/*
Theme Name: V-League Pro Theme
Theme URI: https://thevleague.com
Author: V-League Development Team
Author URI: https://thevleague.com
Description: A custom dark theme for The V-League professional basketball league. Features green and black color scheme optimized for Elementor.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.4
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: vleague-theme
Tags: dark, sports, basketball, elementor, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments

V-League Pro Theme - Where Champions Rise
*/

/* ========================================
   V-LEAGUE COLOR PALETTE
   Primary Green: #00FF87 (Neon Green)
   Secondary Green: #00D472 (Dark Green)
   Accent Green: #39FF14 (Electric Green)
   Primary Black: #0A0A0A
   Secondary Black: #1A1A1A
   Dark Gray: #2D2D2D
   Light Gray: #B0B0B0
   White: #FFFFFF
======================================== */

:root {
    --vl-primary-green: #00FF87;
    --vl-secondary-green: #00D472;
    --vl-accent-green: #39FF14;
    --vl-primary-black: #0A0A0A;
    --vl-secondary-black: #1A1A1A;
    --vl-dark-gray: #2D2D2D;
    --vl-medium-gray: #4A4A4A;
    --vl-light-gray: #B0B0B0;
    --vl-white: #FFFFFF;
    --vl-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FF87 0%, #00D472 100%);
    --vl-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #0A0A0A 100%);
    --vl-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
    --vl-shadow-strong: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.25);
    --vl-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ========================================
   GLOBAL STYLES
======================================== */

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Selection Color */
::selection {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

::-moz-selection {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

/* ========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
======================================== */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Oswald', 'Impact', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    margin-top: 0;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

h5 {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
}

h6 {
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
}

p {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

a {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--vl-accent-green);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--vl-primary-green);
}

/* ========================================
   LINKS & BUTTONS
======================================== */

.vl-button,
.elementor-button {
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black) !important;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-button:hover,
.elementor-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--vl-shadow-strong);
}

.vl-button-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green) !important;
}

.vl-button-outline:hover {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black) !important;
}

/* ========================================
   HEADER STYLES
======================================== */

.vl-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
    /* backdrop-filter: blur(20px); */
    /* -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

/* When ticker is present, header moves down */
/* body.has-ticker .vl-header {
    top: 100px !important;
} */

/* @media (max-width: 768px) {
    body.has-ticker .vl-header {
        top: 100px;
    }
} */

.vl-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* OLD Match Results Ticker - Now replaced by NBA-style ticker */
.vl-match-ticker {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    padding: 8px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
}

.vl-match-ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.vl-match-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 0 30px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.vl-match-score {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Navigation */
.vl-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 15px 5%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vl-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.vl-nav-menu a {
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Hide mobile menu icons on desktop */
.vl-nav-menu a i,
.vl-mobile-logo-item {
    display: none;
}

.vl-nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-nav-menu a:hover::after,
.vl-nav-menu a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.vl-nav-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.vl-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
}

.vl-menu-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vl-white);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

/* Hide mobile close button on desktop */
.vl-mobile-close-btn {
    display: none;
}

/* ========================================
   HERO SECTION
======================================== */

.vl-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 212, 114, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.vl-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.vl-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
}

/* ========================================
   SECTIONS
======================================== */

.vl-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-section-dark {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
}

.vl-section-gradient {
    background: var(--vl-gradient-dark);
}

.vl-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vl-section-title h2 {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ========================================
   CARDS
======================================== */

.vl-card {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
}

.vl-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--vl-shadow);
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.vl-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vl-card-text {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ========================================
   SCHEDULE STYLES
======================================== */

.vl-schedule-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-schedule-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: var(--vl-shadow);
}

.vl-team {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.vl-team-logo {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.vl-team-name {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vl-vs {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vl-schedule-date {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ========================================
   STANDINGS TABLE
======================================== */

.vl-standings-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-standings-table th {
    background: var(--vl-dark-gray);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    text-align: left;
}

.vl-standings-table td {
    padding: 18px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.vl-standings-table tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.05);
}

.vl-standings-table .rank {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ========================================
   STATS STYLES
======================================== */

.vl-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vl-stat-card {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vl-stat-value {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vl-stat-label {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ========================================
   SPONSOR SECTION
======================================== */

