/* =====================================================================
   VendorBox — Redesign design system  (override layer)
   Direction: refined, warm, editorial marketplace.
   Load LAST (after mycustom.css) so it wins by source order.
   Original files are untouched; this only overrides.
   ===================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,500;12..96,600;12..96,700;12..96,800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* brand */
  --vb-orange:        #F2541B;   /* confident, warm */
  --vb-orange-deep:   #C2410C;
  --vb-orange-soft:   #FFE9DF;
  --vb-orange-glow:   rgba(242, 84, 27, 0.35);

  /* neutrals (warm) */
  --vb-ink:           #17130F;   /* warm near-black */
  --vb-ink-2:         #2A2521;
  --vb-body:          #4A433C;   /* body text */
  --vb-muted:         #8A8079;
  --vb-line:          #ECE4DA;
  --vb-canvas:        #FBF8F4;   /* warm off-white */
  --vb-sand:          #F3ECE2;   /* alt section */
  --vb-card:          #FFFFFF;

  /* type */
  --vb-display: 'Bricolage Grotesque', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --vb-body-font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* depth */
  --vb-shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(23,19,15,.06);
  --vb-shadow:    0 10px 30px -8px rgba(23,19,15,.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(23,19,15,.05);
  --vb-shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -18px rgba(23,19,15,.28);
  --vb-shadow-orange: 0 14px 30px -10px var(--vb-orange-glow);

  --vb-radius: 16px;
  --vb-radius-lg: 24px;
  --vb-ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  color: var(--vb-body);
  background: var(--vb-canvas) !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,.intro-heading,.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.color_pink,.bg_pink.li_span,a.color_pink { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
::selection { background: var(--vb-orange); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
#mainNav {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: background .35s var(--vb-ease), padding .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
nav.navbar.fixed-top.darkHeader,
#mainNav.darkHeader {
  background: rgba(23,19,15,.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
#mainNav .navbar-brand { height: auto; padding: 8px 15px; }
#mainNav .navbar-brand > img { filter: none; height: 38px; width: auto; max-width: none; display: block; }
#mainNav .navbar-nav li a {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: #fff !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  transition: color .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
#mainNav .navbar-nav li a:hover,
#mainNav .navbar-nav li a.current { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; background: none !important; }
/* underline motif */
.nav.navbar-nav.navbar-right.topmenu > li > a::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:4px; height:2px;
  background: var(--vb-orange); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition: transform .28s var(--vb-ease);
}
.nav.navbar-nav.navbar-right.topmenu > li > a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* Login / Signup -> button treatment on the last two items */
.topmenu > li:nth-last-child(2) > a,
.topmenu > li:last-child > a { border-radius: 999px; }
.topmenu > li:last-child > a {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color:#fff !important;
  padding: 9px 20px !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange);
}
.topmenu > li:last-child > a:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; color:#fff !important; }
.topmenu > li:last-child > a::after { display:none; }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
header.masthead { background: var(--vb-ink); }
header.masthead .carousel-inner img { filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02) brightness(.82); min-height: 620px; object-fit: cover; }
/* warm cinematic overlay instead of flat black */
.slider-gradient1,.slider-gradient2,.slider-gradient3,.slider-gradient4 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 18% 30%, rgba(242,84,27,.42) 0%, rgba(242,84,27,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23,19,15,.45) 0%, rgba(23,19,15,.78) 100%) !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
}
header.masthead .intro-text { padding-top: 210px; padding-bottom: 120px; }
header.masthead .intro-text .intro-lead-in,
.intro-lead-in {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .28em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vb-orange) !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  opacity: 0; animation: vbUp .7s var(--vb-ease) .05s forwards;
}
header.masthead .intro-text .intro-heading,
header.masthead .intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5.2rem) !important;
  line-height: .98 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.03em !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  opacity: 0; animation: vbUp .7s var(--vb-ease) .14s forwards;
}
header.masthead .intro-text p {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86) !important;
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
  opacity: 0; animation: vbUp .7s var(--vb-ease) .22s forwards;
}
@keyframes vbUp { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(22px);} to {opacity:1; transform:none;} }

/* hero CTA + global pill buttons */
.btn.btn-xl, .btn.btn-xl.btn_white {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 15px !important;
  letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: none !important;
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color:#fff !important;
  border: none !important; border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 16px 38px !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange);
  transition: transform .25s var(--vb-ease), background .25s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--vb-ease);
  opacity: 0; animation: vbUp .7s var(--vb-ease) .3s forwards;
}
.btn.btn-xl:hover, .btn.btn-xl.btn_white:hover {
  background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; color:#fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px var(--vb-orange-glow);
}
.carousel-indicators li { width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.4); border:none; }
.carousel-indicators li.active { background: var(--vb-orange); width:26px; border-radius:999px; }

