/* ==========================================================================
   Vapeera Custom — homepage
   Loaded on the front page only (inc/front-page.php).
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-main--home {
	padding-block: 0 var(--vc-space-6);
}

.vc-main--home .vc-section {
	padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) 0;
}

/* 1. Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-hero {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--vc-hero-bg);
	color: #fff;
}

.vc-hero__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--vc-space-6);
	align-items: center;
	padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
	.vc-hero__inner {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
		gap: var(--vc-space-7);
	}
}

.vc-hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-4);
	padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 22%);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	background: rgb(255 255 255 / 8%);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.vc-hero__title {
	max-width: 17ch;
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-4);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 3vw, 3.4rem);
	line-height: 1.08;
	letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.vc-hero__text {
	max-width: 48ch;
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-5);
	color: rgb(255 255 255 / 88%);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-lg);
}

.vc-hero__actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
}

.vc-button--light {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
}

.vc-button--light:hover {
	background: var(--vc-surface-alt);
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
}

.vc-button--ghost {
	border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 45%);
	background: transparent;
	color: #fff;
}

.vc-button--ghost:hover {
	background: rgb(255 255 255 / 12%);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Product showcase */
.vc-hero__showcase {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.vc-hero__product a {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	padding: var(--vc-space-2);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgb(0 0 0 / 25%);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-hero__product a:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
}

.vc-hero__product img {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	object-fit: contain;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
	background: var(--vc-surface-alt);
}

.vc-hero__product-name {
	display: -webkit-box;
	margin-top: var(--vc-space-2);
	overflow: hidden;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 650;
	line-height: 1.3;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.vc-hero__product-price {
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: var(--vc-space-1);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 750;
}

.vc-hero__product-price del {
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-weight: 500;
}

.vc-hero__product-price ins {
	color: var(--vc-danger);
	text-decoration: none;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
	.vc-hero__product--2 {
		transform: translateY(-18px);
	}

	.vc-hero__product-name {
		font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.vc-hero__product-name {
		display: none;
	}
}

/* Background-image variant */
.vc-hero--image {
	background: var(--vc-ink);
}

.vc-hero__media,
.vc-hero__img {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.vc-hero--image::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(6 20 24 / 78%), rgb(6 20 24 / 15%) 75%);
}

.vc-hero--image .vc-hero__inner {
	min-height: clamp(320px, 38vw, 520px);
}

/* 2. Benefits strip
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-benefits {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	background: var(--vc-surface);
}

.vc-benefits__list {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	gap: var(--vc-space-4);
	margin: 0;
	padding: var(--vc-space-5) 0;
	list-style: none;
}

@media (min-width: 560px) {
	.vc-benefits__list {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
	.vc-benefits__list {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

.vc-benefits__item {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	align-items: flex-start;
}

.vc-benefits__icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgb(57 194 197 / 14%);
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
}

.vc-benefits__text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.vc-benefits__text strong {
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.vc-benefits__text span {
	color: var(--vc-muted);
}

/* 3. Featured categories
   ========================================================================== */
/* Below 1024px a swipeable row (like the shop's category tiles): a 2- or 3-column grid left
   the 7th category alone on its last row. */
.vc-featured-cats__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-auto-flow: column;
	grid-auto-columns: minmax(136px, 40%);
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--vc-gutter));
	padding: 2px var(--vc-gutter) var(--vc-space-2);
	overflow-x: auto;
	list-style: none;
	scroll-padding-inline: var(--vc-gutter);
	scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
	scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.vc-featured-cats__grid > li {
	scroll-snap-align: start;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
	.vc-featured-cats__grid {
		grid-auto-columns: minmax(150px, 22%);
		gap: var(--vc-space-4);
	}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
	.vc-featured-cats__grid {
		grid-auto-flow: row;
		grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
		margin: 0;
		padding: 0;
		overflow: visible;
	}
}

