/* =====================================================================
   VentureBridge — Master stylesheet (plain CSS3, no preprocessor)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Task ID 4 · Design System
   Author:  frontend-styling-expert sub-agent
   Path:    /home/z/my-project/venturebridge/assets/css/style.css

   Sections
   --------
   01. Design tokens (:root CSS variables)
   02. Reset & base elements
   03. Typography
   04. Layout & containers
   05. Grids & flex utilities
   06. Navbar (public marketing)
   07. Sidebar (dashboard)
   08. Dashboard topbar
   09. Buttons
   10. Cards
   11. Badges & status pills
   12. Tables
   13. Forms
   14. Flash messages
   15. Stat cards
   16. Avatars
   17. Startup & investor directory cards
   18. Filter panel
   19. Pagination
   20. Empty state
   21. Footer
   22. Marketing homepage (hero / features / pricing)
   23. Modals
   24. Tabs
   25. Dropdown menus
   26. Spinners & loading
   27. Misc utilities
   28. Skip-link & accessibility helpers
   29. Responsive breakpoints
   30. Reduced-motion preference
   ===================================================================== */


/* =====================================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS
   ===================================================================== */
:root {
    /* --- Brand colours --- */
    --color-primary:        #0B2447;   /* deep navy */
    --color-primary-dark:   #071938;
    --color-primary-light:  #1B3A6B;
    --color-primary-tint:   #E8EEF7;   /* very light navy wash for hovers/active */

    --color-secondary:      #19A7CE;   /* cyan */
    --color-secondary-dark: #12809E;
    --color-secondary-light: #4FC4E0;

    /* --- Surfaces --- */
    --color-bg:             #F5F7FA;   /* app body background */
    --color-surface:        #FFFFFF;   /* generic surface */
    --color-card:           #FFFFFF;
    --color-card-alt:       #F9FAFB;   /* subtle alt card surface */

    /* --- Text --- */
    --color-text:           #1F2937;   /* dark charcoal */
    --color-text-muted:     #6B7280;
    --color-text-subtle:    #9CA3AF;
    --color-text-inverse:   #FFFFFF;

    /* --- Lines --- */
    --color-border:         #E5E7EB;
    --color-border-strong:  #D1D5DB;

    /* --- Status colours --- */
    --color-success:        #10B981;
    --color-success-dark:   #047857;
    --color-success-bg:     #ECFDF5;
    --color-warning:        #F59E0B;
    --color-warning-dark:   #B45309;
    --color-warning-bg:     #FFFBEB;
    --color-danger:         #EF4444;
    --color-danger-dark:    #B91C1C;
    --color-danger-bg:      #FEF2F2;
    --color-info:           #3B82F6;
    --color-info-dark:      #1D4ED8;
    --color-info-bg:        #EFF6FF;

    /* --- Sidebar palette --- */
    --color-sidebar-bg:     #0B2447;
    --color-sidebar-text:   #C9D3E5;
    --color-sidebar-muted:  #7E8BA6;
    --color-sidebar-hover:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --color-sidebar-active: #19A7CE;

    /* --- Spacing scale (4px base) --- */
    --space-1:  4px;
    --space-2:  8px;
    --space-3:  12px;
    --space-4:  16px;
    --space-5:  20px;
    --space-6:  24px;
    --space-7:  32px;
    --space-8:  40px;
    --space-9:  48px;
    --space-10: 56px;
    --space-11: 64px;
    --space-12: 80px;

    /* --- Radii --- */
    --radius-sm:    4px;
    --radius-md:    8px;
    --radius-lg:    12px;
    --radius-xl:    16px;
    --radius-full:  9999px;

    /* --- Shadows --- */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20);

    /* --- Fonts --- */
    --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
                 Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif,
                 "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji";
    --font-mono: "SFMono-Regular", ui-monospace, "JetBrains Mono", Menlo,
                 Consolas, "Liberation Mono", monospace;

    /* --- Font sizes --- */
    --text-xs:   12px;
    --text-sm:   14px;
    --text-base: 16px;
    --text-lg:   18px;
    --text-xl:   20px;
    --text-2xl:  24px;
    --text-3xl:  30px;
    --text-4xl:  36px;
    --text-5xl:  48px;

    --font-weight-regular:  400;
    --font-weight-medium:   500;
    --font-weight-semibold: 600;
    --font-weight-bold:     700;
    --font-weight-extrabold: 800;