/* ---------- CATEGORIES ---------- */
.cls_category { background: var(--vb-canvas) !important; padding: clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0; }
.intro-lead-in.subcat {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-variant: normal !important;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .26em; font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; line-height:1.4 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
}
.intro-heading.maincat {
  font-variant: normal !important; font-size: clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.9rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}
.cls_cat-ul-list { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.cls_cat-ul-list > li.box_shadow.noshadow {
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 18px); min-width: 240px; margin:0 !important;
  background: var(--vb-card); border:1px solid var(--vb-line); border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm); overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--vb-ease), border-color .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.cls_cat-ul-list > li.box_shadow.noshadow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); border-color: var(--vb-orange);
}
.cls_cat-ul-list > li a { display:block; color: var(--vb-ink); }
.cls_cat-ul-list .imgsky, .cls_cat-ul-list > li img.bg_pink {
  width:100% !important; height:170px !important; object-fit:cover; display:block; margin:0 !important;
  background: var(--vb-sand);
}
.cls_cat-ul-list > li p {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--vb-ink);
  padding: 16px 18px !important; margin:0 !important;
}
.cls_cat-ul-list > li p .fa-angle-right {
  color:var(--vb-orange); transition: transform .25s var(--vb-ease);
}
.cls_cat-ul-list > li:hover p .fa-angle-right { transform: translateX(5px); }
.cls_down-arw img { filter: invert(38%) sepia(64%) saturate(2500%) hue-rotate(346deg) brightness(98%); }

/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.cls_user-count-job { background: var(--vb-ink) !important; padding: 56px 0; }
.cls_user-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius); padding: 30px 24px; text-align:center;
  transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease), border-color .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.cls_user-box:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--vb-orange); }
.cls_user-box .stat_fas, .cls_user-box .fa { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; font-size: 30px; }
.cls_username.bigtitle,.cls_jobsname.bigtitle,.cls_workname.bigtitle {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 13px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing:.2em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; margin: 10px 0 6px !important;
}
.cls_count.smalltitle {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-size: 44px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important; color: #fff !important;
}

/* ---------- BUYER / SUPPLIER CTAs (ink vs orange, no more red/green) ---------- */
.cls_apply-form.signup-two { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0; margin:0; }
.cls_sign-left, .cls_sign-right { padding: clamp(50px,7vw,96px) clamp(24px,5vw,72px) !important; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cls_sign-left  { background: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
.cls_sign-right { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vb-orange) 0%, var(--vb-orange-deep) 100%) !important; }
.cls_sign-left::after, .cls_sign-right::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-60px; width:220px; height:220px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 28px; transform: rotate(18deg);
}
.cls_signup-uer-read h3, .cls_signup-uer-read .cls_whos {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; color:#fff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem) !important; font-weight:800 !important; line-height:1.05;
}
.cls_signup-uer-read .cls_whos { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.cls_sign-right .cls_signup-uer-read .cls_whos { color: #fff !important; opacity:.85; }
.cls-butn-yellow.btncolor {
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight:700 !important;
  background:#fff !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; border:none !important;
  border-radius:999px !important; padding:13px 30px !important; margin-top:18px;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); transition: transform .25s var(--vb-ease), background .25s var(--vb-ease);
}
.cls_sign-left .cls-butn-yellow.btncolor { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color:#fff !important; }
.cls-butn-yellow.btncolor:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- */
#selHowitwork { padding: clamp(56px,8vw,100px) 0; }
#selHowitwork .cls_howitworks > p {
  text-align:center; font-family:var(--vb-body-font); text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.26em; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--vb-orange); margin-bottom:6px;
}
#selHowitwork .cls_howitworks > h2 {
  text-align:center; font-family:var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight:800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.8rem) !important; color:var(--vb-ink); margin-bottom:48px;
}
#selHowitwork .row, #selHowitwork .container { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px; justify-content:center; }
.work_flow {
  flex:1 1 170px; max-width: 220px; text-align:center; padding: 26px 18px;
  background: var(--vb-card); border:1px solid var(--vb-line); border-radius: var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm); position:relative;
  transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.work_flow:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow); }
.work_flow .img_ds { width:64px; height:64px; margin:0 auto 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--vb-orange-soft); border-radius: 18px; }
.work_flow .img_ds img { max-width:34px; height:auto; }
.work_flow .work_flowp { text-align:center !important; }
.work_flow .work_flowp h5 {
  font-family:var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight:700 !important; text-transform:capitalize;
  font-size:17px !important; color:var(--vb-ink); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.work_flow .work_flowp p { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--vb-muted); line-height:1.55; }
.bg-whites { background: var(--vb-sand); padding: 26px 0; text-align:center; }
.bg-whites p { font-family:var(--vb-display); font-weight:600; font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.5rem); color:var(--vb-ink); margin:0; }

/* ---------- LATEST JOBS ---------- */
.cls_title-l p { text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.26em; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--vb-orange); font-family:var(--vb-body-font); }
.cls_title-l h2 { font-family:var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight:800 !important; color:var(--vb-ink); font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.8rem) !important; }
.new-jobs.box_shadow {
  background:var(--vb-card); border:1px solid var(--vb-line); border-radius:var(--vb-radius);
  box-shadow:var(--vb-shadow-sm); padding:22px; transition:transform .3s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.new-jobs.box_shadow:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--vb-shadow); }
.btn-deta1.text-center { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; border-radius:999px !important; }

/* ---------- MODALS (login / signup) ---------- */
.modal-content { border:none !important; border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg) !important; overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg) !important; }
.modal-header { background: var(--vb-ink); border:none; padding:22px 26px; }
.modal-title { color:#fff !important; font-weight:700 !important; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.modal-header .close { color:#fff; opacity:.7; text-shadow:none; }
.login_input, .form-control.login_input { border-radius:12px !important; border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; padding:12px 14px 12px 40px !important; height:auto !important; }
.login_input:focus { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vb-orange-soft) !important; }
.clsLogin_but.bg_pink, .clsLogin_page_btn.btncolor, .btn.clsLogin_but {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; border:none !important; color:#fff !important;
  border-radius:999px !important; font-weight:700 !important; padding:12px 26px !important;
}
.clsLogin_but.bg_pink:hover, .clsLogin_page_btn.btncolor:hover { background:var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .cls_cat-ul-list > li.box_shadow.noshadow { flex:1 1 calc(50% - 18px); }
  .cls_sign-left, .cls_sign-right { flex:1 1 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px){
  .cls_cat-ul-list > li.box_shadow.noshadow { flex:1 1 100%; }
  header.masthead .intro-text { padding-top: 150px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   INNER PAGES  (shared via header.php across ~73 views)
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---- inner page top spacing so content clears the fixed nav ---- */
body:not(.home) #mainNav { background: rgba(23,19,15,.96) !important; padding: 8px 0 !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

