/* ============================================================
   VaultEdge — Custom Override CSS
   Completely new visual identity: dark navy + gold accent
   Fonts: Nunito (headings) + DM Sans (body)
   ============================================================ */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@400;600;700;800;900&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap");

/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  --ve-dark:     #0d1b2a;
  --ve-dark2:    #162032;
  --ve-navy:     #1a2f4b;
  --ve-gold:     #d4a017;
  --ve-gold2:    #e8b84b;
  --ve-light:    #f4f7fb;
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568;
  --ve-border:   #e2e8f0;
  --ve-radius:   12px;
  --ve-shadow:   0 8px 30px rgba(13,27,42,0.10);
  --ve-trans:    all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---- RESET BODY FONTS ---- */
body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--ve-text); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; color: var(--ve-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL RESET: REMOVE LINK & BUTTON BOTTOM OUTLINE / BORDER / UNDERLINE ON HOVER & FOCUS
   ============================================================ */
a,
a:hover,
a:focus,
a:active {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

button,
button:hover,
button:focus,
button:active,
.btn,
.btn:hover,
.btn:focus,
.btn:active,
.credit-btn,
.credit-btn:hover,
.credit-btn:focus,
.credit-btn:active,
[class*="ve-btn"],
[class*="ve-btn"]:hover,
[class*="ve-btn"]:focus,
[class*="ve-btn"]:active,
.ve-cta-btn,
.ve-cta-btn:hover,
.ve-cta-btn:focus,
.ve-cta-btn:active,
.ve-gallery-filter-btn,
.ve-gallery-filter-btn:hover,
.ve-gallery-filter-btn:focus,
.ve-gallery-filter-btn:active,
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn,
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn:hover,
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn:focus,
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn:active,
input[type="button"],
input[type="button"]:hover,
input[type="button"]:focus,
input[type="button"]:active,
input[type="submit"],
input[type="submit"]:hover,
input[type="submit"]:focus,
input[type="submit"]:active {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Explicit removal of bottom line, outline, and text-decoration on hover/focus */
a:hover,
a:focus,
a:active {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

button:hover,
button:focus,
button:active,
.btn:hover,
.btn:focus,
.btn:active,
[class*="ve-btn"]:hover,
[class*="ve-btn"]:focus,
[class*="ve-btn"]:active,
.ve-cta-btn:hover,
.ve-cta-btn:focus,
.ve-cta-btn:active,
.credit-btn:hover,
.credit-btn:focus,
.credit-btn:active {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR & NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.ams-topbar {
  background: #080b10;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  min-height: 38px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10001;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 38px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: top 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
}

.ve-header.scrolled {
  top: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ams-topbar { display: none !important; }
  .ve-header { top: 0 !important; }
}

/* Visibility fix: prevent any WOW.js or CSS hiding content */
.wow {
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO TEXT & ADVANCED HEADLINE ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.hero-headline {
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.hero-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-word {
  display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.hero-pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #e53935;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #e53935;
  animation: heroPulseDot 1.8s infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@keyframes heroPulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229,57,53,0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(229,57,53,0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229,57,53,0); }
}
.hero-accent-line {
  height: 3px;
  width: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-gold), #e53935);
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform-origin: left;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.6);
}
.ve-highlight.hero-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4a017 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f5c451 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: goldShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,160,23,0.3)); }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(212,160,23,0.7)); }
}
.hero-glow-red {
  color: #e53935 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.6);
  display: inline-block;
}
/* Zero-FOUC states are managed via inline HTML head classes and GSAP initialization */
.ve-nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 40px;
  height: 72px;
}
/* Logo */
.ve-logo a { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.ve-logo-icon {
  width:38px; height:38px;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; font-size:20px;
}
.ve-logo-text { font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-size:20px; color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.ve-logo-text strong { color: var(--ve-gold); font-weight:900; }

/* Nav links */
.ve-nav > ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; gap:6px; }
.ve-nav ul li { position:relative; }
.ve-nav ul li a {
  display:block; padding:8px 14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:6px; transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-nav ul li a:hover, .ve-nav ul li a.active { color:#fff; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.15); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }
.ve-nav ul li a.active { color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Dropdown (Block layout - vertical menu) */
.ve-nav .has-drop:hover .ve-dropdown { opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.ve-dropdown {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 10005;
}
.ve-dropdown li {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ve-dropdown li a {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ve-dropdown li a:hover {
  color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.15) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* CTA button */
.ve-nav-cta .ve-cta-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background: var(--ve-gold); color: var(--ve-dark);
  padding:10px 22px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:14px; text-decoration:none;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-cta-btn:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); transform:translateY(-1px); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