    --line-tight:   1.15;
    --line-snug:    1.3;
    --line-normal:  1.5;
    --line-relaxed: 1.65;

    /* --- Layout dimensions --- */
    --container-max:   1200px;
    --container-narrow: 720px;
    --sidebar-width:   260px;
    --topbar-height:   64px;
    --navbar-height:   64px;

    /* --- Transitions --- */
    --transition-fast: 120ms ease;
    --transition:      180ms ease;
    --transition-slow: 280ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    --z-sticky:    40;
    --z-navbar:    50;
    --z-sidebar:   60;
    --z-dropdown:  80;
    --z-modal:     100;
    --z-toast:     120;
}


/* =====================================================================
   02. RESET & BASE ELEMENTS
   ===================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    -moz-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    text-size-adjust: 100%;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img,
svg,
video,
canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

img { height: auto; }

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
ul.navbar-nav, ul.dropdown-menu, ul.pagination,
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    line-height: var(--line-snug);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); }

p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }

small { font-size: var(--text-xs); }

code, pre, kbd, samp {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9em;
}
code {
    background: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
pre {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: auto;
}

hr {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

button { font-family: inherit; }
input, button, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }


/* =====================================================================
   03. TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================================== */
.text-xs   { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.text-sm   { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.text-base { font-size: var(--text-base); }
.text-lg   { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.text-xl   { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.text-2xl  { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
.text-3xl  { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
.text-4xl  { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }

.font-medium   { font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); }
.font-semibold { font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); }
.font-bold     { font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); }

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

.text-muted   { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-subtle  { color: var(--color-text-subtle); }
.text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-success { color: var(--color-success-dark); }
.text-warning { color: var(--color-warning-dark); }
.text-danger  { color: var(--color-danger-dark); }
.text-info    { color: var(--color-info-dark); }
.text-inverse { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }

.truncate {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.lead {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* =====================================================================
   04. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ===================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}

.container-narrow {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}

.container-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}

.page {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.page > main { flex: 1 0 auto; width: 100%; }

.page-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
}
.page-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.page-header p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section { padding: var(--space-9) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: var(--space-7) 0; }
.section-lg { padding: var(--space-11) 0; }


/* =====================================================================
   05. GRIDS & FLEX UTILITIES
   ===================================================================== */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }

.stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}
.stack-sm { gap: var(--space-2); }
.stack-lg { gap: var(--space-6); }

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

.items-center    { align-items: center; }
.items-start     { align-items: flex-start; }
.items-end       { align-items: flex-end; }
.items-stretch   { align-items: stretch; }
.justify-center  { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-end     { justify-content: flex-end; }

.gap-1 { gap: var(--space-1); }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8); }

.flex-1   { flex: 1 1 0%; }
.flex-auto { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.flex-none { flex: none; }
.flex-grow { flex-grow: 1; }

.w-full { width: 100%; }
.w-auto { width: auto; }
.h-full { height: 100%; }

.hidden { display: none !important; }
.block  { display: block; }
.inline { display: inline; }
.inline-block { display: inline-block; }
.inline-flex { display: inline-flex; }


/* =====================================================================
   06. NAVBAR (PUBLIC MARKETING SITE)
   ===================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-navbar);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.navbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    min-height: var(--navbar-height);
    padding-block: var(--space-2);
}

.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.navbar-brand:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.brand-mark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.brand-text { white-space: nowrap; }

.navbar-collapse {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-item { list-style: none; }

.nav-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}
.nav-link.active,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.navbar-actions {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.navbar-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-left: auto;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.navbar-toggle:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-tint); }

.navbar-toggle-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.navbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navbar-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.navbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navbar-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.navbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navbar-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.navbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}


/* =====================================================================
   07. SIDEBAR (DASHBOARD)
   ===================================================================== */
.sidebar {
    width: var(--sidebar-width);
    background-color: var(--color-sidebar-bg);
    color: var(--color-sidebar-text);
    height: 100vh;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) transparent;
    z-index: 100;
}
.sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.sidebar-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.sidebar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.sidebar-brand:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-close-btn {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    color: var(--color-sidebar-muted);
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar-close-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background-color: var(--color-sidebar-hover);
}

.sidebar-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-1);
}

.sidebar-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.sidebar-section-title {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
    padding: 0 var(--space-3);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: var(--color-sidebar-muted);
}

