {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .25rem .25rem .25rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow);
}
.vj-brand .vj-search input { border: 0; outline: 0; flex: 1; background: transparent; padding: .55rem .5rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-search .btn { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill); padding: .55rem 1.4rem; }

/* ---------- Tables ---------- */
.vj-brand .table {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    --bs-table-bg: var(--vj-surface);
    --bs-table-striped-bg: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    --bs-table-hover-bg: var(--vj-primary-softer);
    --bs-table-border-color: var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .table thead th {
    background: var(--vj-primary-softer);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .07em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .table > :not(caption) > * > * { padding: .75rem .9rem; }

/* ---------- Badges ---------- */
.vj-brand .badge {
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .35em .7em;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.vj-brand .badge.bg-primary { background: var(--vj-primary) !important; color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .badge.bg-success { background: var(--vj-success-soft) !important; color: var(--vj-success); }
.vj-brand .badge.bg-warning { background: var(--vj-warning-soft) !important; color: #92400e; }
.vj-brand .badge.bg-danger  { background: var(--vj-danger-soft)  !important; color: var(--vj-danger); }
.vj-brand .badge.bg-info    { background: var(--vj-info-soft)    !important; color: #1e40af; }
.vj-brand .badge.bg-secondary { background: var(--vj-surface-alt) !important; color: var(--vj-text-body); border: 1px solid var(--vj-border); }

/* Stat number (big metrics like 32.5K+) */
.vj-brand .vj-stat {
    font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-stat-label {
    font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin-top: .25rem;
}

/* KPI tile */
.vj-brand .vj-kpi {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem;
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kpi:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); }
.vj-brand .vj-kpi .label { font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-kpi .value { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-kpi .trend.up   { color: var(--vj-success); font-size: .8rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-kpi .trend.down { color: var(--vj-danger);  font-size: .8rem; }

/* Section heading band */
.vj-brand .vj-section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vj-text); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-section-title::before {
    content: ""; width: 4px; height: 22px;
    background: var(--vj-primary); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Alerts ---------- */
.vj-brand .alert { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md); border: 1px solid transparent; }
.vj-brand .alert-success { background: var(--vj-success-soft); color: #166534; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.vj-brand .alert-danger  { background: var(--vj-danger-soft);  color: #991b1b; border-color: #fecaca; }
.vj-brand .alert-warning { background: var(--vj-warning-soft); color: #92400e; border-color: #fde68a; }
.vj-brand .alert-info    { background: var(--vj-info-soft);    color: #1e40af; border-color: #bfdbfe; }

/* ---------- Toasts ---------- */
.vj-brand .toast {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
}
.vj-brand .toast-header {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}

/* ---------- Modals ---------- */
.vj-brand .modal-content {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
}
.vj-brand .modal-header, .vj-brand .modal-footer { border-color: var(--vj-border); }

/* ---------- Footer (solid teal — matches live site) ---------- */
.vj-brand .vj-footer {
    background: var(--vj-primary) !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    border-top: 0;
    padding-block: 2rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-footer h5,
.vj-brand .vj-footer h6,
.vj-brand .vj-footer strong { color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .vj-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.vj-brand .vj-footer a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.vj-brand .text-primary { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }
.vj-brand .bg-primary   { background-color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }
.vj-brand .border-primary { border-color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--vj-border); margin-block: 1.25rem; }

/* Scrollbar */
.vj-brand *::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
.vj-brand *::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); }
.vj-brand *::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--vj-border-strong); border-radius: 8px; }
.vj-brand *::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--vj-primary); }

/* Selection */
.vj-brand ::selection { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   Landing page (Home/Index)
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero band */
.vj-brand .vj-hero-band {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 90% -10%, rgba(31,100,113,.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(42,133,148,.10), transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--vj-primary-softer) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(31,100,113,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(31,100,113,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-band > .vj-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.vj-brand .vj-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .35rem .85rem;
    font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}

.vj-brand .vj-hero-band > .vj-container { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-sub {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 36rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-grad-text {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--vj-primary) 0%, var(--vj-primary-hover) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

/* Hero search (combined skill + location + button in a single pill) */
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-icon {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    padding-left: .75rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-input {
    flex: 1 1 200px;
    min-width: 0;
    border: 0; outline: 0; background: transparent;
    padding: .85rem .75rem;
    font-size: .95rem; color: var(--vj-text);
}
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--vj-text-subtle); }
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-input-loc { flex: 0 1 200px; }
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-divider {
    width: 1px; background: var(--vj-border); margin-block: .55rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-search-hero .btn { white-space: nowrap; padding-inline: 1.4rem; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-search-hero { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg); }
    .vj-brand .vj-search-hero .vj-search-divider { display: none; }
    .vj-brand .vj-search-hero .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: .35rem; }
}

.vj-brand .vj-quick-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-quick-tags-label { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin-right: .25rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .3rem .8rem;
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-tag:hover {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vj-brand .vj-cta-row { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vj-brand .vj-cta-row .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }

/* Hero side card with mini-stats */
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-glow {
    position: absolute; top: -50px; right: -50px;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(31,100,113,.18), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-head {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-eyebrow {
    font-size: .7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-weight: 700;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-pulse-dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #16a34a; position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.6);
    animation: vjPulse 2s infinite;
}
@@keyframes vjPulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.55); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(22,163,74,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,0); }
}
.vj-brand .vj-mini-stat {
    background: var(--vj-primary-softer);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .85rem .9rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-mini-stat-value {
    font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-primary);
    line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-mini-stat-label {
    font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin-top: .15rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-foot { border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border); padding-top: .9rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-card-foot .vj-pill-toggle a { text-decoration: none; }