.vc-cat-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-cat-card:hover {
	border-color: transparent;
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
}

.vc-cat-card__media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	padding: var(--vc-space-3);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vc-surface-alt), var(--vc-primary-tint));
}

.vc-cat-card__media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
	mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.vc-cat-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	padding: var(--vc-space-3) var(--vc-space-3) var(--vc-space-4);
	text-align: center;
}

.vc-cat-card__name {
	font-weight: 750;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

.vc-cat-card__count {
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* 4. Product rails on the homepage — five across on wide screens
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
	.vc-main--home .vc-rail__track ul.products,
	.vc-main--home .vc-rail__track ul.products[class*="columns-"] {
		grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - 4 * var(--vc-space-5)) / 5);
	}
}

/* 5. Promotions
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-promos__grid {
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--vc-space-4);
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
	.vc-promos__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(0, 1fr));
		grid-auto-flow: column;
	}
}

.vc-promo {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--vc-space-4);
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 180px;
	padding: var(--vc-space-5);
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: var(--vc-surface-alt);
}

.vc-promo--multibuy {
	background: var(--vc-hero-bg);
	color: #fff;
}

.vc-promo--new {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #e3f2f5);
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
}

.vc-promo--delivery {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2f5, #c9e6ec);
}

.vc-promo__body {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
}

.vc-promo__eyebrow {
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-1);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	opacity: 0.8;
}

.vc-promo__title {
	display: -webkit-box;
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-2);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: inherit;
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.vc-promo__text {
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-3);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	opacity: 0.9;
}

.vc-promo__price {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	opacity: 1;
}

.vc-promo__price del {
	margin-right: var(--vc-space-1);
	font-weight: 500;
	opacity: 0.6;
}

.vc-promo__price ins {
	color: var(--vc-danger);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.vc-promo__cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 40px;
	padding: 0 var(--vc-space-4);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	background: var(--vc-ink);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.vc-promo__cta:hover {
	background: var(--vc-primary-ink);
	color: #fff;
}

.vc-promo--multibuy .vc-promo__cta {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
}

/* Whole card clickable via the CTA. */
.vc-promo__cta::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
}

.vc-promo__media {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: clamp(96px, 26%, 150px);
}

.vc-promo__media img {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	object-fit: contain;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
	background: #fff;
}

.vc-promo__media--icon {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
}

/* 6. Category directory — category cards on a dark brand panel
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-directory__panel {
	position: relative;
	padding: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
	background: var(--vc-hero-bg);
	color: var(--vc-dark-ink);
}

/* Soft teal glow in the top-right corner. */
.vc-directory__panel::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: -30%;
	right: -10%;
	width: 55%;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgb(58 162 177 / 28%) 0%, transparent 65%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-directory__head {
	position: relative;
	margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.vc-directory__eyebrow {
	color: var(--vc-primary-soft);
}

.vc-directory__heading {
	color: #fff;
}

.vc-directory__intro {
	max-width: 52ch;
	margin: var(--vc-space-2) 0 0;
	color: var(--vc-dark-ink);
}

.vc-directory__grid {
	position: relative;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
	.vc-directory__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
		gap: var(--vc-space-4);
	}
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	.vc-directory__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

.vc-directory__card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	padding: var(--vc-space-3);
	border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 8%);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -18px rgb(0 0 0 / 60%);
	transition: transform 0.25s var(--vc-ease), box-shadow 0.25s;
}

@media (hover: hover) {
	.vc-directory__card:hover {
		box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -18px rgb(0 0 0 / 70%);
		transform: translateY(-3px);
	}
}

/* Head of the card: image, name + count, arrow. */
.vc-directory__main {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.vc-directory__thumb {
	flex: none;
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f5fafb 0%, var(--vc-primary-tint) 100%);
}

.vc-directory__thumb img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	padding: 4px;
	object-fit: contain;
	mix-blend-mode: multiply;
	transition: transform 0.4s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-directory__card:hover .vc-directory__thumb img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vc-directory__text {
	display: flex;
	flex: 1;
	flex-direction: column;
	min-width: 0;
}