.sidebar-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 8px var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-sidebar-text);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                color var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-sidebar-hover);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.sidebar-link.active,
.sidebar-link[aria-current="page"] {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(25, 167, 206, 0.30);
}

.sidebar-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.sidebar-link.active .sidebar-icon { opacity: 1; }

.sidebar-icon.icon-grid::before { content: "⊞"; font-size: 16px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-building::before { content: "🏢"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-users::before { content: "👥"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-box::before { content: "📦"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-folder::before { content: "📁"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-shield::before { content: "🛡"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-trending-up::before { content: "📈"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-file-text::before { content: "📄"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-history::before { content: "⏱"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-compass::before,
.sidebar-icon.icon-search::before { content: "🔍"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-star::before { content: "★"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-bookmark::before { content: "🔖"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-send::before { content: "↗"; font-weight: bold; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-users-check::before { content: "🤝"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-message-square::before,
.sidebar-icon.icon-mail::before { content: "✉"; font-size: 14px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-bell::before { content: "🔔"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-settings::before { content: "⚙"; font-size: 14px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-credit-card::before { content: "💳"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-rocket::before { content: "🚀"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-egg::before { content: "🐣"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-gift::before { content: "🎁"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-bar-chart::before { content: "📊"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-heart::before { content: "♥"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-layers::before { content: "☰"; font-size: 14px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-list::before { content: "📋"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-sparkles::before { content: "✨"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-calendar::before { content: "📅"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-check-circle::before { content: "✓"; font-weight: bold; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-x-circle::before { content: "✕"; font-weight: bold; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-clock::before { content: "🕒"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-user-shield::before { content: "🛡"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-briefcase::before { content: "💼"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-log-in::before { content: "🔑"; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-icon.icon-lock::before { content: "🔒"; font-size: 13px; }

.sidebar-cta {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.sidebar-cta-title {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: #fff;
}
.sidebar-cta-desc {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Off-canvas sidebar (mobile) */
.sidebar-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 1040;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), visibility var(--transition-slow);
}
.sidebar-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}


/* =====================================================================
   08. DASHBOARD LAYOUT & TOPBAR
   ===================================================================== */
.dashboard-body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.dashboard-layout {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    position: relative;
}

.dashboard-content-wrapper {
    flex: 1 1 0%;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.dashboard-topbar {
    height: var(--topbar-height);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    width: 100%;
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}
.topbar-left {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.topbar-right {
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topbar-brand {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.sidebar-toggle,
.topbar-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-toggle:hover,
.topbar-toggle:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-tint); }

.sidebar-toggle-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 1px;
}
.sidebar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(1),
.topbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.sidebar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(2),
.topbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.sidebar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(3),
.topbar-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sidebar-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.topbar-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    min-width: 0;
}
.topbar-breadcrumb ol {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.topbar-breadcrumb li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.topbar-breadcrumb li::after {
    content: "/";
    margin-inline: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}
.topbar-breadcrumb li:last-child::after { content: ""; }
.topbar-breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.topbar-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.topbar-breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] span,
.topbar-breadcrumb li:last-child span {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.topbar-search {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    width: 260px;
    max-width: 360px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    position: relative;
}
.topbar-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 7px var(--space-3);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.10);
}
.topbar-search button {
    padding: 7px var(--space-3);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.topbar-search button:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.topbar-actions {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.topbar-icon {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.topbar-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.topbar-icon-glyph {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.topbar-bell .badge,
.topbar-messages .badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    min-width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    padding: 0 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--color-danger);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-surface);
}

.topbar-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar-user:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-tint); }
.topbar-user .user-name {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}
.topbar-user .caret {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.dashboard-main {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-height));
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.content-header,
.dashboard-page-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.content-header > div:first-child,
.dashboard-page-header > div:first-child {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 220px;
}
.content-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-1);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.page-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
}


/* =====================================================================
   09. BUTTONS
   ===================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                border-color var(--transition-fast),
                color var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast),
                transform var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-ghost {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-danger {
    background-color: var(--color-danger);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-danger);
}
.btn-danger:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-danger-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-danger-dark);
}

.btn-success {
    background-color: var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-success);
}
.btn-success:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-success-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-success-dark);
}

.btn-warning {
    background-color: var(--color-warning);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-warning);
}
.btn-warning:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-warning-dark);
}

.btn-info {
    background-color: var(--color-info);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-info);
}
.btn-info:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-info-dark);
}

.btn-link {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border: 0;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); text-decoration: underline; }