/* ---- generic primary button (.btncolor is the template's brand button) ---- */
.btn.btncolor, a.btncolor, button.btncolor, .btncolor {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-orange) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange);
  transition: transform .22s var(--vb-ease), background .22s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .22s var(--vb-ease);
}
.btn.btncolor:hover, a.btncolor:hover, button.btncolor:hover, .btncolor:hover {
  background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; border-color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important;
  color:#fff !important; transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-light, .btn.btn-light, .btn-default {
  background:#fff !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius:999px !important; font-weight:600 !important;
}
.btn-light:hover, .btn.btn-light:hover, .btn-default:hover { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }

/* ---- generic cards / boxes ---- */
.box, .box_shadow, .white_bg_pad, .bgwhitebor, .pricing-box, .portfolio-item {
  background: var(--vb-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important;
}
.box_shadow:hover, .pricing-box:hover, .portfolio-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow) !important; }

/* ---- forms ---- */
.form-control, .sm-form-control, select.form-control, textarea.form-control {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  padding: 11px 14px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
.form-control:focus, .sm-form-control:focus, textarea.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vb-orange-soft) !important;
}
.form-group label, label.help, .required { color: var(--vb-ink) !important; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight:600 !important; }
.cls_rederror, .text-danger { color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }

/* ---- tabs ---- */
.tab_btns, .nav-tabs { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; }
.tab_btns > li > a, .nav-tabs > li > a {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight:600 !important;
  color: var(--vb-muted) !important; border:none !important; border-radius:0 !important;
}
.tab_btns > li.active > a, .nav-tabs > li.active > a,
.tab_btns > li > a:hover, .nav-tabs > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--vb-orange) !important; background:none !important;
  border:none !important; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vb-orange) !important;
}

/* ---- DataTables / tables ---- */
table.dataTable thead th, .table > thead > tr > th {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight:700 !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink) !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:12.5px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
}
.table > tbody > tr > td { color: var(--vb-body) !important; vertical-align: middle; border-color: var(--vb-line) !important; }
.table-striped > tbody > tr:nth-of-type(odd) { background: var(--vb-canvas) !important; }
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.current,
.pagination > .active > a, .pagination > .active > span {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; color:#fff !important;
}
.pagination > li > a { color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
.pagination > li > a:hover { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }

/* ---- section / page titles ---- */
.title-block, .pricing-title, .cls_title-l {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
}
.title-block h2 { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight:800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
/* dashboard section headers (were dull grey bars) -> clean branded headers */
h4.feature-title, .feature-title {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink) !important; background: #fff !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  padding: 20px 22px !important; margin: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; position: relative;
}
h4.feature-title.text-center { text-align: left !important; padding-left: 34px !important; }
h4.feature-title::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px; height: 20px; background: var(--vb-orange); border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---- DataTables export / download buttons ---- */
.dt-buttons .dt-button, .dt-button, .dataTables_wrapper .dt-button,
.dt-buttons button, .dt-button button {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important; color: #fff !important; border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important;
}
.dt-buttons .dt-button:hover, .dt-button:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; color:#fff !important; }
.dt-button button, .dt-button span > button { background: transparent !important; border: none !important; color: #fff !important; padding: 0 !important; font: inherit !important; cursor: pointer; }
.dataTables_filter input { border-radius: 999px !important; border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; padding: 7px 14px !important; }
.dataTables_length select { border-radius: 8px !important; border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; padding: 4px 8px !important; }

/* ---- sidebar / marketplace filters ---- */
.marketplace_sidebar .navbar, #marketplace_sidebar .navbar, .navbar-default {
  background: var(--vb-card) !important; border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important;
}
.search_filter, .text-filter-box, .jplist-panel {
  background: var(--vb-card) !important; border:1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important;
}
.btncolor1, .filterbutton { border-radius:999px !important; }

/* ---- pricing ---- */
.pricing-box.best-price, .pricing-box:hover { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow) !important; }
.price-unit, .pricing-title h2 { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; }
.pricing-features li { color: var(--vb-body) !important; }

/* ---- generic links ---- */
a { transition: color .18s var(--vb-ease); }
a:hover, a:focus { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.bg_pink:not(#selFooter):not([id^="selFooter"]):not(.li_span) { /* keep brand bg blocks orange where used as accents */ }