.vc-directory__name {
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

.vc-directory__count {
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.vc-directory__arrow {
	flex: none;
	color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-directory__main:hover .vc-directory__name,
.vc-directory__main:focus-visible .vc-directory__name {
	color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
}

.vc-directory__main:hover .vc-directory__arrow {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Sub-categories (or top brands) as chips. */
.vc-directory__label {
	margin: 0 0 -4px;
	padding-top: var(--vc-space-3);
	border-top: 1px dashed var(--vc-line);
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vc-directory__chips {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 6px;
	margin: 0;
	padding: var(--vc-space-3) 0 0;
	border-top: 1px dashed var(--vc-line);
	list-style: none;
}

.vc-directory__label + .vc-directory__chips {
	padding-top: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}

.vc-directory__chip {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 30px;
	padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	background: var(--vc-surface-alt);
	color: var(--vc-ink-soft);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background-color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}

.vc-directory__chip--sub {
	border-style: dashed;
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	font-weight: 500;
}

.vc-directory__chip:hover,
.vc-directory__chip:focus-visible {
	border-color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	background: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Closing "Shop all" card. */
.vc-directory__card--all {
	padding: 0;
	border-color: rgb(124 199 209 / 35%);
	background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--vc-primary) 0%, var(--vc-primary-deep) 70%);
}

.vc-directory__all {
	display: flex;
	flex: 1;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: var(--vc-space-2);
	min-height: 150px;
	padding: var(--vc-space-5);
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.vc-directory__all-kicker {
	color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
}

.vc-directory__all-title {
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.vc-directory__all-cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-top: var(--vc-space-2);
	padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
	font-weight: 750;
}

.vc-directory__all-cta .vc-directory__arrow {
	width: 16px;
	height: 16px;
	color: inherit;
}

.vc-directory__all:hover .vc-directory__all-cta .vc-directory__arrow {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
	.vc-directory__thumb {
		width: 56px;
		height: 56px;
	}

	/* Phones: keep the stack short; brand chips are a nice-to-have, sub-categories stay. */
	.vc-directory__label,
	.vc-directory__label + .vc-directory__chips {
		display: none;
	}

	.vc-directory__all {
		min-height: 0;
		padding: var(--vc-space-4);
	}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.vc-directory__card,
	.vc-directory__thumb img,
	.vc-directory__arrow {
		transition: none;
	}

	.vc-directory__card:hover {
		transform: none;
	}
}

/* 7. Brands — product-image cards; a swipe row on phones
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-home-brands__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-auto-flow: column;
	grid-auto-columns: minmax(150px, 44%);
	gap: var(--vc-space-3);
	margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--vc-gutter));
	padding: 2px var(--vc-gutter) var(--vc-space-3);
	overflow-x: auto;
	list-style: none;
	scroll-padding-inline: var(--vc-gutter);
	scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
	scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.vc-home-brands__grid > li {
	scroll-snap-align: start;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
	.vc-home-brands__grid {
		grid-auto-flow: row;
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
		gap: var(--vc-space-4);
		margin: 0;
		padding: 0;
		overflow: visible;
	}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
	.vc-home-brands__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

.vc-brand-card {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: 18px;
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform 0.25s var(--vc-ease), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}

@media (hover: hover) {
	.vc-brand-card:hover {
		border-color: var(--vc-primary-soft);
		box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgb(22 100 111 / 35%);
		color: var(--vc-ink);
		transform: translateY(-4px);
	}
}

.vc-brand-card:focus-visible {
	outline: 3px solid var(--vc-primary);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}

.vc-brand-card__media {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
	margin: 6px 6px 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: 13px;
	background:
		radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 45%, #fff 0%, #fff 50%, transparent 100%),
		linear-gradient(160deg, #f5fafb 0%, var(--vc-primary-tint) 100%);
}