/* Stats band (bigger numbers under the hero) */
.vj-brand .vj-stats-band {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding-block: 2rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-stat-tile {
    background: var(--vj-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .2s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-stat-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); }

/* Generic content section — tighter vertical rhythm to avoid empty space */
.vj-brand .vj-section { padding-block: 2.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-section { padding-block: 2.75rem; }
}
.vj-brand .vj-section-soft { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); }
.vj-brand .vj-section + .vj-section { padding-top: 1.75rem; }

/* Category card */
.vj-brand .vj-cat-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: .9rem 1rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
}
.vj-brand .vj-cat-icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-cat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-cat-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-cat-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .95rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-cat-count { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin-top: 1px; }
.vj-brand .vj-cat-arrow {
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    transition: transform .2s var(--vj-ease), color .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-cat-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.vj-brand .vj-cat-card:hover .vj-cat-arrow { color: var(--vj-primary); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Job card */
.vj-brand .vj-job-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-card-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-job-logo {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-org { min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-job-org-name {
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .9rem;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-org-loc {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .78rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text);
    margin: 0; line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-chip-soft {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .2rem .6rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .vj-chip-soft-accent {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border-color: rgba(31,100,113,.2);
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    padding-top: .6rem; margin-top: auto;
}
.vj-brand .vj-time-ago { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-job-cta { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-primary); font-size: .85rem; }

/* Empty state */
.vj-brand .vj-empty {
    background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem; text-align: center;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
}
.vj-brand .vj-empty-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto .75rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.vj-brand .vj-empty-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* How it works step */
.vj-brand .vj-step-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-step-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vj-brand .vj-step-num {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-step-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--vj-text); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-step-card p  { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }

/* Company card */
.vj-brand .vj-company-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    height: 100%;
}
.vj-brand .vj-company-card:hover { border-color: var(--vj-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); }
.vj-brand .vj-company-logo {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary-soft), #fff);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto .75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-company-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .15rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-company-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-company-jobs {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .2rem .55rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
}

/* CTA banner */
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary) 0%, var(--vj-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -80px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner-actions { display: flex; gap: .6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner .btn-outline-light {
    color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.vj-brand .vj-cta-banner .btn-outline-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--vj-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   Landing v2 — premium cards, ticker, sparkline, locations,
   placements, testimonials, trust strip, urgency badges
   ============================================================ */

/* Trust strip */
.vj-brand .vj-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-trust-avatars { display: inline-flex; }
.vj-brand .vj-trust-avatars > span {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    margin-left: -8px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-trust-avatars > span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-trust-more {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt) !important;
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
    font-size: .68rem !important;
}
.vj-brand .vj-trust-text { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .85rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-trust-text strong { color: var(--vj-text); }

/* Hero side card sparkline */
.vj-brand .vj-hero-spark {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .65rem .85rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-spark-head {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: .15rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-spark-head .badge { font-size: .65rem; padding: .25em .55em; }

/* Live ticker bar */
.vj-brand .vj-ticker {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f3a44 0%, #1f6471 50%, #2a8594 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-block: .55rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .15rem .55rem;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-label .vj-pulse-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; }
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-track {
    flex: 1; overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-row {
    display: inline-flex; gap: 2.25rem; white-space: nowrap;
    animation: vjTickerScroll 55s linear infinite;
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker:hover .vj-ticker-row { animation-play-state: paused; }
@@keyframes vjTickerScroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-item strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); font-size: .65rem; line-height: 1;
}
.vj-brand .vj-tone-blue { background: rgba(59,130,246,.45) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-tone-green { background: rgba(34,197,94,.45) !important; color: #052e16; }
.vj-brand .vj-ticker-time {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .1rem .45rem;
    font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    margin-left: .25rem;
}

/* Stats tile (icon + value layout) */
.vj-brand .vj-stat-tile {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon.vj-tone-amber  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.vj-brand .vj-stat-icon.vj-tone-green  { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }

/* Premium / featured job card */
.vj-brand .vj-job-card-premium {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--vj-primary-softer) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(31,100,113,.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-card-premium::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg) var(--vj-radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-premium-ribbon {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
    color: #fff; font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    padding: .22rem .55rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(239,68,68,.3);
}
.vj-brand .vj-job-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .3rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-skill-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.15);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    padding: .15rem .5rem;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .vj-skill-pill.vj-skill-more { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); color: var(--vj-text-muted); border-color: var(--vj-border); }

.vj-brand .vj-salary-block {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    border: 1px dashed var(--vj-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .65rem .8rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-salary-head {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-salary-head strong { color: var(--vj-primary-dark); font-size: .95rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-salary-bar {
    height: 6px; background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-salary-bar > span {
    display: block; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-salary-foot { margin-top: .35rem; }

/* Urgent badge on regular job cards */
.vj-brand .vj-urgent {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .15rem .55rem;
    font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Location card */
.vj-brand .vj-loc-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-loc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-loc-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-loc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-loc-city { font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-loc-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }

/* Placement card */
.vj-brand .vj-placement-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(34,197,94,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(15,23,42,.03);
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform .2s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-placement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(34,197,94,.18); }
.vj-brand .vj-placement-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
    background: #16a34a; color: #fff;
    font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .15em;
    padding: .2rem .5rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(22,163,74,.3);
}
.vj-brand .vj-placement-avatar {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto .65rem;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(31,100,113,.25);
}
.vj-brand .vj-placement-name { font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-placement-role { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .82rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-placement-org { font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-placement-org strong { color: var(--vj-primary-dark); }
.vj-brand .vj-placement-ctc {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .2rem .65rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    margin-top: .25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-placement-time { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--vj-text-subtle); margin-top: .55rem; }

/* Testimonial / quote card */
.vj-brand .vj-quote-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.2rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-quote-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vj-brand .vj-quote-mark {
    position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 18px;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31,100,113,.3);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-quote-card p {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 1rem 0 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
.vj-brand .vj-quote-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    padding-top: .8rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-quote-author strong { display: block; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .9rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-quote-author small { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .78rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-quote-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Top company variant */
.vj-brand .vj-company-jobs-alt {
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    color: #15803d !important;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

/* Job card head — allow urgent badge to push right */
.vj-brand .vj-job-card-head { gap: .65rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-job-card-head > .vj-job-org { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   PUBLIC LAYOUT — top nav + clean marketing pages
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand.vj-public,
.vj-public body {
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Top nav */
.vj-brand .vj-pub-nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding: .65rem 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-brand {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-brand:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-brand-mark {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31,100,113,.25);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-brand-text span { color: var(--vj-primary); }

.vj-brand .vj-pub-links {
    margin-left: 1.25rem;
    display: flex; gap: .25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-links a {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem;
    padding: .45rem .75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-links a:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); }

.vj-brand .vj-pub-burger {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .35rem .5rem; line-height: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-link-mobile {
    display: block;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: .55rem .75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    font-weight: 500; font-size: .92rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-link-mobile:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); }

.vj-brand .vj-pub-main { display: block; }

/* Public footer (deep teal, redesigned) */
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #17505c 0%, #0e3841 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    padding: 4rem 0 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    font-size: .925rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a8594, #7fd4c1 45%, transparent 80%);
    opacity: .9;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot h6 {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot h6::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: .5rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7fd4c1, transparent);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s ease; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-links li { margin-bottom: .1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .3rem 0;
    transition: color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-links a:hover { transform: translateX(3px); color: #9fe3d3; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-tagline {
    margin: .9rem 0 1.4rem;
    max-width: 30ch;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .65rem;
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-contact svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    min-width: 15px;
    margin-top: .22rem;
    color: #7fd4c1;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-social { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-social a:hover {
    background: #7fd4c1;
    border-color: #7fd4c1;
    color: #0e3841;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-pub-brand,
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-pub-brand-text { color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-pub-brand-text span { color: #7fd4c1; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-pub-brand-mark {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-bottom-links a:hover { color: #9fe3d3; }
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-made { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-pub-foot { padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem; }
    .vj-brand .vj-pub-foot .vj-foot-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}
.vj-brand .vj-pub-foot-rule {
    border: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    margin: 2rem 0 1.25rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CLEAN HERO + sections
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-hero-clean {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 500px at 90% -20%, rgba(31,100,113,.08), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(600px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(42,133,148,.08), transparent 60%),
        #ffffff;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-eyebrow-clean {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.18);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .35rem .85rem;
    font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-clean-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-clean-sub {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 36rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hero visual (right side) */
.vj-brand .vj-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-visual-blob {
    position: absolute; inset: 8% 4% 8% 4%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(31,100,113,.18), rgba(31,100,113,.04) 60%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(closest-side at 70% 30%, rgba(124,92,255,.15), transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 50% 50% 55%;
    filter: blur(8px);
    animation: vjBlob 14s var(--vj-ease) infinite alternate;
}
@@keyframes vjBlob {
    0%   { border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 50% 50% 55%; }
    100% { border-radius: 55% 45% 40% 60% / 50% 60% 40% 50%; }
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-visual-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(31,100,113,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(31,100,113,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, black 35%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, black 35%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 60%; height: 60%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(31,100,113,.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vjOrbit 30s linear infinite;
}
@@keyframes vjOrbit { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
    min-width: 175px;
    animation: vjFloat 7s var(--vj-ease) infinite;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .icon.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .icon.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .icon.vj-tone-green  { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .value {
    font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text);
    line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card .label {
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card-a { top: 8%;  left:  -2%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card-b { top: 44%; right: -4%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.vj-brand .vj-hero-stat-card-c { bottom: 6%; left: 12%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@@keyframes vjFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-hero-visual { display: none; }
}

/* Clean section base */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-section {
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-section-tight { padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-section-soft  { background: #f7fafb; }

.vj-brand .vj-clean-head {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
    color: var(--vj-text); margin-bottom: .25rem;
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-head p { color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-link {
    color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-link:hover { color: var(--vj-primary-hover); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Stat tiles */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .2s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon.vj-tone-amber  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .icon.vj-tone-green  { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .value {
    font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vj-text); line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .label {
    font-size: .78rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: .15rem;
}