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
[id^="selFooter"], .bg_pink#selFooter, div[id^="selFooter"].bg_pink {
  background: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  padding: 64px 0 0 !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--vb-orange);
}
[id^="selFooter"] .footer_logo img { filter: none; height: 42px; width:auto; max-width:none; }
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_quick-link ul { list-style:none; padding:0; }
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_quick-link li a {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size:14px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.66) !important; line-height: 2.1; transition: color .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_quick-link li a:hover { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; padding-left: 3px; }
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_footer-page.container p,
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_footer-page p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }
[id^="selFooter"] .hrborder { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; margin: 40px 0 0; }
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_foter-copyright { padding: 22px 0; }
[id^="selFooter"] .cls_foter-copyright p, [id^="selFooter"] .cls_foter-copyright a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; }
[id^="selFooter"] #share-buttons a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; font-size:16px; }
[id^="selFooter"] #share-buttons a:hover { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   AUTH PAGES  (login / signup / forgot — now use public header+footer)
   ===================================================================== */
/* atmospheric band behind the auth card */
section:has(.login_box),
section:has(#signup),
section:has(#selSignUp),
section:has(#resendactivelink) {
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% -10%, var(--vb-orange-soft) 0%, rgba(255,233,223,0) 60%),
    var(--vb-canvas);
  padding: 56px 16px 72px !important;
}
/* the card */
.login_box,
#signup,
.cls_signup-form.white_bg_pad,
#selSignUp .white_bg_pad,
#selSignUp2.white_bg_pad,
form[name="signup"] {
  max-width: 460px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  background: var(--vb-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg) !important;
  padding: 38px 34px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
/* heading above the form */
.wclose, .clsInnerpageCommon h2, .clsInnerpageCommon h3 {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink) !important; font-size: 1.7rem !important; text-align: center;
  background: transparent !important; width: auto !important; padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 22px !important; max-width: 460px;
}
.clsInnerCommon.outer_login h2 span { border-bottom: none !important; width:auto !important; }
/* hide stray modal close buttons that leaked onto the standalone auth pages */
section:has(.login_box) > div > div > div > .close,
section:has(.login_box) .close[data-dismiss="modal"],
section:has(#signup) .close[data-dismiss="modal"] { display: none !important; }

/* role selector -> segmented pills */
.login_pro {
  display: flex !important; gap: 8px; background: var(--vb-sand); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px !important; margin: 0 auto 22px !important; max-width: 320px; min-height: 0 !important;
}
.login_pro .cls_radio_input {
  flex: 1 1 50%; width: auto !important; float: none !important; text-align: center;
  border: none !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; padding: 9px 6px !important;
  border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vb-muted); cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px; position: relative;
}
.login_pro .cls_radio_input input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute !important; opacity: 0 !important; inset: 0; width:100% !important; height:100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2;
}
.login_pro .cls_radio_input:has(input:checked) { background: var(--vb-card); color: var(--vb-ink); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm); }

/* inputs with leading icon */
.input_box { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
.login_box .input_box > div { position: relative; }
.input_box .login_addon, .login_addon {
  position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 0; bottom: 0; transform: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; z-index: 3;
}
.login_input, input.login_input {
  width: 100% !important; border-radius: 12px !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px !important; height: auto !important; box-shadow: none !important;
  background: #fff !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
}
.login_input:focus { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vb-orange-soft) !important; }
/* signup inputs without icon get normal padding */
#signup .login_input, form[name="signup"] .login_input { padding-left: 14px !important; }

/* remember / forgot row */
.cls_checkbox { padding: 4px 0 14px !important; }
.cls_checkbox a, .cls_forgotpwd a { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; font-weight: 600; }

/* primary submit full-width */
.clsLogin_page_btn.btncolor, .cls_log_but.btncolor, .btn.clsLogin_page_btn {
  width: 100% !important; padding: 13px 24px !important; font-size: 15px !important; margin-top: 6px;
}
.clsError span, .clsError, .cls_rederror { color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; font-weight: 600; }

/* social sign-in area */
.cls_signup-google { text-align: center; margin: 18px auto 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vb-line); max-width:460px; }
.cls_signup-google img, .fb_but img, .fb_but, img.fb_but { height: 44px !important; width: auto !important; max-width:100% !important; border-radius: 10px; cursor:pointer; }

/* signup-specific wrappers */
.blackbg { background: transparent !important; }
.newsign, .signform { background: transparent !important; }
.my-signupp { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cls_privacy, .cls_privacy a { text-align:center; display:block; color: var(--vb-muted) !important; }
.cls_privacy a { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; display:inline; }
/* resend-activation as a secondary card */
#selSignUp2.cls_signup-resend {
  max-width: 460px !important; margin: 22px auto 0 !important; background: var(--vb-sand) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important; padding: 26px 34px 30px !important;
}
.cls_signup-resend h3, .my_25 {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 16px !important;
}

