/*
Theme Name: VAJS & Co. - Chartered Accountants
Theme URI: https://vajsandco.example.com
Author: VAJS & Co.
Author URI: https://vajsandco.example.com
Description: A professional, modern, and lightweight WordPress theme tailored for Chartered Accountant firms, financial consultants, and tax advisory businesses. Elementor-compatible, SEO optimized, fully responsive, with one-click demo import. Features a clean white + dark blue + gold corporate palette, sticky header, mega-menu support, services pages, blog, careers and contact sections.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: vajs
Tags: business, blog, portfolio, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, block-styles, wide-blocks, accessibility-ready
*/

/* ============================================================
   VAJS & Co. — Design System
   Palette: White (#ffffff), Dark Blue (#0b2a52), Gold (#c9a24a)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --vajs-white: #ffffff;
  --vajs-bg: #f7f9fc;
  --vajs-navy: #0b2a52;
  --vajs-navy-dark: #061a36;
  --vajs-navy-light: #143b6e;
  --vajs-gold: #c9a24a;
  --vajs-gold-dark: #a8853a;
  --vajs-text: #1f2a44;
  --vajs-muted: #5b6479;
  --vajs-border: #e3e8f0;
  --vajs-success: #2f9e6b;
  --vajs-radius: 10px;
  --vajs-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 42, 82, 0.08);
  --vajs-shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 42, 82, 0.15);
  --vajs-transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --vajs-container: 1200px;
  --vajs-font-heading: 'Poppins', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --vajs-font-body: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--vajs-font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--vajs-text);
  background: var(--vajs-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--vajs-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--vajs-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--vajs-gold); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--vajs-font-heading);
  color: var(--vajs-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

.vajs-container {
  max-width: var(--vajs-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.vajs-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.vajs-section-alt { background: var(--vajs-bg); }
.vajs-section-dark { background: var(--vajs-navy); color: #d6dff0; }
.vajs-section-dark h1, .vajs-section-dark h2, .vajs-section-dark h3 { color: #fff; }

.vajs-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vajs-section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.vajs-section-title p { color: var(--vajs-muted); max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Buttons */
.vajs-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
  font-family: var(--vajs-font-heading);
}
.vajs-btn-primary { background: var(--vajs-gold); color: #fff; }
.vajs-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--vajs-gold-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow); }
.vajs-btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--vajs-navy); border-color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-btn-outline:hover { background: var(--vajs-navy); color: #fff; }
.vajs-btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-btn-light:hover { background: var(--vajs-gold); color: #fff; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.vajs-topbar {
  background: var(--vajs-navy-dark);
  color: #c8d2e6;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.vajs-topbar .vajs-container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.vajs-topbar a { color: #c8d2e6; }
.vajs-topbar a:hover { color: var(--vajs-gold); }
.vajs-topbar-info span { margin-right: 18px; }

.vajs-header {
  background: #fff;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.vajs-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow); }
.vajs-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.vajs-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--vajs-font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-logo-mark {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vajs-navy), var(--vajs-navy-light));
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.vajs-logo small { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--vajs-muted); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.vajs-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}
.vajs-nav li { position: relative; }
.vajs-nav a {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--vajs-text);
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.vajs-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vajs-gold);
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-nav a:hover::after,
.vajs-nav .current-menu-item > a::after { width: 100%; }

.vajs-nav .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%; left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--vajs-gold);
}
.vajs-nav li:hover > .sub-menu { display: flex; }
.vajs-nav .sub-menu li { width: 100%; }
.vajs-nav .sub-menu a { display: block; padding: 10px 20px; }
.vajs-nav .sub-menu a:hover { background: var(--vajs-bg); color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-nav .sub-menu a::after { display: none; }

.vajs-header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }

.vajs-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--vajs-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.vajs-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vajs-navy-dark) 0%, var(--vajs-navy) 60%, var(--vajs-navy-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vajs-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201,162,74,0.18), transparent 50%);
}
.vajs-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vajs-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); }
.vajs-hero h1 span { color: var(--vajs-gold); }
.vajs-hero p { font-size: 1.15rem; color: #d6dff0; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 580px; }
.vajs-hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.vajs-hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; margin-top: 50px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vajs-hero-stats .stat { border-left: 2px solid var(--vajs-gold); padding-left: 16px; }
.vajs-hero-stats .stat strong { display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; color: #fff; font-family: var(--vajs-font-heading); }
.vajs-hero-stats .stat span { color: #b9c4dc; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.vajs-hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
}
.vajs-hero-card h3 { color: #fff; }
.vajs-hero-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.vajs-hero-card li { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: #d6dff0; }
.vajs-hero-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.vajs-hero-card li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--vajs-gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== Services Grid ===== */
.vajs-grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.vajs-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.vajs-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.vajs-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.vajs-service-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--vajs-border);
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vajs-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--vajs-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.vajs-service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vajs-service-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: rgba(201,162,74,0.1);
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vajs-service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vajs-service-card p { color: var(--vajs-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.vajs-service-card .vajs-link { color: var(--vajs-navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.vajs-service-card .vajs-link:hover { color: var(--vajs-gold); }