/* Clean job card */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .logo {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .org { min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .org-name {
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .9rem;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .org-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .urgent {
    background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .15rem .55rem;
    font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .title {
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text);
    margin: 0; line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .3rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .skill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.15);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    padding: .15rem .5rem;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .skill.skill-more { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); color: var(--vj-text-muted); border-color: var(--vj-border); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    padding-top: .65rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .ctc {
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.01em;
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .25rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .ctc small { font-weight: 500; color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .72rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .cta { color: var(--vj-primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-job .time { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--vj-text-subtle); margin-top: -.15rem; }

/* Clean category tile */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .45rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat .ico {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat .ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat .name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .98rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cat .count { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }

/* Clean company card */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .15rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--vj-primary); box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company .logo {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary-soft), #ffffff);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company .name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .95rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company .meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-company .badge {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .25em .65em;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    margin-top: .65rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.15);
}

/* Clean step card */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-step {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-step:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-step .num {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--vj-text); margin-bottom: .35rem; font-weight: 700; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-step p  { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Clean CTA */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary) 0%, var(--vj-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -80px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent);
}
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; font-weight: 800; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta .actions { display: flex; gap: .55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta .btn-outline-light { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.vj-brand .vj-clean-cta .btn-outline-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--vj-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   UNIVERSAL PAGE SHELL — used inside the sidebar layout to give
   every internal page the same chrome: title band, body, cards.
   Wrap any page content in: <section class="vj-page"> ...
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-page {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem) 3rem;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 1800px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-page { max-width: 1680px; }
}

.vj-brand .vj-page-head {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-page-head h1,
.vj-brand .vj-page-title {
    font-size: 1.571rem;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
    margin: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-page-sub {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    font-size: .92rem;
    margin: .25rem 0 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-page-actions {
    display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Breadcrumb polish (pages that use Bootstrap .breadcrumb) */
.vj-brand .breadcrumb { background: transparent; padding: 0; margin-bottom: .35rem; font-size: .82rem; }
.vj-brand .breadcrumb-item, .vj-brand .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .breadcrumb-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.vj-brand .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--vj-text-subtle); }

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL POLISH — applies automatically to every existing view
   that uses Bootstrap classes. No markup changes required.
   ============================================================ */

/* Default content padding inside the sidebar shell */
.vj-brand .vj-content > .container,
.vj-brand .vj-content > .container-fluid {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 1500px;
}

/* Page H1/H2 inside content */
.vj-brand .vj-content h1,
.vj-brand .vj-content h2,
.vj-brand .vj-content h3 { color: var(--vj-text); }

/* Card polish — already styled but ensure padding is generous on dashboards */
.vj-brand .card-body { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; }
.vj-brand .card.h-100 { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* Stat-tile-like cards (used in admin dashboards): give them tone */
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-1,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-2,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-3,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-4,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-5,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .display-6,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .h1,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .h2,
.vj-brand .vj-content .card .h3 { color: var(--vj-primary-dark); font-weight: 800; }

/* Group-of-stats look on dashboards */
.vj-brand .vj-admin-stat,
.vj-brand .vj-stat-card {
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm) !important;
    transition: transform .2s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-admin-stat:hover,
.vj-brand .vj-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md) !important;
}

/* Form controls — ensure consistent radius + focus everywhere */
.vj-brand .vj-content .form-control,
.vj-brand .vj-content .form-select { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md); }
.vj-brand .vj-content .form-control-lg,
.vj-brand .vj-content .form-select-lg { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md); padding: .65rem .85rem; }

/* Button polish — older custom classes still around */
.vj-brand .btn-vj-primary { background: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff !important; border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md); font-weight: 600; }
.vj-brand .btn-vj-primary:hover, .vj-brand .btn-vj-primary:focus { background: var(--vj-primary-hover); border-color: var(--vj-primary-hover); color: #fff !important; box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-primary); }
.vj-brand .btn-vj-outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--vj-primary); color: var(--vj-primary) !important; border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md); font-weight: 600; }
.vj-brand .btn-vj-outline:hover { background: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff !important; }

/* Toolbar / search bands (older "vj-jobs-toolbar" class on Jobs pages) */
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary) 0%, var(--vj-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .breadcrumb-item,
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .breadcrumb-item.active,
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #fff; }
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .form-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .form-control,
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-toolbar .vj-search-input { background: #fff; border-color: transparent; }

/* Old job-card / salary / priority pill polish (used by Jobs/Index legacy) */
.vj-brand .vj-job-title { color: var(--vj-text) !important; font-weight: 700; }
.vj-brand .vj-job-title:hover { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-salary { color: var(--vj-primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.vj-brand .vj-priority-high   { background: #fef2f2 !important; color: #b91c1c !important; border: 1px solid #fecaca !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-priority-normal { background: var(--vj-primary-soft) !important; color: var(--vj-primary-dark) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.18) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-priority-low    { background: var(--vj-surface-alt) !important; color: var(--vj-text-muted) !important; border: 1px solid var(--vj-border) !important; }

/* Pagination polish */
.vj-brand .pagination .page-link {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border-color: var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    margin: 0 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.vj-brand .pagination .page-link:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff;
}
.vj-brand .pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link { color: var(--vj-text-subtle); background: transparent; }

/* List group polish */
.vj-brand .list-group-item { border-color: var(--vj-border); }
.vj-brand .list-group-item-action:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-softer); color: var(--vj-primary); }