/* Mobile toggle */
.ve-toggler {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  z-index: 10010;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.ve-toggler span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  background: var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.ve-mobile-menu.open {
  display: block;
  animation: veSlideDown 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes veSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul li:last-child a {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a:hover,
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a:active {
  color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  padding-left: 14px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ve-hero {
  display:flex; min-height:100vh;
  padding-top:72px; background:var(--ve-dark);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-hero-left {
  flex:0 0 55%; padding:80px 60px 80px 80px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.ve-hero-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.15);
  color:var(--ve-gold); border:1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.3);
  border-radius:50px; padding:6px 18px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:28px; letter-spacing:0.5px;
}
.ve-hero-left h1 {
  font-size:62px; line-height:1.1; color:#fff; font-weight:900;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ve-hero-left h1 .ve-highlight { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-hero-left p { font-size:17px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:40px; max-width:480px; }

/* Hero buttons */
.ve-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.ve-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark) !important;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-gold) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}
.ve-btn-primary:hover,
.ve-btn-primary:focus {
  background: var(--ve-gold2) !important;
  border-color: var(--ve-gold2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212,160,23,0.4) !important;
  color: var(--ve-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.ve-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}
.ve-btn-ghost:hover,
.ve-btn-ghost:focus {
  border-color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212,160,23,0.15) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Hero stats */
.ve-hero-stats { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.ve-stat strong { display:block; font-size:28px; color:#fff; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; }
.ve-stat span { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.ve-stat-divider { width:1px; height:40px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

/* Hero right */
.ve-hero-right {
  flex:0 0 45%; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-hero-img-main {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
}
.ve-hero-img-main::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, transparent 40%); }
.ve-hero-img-accent {
  position:absolute; bottom:40px; right:40px;
  width:200px; height:140px; border-radius:14px;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  border:3px solid var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index:3;
}
.ve-float-card {
  position:absolute; top:60px; right:60px; z-index:4;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95); border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 20px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.ve-float-card i { font-size:28px; color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-float-card strong { display:block; font-size:22px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-float-card span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-text); }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.ve-trust-bar {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ve-trust-inner {
  display:inline-flex; gap:60px;
  animation: ve-marquee 25s linear infinite;
}
.ve-trust-inner span { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.ve-trust-inner span i { font-size:14px; }
@keyframes ve-marquee { from { transform:translateX(0); } to { transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.ve-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.ve-section-header { margin-bottom:60px; }
.ve-section-tag {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.1);
  color:var(--ve-gold); border:1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.25);
  border-radius:50px; padding:5px 16px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.ve-section-header h2 { font-size:42px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.2; }
.ve-section-header h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-section-header p { font-size:16px; color:var(--ve-text); max-width:580px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.ve-services-section { background: var(--ve-light); }
.ve-services-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:28px;
}
.ve-service-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius);
  padding:36px 30px; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  border:1px solid var(--ve-border);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-service-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-service-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-service-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.ve-service-icon {
  width:60px; height:60px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark), var(--ve-navy));
  border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px; font-size:26px; color:var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-service-card h4 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-service-card p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-card-link { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-card-link:hover { gap:10px; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY US
   ============================================================ */
.ve-whyus-section { background:#fff; }
.ve-whyus-img-wrap { position:relative; padding-bottom:40px; padding-right:40px; }
.ve-whyus-img-main { height:480px; border-radius:16px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-whyus-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; right:0;
  background: var(--ve-gold); border-radius:14px; padding:22px 28px;
  text-align:center; min-width:160px;
}
.ve-whyus-badge strong { display:block; font-size:40px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-whyus-badge span { font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-dark); opacity:0.7; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }

.ve-whyus-content { padding-left:40px; }
.ve-whyus-content h2 { font-size:40px; font-weight:900; line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-whyus-content h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-whyus-content > p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:32px; }

.ve-checklist { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.ve-check-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
.ve-check-item > i { font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-check-item strong { display:block; font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-check-item p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); margin:0; line-height:1.6; }
.mt-30 { margin-top:30px; }