.vl-sponsors {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
}

/* Removed duplicate sponsor logo styles */

/* ========================================
   NEWS/VIDEO SECTION
======================================== */

.vl-news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vl-news-card {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-news-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: var(--vl-shadow);
}

.vl-news-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vl-news-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.vl-news-date {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vl-video-embed {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.vl-video-embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ========================================
   FOOTER - Premium Professional Design
======================================== */

.vl-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D0D0D 0%, #0A0A0A 50%, #080808 100%);
    padding: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.vl-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Footer Sponsors Section */
.vl-footer-sponsors {
    padding: 50px 5% 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vl-footer-sponsors-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0 0 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-footer-sponsors-title::before,
.vl-footer-sponsors-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4));
}

.vl-footer-sponsors-title::before {
    right: calc(50% + 80px);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4));
}

.vl-footer-sponsors-title::after {
    left: calc(50% + 80px);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4), transparent);
}

/* Main footer content area */
.vl-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 5% 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Footer columns */
.vl-footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Footer logo styling */
.vl-footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.vl-footer-logo img {
    max-height: 80px !important;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Footer description text */
.vl-footer-column>p {
    color: #A0A0A0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Section titles */
.vl-footer-title {
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vl-primary-green), var(--vl-secondary-green));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Footer links */
.vl-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vl-quick-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px 20px;
}

.vl-footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #A0A0A0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 32px;
}

.vl-quick-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vl-footer-links a {
    color: #A0A0A0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.vl-footer-links a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.vl-footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    padding-left: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.vl-footer-links a:hover::before {
    width: 12px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Social links */
.vl-social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.vl-social-links a {
    width: auto;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0 15px;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #A0A0A0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.vl-social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.vl-social-links a svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-social-links a:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.vl-footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 25px 5%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vl-footer-bottom-content {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .vl-footer-bottom p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

.vl-footer-bottom p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.vl-footer-bottom p span {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Footer bottom links */
.vl-footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.vl-footer-legal-links a {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

/* Sponsor logos in footer */
.vl-footer-column .vl-sponsors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.vl-footer-column .vl-sponsor-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-footer-column .vl-sponsor-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.vl-footer-column .vl-sponsor-item img {
    max-height: 35px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.8);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-footer-column .vl-sponsor-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Newsletter styling if added */
.vl-footer-newsletter {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vl-footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vl-footer-newsletter input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-footer-newsletter input[type="email"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
}

.vl-footer-newsletter button {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vl-primary-green), var(--vl-secondary-green));
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-footer-newsletter button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vl-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 60px 5% 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .vl-footer-title::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .vl-footer-links a::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .vl-footer-links a:hover {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .vl-social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vl-footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .vl-footer-legal-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vl-footer-column .vl-sponsors-grid {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SPONSORS CAROUSEL
======================================== */

.vl-sponsors-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Gradient fade on edges */
.vl-sponsors-carousel::before,
.vl-sponsors-carousel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-sponsors-carousel::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 10, 10, 1), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0));
}

.vl-sponsors-carousel::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(10, 10, 10, 1), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0));
}

.vl-sponsors-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    animation: sponsorScroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}

.vl-sponsors-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes sponsorScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.vl-sponsor-slide {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vl-sponsor-slide img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.vl-sponsor-slide:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Dummy sponsor placeholder design */
.vl-sponsor-placeholder {
    width: 180px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-sponsor-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sponsor-color, #00FF87), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-sponsor-placeholder:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vl-sponsor-placeholder:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
    border-color: var(--sponsor-color, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3));
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(var(--sponsor-color, 0, 255, 135), 0.1);
}

.vl-sponsor-abbrev {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sponsor-color, #00FF87);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--sponsor-color, 0, 255, 135), 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-sponsor-placeholder:hover .vl-sponsor-abbrev {
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--sponsor-color, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.5));
}

.vl-sponsor-name {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-sponsor-placeholder:hover .vl-sponsor-name {
    color: #bbb;
}

/* ========================================
   SPONSORS PAGE - OLD STYLES REMOVED
   New premium styles are at the bottom of the file
======================================== */