.btn-sm {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.btn-lg {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn:disabled,
.btn[disabled],
.btn.is-disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-loading {
    color: transparent !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    position: relative;
}
.btn-loading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    margin: -8px 0 0 -8px;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-right-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vb-spin 600ms linear infinite;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.btn-outline.btn-loading::after,
.btn-ghost.btn-loading::after,
.btn-link.btn-loading::after { color: var(--color-primary); }


/* =====================================================================
   10. CARDS
   ===================================================================== */
.card {
    background-color: var(--color-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-header {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}
.card-header h2,
.card-header h3,
.card-header h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.card-header .card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    align-items: center;
}

.card-body { padding: var(--space-5); }
.card-body-flush { padding: 0; }

.card-footer {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
}

.card-hover {
    transition: transform var(--transition),
                box-shadow var(--transition),
                border-color var(--transition);
}
.card-hover:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.card-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}


/* =====================================================================
   11. BADGES & STATUS PILLS
   ===================================================================== */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    line-height: 1.4;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-success {
    background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
    color: var(--color-success-dark);
}
.badge-warning {
    background-color: var(--color-warning-bg);
    color: var(--color-warning-dark);
}
.badge-danger {
    background-color: var(--color-danger-bg);
    color: var(--color-danger-dark);
}
.badge-info {
    background-color: var(--color-info-bg);
    color: var(--color-info-dark);
}
.badge-muted {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.badge-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.badge-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(25, 167, 206, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

/* Aliases used by verification UI */
.badge-verified   { background-color: var(--color-success-bg); color: var(--color-success-dark); }
.badge-pending    { background-color: var(--color-warning-bg); color: var(--color-warning-dark); }
.badge-rejected   { background-color: var(--color-danger-bg);  color: var(--color-danger-dark); }

.badge-dot::before {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: currentColor;
    margin-right: 4px;
}


/* =====================================================================
   12. TABLES
   ===================================================================== */
.table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}
.table th {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 10px var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.table td {
    padding: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.table tbody tr {
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.table tbody tr:hover { background-color: var(--color-card-alt); }

.table-striped tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
}
.table-striped tbody tr:nth-child(odd):hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

.table-compact th,
.table-compact td { padding: 6px var(--space-3); }

.table .col-actions { text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }


/* =====================================================================
   13. FORMS
   ===================================================================== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.form-label .req {
    color: var(--color-danger);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-control {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px var(--space-3);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast),
                background-color var(--transition-fast);
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-subtle); }
.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.10);
}
.form-control[disabled],
.form-control[readonly] {
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

select.form-control {
    cursor: pointer;
    padding-right: 36px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236B7280' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right var(--space-3) center;
    background-size: 16px 16px;
}

textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 100px;
    resize: vertical;
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
}

input[type="checkbox"].form-control,
input[type="radio"].form-control {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0;
    margin-right: var(--space-2);
    accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

input[type="file"].form-control {
    padding: var(--space-2);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    border-style: dashed;
}

.form-error {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-danger-dark);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.form-help {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.input-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}
.input-group .form-control {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.input-group .form-control:first-child {
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.input-group .form-control:last-child {
    border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.input-group-addon {
    padding: 10px var(--space-3);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.input-group-addon:first-child {
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-right: 0;
}
.input-group-addon:last-child {
    border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 0;
}

.input-group .btn {
    border-radius: 0;
}
.input-group .btn:first-child {
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.input-group .btn:last-child {
    border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.checkbox-row,
.radio-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}


/* =====================================================================
   14. FLASH MESSAGES
   ===================================================================== */
.flash-stack {
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}
.dashboard-main .flash-stack { margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }

.flash {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin: var(--space-3) 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
}
.flash > .flash-body { flex: 1; }
.flash-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    line-height: 1;
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.65;
    padding: 0 4px;
}
.flash-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

.flash-success {
    background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
    color: var(--color-success-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}
.flash-error {
    background-color: var(--color-danger-bg);
    color: var(--color-danger-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--color-danger);
}
.flash-warning {
    background-color: var(--color-warning-bg);
    color: var(--color-warning-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--color-warning);
}
.flash-info {
    background-color: var(--color-info-bg);
    color: var(--color-info-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--color-info);
}


/* =====================================================================
   15. STAT CARDS (DASHBOARD)
   ===================================================================== */
.stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.stat-card {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-trend {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.stat-trend.up   { color: var(--color-success-dark); }
.stat-trend.down { color: var(--color-danger-dark); }