/* ============================================================
   COUNTERS
   ============================================================ */
.ve-counter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-navy) 100%);
  padding:70px 0;
}
.ve-counter-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:30px; }
.ve-counter-item { text-align:center; padding:30px 20px; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.ve-counter-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.ve-counter-item i { font-size:36px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-bottom:14px; display:block; }
.ve-counter-item strong { font-size:46px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:#fff; line-height:1; }
.ve-counter-item span { font-size:24px; color:var(--ve-gold); font-weight:700; }
.ve-counter-item p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top:6px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.ve-testimonials-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-testi-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.ve-testi-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:32px 28px;
  box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-testi-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); }
.ve-testi-stars { font-size:18px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:2px; }
.ve-testi-card > p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:24px; font-style:italic; }
.ve-testi-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ve-testi-avatar { width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-testi-author strong { display:block; font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-testi-author span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.ve-cta-banner { position:relative; padding:90px 0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-cta-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.92) 60%, rgba(13,27,42,0.6)); }
.ve-cta-content { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-cta-content h2 { font-size:38px; font-weight:900; color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-cta-content h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-cta-content p { font-size:16px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.ve-btn-white {
  display:inline-block; background:#fff; color:var(--ve-dark);
  padding:16px 34px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:800; font-size:15px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-btn-white:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }
.text-lg-right { text-align:right; }

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS
   ============================================================ */
.ve-insights-section { background:#fff; }
.ve-insight-card { border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); background:#fff; }
.ve-insight-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-insight-img { height:220px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-insight-body { padding:26px; }
.ve-insight-cat { display:inline-block; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.1); color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; border-radius:4px; padding:4px 10px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-insight-body h5 a { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; line-height:1.4; display:block; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-insight-body h5 a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }
.ve-insight-body > p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-insight-meta { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; }
.ve-insight-meta span { font-size:13px; color:#aaa; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.ve-insight-meta a { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-insight-meta a:hover { gap:10px; text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCTION GALLERY & LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.ve-gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.ve-gallery-filter-btn {
  background: var(--ve-light);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}
.ve-gallery-filter-btn:hover,
.ve-gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.ve-gallery-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.ve-gallery-item[style*="display: none"] {
  display: none !important;
}
.ve-gallery-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ve-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
}
.ve-gallery-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d1b2a;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ve-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}
.ve-gallery-card:hover .ve-gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ve-gallery-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.90);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ve-gallery-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ve-gallery-card:hover .ve-gallery-zoom-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.ve-gallery-zoom-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-gallery-content {
  padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.ve-gallery-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-height: 46px;
}
.ve-gallery-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.ve-gallery-specs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ve-border);
  min-height: 58px;
  align-content: flex-start;
}
.ve-gallery-spec-pill {
  background: #f4f7fb;
  color: #3b4555;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.ve-gallery-spec-pill i {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-gallery-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.ve-gallery-inquire-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ve-gallery-inquire-link:hover {
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ve-gallery-inspect-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  border-color: var(--ve-dark);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Modal Lightbox styles */
.modal-content.ve-modal-content {
  background: #0d1b2a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.ve-modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.ve-modal-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ve-modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
}
.ve-modal-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #06090e;
  max-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.ve-modal-img-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ve-modal-details {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.ve-modal-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 16px 24px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.ve-newsletter-section { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-navy) 100%); padding:60px 0; }
.ve-newsletter-wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-nl-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
.ve-nl-left i { font-size:42px; color:var(--ve-gold); flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-nl-left h3 { font-size:22px; color:#fff; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-nl-left p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin:0; }
.ve-nl-form { display:flex; gap:0; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; border:2px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.ve-nl-form input { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:none; padding:14px 20px; color:#fff; font-size:14px; width:300px; outline:none; }
.ve-nl-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.ve-nl-form button { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border:none; padding:14px 28px; font-weight:800; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-nl-form button:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.ve-footer { background:var(--ve-dark); padding:80px 0 0; }
.mb-50 { margin-bottom:50px; }

.ve-footer-brand p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.8; margin:18px 0 24px; }
.ve-footer-logo { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:14px; }

.ve-social { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.ve-social a {
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ve-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

.ve-footer-title { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:20px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }

.ve-footer-links { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-footer-links li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-footer-links li a { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.ve-footer-links li a::before { content:'›'; color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:16px; }
.ve-footer-links li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); padding-left:4px; text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

.ve-footer-contact { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-footer-contact li { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom:12px; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; line-height:1.6; }
.ve-footer-contact li i { color:var(--ve-gold); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

.ve-footer-bottom { background:rgba(0,0,0,0.3); border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); margin-top:20px; padding:22px 0; }
.ve-footer-bottom-inner { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; }
.ve-footer-bottom-inner p { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin:0; }
.ve-footer-bottom-inner ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; gap:20px; }
.ve-footer-bottom-inner ul li a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-footer-bottom-inner ul li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none !important; outline:none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1199px) {
  .ve-hero-left { padding:70px 40px; }
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:50px; }
  .ve-services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ve-counter-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ve-testi-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:991px) {
  .ve-hero { flex-direction:column; min-height:auto; }
  .ve-hero-left { flex:none; padding:100px 30px 60px; }
  .ve-hero-right { flex:none; height:350px; }
  .ve-nav, .ve-nav-cta { display:none; }
  .ve-toggler { display:flex; }
  .ve-whyus-content { padding-left:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .ve-newsletter-wrap { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .ve-nl-form { width:100%; }
  .ve-nl-form input { flex:1; width:auto; }
}
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:38px; }
  .ve-services-grid, .ve-testi-grid, .ve-counter-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-hero-stats { flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
  .ve-nav-wrap { padding:0 20px; }
  .ve-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .ve-cta-content h2 { font-size:28px; }
  .text-lg-right { text-align:left; margin-top:20px; }
  .ve-counter-item { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .ve-counter-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HIDE OLD HEADER (replaced by ve-header)
   ============================================================ */
.header-area { display:none !important; }

/* Ensure body offset for fixed navbar */
body { padding-top:0; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-page-hero {
  position:relative; padding:160px 0 90px;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-page-hero-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.6) 100%); }
.ve-page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:50px; font-weight:900; color:#fff; margin:12px 0 20px; line-height:1.15; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-breadcrumb { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.ve-breadcrumb li { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.ve-breadcrumb li::after { content:'/'; margin-left:10px; }
.ve-breadcrumb li:last-child::after { display:none; }
.ve-breadcrumb li a { color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; }
.ve-breadcrumb li.active { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.ve-post-meta-hero { display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:10px; }
.ve-post-meta-hero span { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-about-img-stack { position:relative; padding-bottom:60px; padding-right:60px; }
.ve-about-img-1 { height:420px; border-radius:16px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-about-img-2 {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; right:0; width:220px; height:180px;
  border-radius:14px; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  border:4px solid var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.ve-about-ribbon {
  position:absolute; top:30px; left:-20px;
  background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:12px; padding:20px 24px;
  text-align:center; box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(212,160,23,0.35);
}
.ve-about-ribbon strong { display:block; font-size:36px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-about-ribbon span { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }

.ve-about-text { padding-left:50px; }
.ve-about-text h2 { font-size:38px; font-weight:900; line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-about-text h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-lead { font-size:17px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.7; }

.ve-about-features { margin:24px 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.ve-af-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-af-item i { color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:14px; }

/* MVV Cards */
.ve-mvv-section { background:var(--ve-dark); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-mvv-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; }
.ve-mvv-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:40px 30px; text-align:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-mvv-card:hover { background:rgba(212,160,23,0.08); border-color:rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.ve-mvv-icon { width:64px; height:64px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,160,23,0.2), rgba(212,160,23,0.05)); border:1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.3); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 20px; font-size:26px; color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-mvv-card h4 { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-mvv-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height:1.8; }