/* bootstrap input-group inside auth -> clean single field with leading icon */
.login_box .input-group.input_box, .login_box .input_box { display: block !important; }
.input_box .input-group { display: flex !important; flex-wrap: nowrap !important; width: 100% !important; align-items: stretch; margin: 0 auto; }
.input_box .input-group .login_input, .input_box .input-group .form-control { flex: 1 1 auto !important; width: auto !important; min-width: 0 !important; }
.input_box .input-group-addon {
  background: var(--vb-sand) !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-right: none !important;
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important;
  min-width: 46px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px;
}
.input_box .input-group-addon i { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.input_box .input-group .login_input { border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important; padding-left: 14px !important; border-left: none !important; }
.clsLogin_but.bg_pink, .btn.clsLogin_but.bg_pink {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; border: none !important; color:#fff !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 12px 34px !important; margin-top: 4px;
}
.clsLogin_but.bg_pink:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   BROWSE JOBS / job listing (job/viewAllJobs) — homepage consistency
   ===================================================================== */
.list-item .title a, .list .title a {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 18px !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; text-decoration: none !important;
}
.list-item .title a:hover, .list .title a:hover { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.list-item .date, .list .date { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; font-size: 13px !important; }
span.country-new { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; }
span.country-new i { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.list-item .desc, .list .desc { color: var(--vb-body) !important; font-size: 14px !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }
.list-item .desc a, .list .desc a { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; font-weight: 600; }
/* skill tags -> orange pills (match homepage) */
.prof_details .theme span { display: inline-block; margin: 6px 6px 0 0; }
.prof_details .theme span a {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; background: var(--vb-orange-soft) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 4px 12px !important; text-decoration: none !important; border: none !important;
}
.prof_details .theme span a:hover { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; }
/* right column: amount / bids / bid button */
.rightbid .money, span.money { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; font-size: 22px !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
.rightbid .bids-new, span.bids-new { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 600; }
.btn.btn-light.org {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border: none !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 11px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange);
}
.btn.btn-light.org:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }
.btn.btn-light.org span { color: #fff !important; }
/* job card row */
.list.box.text-shadow, .list-item.box { background: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important; border: none !important; }
.list.box .list-item, .jplist-panel .list-item { border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important; }
/* filter sidebar */
.jplist-panel.box.panel-top { background: var(--vb-card) !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important; padding: 8px 4px; }
.search_filter, .text-filter-box { background: var(--vb-card) !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: var(--vb-radius) !important; }
.title-block .title, .title-block, .sidebar .title { background: transparent !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
.title-block .title::selection { background: var(--vb-orange); color: #fff; }
.btn.btncolor.clkforexplore.filterbutton, .filterbutton { border-radius: 999px !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   JOB DETAIL (job/view) — homepage consistency
   ===================================================================== */
h1.feature-title, h2.feature-title, h3.feature-title { 
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  background: #fff !important; font-size: 1.4rem !important; padding: 18px 22px 18px 34px !important;
  margin: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; position: relative; text-align: left !important;
}
h1.feature-title.text-center, h2.feature-title.text-center, h3.feature-title.text-center { text-align: left !important; }
h1.feature-title::before, h2.feature-title::before, h3.feature-title::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px; height: 20px; background: var(--vb-orange); border-radius: 999px;
}
h1.feature-title span, h2.feature-title span, h3.feature-title span { background: transparent !important; }
/* detail header bar */
.proj_details_head { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; padding: 16px 18px !important; background: var(--vb-canvas) !important; }
.proj_details_head strong { color: var(--vb-ink) !important; font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; }
.job_titles h3 { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
/* skills required -> orange pills */
.project_requirmets h3 { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; font-size: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.project_requirmets ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.project_requirmets ul li { margin: 0 !important; border: none !important; background: transparent !important; padding: 0 !important; box-shadow: none !important; list-style: none !important; }
.project_requirmets ul li a {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; background: var(--vb-orange-soft) !important; border: none !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 6px 14px !important; text-decoration: none !important;
}
.project_requirmets ul li a:hover { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; }
/* blue countdown -> brand */
b[style*="47bde3"], [style*="47bde3"], [style*="#47bde3"] { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   MARKETPLACE (employee/templateHome) — branded hero
   ===================================================================== */
.banner-details {
  background: radial-gradient(80% 90% at 82% 0%, rgba(242,84,27,.40), rgba(23,19,15,0) 55%),
              linear-gradient(160deg, var(--vb-ink) 0%, #2A211B 100%) !important;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg) !important; padding: 64px 24px 70px !important;
  margin: 14px 0 0 !important; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.banner-details .headerfreelance_p {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: #fff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem) !important; line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.025em !important; margin: 0 !important; text-transform: none !important;
}
.banner-details .headerfreelance_p .yellow { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.banner-details .home-search { margin-top: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
#custom-search-input { background: #fff !important; border-radius: 999px !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow) !important; padding: 6px !important; }
#custom-search-input .form-control { border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; background: transparent !important; }
#custom-search-input .btn, #custom-search-input .input-group-btn .btn { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border-radius: 999px !important; border: none !important; }
.latest-heading h2 { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
.latest-heading .line-head { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; }