.stat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}


/* =====================================================================
   16. AVATARS
   ===================================================================== */
.avatar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.avatar-sm { width: 24px; height: 24px; font-size: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
.avatar-md { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.avatar-lg { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.avatar-xl { width: 96px; height: 96px; font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

.avatar-online { position: relative; }
.avatar-online::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1px;
    right: 1px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--color-success);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 50%;
}


/* =====================================================================
   17. STARTUP & INVESTOR DIRECTORY CARDS
   ===================================================================== */
.startup-card,
.investor-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition),
                transform var(--transition),
                border-color var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.startup-card:hover,
.investor-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.startup-card-logo,
.investor-card-logo {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.startup-card-logo img,
.investor-card-logo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.startup-card-header,
.investor-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.startup-card-name,
.investor-card-name {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.startup-card-name a,
.investor-card-name a { color: inherit; }
.startup-card-name a:hover,
.investor-card-name a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.startup-card-tagline,
.investor-card-tagline {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-3);
    line-height: var(--line-normal);
}

.startup-card-meta,
.investor-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.startup-card-meta .meta-item,
.investor-card-meta .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.startup-card-description,
.investor-card-description {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
    margin: var(--space-3) 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.startup-card-footer,
.investor-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.startup-card-actions,
.investor-card-actions {
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.match-score {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-success-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}


/* =====================================================================
   18. FILTER PANEL
   ===================================================================== */
.filter-panel {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.filter-panel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-panel-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.filter-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-3);
}
.filter-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* =====================================================================
   19. PAGINATION
   ===================================================================== */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pagination li { list-style: none; }
.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 36px;
    padding: 8px var(--space-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                border-color var(--transition-fast),
                color var(--transition-fast);
}
.pagination a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.pagination .active,
.pagination .active a {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.pagination .disabled,
.pagination .disabled a {
    color: var(--color-text-subtle);
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.pagination .pagination-ellipsis {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0 var(--space-2);
}


/* =====================================================================
   20. EMPTY STATE
   ===================================================================== */
.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.empty-state-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
}
.empty-state-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.empty-state-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.empty-state-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    max-width: 480px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
}
.empty-state-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}


/* =====================================================================
   21. FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
    padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-6);
    margin-top: var(--space-11);
}
.dashboard-main + .footer,
.dashboard-layout .footer { margin-top: 0; }

.footer-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-col h3,
.footer-col h4,
.footer-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.footer-col a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 0;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-brand-mark {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }


/* =====================================================================
   22. MARKETING HOMEPAGE
   ===================================================================== */
.hero {
    padding: var(--space-11) 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-tint) 0%, var(--color-bg) 100%);
}
.hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
    line-height: var(--line-tight);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero p.lead {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
}
.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-9);
    margin-top: var(--space-9);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat .stat-num {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .stat-label-text {
    display: block;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-split .hero-copy { text-align: left; }
.hero-split .hero-copy h1 { margin-inline: 0; }
.hero-split .hero-copy p.lead { margin-inline: 0; }
.hero-split .hero-cta { justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-image img { width: 100%; display: block; }

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}
.feature-card {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.feature-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.feature-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.section-title h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.section-title p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Pricing */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: stretch;
}
.pricing-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}
.pricing-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pricing-card.popular {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.pricing-card .popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.pricing-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.pricing-card .pricing-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.pricing-card .price {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.pricing-card .price .currency {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    vertical-align: top;
    margin-right: 2px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.pricing-card .price .period {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
    margin-left: var(--space-1);
}
.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.pricing-features li {
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.pricing-features li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.pricing-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}
.pricing-features li.disabled {
    color: var(--color-text-subtle);
    text-decoration: line-through;
}
.pricing-features li.disabled::before { content: "—"; color: var(--color-text-subtle); }

.pricing-card .btn { margin-top: var(--space-5); }

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}
.testimonial-card {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--line-relaxed);
    font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-card .testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}
.testimonial-card .testimonial-author .name {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.testimonial-card .testimonial-author .role {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-11) 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin: var(--space-11) 0;
}
.cta-band h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.cta-band p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}