/* Tabs polish */
.vj-brand .nav-tabs { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border); }
.vj-brand .nav-tabs .nav-link {
    border: 0; color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-weight: 600;
    padding: .65rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.vj-brand .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover { color: var(--vj-primary); border-color: transparent transparent var(--vj-primary-soft); }
.vj-brand .nav-tabs .nav-link.active { color: var(--vj-primary); background: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent var(--vj-primary); }

/* Generic empty state inside admin/internal pages */
.vj-brand .vj-content .alert-light { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); border: 1px dashed var(--vj-border); color: var(--vj-text-muted); }

/* --- _LoginLayout / _RegisterLayout polish: keep their teal but match radius --- */
.vj-brand .vj-reg-form-card,
.vj-brand .vj-reg-sidebar { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   Jobs listing / details — public-layout band + detail card
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-jobs-search-band {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% -20%, rgba(31,100,113,.10), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vj-primary-softer) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) 0 clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-search-band-slim { padding: 1rem 0 .85rem; background: #fff; }
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-search-band-head { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; max-width: 700px; }
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-search-band-head h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text);
    letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-jobs-search-band-head p { color: var(--vj-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* Detail card (Jobs/Details, Apply, Privacy) */
.vj-brand .vj-detail-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-head { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-logo {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-org { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-primary-dark); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text);
    line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.015em;
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-sub { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem; align-items: center; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-sub .urgent {
    background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .15rem .55rem;
    font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aux { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: .55rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-section-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text);
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-body {
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-callout {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.18);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vj-primary);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
}

/* Aside (apply box) */
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aside {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sticky-aside { position: sticky; top: 80px; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aside-head { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aside-eyebrow {
    font-size: .68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text-muted);
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aside-ctc {
    font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark); line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .35rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-aside-ctc small { font-weight: 500; color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .72rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-summary > div {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: .45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    font-size: .85rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-summary > div:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-summary span { color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-summary strong { color: var(--vj-text); font-weight: 700; }

/* Prose (privacy / static content) */
.vj-brand .vj-prose h1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-prose h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text);
    margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-prose p, .vj-brand .vj-prose ul, .vj-brand .vj-prose ol {
    color: var(--vj-text-body); line-height: 1.65; font-size: .95rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-prose ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-prose ul li { margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-prose a { color: var(--vj-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   Internal page components — used by polished dashboards & lists
   ============================================================ */

/* White card body with consistent radius + padding */
.vj-brand .vj-card-pad {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}

/* Pill tabs (used in CandidatePortal/Index) */
.vj-brand .vj-tabs {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding-bottom: .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-tab {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
    padding: .4rem .85rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-tab:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); border-color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-tab.active {
    background: var(--vj-primary); color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31,100,113,.2);
}
.vj-brand .vj-tab-badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    color: inherit;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .05em .55em;
    font-size: .68rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.vj-brand .vj-tab:not(.active) .vj-tab-badge {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
}

/* Table cards (lists in Consultant/Employer pages) */
.vj-brand .vj-table-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table { margin: 0; --bs-table-bg: transparent; }
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table thead th {
    background: var(--vj-primary-softer);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: .7rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table tbody td {
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    border-bottom-color: var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-softer); }
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table a { color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-table-card .table a:hover { color: var(--vj-primary); }

/* Action card (employer overview quick actions) */
.vj-brand .vj-action-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
    height: 100%;
}
.vj-brand .vj-action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md);
    color: var(--vj-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .icon.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .icon.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .icon.vj-tone-amber  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-action-card .sub { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .82rem; }

/* Avatar (candidate dashboard) */
.vj-brand .vj-cand-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-cand-avatar-sm { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: .85rem; }

/* Progress bar (slim, brand) */
.vj-brand .vj-progress {
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-progress > span {
    display: block; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Mini logo (used in tables) */
.vj-brand .vj-mini-logo {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary-soft), #fff);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Match score pill */
.vj-brand .vj-match-pill {
    background: rgba(31,100,113,.10);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.25);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .15em .55em;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Applied pill (already-applied jobs in candidate dashboard) */
.vj-brand .vj-applied-pill {
    background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .15em .55em;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
}

/* Allow .vj-clean-stat to also work as a "no-icon" widget when used on candidate dashboard */
.vj-brand .vj-clean-stat .vj-cand-avatar { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   Kanban (ATS board)
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-page-wide { max-width: none; padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

.vj-brand .vj-kanban {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    min-width: 280px;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg) var(--vj-radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vj-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-dot.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-dot.vj-tone-violet { background: #7c3aed; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-dot.vj-tone-amber  { background: #f59e0b; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-dot.vj-tone-green  { background: #16a34a; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .85rem; flex: 1; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-count {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .1rem .55rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-list {
    flex: 1;
    padding: .65rem;
    min-height: 200px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-placeholder {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px dashed var(--vj-border-strong);
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .65rem .75rem;
    margin-bottom: .55rem;
    cursor: grab;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow .15s var(--vj-ease), transform .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card.is-saving { opacity: .55; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card.is-selected {
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(31, 100, 113, .2);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card .ats-card-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}
.vj-brand #ats-bulk-bar {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow);
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-ghost { opacity: .35; background: var(--vj-primary-soft); border-style: dashed; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-chosen { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31,100,113,.25); }