/* talent search skill tags (p.theme span a) -> orange pills */
p.theme span a, .theme span a {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; background: var(--vb-orange-soft) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 4px 12px !important; text-decoration: none !important; border: none !important; margin: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
p.theme span a:hover, .theme span a:hover { background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; }
p.theme span, .theme span { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   MEMBER DASHBOARD (owner/employee account pages) — modern dashboard
   ===================================================================== */
#content { background: transparent !important; }
#content .container-fluid.mspace { padding-top: 84px !important; }
/* welcome header */
.vbx-dash-welcome { margin: 0 0 22px; }
.vbx-dash-welcome h1 {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) !important; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 6px !important;
}
.vbx-dash-welcome h1 span { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.vbx-dash-welcome p { font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; color: var(--vb-muted) !important; font-size: 15px !important; margin: 0 !important; }
/* left-rail stat cards (.cls_user-box) -> modern stat cards */
#content ul, .cls_user-count-job ul { list-style: none !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
li.cls_centeruser { list-style: none !important; margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important; padding: 18px !important; margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 14px; transition: transform .2s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow) !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs > div[class*="col-md-3"] { width: auto !important; min-width: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; float: none !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs > div[class*="col-md-9"] { width: auto !important; flex: 1; padding: 0 !important; float: none !important; }
.cls_user-box .stat_fas_owner {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--vb-orange-soft) !important;
  color: var(--vb-orange) !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px;
}
.cls_user-box .cls_h3user { width: 100%; }
.cls_user-box .cls_jobsname {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 12.5px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--vb-muted) !important; margin: 0 0 4px !important; line-height: 1.3;
}
.cls_user-box .cls_count, .cls_user-box .cls_count > div {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-size: 24px !important; font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--vb-ink) !important; margin: 0 !important; line-height: 1.1;
}
.cls_user-box .cls_count span { font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; }
.cls_user-box .fa-star { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.cls_user-box .fa-star-o { color: var(--vb-line) !important; }
.cls_user-box .btn-link, .cls_user-box a { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; font-weight: 600; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_user-box .buttonBlack { display:inline-block; background: var(--vb-ink) !important; color:#fff !important; border-radius:999px; padding:4px 12px; font-size:12px; margin-left:6px; }
.cls_user-box p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--vb-body); }
.cls_user-box .clsSpan { color: var(--vb-muted); font-weight: 600; }
/* main content section cards */
#content .box_shadow, #content .white_bg_pad { border-radius: 16px !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   DASHBOARD refinements — secondary tab nav, table chrome, empty states
   ===================================================================== */
/* secondary vertical tab nav (My bids / templates / completed) */
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs {
  list-style: none !important; padding: 8px !important; margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important;
}
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li { margin: 0 !important; float: none !important; }
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li > a {
  display: block !important; padding: 11px 14px !important; border-radius: 10px !important; border: none !important; margin: 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  background: transparent !important; transition: all .16s var(--vb-ease);
}
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li > a:hover { background: #FFF3EE !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li.active > a,
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li.active > a:hover,
.col-md-3 .create_job_lefttabs > li.active > a:focus {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange);
}
/* table chrome */
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_length, .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter { margin-bottom: 14px !important; color: var(--vb-muted) !important; }
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter input { margin-left: 8px; }
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_info { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; padding-top: 14px !important; }
table.dataTable tbody td { padding: 14px 18px !important; }
table.dataTable thead th { padding: 13px 18px !important; }
table.dataTable tbody tr:hover { background: var(--vb-canvas) !important; }
/* empty states */
.dataTables_empty { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; text-align: center !important; padding: 40px 0 !important; font-size: 15px; }
.tab_con > ul > li:only-child, .tab_con > div > ul > li:only-child {
  list-style: none !important; color: var(--vb-muted) !important; text-align: center; padding: 34px 0 !important;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
}

/* =====================================================================
   PAYMENT pages (deposit/withdraw/transfer/escrow) refinements
   ===================================================================== */
.input-group-addon input[type="submit"], .input-group-addon input[type="button"],
.input-group-btn input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border: none !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important; padding: 9px 20px !important; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange); transition: background .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
.input-group-addon input[type="submit"]:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }
.input-group-addon:has(input[type="submit"]) { background: transparent !important; border: none !important; padding-left: 8px !important; }
/* transaction section sub-headers */
.title-block .subhead, .title-block h4.subhead {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important; text-align: center; margin: 6px 0 18px !important;
}

/* =====================================================================
   MESSAGES inbox — tabs, toolbar buttons, table (all consistent)
   ===================================================================== */
/* horizontal tab row (scoped to the inbox tab list via :has) */
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) {
  display: flex !important; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 0 16px !important;
}
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li { display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; margin: 0 !important; }
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li > a {
  display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #fff !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important; padding: 10px 18px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important;
}
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li > a .fa { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li > a:hover { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li.active > a {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-orange) !important;
}
ul.create_job_lefttabs:has(#inbox_area) > li.active > a .fa { color: #fff !important; }

/* toolbar row + buttons */
.cls_slet-refrs { background: transparent !important; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 0 14px !important; }
.mail-topbut, .mail_delete_button, .cls_btn-refres, button.cls_mail_r1 {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 8px 16px !important; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 13px !important; transition: all .18s var(--vb-ease);
}
.mail-topbut:hover, .mail_delete_button:hover, .cls_btn-refres:hover { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.mail-topbut .fa, .mail_delete_button .glyphicon, .cls_btn-refres .fa { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
span.cls_mail_r1 { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--vb-body) !important; font-weight: 600; }
select.cls_mail_r1, #job_id { width: auto !important; min-width: 180px; background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 8px 14px !important; height: auto !important; }

/* mail table area -> clean card */
.cls_mail_right { background: transparent !important; border: none !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_mail_right .dataTables_wrapper {
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 14px !important; background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important; padding: 16px !important; margin-top: 4px;
}
.cls_mail_right .table-responsive { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_mail_right .owfl_hide, .cls_mail_right > div { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
.cls_mail_right .tab-pane { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   PROFILE pages (employee/owner viewProfile) — modern
   ===================================================================== */
.employee_status .status_cnt {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm) !important; padding: 22px 14px !important; text-align: center; margin: 6px 0;
}
.employee_status .status_cnt > span:first-child {
  display: block; font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; font-size: 22px !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
}
.employee_status .status_cnt .secondchild {
  font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--vb-muted) !important;
}
.work_history_head, .emp_description h3 {
  font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  background: transparent !important; font-size: 1.25rem !important; padding: 0 0 12px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vb-line) !important; margin: 0 0 18px !important;
}
/* rating stars -> orange (consistent everywhere) */
.fa-star { color: var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.fa-star-o { color: var(--vb-line) !important; }

/* referral total summary bar (was hardcoded grey #848484) */
.textcen { background: var(--vb-ink) !important; border-radius: 12px !important; padding: 15px 18px !important; margin-top: 10px; }
.textcen label { color: #fff !important; font-family: var(--vb-display) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; margin: 0 !important; font-size: 15px; }