/* =====================================================================
   23. MODALS
   ===================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop,
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: var(--z-modal);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-backdrop.open,
.modal.open,
.modal[data-open="true"] {
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: auto;
    z-index: calc(var(--z-modal) + 1);
    animation: vb-modal-pop 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.modal-lg .modal-dialog,
.modal.modal-lg .modal-dialog { max-width: 760px; }
.modal-sm .modal-dialog,
.modal.modal-sm .modal-dialog { max-width: 400px; }

@keyframes vb-modal-pop {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.modal-content {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.modal-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.modal-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

.modal-body {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.modal-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}


/* =====================================================================
   24. TABS
   ===================================================================== */
.tabs {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    gap: var(--space-1);
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.tab {
    padding: 10px var(--space-4);
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.tab:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.tab.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.tab-panel { display: none; padding-top: var(--space-5); }
.tab-panel.active { display: block; }


/* =====================================================================
   25. DROPDOWN MENUS
   ===================================================================== */
.user-dropdown { position: relative; }

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
    min-width: 200px;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: var(--space-2);
    display: none;
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
    list-style: none;
}
.dropdown-menu.open,
.user-dropdown[data-open="true"] .dropdown-menu,
.user-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}
.dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: var(--space-4);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 8px var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.dropdown-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    margin: var(--space-1) 0;
}
.dropdown-header {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}


/* =====================================================================
   26. SPINNERS & LOADING
   ===================================================================== */
.spinner {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vb-spin 700ms linear infinite;
}
.spinner-lg { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-width: 3px; }
.spinner-sm { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-width: 2px; }
.spinner-on-primary {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
    border-top-color: #fff;
}

@keyframes vb-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loading-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--color-card-alt) 25%, var(--color-bg) 50%, var(--color-card-alt) 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: vb-shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
@keyframes vb-shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   27. MISC UTILITIES
   ===================================================================== */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: var(--space-1) !important; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2) !important; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--space-3) !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4) !important; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6) !important; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8) !important; }

.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1) !important; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2) !important; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3) !important; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important; }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6) !important; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8) !important; }

.ml-auto { margin-left: auto !important; }
.mr-auto { margin-right: auto !important; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto !important; }

.p-0 { padding: 0 !important; }
.p-2 { padding: var(--space-2) !important; }
.p-4 { padding: var(--space-4) !important; }
.p-6 { padding: var(--space-6) !important; }

.rounded-sm { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important; }
.rounded-md { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; }
.rounded-lg { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important; }
.rounded-full { border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important; }

.shadow-sm { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important; }
.shadow-md { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important; }
.shadow-lg { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important; }

.border { border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important; }
.border-top { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important; }
.border-bottom { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important; }

.bg-primary   { background-color: var(--color-primary) !important; }
.bg-secondary { background-color: var(--color-secondary) !important; }
.bg-success   { background-color: var(--color-success-bg) !important; }
.bg-warning   { background-color: var(--color-warning-bg) !important; }
.bg-danger    { background-color: var(--color-danger-bg) !important; }
.bg-info      { background-color: var(--color-info-bg) !important; }
.bg-muted     { background-color: var(--color-card-alt) !important; }

.cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer !important; }
.cursor-not-allowed { cursor: not-allowed !important; }
.pointer-events-none { pointer-events: none !important; }

.position-relative { position: relative !important; }
.position-absolute { position: absolute !important; }
.position-fixed    { position: fixed !important; }

.divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
    border: 0;
}

.list-unstyled { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.list-inline { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2px var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.kbd {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    background: var(--color-card-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.progress {
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--color-card-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: width var(--transition-slow);
}
.progress-bar.success { background-color: var(--color-success); }
.progress-bar.warning { background-color: var(--color-warning); }
.progress-bar.danger  { background-color: var(--color-danger); }

.tooltip {
    position: relative;
}
.tooltip[data-tooltip]::after {
    content: attr(data-tooltip);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}
.tooltip:hover[data-tooltip]::after {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}


/* =====================================================================
   28. SKIP-LINK & ACCESSIBILITY HELPERS
   ===================================================================== */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: var(--space-3);
    z-index: var(--z-toast);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: top var(--transition);
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: var(--space-3);
    color: #fff;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.sr-only-focusable:focus,
.sr-only-focusable:focus-visible {
    position: static;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    clip: auto;
    white-space: normal;
}

/* Visible focus rings for keyboard users */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-link:focus-visible,
.sidebar-link:focus-visible,
.form-control:focus-visible,
.dropdown-menu a:focus-visible,
.topbar-icon:focus-visible,
.topbar-user:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Honour reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}