/* Team */
.ve-team-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-team-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); transition:var(--ve-trans); margin-bottom:30px; }
.ve-team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); }
.ve-team-img { height:280px; background-size:cover; background-position:center top; }
.ve-team-info { padding:22px 24px; }
.ve-team-info h5 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-team-info span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); display:block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-team-social { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.ve-team-social a { width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-team-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-process-section { background:var(--ve-dark); padding:90px 0; }
.ve-process-grid { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:50px; }
.ve-process-step { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; flex:1; min-width:180px; max-width:220px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-process-step:hover { background:rgba(212,160,23,0.08); border-color:rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.ve-process-num { font-size:40px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:rgba(212,160,23,0.3); margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1; }
.ve-process-step h5 { font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-process-step p { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }
.ve-process-arrow { font-size:24px; color:rgba(212,160,23,0.4); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ============================================================
   ADVANCED FAQ ACCORDION DESIGN & ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.ve-faq-section {
  background: var(--ve-light);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.ve-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ve-faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ve-faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ve-gold), #e53935);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleY(0.3);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ve-faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ve-faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.11);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.ve-faq-item.open::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Question Header */
.ve-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 18px;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.ve-faq-q:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.03);
}
.ve-faq-q-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.ve-faq-num {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-num {
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.ve-faq-q-text {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  margin: 0;
}
.ve-faq-item:hover .ve-faq-q-text {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q-text {
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

/* Toggle Icon */
.ve-faq-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f4f7fb;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ve-faq-icon {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}
.ve-faq-item:hover .ve-faq-icon-wrap {
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
}
.ve-faq-item:hover .ve-faq-icon {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

/* Accordion Collapse Animation (Modern CSS Grid Smooth Height) */
.ve-faq-collapse {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-collapse {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}
.ve-faq-body {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ve-faq-content {
  padding: 0 28px 24px 78px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.05s, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.05s;
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.ve-faq-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ve-faq-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.ve-faq-tag {
  background: #f4f7fb;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.ve-faq-tag i {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Aside Info Card for FAQ Section */
.ve-faq-aside-card {
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ve-faq-aside-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.ve-faq-aside-card h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ve-faq-aside-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ve-faq-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.ve-faq-contact-item i {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ve-faq-q {
    padding: 18px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ve-faq-q-left {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ve-faq-num {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .ve-faq-q-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .ve-faq-content {
    padding: 0 18px 20px 18px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-contact-cards-section { background:var(--ve-dark); padding:0; margin-top:-1px; }
.ve-contact-cards-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.ve-contact-info-card { padding:50px 40px; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.ve-contact-info-card:last-child { border-right:none; }
.ve-ci-icon { width:60px; height:60px; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.3); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 16px; font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-contact-info-card h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-contact-info-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin:0; line-height:1.7; }
.ve-contact-info-card small { font-size:12px; opacity:0.6; }

.ve-contact-form-wrap { background:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding:50px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size:34px; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-contact-form-wrap > p { font-size:15px; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:30px; }

.ve-contact-form .ve-form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.ve-form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin-bottom:20px; }
.ve-form-group label { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:7px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.ve-form-group input, .ve-form-group select, .ve-form-group textarea {
  border:1px solid var(--ve-border); border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;
  font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-dark); outline:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; background:#fff;
}
.ve-form-group input:focus, .ve-form-group select:focus, .ve-form-group textarea:focus { border-color:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(212,160,23,0.12); }
.ve-form-group textarea { resize:vertical; }

.ve-contact-aside { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; padding-left:20px; }
.ve-ca-box { background:var(--ve-dark); border-radius:14px; padding:32px; }
.ve-ca-box h4 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:20px; }
.ve-ca-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.ve-ca-list li { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.ve-ca-list li i { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-ca-hours { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:14px; padding:28px; }
.ve-ca-hours h5 { font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.ve-ca-hours h5 i { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-ca-hours ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-ca-hours ul li:last-child { border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li strong { color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-ca-social { background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:24px; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-ca-social h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:16px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG / POST
   ============================================================ */
.ve-pagination { display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:40px; }
.ve-pagination a { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-dark); transition:var(--ve-trans); border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-pagination a:hover, .ve-pagination a.active { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }

.ve-sidebar { position:sticky; top:90px; }
.ve-sidebar-widget { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; margin-bottom:24px; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-sidebar-title { font-size:16px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:20px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--ve-gold); display:inline-block; }
.ve-search-box { display:flex; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }
.ve-search-box input { flex:1; border:none; padding:12px 14px; font-size:14px; outline:none; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; }
.ve-search-box button { background:var(--ve-gold); border:none; padding:0 18px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--ve-dark); font-size:14px; }
.ve-cat-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-cat-list li { border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-cat-list li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-cat-list li a { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-cat-list li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-cat-list li a span { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-recent-post { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-recent-post:last-child { border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; }
.ve-rp-img { width:64px; height:54px; border-radius:8px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-recent-post a { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; display:block; margin-bottom:4px; line-height:1.4; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-recent-post a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post span { font-size:12px; color:#aaa; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.ve-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.ve-tags a { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); border-radius:6px; padding:6px 12px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Single post */
.ve-article { background:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding:0; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); margin-bottom:40px; }
.ve-article-featured { height:380px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-article-body { padding:40px; }
.ve-article-body h3 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin:28px 0 12px; }
.ve-article-body p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-article-lead { font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ve-dark); line-height:1.7; border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); padding-left:20px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-blockquote { background:var(--ve-light); border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; padding:24px 28px; margin:30px 0; }
.ve-blockquote p { font-size:18px; font-style:italic; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-blockquote cite { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); font-style:normal; }
.ve-article-tags { margin-top:30px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--ve-border); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-article-tags strong { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-article-share { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; }
.ve-article-share strong { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-article-share a { width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-article-share a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* Comments */
.ve-comments-section { margin-bottom:40px; }
.ve-comments-section h4, .ve-comment-form-wrap h4 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-comment { display:flex; gap:16px; margin-bottom:24px; padding-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-comment.ve-comment-reply { margin-left:60px; }
.ve-comment:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-comment-avatar { width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-comment-body { flex:1; }
.ve-comment-meta { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-comment-meta strong { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-comment-meta span { font-size:12px; color:#aaa; }
.ve-comment-body p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-reply-btn { font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.ve-comment-form-wrap { background:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding:40px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }

/* Responsive additions */
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .ve-about-text { padding-left:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .ve-contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-info-card { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .ve-mvv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-aside { padding-left:0; margin-top:30px; }
  .ve-process-grid { flex-direction:column; }
  .ve-process-arrow { transform:rotate(90deg); }
  .ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:36px; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .ve-contact-form .ve-form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-form-wrap { padding:28px; }
  .ve-article-body { padding:24px; }
  .ve-about-img-stack { padding-bottom:30px; padding-right:30px; }
  .ve-about-img-2 { width:150px; height:120px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS (all inner pages)
   ============================================================ */

/* Page Hero */
.ve-page-hero {
  min-height: 380px; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding-bottom:60px;
  margin-top:72px;
}
.ve-page-hero-sm { min-height:460px; }
.ve-page-hero-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.5) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.85) 100%); }
.ve-page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:46px; font-weight:900; color:#fff; margin:10px 0 18px; line-height:1.15; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-post-meta-hero { display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-post-meta-hero span { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.ve-breadcrumb { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; gap:10px; }
.ve-breadcrumb li { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ve-breadcrumb li a { color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; }
.ve-breadcrumb li a:hover { color:#fff; }
.ve-breadcrumb li.active { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.ve-breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after { content:'/'; margin-left:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* About Page */
.ve-about-img-stack { position:relative; padding:0 40px 40px 0; }
.ve-about-img-1 { height:400px; border-radius:16px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-about-img-2 { position:absolute; bottom:0; right:0; width:55%; height:230px; border-radius:14px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; border:4px solid #fff; box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.ve-about-ribbon { position:absolute; top:30px; left:-20px; background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:12px; padding:18px 22px; text-align:center; }
.ve-about-ribbon strong { display:block; font-size:36px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-about-ribbon span { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }
.ve-about-text { padding-left:40px; }
.ve-about-text h2 { font-size:38px; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-about-text h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-lead { font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.7; }
.ve-about-text > p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-about-features { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-af-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:500; }
.ve-af-item i { color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:14px; }

/* MVV Section */
.ve-mvv-section { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-navy) 100%); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-mvv-section .ve-section-header h2 { color:#fff; }
.ve-mvv-section .ve-section-header p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ve-mvv-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:50px; }
.ve-mvv-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-mvv-card:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.ve-mvv-icon { width:64px; height:64px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2)); border-radius:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:26px; color:var(--ve-dark); margin:0 auto 20px; }
.ve-mvv-card h4 { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-mvv-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height:1.8; margin:0; }