/* DataTables Previous/Next pagination links -> on-brand (were default blue) */
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button {
  color: var(--vb-body) !important; border: none !important; background: transparent !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button:hover {
  color: var(--vb-orange) !important; background: var(--vb-orange-soft) !important; border: none !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.current,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.current:hover {
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; color: #fff !important; border: none !important; border-radius: 8px !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.disabled { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; opacity: .5; }


/* owner dashboard "Job Status" charts: contain the floated chart columns so the
   following section doesn't overlap/cover the (working) Morris charts */
.status_bars { float: none !important; width: 100% !important; overflow: hidden; display: block; padding: 4px 0 20px !important; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.status_bars .chart-holder { margin: 0 auto; }
.status_bars .col-md-6 { margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* dashboard stat cards -> left-aligned & tidy (was awkward centered text next to left icon) */
.cls_user-box .cls_h3user, .cls_user-box .cls_jobsname, .cls_user-box .cls_count,
.cls_user-box .cls_count > div, .cls_user-box .cls_count span, .cls_user-box p { text-align: left !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs > .col-md-12 { display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs > .col-md-12 > div[class*="col-md-3"] { width: auto !important; flex: 0 0 auto; float: none !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.cls_user-box.cls_jobs > .col-md-12 > div[class*="col-md-9"] { width: auto !important; flex: 1 1 auto; float: none !important; padding: 0 !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   DATATABLES global fix — readable dark headers, clean sort arrows, tidy rows
   (fixes dark-on-dark header text + ugly default sort_both.png arrows)
   ===================================================================== */
table.dataTable thead th, .table-dark > thead > tr > th, .table-dark thead th {
  color: #fff !important; background-color: var(--vb-ink) !important;
  border-bottom: none !important; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 14px 18px !important; vertical-align: middle !important;
}
/* remove default PNG sort arrows, add clean FontAwesome carets */
table.dataTable thead th { background-image: none !important; position: relative; }
table.dataTable thead th.sorting, table.dataTable thead th.sorting_asc, table.dataTable thead th.sorting_desc {
  padding-right: 30px !important; cursor: pointer;
}
table.dataTable thead th.sorting::after, table.dataTable thead th.sorting_asc::after, table.dataTable thead th.sorting_desc::after {
  font-family: FontAwesome; position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 11px; line-height: 1;
}
table.dataTable thead th.sorting::after { content: "\f0dc"; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }
table.dataTable thead th.sorting_asc::after { content: "\f0de"; color: var(--vb-orange); }
table.dataTable thead th.sorting_desc::after { content: "\f0dd"; color: var(--vb-orange); }
/* rows: clean, subtle hover, no odd striping tint */
table.dataTable tbody tr, table.dataTable tbody tr.odd, table.dataTable tbody tr.even { background: #fff !important; }
table.dataTable tbody tr:hover, table.dataTable tbody tr.odd:hover, table.dataTable tbody tr.even:hover { background: var(--vb-canvas) !important; }
table.dataTable tbody td { border-top: 1px solid var(--vb-line-2) !important; padding: 14px 18px !important; color: var(--vb-body) !important; vertical-align: middle !important; }
table.dataTable { border-collapse: separate !important; border-spacing: 0; }
table.dataTable tbody tr:first-child td { border-top: none !important; }
/* controls: Show entries select + search */
.dataTables_length select { padding: 7px 28px 7px 12px !important; border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 8px !important; background: #fff !important; color: var(--vb-ink) !important; height: auto !important; }
.dataTables_length, .dataTables_filter { color: var(--vb-muted) !important; font-weight: 600; }
.dataTables_filter input { border: 1px solid var(--vb-line) !important; border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 8px 16px !important; margin-left: 8px; }
.dataTables_filter input:focus, .dataTables_length select:focus { border-color: var(--vb-orange) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vb-orange-soft) !important; outline: none; }

/* =====================================================================
   CREDITS / SUBSCRIPTION — pricing cards (replaces the plan DataTable)
   ===================================================================== */
.vbx-plans { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; margin:8px 0 4px; }
.vbx-plan {
  position:relative; flex:0 1 300px; max-width:340px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vb-line); border-radius:18px;
  padding:26px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin:0;
  box-shadow:var(--vb-shadow-sm); transition:transform .25s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--vb-ease), border-color .25s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vbx-plan:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--vb-orange); box-shadow:var(--vb-shadow); }
.vbx-plan__name { font-family:var(--vb-body-font); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--vb-muted); }
.vbx-plan__price { font-family:var(--vb-display); font-weight:800; font-size:2.4rem; line-height:1; color:var(--vb-ink); margin:2px 0 10px; }
.vbx-plan__price span { font-family:var(--vb-body-font); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--vb-muted); }
.vbx-plan__features { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.vbx-plan__features li { font-family:var(--vb-body-font); font-size:14px; color:var(--vb-body); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.vbx-plan__features li i { color:var(--vb-orange); width:16px; text-align:center; }
.vbx-plan__features li strong { color:var(--vb-ink); }
.vbx-plan__btn {
  margin-top:auto; width:100%; background:var(--vb-orange); color:#fff !important; border:none;
  border-radius:999px; padding:13px 20px; font-family:var(--vb-body-font); font-weight:700; font-size:15px;
  cursor:pointer; box-shadow:var(--vb-shadow-orange); transition:background .2s var(--vb-ease), transform .2s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vbx-plan__btn:hover { background:var(--vb-orange-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* =====================================================================
   DATATABLES neatness — single-line rows (no ugly mid-cell wrapping),
   horizontal scroll only when genuinely needed
   ===================================================================== */
table.dataTable tbody td { white-space: normal !important; word-break: break-word; }
table.dataTable thead th { white-space: normal !important; vertical-align: middle; }
.table-responsive { overflow-x: auto !important; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
/* subtle horizontal scrollbar */
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--vb-line); border-radius: 999px; }
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--vb-muted); }