.vl-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vl-form-label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.vl-form-input,
.vl-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: var(--vl-dark-gray);
    border: 2px solid var(--vl-dark-gray);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-form-input:focus,
.vl-form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
}

.vl-form-textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Form Row for two columns */
.vl-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vl-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* ========================================
   ANIMATIONS
======================================== */

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

@keyframes glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.6);
    }
}

.vl-animate-in {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.vl-glow {
    animation: glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
======================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vl-nav-menu {
        gap: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-mobile-close-btn {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: 25px;
        right: 25px;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        color: var(--vl-white);
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 10001;
        padding: 5px;
        transition: var(--vl-transition);
    }

    .vl-mobile-close-btn:hover {
        color: var(--vl-primary-green);
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .vl-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: auto !important;
        bottom: -120% !important;
        /* Hide below screen */
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 85vh;
        /* Allow scrolling if too tall */
        overflow-y: auto;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
        /* Glass effect */
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 20px 60px;
        gap: 20px;
        transition: bottom 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        /* Bouncy spring effect */
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
        border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0;
        box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
        z-index: 10000;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center items */
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active {
        bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Items with Icons */
    .vl-nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Staggered Animation for Items */
    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.25s;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu.active li:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: 0.35s;
    }

    /* Show mobile logo in mobile menu */
    .vl-mobile-logo-item {
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Show icons in mobile menu */
    .vl-nav-menu a i {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu a {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        /* Icon on left */
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 18px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        color: var(--vl-white);
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-align: left;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu a:hover,
    .vl-nav-menu a:focus {
        background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
        border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
        color: var(--vl-primary-green);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .vl-nav-menu a i {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: var(--vl-primary-green);
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.5);
        min-width: 24px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .vl-nav-menu a:hover i {
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
    }

    /* Injected Mobile Logo */
    .vl-mobile-logo-item {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        pointer-events: none;
        /* Just for display */
    }

    .vl-mobile-logo-item .vl-logo-text {
        font-size: 2rem;
        background: var(--vl-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .vl-mobile-logo-item img {
        max-height: 60px;
        width: auto;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Close Button - Inside menu, inherits visibility */
    .vl-mobile-close-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 63px;
        right: 20px;
        background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
        color: #ff4444;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 10001;
    }

    .vl-mobile-close-btn i {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vl-mobile-close-btn:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5);
        transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
    }

    .vl-schedule-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .vl-team {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vl-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vl-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .vl-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .vl-button {
        padding: 12px 30px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   ELEMENTOR OVERRIDES
======================================== */

.elementor-page {
    background-color: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.elementor-section {
    background-color: transparent;
}

.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title {
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
}

.elementor-icon-list-text {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
}

.elementor-icon-list-icon i {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green) !important;
}

/* Elementor Button Styles */
.elementor-button-wrapper .elementor-button {
    background: var(--vl-gradient) !important;
    color: var(--vl-primary-black) !important;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    transition: var(--vl-transition) !important;
}

.elementor-button-wrapper .elementor-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--vl-shadow-strong) !important;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--vl-dark-gray);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

/* ========================================
   LOGO STYLES
======================================== */

.vl-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vl-logo .custom-logo-link {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
}

.vl-logo .custom-logo {
    max-width: 200px;
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-logo .custom-logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Smaller logo on scroll */
.vl-header.scrolled .vl-logo .custom-logo {
    max-height: 50px;
}

/* Footer Logo */
.vl-footer-logo .custom-logo {
    max-width: 180px;
    max-height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Mobile logo adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-logo .custom-logo {
        max-width: 160px;
        max-height: 50px;
    }

    .vl-header.scrolled .vl-logo .custom-logo {
        max-height: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vl-logo .custom-logo {
        max-width: 140px;
        max-height: 45px;
    }
}

/* ========================================     PAGE COMPONENT STYLES  ======================================== */
/* Hero Section */
.vl-hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0A0A 0%, #1A1A1A 50%, #0A0A0A 100%);
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;

}

.vl-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    z-index: 1;

}

.vl-hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 2;

}

.vl-hero-glow-left {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    left: -200px;
    bottom: -200px;
    z-index: 2;

}

.vl-hero-glow-right {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 114, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    right: -150px;
    top: -100px;
    z-index: 2;