.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-meta .name {
    color: var(--vj-text); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-meta .name:hover { color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-meta .role {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .72rem;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-top: .5rem;
    padding-top: .45rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    font-size: .72rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-foot .org { color: var(--vj-text-body); font-weight: 500; flex: 1; min-width: 0; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-card-foot .time { color: var(--vj-text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: .35rem; }

/* ATS-03/04: collapsible kanban columns — header + count stay visible when collapsed */
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col-head { cursor: pointer; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-collapse {
    border: 0; background: transparent; padding: 0 .1rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted); line-height: 1; cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
}
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-collapse:hover { color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-chevron { display: inline-block; transition: transform .15s var(--vj-ease); }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col.is-collapsed .vj-kanban-chevron { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col.is-collapsed .vj-kanban-list { display: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col.is-collapsed { max-height: none; align-self: flex-start; }
.vj-brand .vj-kanban-col.is-collapsed .vj-kanban-col-head { border-bottom: 0; border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg); }

/* ATS-06: job-level detailed pipeline — collapsible stage groups */
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    width: 100%; text-align: left;
    border: 0; background: #fff;
    padding: .7rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--vj-text); flex: 1; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage .vj-kanban-chevron { color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage-body { border-top: 1px solid var(--vj-border); }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage.is-collapsed .vj-detail-stage-body { display: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-detail-stage.is-collapsed .vj-kanban-chevron { transform: rotate(-90deg); }

/* ============================================================
   Submission card (EmployerPortal/Applications)
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-submission-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem;
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .name { font-weight: 800; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .role { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .3rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: .55rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vj-border);
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .foot .time { color: var(--vj-text-muted); }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .foot .cta { color: var(--vj-primary); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-submission-card .foot .cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.vj-brand .vj-feedback-form {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .55rem .65rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-feedback-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 90px 1fr auto;
    gap: .35rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.vj-brand .vj-feedback-row .form-select-sm,
.vj-brand .vj-feedback-row .form-control-sm { font-size: .82rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Timeline (Stage history, employment)
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--vj-border-strong);
    border-radius: 1px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute; left: -3px; top: 6px;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid var(--vj-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #fff;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-mini {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: .85rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-mini::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 4px; bottom: 4px;
    width: 2px; background: var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-mini-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-mini-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-timeline-mini-item .vj-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute; left: -2px; top: 6px;
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-width: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   Notification list
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-notif-list {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-notif {
    display: flex; gap: .85rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-notif:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow); }
.vj-brand .vj-notif.is-unread { border-left: 4px solid var(--vj-primary); background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vj-primary-softer) 0%, #fff 30%); }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    margin-top: .55rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-notif.is-unread .vj-notif-dot { background: var(--vj-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31,100,113,.15); }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: .95rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-notif.is-unread .vj-notif-title { color: var(--vj-primary-dark); }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-time { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-msg { color: var(--vj-text-body); font-size: .88rem; margin-top: .15rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.vj-brand .vj-notif-actions { display: flex; gap: .35rem; margin-top: .55rem; align-items: center; }

/* ============================================================
   AI tools hub
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
    transition: box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool:hover { box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon.vj-tone-amber  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .icon.vj-tone-green  { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-ai-tool .sub { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .8rem; }

.vj-brand .vj-ai-out {
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    min-height: 140px;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: .85rem;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   Integrations cards
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-integration-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-md); border-color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    margin-bottom: .55rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .logo {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .logo.vj-tone-cyan   { background: #cffafe; color: #0e7490; }
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .logo.vj-tone-violet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .logo.vj-tone-amber  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.vj-brand .vj-integration-card .sub { color: var(--vj-text-muted); font-size: .78rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Form helpers — role chips, monospace inputs
   ============================================================ */

.vj-brand .vj-role-grid {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .65rem .75rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-role-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .35rem .85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    transition: all .15s var(--vj-ease);
    margin: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-role-chip:hover { border-color: var(--vj-primary); color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .vj-role-chip:has(input:checked) {
    background: var(--vj-primary);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--vj-shadow-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-role-chip input { margin: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-role-chip:has(input:checked) input { background-color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

.vj-brand .vj-mono {
    font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: .85rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   App shell — fixed sidebar + main column
   ============================================================ */

:root.vj-brand { --vj-side-w: 268px; --vj-appbar-h: 60px; }

.vj-brand body.vj-shell {
    margin: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: block;            /* override Bootstrap d-flex */
    background: var(--vj-bg);
}
.vj-brand body.vj-sidebar-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   Sidebar — refined, professional layout
   ============================================================ */

/* Sidebar shell */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: var(--vj-side-w);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1040;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px transparent;
    transition: width .22s var(--vj-ease), transform .25s var(--vj-ease);
}

/* Head — brand + close/collapse */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: 1rem 1rem .9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
    color: var(--vj-text) !important;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand:hover { color: var(--vj-text) !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand-mark {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff !important;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(31,100,113,.28);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand-text { color: var(--vj-text) !important; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand-text span { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-close {
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    padding: .3rem; line-height: 0;
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-close:hover { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); color: var(--vj-text); }

/* Search */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-search {
    position: relative;
    padding: .85rem 1rem .25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-search-icon {
    position: absolute; left: 1.6rem; top: calc(50% - .15rem);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-search input {
    padding-left: 2.15rem;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-size: .82rem;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    height: 36px;
    transition: background .15s, border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-search input:focus {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .15rem rgba(31,100,113,.12);
}