/* ===== Why Choose Us ===== */
.vajs-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.vajs-feature { text-align: center; padding: 24px; }
.vajs-feature-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--vajs-navy);
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-feature:hover .vajs-feature-icon { background: var(--vajs-gold); color: #fff; transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.vajs-feature h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.vajs-feature p { color: var(--vajs-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ===== Testimonials ===== */
.vajs-testimonial {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.vajs-testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 24px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.vajs-testimonial p { font-style: italic; color: var(--vajs-text); }
.vajs-testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }
.vajs-testimonial-author .avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vajs-navy), var(--vajs-gold));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.vajs-testimonial-author strong { display: block; color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-testimonial-author span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vajs-muted); }

/* ===== Logos ===== */
.vajs-logos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
.vajs-logo-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--vajs-border);
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vajs-muted);
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-logo-item:hover { color: var(--vajs-navy); border-color: var(--vajs-gold); }

/* ===== CTA Banner ===== */
.vajs-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--vajs-navy) 0%, var(--vajs-navy-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vajs-cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px; top: -60px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: var(--vajs-gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.vajs-cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.vajs-cta-banner p { color: #d6dff0; margin: 8px 0 0; }

/* ===== Blog ===== */
.vajs-post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--vajs-border);
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.vajs-post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vajs-navy), var(--vajs-gold));
  position: relative;
}
.vajs-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vajs-post-body { padding: 24px; }
.vajs-post-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--vajs-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vajs-post-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vajs-post-body h3 a { color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-post-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--vajs-gold); }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.vajs-footer {
  background: var(--vajs-navy-dark);
  color: #b9c4dc;
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.vajs-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.vajs-footer h4::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 36px; height: 2px; background: var(--vajs-gold); }
.vajs-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; }
.vajs-footer a { color: #b9c4dc; }
.vajs-footer a:hover { color: var(--vajs-gold); }
.vajs-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.vajs-footer li { padding: 6px 0; }
.vajs-footer .vajs-logo { color: #fff; }
.vajs-footer .vajs-logo small { color: #b9c4dc; }
.vajs-newsletter input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.vajs-newsletter input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: #8696b8; }
.vajs-newsletter button { width: 100%; }
.vajs-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.vajs-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-social a:hover { background: var(--vajs-gold); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vajs-footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ===== Page Hero ===== */
.vajs-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vajs-navy-dark), var(--vajs-navy));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
}
.vajs-page-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.vajs-page-hero .breadcrumbs { color: #b9c4dc; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.vajs-page-hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--vajs-gold); }

/* ===== Content ===== */
.vajs-content { padding: 70px 0; }
.vajs-content-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.vajs-sidebar .widget {
  background: var(--vajs-bg);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.vajs-sidebar .widget-title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vajs-sidebar ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.vajs-sidebar li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vajs-border); }
.vajs-sidebar li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ===== Contact ===== */
.vajs-contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 50px; }
.vajs-contact-info .info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vajs-border); }
.vajs-contact-info .info-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(201,162,74,0.12);
  color: var(--vajs-gold);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vajs-contact-info strong { display: block; color: var(--vajs-navy); }
.vajs-contact-info span { color: var(--vajs-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.vajs-contact-form input,
.vajs-contact-form textarea,
.vajs-contact-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vajs-border);
  border-radius: var(--vajs-radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--vajs-transition);
}
.vajs-contact-form input:focus,
.vajs-contact-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--vajs-gold); outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,74,0.15); }
.vajs-contact-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

/* ===== WhatsApp Floating ===== */
.vajs-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  z-index: 998;
  animation: vajs-pulse 2s infinite;
}
.vajs-whatsapp:hover { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.1); }
@keyframes vajs-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* ===== Pagination ===== */
.vajs-pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vajs-pagination .page-numbers {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vajs-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--vajs-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.vajs-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.vajs-pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--vajs-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--vajs-navy); }

/* ===== Animations ===== */
.vajs-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.7s ease; }
.vajs-fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vajs-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vajs-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vajs-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vajs-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .vajs-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vajs-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vajs-content-grid, .vajs-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vajs-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .vajs-grid-2, .vajs-grid-3, .vajs-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vajs-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .vajs-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vajs-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vajs-mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .vajs-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--vajs-shadow);
    display: none;
  }
  .vajs-nav.open { display: block; }
  .vajs-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: stretch; }
  .vajs-nav .sub-menu { position: static; box-shadow: none; padding-left: 16px; display: flex; }
  .vajs-header-cta .vajs-btn { display: none; }
  .vajs-cta-banner { padding: 40px 28px; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; }
  .vajs-topbar-info span { display: block; margin: 0 0 4px; }
}

/* Elementor compatibility */
.elementor-section.elementor-section-boxed > .elementor-container { max-width: var(--vajs-container); }

/* Accessibility */
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); -webkit-clip-path: inset(50%); clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute; width: 1px; word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 8px; background: var(--vajs-gold); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; z-index: 9999; border-radius: 6px; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; color: #fff; }