/* =====================================================================
   29. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   Mobile-first: default styles target <=600px viewports.
   Each breakpoint progressively enhances the layout.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ----- Small tablets ≥ 640px ----- */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

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

    .hero-stats { gap: var(--space-7); }

    .modal { max-width: 560px; }
}

/* ----- Tablets ≥ 768px ----- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    :root { --text-base: 16px; }

    .container,
    .container-narrow { padding-inline: var(--space-6); }

    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    .footer-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-8);
    }

    .hero { padding: var(--space-11) 0; }
    .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; }

    .dashboard-main { padding: var(--space-7); }

    .flash-stack { margin-inline: 0; }
}

/* ----- Desktop ≥ 1024px ----- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    /* Marketing navbar: show inline nav, hide hamburger */
    .navbar-toggle { display: none; }
    .navbar-collapse {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        display: flex !important;
        max-height: none;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .navbar-nav { display: flex !important; }

    /* Dashboard: desktop flex layout with persistent sticky sidebar */
    .dashboard-layout {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    .dashboard-content-wrapper {
        flex: 1 1 0%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .sidebar {
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        transform: none !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        height: 100vh;
        width: var(--sidebar-width);
        flex: 0 0 var(--sidebar-width);
    }
    .sidebar-toggle { display: none !important; }
    .sidebar-close-btn { display: none !important; }
    .sidebar-backdrop { display: none !important; }
    .topbar-brand { display: none !important; }

    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ----- Large desktop ≥ 1280px ----- */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .container { max-width: var(--container-max); }
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .dashboard-main { padding: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ----- Mobile-specific navbar/sidebar collapse (< 1024px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .navbar-toggle { display: inline-flex; }

    .navbar-collapse {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: min(320px, 85vw);
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--color-surface);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
        gap: var(--space-4);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform var(--transition-slow),
                    visibility var(--transition-slow);
        z-index: var(--z-sidebar);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .navbar-collapse.open,
    .navbar-collapse[data-open="true"] {
        transform: translateX(0);
        visibility: visible;
    }
    .navbar-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: var(--space-1);
        width: 100%;
    }
    .nav-link {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    }
    .navbar-actions {
        margin-left: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: var(--space-2);
    }
    .navbar-actions .btn { width: 100%; }

    /* Sidebar: off-canvas on mobile */
    .sidebar {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        z-index: var(--z-sidebar);
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform var(--transition-slow),
                    visibility var(--transition-slow);
        width: min(var(--sidebar-width), 85vw);
        max-width: 320px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    }
    .sidebar.open,
    .sidebar[data-open="true"] {
        transform: translateX(0);
        visibility: visible;
    }
    .sidebar-toggle { display: inline-flex !important; }
    .sidebar-close-btn { display: inline-flex !important; }
    .topbar-brand { display: inline-flex !important; }

    .dashboard-topbar {
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    }
    .dashboard-main {
        padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    }

    .topbar-search { max-width: 240px; }
    .topbar-search button { display: none; }
}

/* ----- Small phones (< 640px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 639.98px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
    .hero p.lead { font-size: var(--text-base); }
    .hero-stats { gap: var(--space-6); flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; }

    .pricing-card.popular { transform: none; }
    .pricing-card { padding: var(--space-6); }

    .footer { padding: var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-4); }
    .dashboard-main { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3); }
    .dashboard-topbar { padding: 0 var(--space-3); }

    .topbar-breadcrumb { display: none !important; }
    .topbar-user .user-name { display: none !important; }
    .topbar-user .caret { display: none !important; }
    .topbar-search { display: none; }

    .content-header,
    .dashboard-page-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: var(--space-3);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    }
    .content-actions {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .content-actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .page-title {
        font-size: var(--text-xl);
    }

    .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .table th,
    .table td { padding: 8px var(--space-2); }

    .modal { padding: var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
    .modal-header h3 { font-size: var(--text-base); }
}


/* =====================================================================
   30. PRINT STYLES (light)
   ===================================================================== */
@media print {
    .navbar,
    .sidebar,
    .dashboard-topbar,
    .footer,
    .sidebar-backdrop,
    .navbar-toggle,
    .skip-link,
    .btn,
    .flash-stack { display: none !important; }

    body { background: #fff; }
    .container,
    .dashboard-main { max-width: 100% !important; padding: 0 !important; }
    .card,
    .stat-card { box-shadow: none !important; border-color: #ccc !important; }
}