/* =====================================================================
   STATUS BADGES (transaction/status columns) — colored pills not plain text
   ===================================================================== */
.vbx-badge { display:inline-block; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; font-family:var(--vb-body-font);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.01em; line-height:1.5; background:#EFEAE3; color:var(--vb-body); white-space:nowrap; }
/* green = done/positive */
.vbx-badge--completed, .vbx-badge--complete, .vbx-badge--approved, .vbx-badge--active, .vbx-badge--paid,
.vbx-badge--success, .vbx-badge--closed, .vbx-badge--released, .vbx-badge--accepted, .vbx-badge--confirmed {
  background:#E7F6EC !important; color:#16A34A !important;
}
/* amber = waiting */
.vbx-badge--pending, .vbx-badge--processing, .vbx-badge--hold, .vbx-badge--onhold, .vbx-badge--open,
.vbx-badge--inprogress, .vbx-badge--inreview, .vbx-badge--review, .vbx-badge--requested, .vbx-badge--waiting {
  background:#FFF1E6 !important; color:#C2410C !important;
}
/* red = negative */
.vbx-badge--cancelled, .vbx-badge--canceled, .vbx-badge--failed, .vbx-badge--rejected, .vbx-badge--declined,
.vbx-badge--expired, .vbx-badge--refunded, .vbx-badge--disputed {
  background:#FDECEC !important; color:#DC2626 !important;
}

/* =====================================================================
   TABLE OVERFLOW CONTAINMENT — wide tables scroll INSIDE their card,
   never spill past the card / page (fixes narrow-viewport overflow)
   ===================================================================== */
.dataTables_wrapper { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; max-width: 100%; }
.dataTables_wrapper > table.dataTable, table.dataTable { width: 100% !important; min-width: 0; }
.table-responsive, .white_bg_pad, .portlet, .box { max-width: 100%; }
/* tighter cell padding so more fits before scrolling kicks in */
table.dataTable tbody td, table.dataTable thead th { padding: 11px 14px !important; }
/* subtle scrollbar for the contained scroll */
.dataTables_wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.dataTables_wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--vb-line); border-radius: 999px; }
.dataTables_wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--vb-muted); }


/* =====================================================================
   TABLE WIDTH FIX — table never exceeds its card (no horizontal overflow)
   ===================================================================== */
table.dataTable, table.table, .table-responsive > table { width:100% !important; max-width:100% !important; table-layout:auto; }
.dataTables_wrapper { width:100% !important; max-width:100% !important; overflow-x:hidden !important; }
.table-responsive { width:100% !important; max-width:100% !important; }
#content .white_bg_pad, #content .box, #content .table-responsive { max-width:100% !important; overflow-x:hidden; }

/* override DataTables' fixed inline column widths so tables shrink to fit the card */
table.dataTable thead th, table.dataTable tbody td { width: auto !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER — tagline + app download badges
   ===================================================================== */
.vbx-foot-tag { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; font-family: var(--vb-body-font) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; max-width: 330px; margin: 16px 0 18px !important; }
.vbx-app-badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vbx-appbtn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; background: #000; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 11px; padding: 8px 16px; text-decoration: none !important; transition: border-color .2s var(--vb-ease), transform .2s var(--vb-ease); }
.vbx-appbtn:hover { border-color: var(--vb-orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vbx-appbtn i { font-size: 25px; color: #fff !important; line-height: 1; }
.vbx-appbtn__t { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.vbx-appbtn__t small { font-size: 9.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.vbx-appbtn__t strong { font-size: 15px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

/* =====================================================================
   CHAT WIDGET — orange, moved to LEFT side
   ===================================================================== */
a#chat-menu-toggle.btn-chat, .btn-chat {
  left: 22px !important; right: auto !important;
  background: var(--vb-orange) !important; border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(242,84,27,.55) !important;
}
a#chat-menu-toggle.btn-chat:hover, .btn-chat:hover { background: var(--vb-orange-deep) !important; }
a#chat-menu-toggle.btn-chat i, .btn-chat i { color: #fff !important; }
#chat-container.fixed, #chat-container { left: 22px !important; right: auto !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER bottom bar — centered copyright + neat social
   ===================================================================== */
.vbx-foot-bottom { position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:24px 24px 22px; }
.vbx-foot-social { display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; }
.vbx-foot-social a { width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important;
  font-size:15px; transition:all .2s var(--vb-ease); text-decoration:none !important; }
.vbx-foot-social a:hover { background:var(--vb-orange) !important; border-color:var(--vb-orange) !important; color:#fff !important; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.vbx-foot-copy { text-align:center; margin:0 !important; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important;
  font-family:var(--vb-body-font) !important; font-size:13.5px !important; }
.vbx-foot-copy a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; font-weight:600; }
.vbx-foot-copy a:hover { color:var(--vb-orange) !important; }
.vbx-foot-bottom .mini-footer { position:absolute; right:24px; bottom:16px; margin:0; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .vbx-foot-bottom .mini-footer { position:static; } }