.vc-brand-card__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	padding: 8%;
	object-fit: contain;
	mix-blend-mode: multiply;
	transition: transform 0.5s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-brand-card--logo .vc-brand-card__img {
	padding: 18%;
}

.vc-brand-card:hover .vc-brand-card__img {
	transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Monogram badge in the corner of the image. */
.vc-brand-card__mark {
	position: absolute;
	left: 8px;
	bottom: 8px;
	display: inline-flex;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border: 2px solid #fff;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-primary-deep), var(--vc-primary));
	box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgb(2 28 36 / 50%);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.vc-brand-card--logo .vc-brand-card__mark {
	display: none;
}

.vc-brand-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2px;
	padding: var(--vc-space-3) 3rem var(--vc-space-3) var(--vc-space-3);
}

.vc-brand-card__name {
	overflow: hidden;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	line-height: 1.25;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.vc-brand-card__count {
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.vc-brand-card__go {
	position: absolute;
	right: var(--vc-space-3);
	bottom: var(--vc-space-3);
	display: inline-flex;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--vc-primary-tint);
	color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-brand-card:hover .vc-brand-card__go,
.vc-brand-card:focus-visible .vc-brand-card__go {
	background: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateX(2px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.vc-brand-card,
	.vc-brand-card__img,
	.vc-brand-card__go {
		transition: none;
	}

	.vc-brand-card:hover {
		transform: none;
	}
}

/* 7b. Vape guides — latest blog posts (template-parts/front-page/guides.php); swipe row on phones
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-home-guides__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: var(--vc-space-5);
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
	.vc-home-guides__grid {
		grid-auto-flow: column;
		grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 80%);
		grid-template-columns: none;
		overflow-x: auto;
		padding-bottom: var(--vc-space-2);
		scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
	}

	.vc-home-guide {
		scroll-snap-align: start;
	}
}

.vc-home-guide__link {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: box-shadow 0.2s var(--vc-ease), transform 0.2s var(--vc-ease);
}

.vc-home-guide__link:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vc-home-guide__media {
	display: block;
	background: var(--vc-dark);
}

.vc-home-guide__media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: 100% 50%;
}

.vc-home-guide__body {
	display: flex;
	flex: 1;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: var(--vc-space-2);
	padding: var(--vc-space-4) var(--vc-space-5) var(--vc-space-5);
}

.vc-home-guide__cat {
	color: var(--vc-primary-deep);
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vc-home-guide__title {
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.25;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vc-home-guide__link:hover .vc-home-guide__title {
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.vc-home-guide__meta {
	margin-top: auto;
	color: var(--vc-muted);
	font-size: var(--vc-text-sm);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.vc-home-guide__link,
	.vc-home-guide__link:hover {
		transition: none;
		transform: none;
	}
}

/* 8. SEO content
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-main--home .vc-seo {
	padding-bottom: var(--vc-space-4);
}

.vc-seo__inner {
	padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	background: var(--vc-surface); /* surface-alt is the page colour, so the padded box read as a stray indent */
}

.vc-seo__inner .vc-section__title {
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-space-4);
}

.vc-seo__content {
	max-width: 90ch;
	color: var(--vc-ink-soft);
}

.vc-seo__content p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Optional buying guide under the SEO text (Customizer → Homepage sections). */
.vc-seo__more {
	margin-top: var(--vc-space-5);
	padding-top: var(--vc-space-4);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
}

.vc-seo__more-toggle {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--vc-space-2);
	min-height: 44px;
	color: var(--vc-primary-ink);
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.vc-seo__more-toggle::after {
	content: "+";
	font-size: 1.25em;
	line-height: 1;
}

.vc-seo__more[open] > .vc-seo__more-toggle::after {
	content: "\2212";
}

.vc-seo__more > .vc-seo__content {
	margin-top: var(--vc-space-3);
}