}

.vl-hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 20px;

}

.vl-hero-pretitle {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;

}

.vl-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FF87, #00D472);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;

}

.vl-hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #B0B0B0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 40px;

}

.vl-hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;

}

.vl-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

}

.vl-hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    text-align: center;

}

.vl-hero-scroll-text {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
	display:none;

}

.vl-hero-scroll-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #00FF87, transparent);
    margin: 0 auto;

}

/* About Section */
.vl-about-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: #0A0A0A;

}

.vl-about-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;

}

.vl-about-pretitle {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vl-about-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #FFFFFF;

}

.vl-about-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;

}

.vl-about-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;

}

.vl-stats-container {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A, #2D2D2D);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;

}

.vl-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;

}

.vl-stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.05);
    border-radius: 15px;

}

.vl-stat-value {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    color: #00FF87;
    font-weight: 700;

}

.vl-stat-label {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 5px;

}

/* Video Section */
.vl-video-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-video-trigger {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70vh;
    min-height: 500px;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-video-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;

}

.vl-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);

}

.vl-video-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;

}

.vl-video-pretitle {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;

}

.vl-video-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #FFFFFF;

}

.vl-play-button {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FF87, #00D472);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);

}

.vl-video-trigger:hover .vl-play-button {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.5);

}

/* Video Lightbox */
.vl-video-lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 99999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;

}

.vl-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 100001;
    line-height: 1;

}

.vl-lightbox-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

}

.vl-lightbox-video {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    max-height: 80vh;

}

.vl-lightbox-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;

}

/* Schedule Section */
.vl-schedule-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: #0A0A0A;

}

.vl-schedule-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;

}

.vl-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;

}

.vl-section-pretitle {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vl-section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;

}

.vl-schedule-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vl-team {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;

}

.vl-home-team {
    justify-content: flex-end;

}

.vl-team-name {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;

}

.vl-team-logo {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;

}

.vl-game-center {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 150px;

}

.vl-game-score {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;

}

.vl-game-vs {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;

}

.vl-game-time {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;

}

.vl-game-date {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 5px;

}

.vl-game-status {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;

}

.vl-section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;

}

/* Stats Section */
.vl-stats-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: #1A1A1A;

}

.vl-stats-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;

}

.vl-leader-card {
    background: #0A0A0A;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;

}

.vl-leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #00FF87;

}

.vl-leader-rank {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #00FF87;

}

.vl-leader-name {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;

}

.vl-leader-team {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;

}

.vl-leader-stat {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #00FF87;
    font-weight: 700;

}

/* Sponsors Section */
.vl-sponsors-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: #0A0A0A;

}

.vl-sponsors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;

}

.vl-sponsor-card {
    background: #1A1A1A;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;

}

.vl-sponsor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #00FF87;

}

/* Removed duplicate sponsor logo styles */

/* News Section */
.vl-news-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: #1A1A1A;

}

.vl-news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;

}

.vl-news-card {
    background: #0A0A0A;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;

}

.vl-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #00FF87;

}

.vl-news-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;

}

.vl-news-content {
    padding: 25px;

}

.vl-news-date {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;

}

.vl-news-title {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vl-news-excerpt {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;

}

.vl-news-link {
    color: #00FF87;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-size: 0.9rem;

}

/* CTA Section */
.vl-cta-section {
    padding: 120px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #0A0A0A 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-cta-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;

}

.vl-cta-title {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #FFFFFF;

}

.vl-cta-description {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;

}

.vl-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

}

/* Archive Pages */
.vl-archive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;

}

.vl-archive-grid--players {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;

}

.vl-team-card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;

}

.vl-team-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;

}

.vl-team-logo-large {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;

}

.vl-team-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;

}

.vl-team-record {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;

}

.vl-team-description {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;

}

/* Player Cards */
.vl-player-card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-player-image-container {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.vl-player-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;

}

.vl-player-placeholder {
    height: 200px;
    background: #2D2D2D;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

}

.vl-player-jersey {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #00FF87;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;

}

.vl-player-info {
    padding: 20px;

}

.vl-player-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 10px;

}

.vl-player-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;