/* Nav scroll area */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-nav {
    flex: 1;
    padding: .65rem .55rem 1rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-nav::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--vj-border-strong); border-radius: 6px; }

/* Section group */
.vj-brand .vj-nav-section + .vj-nav-section {
    margin-top: .6rem;
    padding-top: .55rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-section {
    padding: .3rem .25rem .35rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.95), rgba(248,252,252,.92));
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,100,113,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.03);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: .5rem;
    text-align: left;
    padding: .15rem .6rem .35rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-title {
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    line-height: 1;
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-chevron {
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    transition: transform .18s var(--vj-ease), color .18s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(31,100,113,.08);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .vj-nav-group-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: .25;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    transition: max-height .26s var(--vj-ease), opacity .2s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-group-body.is-open {
    max-height: 1200px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-subgroup {
    font-size: .67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .45rem .85rem .28rem;
    opacity: .85;
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-subgroup + .vj-nav-item { margin-top: 0; }

/* Nav item — calmer active state, refined hover */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar a.vj-nav-item,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar a.vj-nav-item:link,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar a.vj-nav-item:visited {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
    padding: .55rem .8rem;
    margin: 1px 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: background .16s var(--vj-ease), color .16s var(--vj-ease), padding-left .16s var(--vj-ease), transform .2s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item span { color: inherit !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-nav-item svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    transition: color .16s var(--vj-ease), transform .18s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-nav-item .vj-nav-ext { width: 11px; height: 11px; margin-left: auto; opacity: .55; color: inherit; }

/* Hover — soft primary tint, no jump */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item:hover,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar a.vj-nav-item:hover {
    background: var(--vj-primary-softer);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark) !important;
    transform: translateX(2px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(31,100,113,.12);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item:hover svg { color: var(--vj-primary); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Active — calmer, icon-rail accent + tinted background, NOT heavy fill */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item.active,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar a.vj-nav-item.active {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(31,100,113,.16);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item.active svg,
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar .vj-nav-item.active span { color: var(--vj-primary-dark) !important; }
.vj-brand .vj-nav-item.active::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px; bottom: 7px; width: 3px;
    background: var(--vj-primary);
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}

/* Footer / user card */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-foot {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding: .75rem .85rem .65rem;
    background: #fcfdfd;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: .45rem .55rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
    transition: border-color .12s var(--vj-ease), box-shadow .12s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-card:hover { border-color: var(--vj-primary); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31,100,113,.10); }
.vj-brand .vj-user-avatar {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-user-name {
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vj-text);
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-role {
    font-size: .7rem; color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 1px;
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-action {
    background: transparent; border: 0;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    padding: .3rem; line-height: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-user-action:hover { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); color: var(--vj-text); }

.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-cta { border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill); font-weight: 600; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-legal {
    margin-top: .55rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    font-size: .68rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-legal a { color: var(--vj-text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-legal a:hover { color: var(--vj-primary); }

/* Backdrop (mobile) */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-backdrop {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .2s var(--vj-ease);
    z-index: 1035;
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* Main column */
.vj-brand .vj-main {
    margin-left: var(--vj-side-w);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--vj-bg);
}

/* App bar */
.vj-brand .vj-appbar {
    position: sticky; top: 0;
    z-index: 30;
    height: var(--vj-appbar-h);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-toggler {
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    padding: .35rem .5rem;
    line-height: 0;
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-toggler:hover { background: var(--vj-surface-alt); color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.vj-brand .vj-appbar-search {
    flex: 1; max-width: 540px;
    position: relative;
    margin-left: .75rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: .45rem .75rem .45rem 2rem;
    background: var(--vj-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--vj-text);
    outline: none;
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-search input::placeholder { color: var(--vj-text-subtle); }
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-search input:focus {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .15rem rgba(31,100,113,.12);
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-search-icon {
    position: absolute; left: .65rem; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--vj-text-subtle);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vj-brand .vj-appbar-actions {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-icon {
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-icon:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.vj-brand .vj-appbar-user {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-pill);
    padding: .25rem .65rem .25rem .25rem;
    color: var(--vj-text-body);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem;
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), border-color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-user:hover { background: var(--vj-primary-soft); border-color: var(--vj-primary); color: var(--vj-primary); }
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-user-avatar {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vj-primary), var(--vj-primary-hover));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-user-name { white-space: nowrap; max-width: 160px; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }

/* Content scroll area */
.vj-brand .vj-content { flex: 1; }

/* Footer (slim, inside main) */
.vj-brand .vj-footer {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--vj-text-muted) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.vj-brand .vj-footer strong { color: var(--vj-text); }
.vj-brand .vj-footer a { color: var(--vj-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.vj-brand .vj-footer a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Make sticky sections inside the page (e.g., ticker) sit beneath the appbar — no change needed
   because the appbar is itself sticky inside .vj-main; ticker scrolls naturally. */

/* Responsive — collapse sidebar to drawer */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-sidebar {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,23,42,.25);
    }
    .vj-brand .vj-sidebar.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .vj-brand .vj-main { margin-left: 0; }
    .vj-brand .vj-appbar-title { display: none; }   /* save space on mobile */
}