}

.vl-player-position {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-size: 0.85rem;

}

.vl-player-jersey-small {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #2D2D2D;

}

.vl-player-team {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #B0B0B0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vl-player-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid #2D2D2D;

}

.vl-player-stat {
    text-align: center;

}

.vl-player-stat-value {
    color: #00FF87;
    font-weight: 700;

}

.vl-player-stat-label {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;

}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;

    }

    .vl-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }

    .vl-hero-buttons,
    .vl-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;

    }

    .vl-archive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vl-news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .vl-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .vl-stats-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vl-hero-content {
        max-width: 720px;
    }

    .vl-hero-tagline {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .vl-about-section,
    .vl-schedule-section,
    .vl-stats-section,
    .vl-sponsors-section,
    .vl-news-section,
    .vl-cta-section {
        padding: 90px 5%;
    }

    .vl-stats-container {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .vl-stat-value {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .vl-video-trigger {
        height: 60vh;
        min-height: 420px;
    }

    .vl-news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-hero-section {
        min-height: 90vh;
    }

    .vl-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 4rem);
    }

    .vl-hero-tagline {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .vl-hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .vl-hero-buttons a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vl-hero-scroll {
        display: none;
    }

    .vl-about-section,
    .vl-schedule-section,
    .vl-stats-section,
    .vl-sponsors-section,
    .vl-news-section,
    .vl-cta-section {
        padding: 70px 6%;
    }

    .vl-stats-container {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .vl-stat-value {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .vl-video-trigger {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    .vl-video-title {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .vl-play-button {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .vl-section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .vl-news-image {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .vl-cta-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .vl-cta-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vl-hero-pretitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    }

    .vl-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.2rem);
    }

    .vl-hero-tagline {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .vl-hero-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .vl-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .vl-stat-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .vl-stat-value {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .vl-video-trigger {
        height: 45vh;
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    .vl-video-pretitle {
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    }

    .vl-video-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .vl-news-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .vl-cta-section {
        padding: 60px 6%;
    }

    .vl-cta-buttons a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .vl-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .vl-hero-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   NEWS CAROUSEL STYLES
======================================== */

.vl-news-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.vl-news-carousel-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vl-news-carousel-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
}

/* Left to Right Animation */
.vl-news-carousel-track--ltr .vl-news-carousel-row {
    animation: scrollLTR 40s linear infinite;
}

/* Right to Left Animation */
.vl-news-carousel-track--rtl .vl-news-carousel-row {
    animation: scrollRTL 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollLTR {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

@keyframes scrollRTL {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.vl-news-carousel:hover .vl-news-carousel-row {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.vl-news-carousel-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 340px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-news-carousel-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vl-news-carousel-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1.5 / 1;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
}

.vl-news-carousel-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vl-news-carousel-item:hover .vl-news-carousel-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Popular Badge */
.vl-news-carousel-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7931A 0%, #FFCC00 100%);
    color: #0D0D0D;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(247, 147, 26, 0.4);
}

.vl-news-carousel-badge::before {
    content: "";
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Recent Badge Modifier */
.vl-news-carousel-badge.vl-news-carousel-badge--recent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C9FF 0%, #92FE9D 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 201, 255, 0.4);
}

.vl-news-carousel-badge.vl-news-carousel-badge--recent::before {
    content: "";
}

.vl-news-carousel-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    margin: 12px 0 6px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.vl-news-carousel-meta {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #B0B0B0;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Carousel Lightbox */
.vl-carousel-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.vl-carousel-lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.vl-carousel-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vl-carousel-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.vl-carousel-lightbox-content {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.vl-carousel-lightbox-content iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile adjustments for carousel */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-news-carousel-item {
        width: 260px;
    }

    .vl-news-carousel-play {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .vl-news-carousel-play svg {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .vl-news-carousel-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vl-carousel-lightbox-close {
        top: 10px;
        right: 15px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   NEW AUTO-SCROLLING TICKER
======================================== */
.vl-ticker-marquee {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #00FF87;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 50;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vl-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollTicker 45s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.vl-ticker-marquee:hover .vl-ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.vl-ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 30px;
    height: 50px;
    border-right: 1px solid #222;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vl-ticker-text {
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.vl-ticker-live .vl-ticker-text {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.vl-ticker-badge {
    background: #ff0000;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: bold;
    animation: pulseRed 2s infinite;
}

.vl-ticker-status {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background: #222;
    padding: 2px 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

@keyframes scrollTicker {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseRed {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 0, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SPONSORS PAGE - PREMIUM REDESIGN
======================================== */

/* Sponsors Hero Section */
.vl-sponsors-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 5% 80px;
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-glow--left {
    top: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    animation: floatGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-glow--right {
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-green);
    animation: floatGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, 40px);
    }
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    animation: pulseBadge 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-badge svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-badge span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0);
    }
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-title {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-title-line {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-title-accent {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-stat-value {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-stat-suffix {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-sponsors-hero-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Sponsors Badge */
.vl-sponsors-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
}

/* Sponsors Buttons */
.vl-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vl-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-btn--primary {
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.vl-btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
}

.vl-btn--primary:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.vl-btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.vl-btn--outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-btn--full {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Title Sponsor Section */
.vl-title-sponsor {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vl-primary-black) 0%, var(--vl-secondary-black) 100%);
}

.vl-title-sponsor-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-title-sponsor-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.vl-title-sponsor-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-logo {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-logo svg {
    width: 250px;
    height: 80px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.vl-title-sponsor-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.vl-title-sponsor-stat .vl-stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-title-sponsor-stat .vl-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Sponsors Grid Section */
.vl-sponsors-grid-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

/* Impact Section */
.vl-impact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vl-primary-black) 0%, var(--vl-secondary-black) 100%);
}

.vl-impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vl-impact-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-impact-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.vl-impact-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-impact-card:hover .vl-impact-icon {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
}

.vl-impact-icon svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-impact-title {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vl-impact-desc {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vl-impact-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vl-impact-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
}

.vl-impact-features li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Sponsors Timeline Section */
.vl-sponsors-timeline-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--vl-primary-green) var(--vl-secondary-black);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--vl-dark-gray);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--vl-primary-green);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            var(--vl-primary-green) 10%,
            var(--vl-primary-green) 90%,
            transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 200px;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 100px;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border: 3px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3),
        inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-item:hover .vl-sponsors-timeline-icon {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.5),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-content {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
    min-height: 140px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-item:hover .vl-sponsors-timeline-content {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-year {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-title {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-desc {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Partnership Packages Section */
.vl-packages-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.vl-packages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vl-package-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-package-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.vl-package-card--featured {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.05) 0%, var(--vl-secondary-black) 100%);
}

.vl-package-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.vl-package-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vl-package-tier {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.1);
    color: #c0c0c0;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vl-package-tier--gold {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1);
    color: #ffc107;
}

.vl-package-tier--platinum {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-package-tier--title {
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.vl-package-name {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vl-package-price {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.vl-price-amount {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-price-period {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
}

.vl-package-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.vl-package-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
}

.vl-package-features li svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.vl-package-btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.vl-testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vl-primary-black) 0%, var(--vl-secondary-black) 100%);
}

.vl-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vl-testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.vl-testimonial-quote {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vl-testimonial-quote svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.vl-testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.vl-author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--vl-gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vl-primary-black);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.vl-author-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.vl-author-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vl-medium-gray);
}

/* Contact Section */
.vl-sponsors-contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.vl-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.vl-contact-info .vl-section-title {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.vl-contact-info .vl-section-desc {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vl-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.vl-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.vl-contact-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vl-contact-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
}

.vl-contact-item a {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-contact-item span {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.vl-contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--vl-secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px;
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-input,
.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-textarea {
    background: var(--vl-dark-gray);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-input::placeholder,
.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--vl-medium-gray);
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-input:focus,
.vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
}

.vl-sponsors-contact-form select.vl-form-input {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2300FF87' d='M6 9L1 4h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 15px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

/* Section Headers */
.vl-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vl-section-header--center {
    text-align: center;
}

.vl-section-header--center .vl-section-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.vl-section-desc {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* Responsive Styles for Sponsors Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vl-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline {
        gap: 15px;
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline-item {
        width: 180px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-sponsors-hero {
        padding: 100px 5% 60px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-hero-buttons .vl-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .vl-title-sponsor-card {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }

    .vl-title-sponsor-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 30px;
        overflow-x: visible;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline::before {
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        right: auto;
        width: 3px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                transparent 0%,
                var(--vl-primary-green) 5%,
                var(--vl-primary-green) 95%,
                transparent 100%);
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 50px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline-icon {
        top: 50%;
        left: -25px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline-item:hover .vl-sponsors-timeline-icon {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    }

    .vl-sponsors-timeline-icon svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-contact-form .vl-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vl-contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .vl-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vl-sponsors-hero-title-line {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .vl-sponsors-hero-title-accent {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .vl-package-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .vl-impact-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .vl-testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SPONSORS GRID SECTION (Fix)
======================================== */
.vl-sponsors-grid-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--vl-primary-black);
}

.vl-sponsor-tier {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vl-sponsor-tier:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vl-tier-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vl-tier-title--gold {
    color: var(--vl-gold, #ffc107);
}

.vl-tier-title--silver {
    color: var(--vl-silver, #c0c0c0);
}

.vl-tier-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* Carousel Container */
.vl-sponsors-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
    /* Fade edges */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

/* Scroll Track */
.vl-sponsors-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: vl-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.vl-sponsors-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes vl-scroll {
    to {
        transform: translateX(calc(-100% / 3));
    }
}

/* Card Styles */
/* Card Styles */
.vl-sponsor-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    /* Remove padding */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Ensure crop */
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    height: 120px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vl-sponsor-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vl-sponsor-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.vl-sponsor-logo svg,
.vl-sponsor-logo img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* Crop to fill */
    color: var(--vl-white);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-sponsor-card:hover .vl-sponsor-logo svg,
.vl-sponsor-card:hover .vl-sponsor-logo img {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    filter: none;
}

.vl-sponsor-tier-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.vl-sponsor-tier-badge--gold {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
    color: var(--vl-gold, #ffc107);
}

/* Sponsor Impact Section */
.vl-impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vl-impact-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--vl-transition);
}

.vl-impact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
    border-color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-impact-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px;
}

.vl-impact-title {
    color: var(--vl-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vl-impact-desc {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vl-impact-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.vl-impact-features li {
    color: var(--vl-light-gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 5px 0 5px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.vl-impact-features li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vl-impact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vl-impact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Partnership Timeline Section */
/* Partnership Timeline Carousel (Premium Redesign) */
.vl-timeline-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 70px;
    /* Increased space for larger pop-out icons */
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Track Animation */
.vl-timeline-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: vl-scroll-timeline 45s linear infinite;
    /* Slower, smoother */
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    /* Space for shadows */
}

.vl-timeline-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes vl-scroll-timeline {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-33.333%);
    }
}

/* Horizontal Line (Subtle & High Tech) */
.vl-timeline-carousel-container::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    /* Center of 70px icon (at 70px padding) */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Item */
.vl-sponsors-timeline-item {
    flex: 0 0 340px;
    /* Wider cards */
    margin-right: 40px;
    /* More spacing */
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85);
    /* Deep dark glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    /* Subtle border */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 45px 30px 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    /* Force perfectly vertical center alignment of children */
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin-top: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Deep shadow */
}


/* Reset inner content */
.vl-sponsors-timeline-content {
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* Neon Year Circle */
.vl-sponsors-timeline-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border: 2px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -35px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    /* Neon Glow */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;

    /* Typography */
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.6);
}


.vl-sponsors-timeline-icon svg {
    display: none;
}

/* Title */
.vl-sponsors-timeline-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    /* Larger */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    min-height: 2.4em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.vl-sponsors-timeline-desc {
    color: #cccccc;
    /* Fixed contrast */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    /* Readable */
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vl-sponsors-timeline-item {
        flex: 0 0 300px;
        margin-right: 20px;
        padding: 0 20px 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   FORM MESSAGE STATES
======================================== */

.vl-form-message {
    display: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.vl-form-message.success {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--vl-primary-green);
    color: var(--vl-primary-green);
}

.vl-form-message.error {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid #ff4444;
    color: #ff4444;
}

/* reCAPTCHA Container */
.g-recaptcha {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}