/* Wider container override no longer needed — sidebar already eats 260px,
   but vj-container should still expand within main */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vj-brand .vj-container { max-width: none; }
    .vj-brand .vj-topbar .container,
    .vj-brand .vj-topbar .container-fluid,
    .vj-brand .vj-footer .container { max-width: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Sidebar collapse / expand toggle
   ============================================================ */

/* Smooth width transitions */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar { transition: width .22s var(--vj-ease), transform .25s var(--vj-ease); }
.vj-brand .vj-main { transition: margin-left .22s var(--vj-ease); }

/* Collapse chevron in sidebar head (desktop only) */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-collapse {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vj-border);
    color: var(--vj-text-muted);
    border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    line-height: 0;
    transition: background .15s var(--vj-ease), color .15s var(--vj-ease), border-color .15s var(--vj-ease);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-collapse:hover {
    background: var(--vj-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vj-primary);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary);
}
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-collapse .vj-sb-chevron { transition: transform .25s var(--vj-ease); }

/* Appbar toggler (visible on all sizes now) */
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-toggler { display: inline-flex; }

/* Sidebar entrance polish */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"] {
        animation: vj-nav-section-in .32s ease both;
    }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .04s; }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .08s; }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .12s; }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .16s; }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .2s; }
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-section[data-vj-animate="section"]:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .24s; }
}

@keyframes vj-nav-section-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ===== COLLAPSED STATE (desktop ≥ lg) ===== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    /* Sidebar shrinks via the CSS variable; main margin auto-follows because both reference it */
    html.vj-sb-collapsed { --vj-side-w: 72px !important; }

    /* Belt-and-braces: also force literal width/margin in case the variable doesn't cascade as expected */
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar { width: 72px !important; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-main    { margin-left: 72px !important; }

    /* Head — center brand mark, hide chevron entirely (use the appbar hamburger to re-expand) */
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-head {
        padding: .85rem .5rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-brand-text { display: none; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-brand { gap: 0; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-collapse { display: none !important; }

    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-search { display: none; }

    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-label { display: none; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-subgroup { display: none; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-group-toggle { display: none; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-group-body {
        max-height: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-section { padding: .35rem 0; }

    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-item {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: .55rem .25rem;
        gap: 0;
        position: relative;
        margin-inline: .25rem;
    }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-item > span,
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-item .vj-nav-ext { display: none !important; }

    /* Hover tooltip — uses data-tip injected by the layout's JS */
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-item:hover::after {
        content: attr(data-tip);
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(100% + 10px);
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        background: var(--vj-text);
        color: #fff;
        font-size: .75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: .35rem .65rem;
        border-radius: var(--vj-radius-sm);
        white-space: nowrap;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15,23,42,.18);
        z-index: 1050;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-nav-item.active::before { display: none; }

    /* Footer / user card */
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-foot { padding: .65rem .35rem; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-user-card { padding: .25rem; justify-content: center; }
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-user-meta,
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-user-action,
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-cta,
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-sidebar-legal { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-group-chevron,
    .vj-brand .vj-nav-group-body {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* Below lg: collapse class has no effect (mobile drawer takes over) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    html.vj-sb-collapsed .vj-main { margin-left: 0 !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Final overrides — must win against legacy CSS
   ============================================================ */

/* Force sane link colors inside content areas (legacy CSS bleeds orange) */
.vj-brand .vj-content a:not(.btn):link,
.vj-brand .vj-content a:not(.btn):visited,
.vj-brand .vj-page a:not(.btn):link,
.vj-brand .vj-page a:not(.btn):visited,
.vj-brand .vj-table-card a:not(.btn):link,
.vj-brand .vj-table-card a:not(.btn):visited {
    color: var(--vj-primary) !important;
}
.vj-brand .vj-content a:not(.btn):hover,
.vj-brand .vj-page a:not(.btn):hover,
.vj-brand .vj-table-card a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--vj-primary-hover) !important; }

/* Explicit safety net for common button variants used as anchors */
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-primary,
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-primary:hover,
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-primary:focus {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.vj-brand .btn-primary,
.vj-brand .btn-primary:hover,
.vj-brand .btn-primary:focus {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-outline-primary,
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-outline-secondary,
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-secondary {
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
}
.vj-brand a.btn.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.vj-brand .btn-outline-secondary {
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
    border-color: var(--vj-border-strong);
    background: #fff;
}
.vj-brand .btn-outline-secondary:hover,
.vj-brand .btn-outline-secondary:focus {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: var(--vj-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--vj-primary-dark);
}

/* Inside table rows the bare email/text links should look like body text, not loud links */
.vj-brand .vj-table-card td a:link,
.vj-brand .vj-table-card td a:visited {
    color: var(--vj-text-body) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.vj-brand .vj-table-card td a:hover { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; text-decoration: underline !important; }

/* Breadcrumb/back buttons + page-actions */
.vj-brand .vj-page-head a:not(.btn):link,
.vj-brand .vj-page-head a:not(.btn):visited { color: var(--vj-primary) !important; }

/* Brand text — give it room, no ellipsis at default width */
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.vj-brand .vj-sidebar-brand-text {
    overflow: visible !important;
    text-overflow: clip !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Make sure the appbar hamburger is always usable, not hidden */
.vj-brand .vj-appbar-toggler { display: inline-flex !important; }

/* Profile lazy sections — keep layout reserved, fade in when near viewport */
.vj-brand .vj-lazy-section {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 480px;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.vj-brand .vj-lazy-section.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