/* Team Cards */
.ve-team-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-team-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-team-img { height:260px; background-size:cover; background-position:center top; }
.ve-team-info { padding:22px; text-align:center; }
.ve-team-info h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-team-info span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); display:block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-team-social { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; }
.ve-team-social a { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-team-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* Process Steps */
.ve-process-section { background:var(--ve-light); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-process-grid { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0; margin-top:50px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-process-step { flex:1; min-width:200px; background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:32px 24px; text-align:center; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-process-num { font-size:42px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-gold); line-height:1; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-process-step h5 { font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-process-step p { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }
.ve-process-arrow { font-size:24px; color:var(--ve-gold); padding:0 16px; flex-shrink:0; }


/* Contact Cards */
.ve-contact-cards-section { background:var(--ve-light); padding:60px 0; }
.ve-contact-cards-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
.ve-contact-info-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-contact-info-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-ci-icon { width:60px; height:60px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark), var(--ve-navy)); border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin:0 auto 18px; }
.ve-contact-info-card h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-contact-info-card p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

/* Contact Form Wrap */
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size:36px; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-contact-form-wrap > p { font-size:15px; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.ve-form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.ve-form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.ve-form-group label { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.ve-form-group input,
.ve-form-group select,
.ve-form-group textarea { border:2px solid var(--ve-border); border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; color:var(--ve-dark); background:#fff; outline:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-form-group input:focus,
.ve-form-group select:focus,
.ve-form-group textarea:focus { border-color:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(212,160,23,0.1); }
.ve-form-group textarea { resize:vertical; }

/* Contact Aside */
.ve-contact-aside { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; padding-left:30px; }
.ve-ca-box { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-ca-box h4 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:18px; }
.ve-ca-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.ve-ca-list li { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.ve-ca-list li i { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-ca-hours { background:var(--ve-dark); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:24px; }
.ve-ca-hours h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.ve-ca-hours ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); font-size:14px; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li span { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.ve-ca-hours ul li strong { color:#fff; }
.ve-ca-social h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:12px; }

/* Blog / Sidebar */
.ve-sidebar { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:30px; padding-left:20px; }
.ve-sidebar-widget { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-sidebar-title { font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:18px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--ve-gold); display:inline-block; }
.ve-search-box { display:flex; border:2px solid var(--ve-border); border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }
.ve-search-box input { flex:1; border:none; padding:10px 14px; font-size:14px; outline:none; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; }
.ve-search-box button { background:var(--ve-gold); border:none; padding:0 16px; color:var(--ve-dark); cursor:pointer; font-size:14px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-search-box button:hover { background:var(--ve-dark); color:#fff; }
.ve-cat-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-cat-list li a { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-cat-list li:last-child a { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-cat-list li a span { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-dark); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; padding:2px 8px; border-radius:20px; }
.ve-cat-list li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-recent-post:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.ve-rp-img { width:65px; height:50px; border-radius:8px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-recent-post div a { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:4px; line-height:1.4; }
.ve-recent-post div a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post div span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-text); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.ve-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.ve-tags a { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); font-size:13px; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Pagination */
.ve-pagination { display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-pagination a { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--ve-light); border:1px solid var(--ve-border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-text); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-pagination a.active, .ve-pagination a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Article */
.ve-article { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); margin-bottom:40px; }
.ve-article-featured { height:380px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-article-body { padding:36px; }
.ve-article-lead { font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ve-dark); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; padding-bottom:28px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-article-body h3 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin:28px 0 12px; }
.ve-article-body p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-blockquote { background:var(--ve-light); border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; padding:24px 28px; margin:28px 0; }
.ve-blockquote p { font-size:17px; font-style:italic; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:500; margin:0 0 8px; }
.ve-blockquote cite { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-gold); font-weight:700; font-style:normal; }
.ve-article-tags { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-article-tags strong { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-article-tags a { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); font-size:13px; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-article-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-article-share { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; }
.ve-article-share strong { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-article-share a { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:14px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); border:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-article-share a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Comments */
.ve-comments-section { margin-bottom:40px; }
.ve-comments-section h4 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-comment { display:flex; gap:16px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-comment-reply { margin-left:50px; }
.ve-comment-avatar { width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-comment-body { flex:1; background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:10px; padding:18px; }
.ve-comment-meta { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.ve-comment-meta strong { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-comment-meta span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-comment-body p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-reply-btn { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; }
.ve-reply-btn:hover { color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* Comment form */
.ve-comment-form-wrap h4 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:24px; }

/* Elements page */
.ve-elements-section { background:#fff; }
.ve-el-block { margin-bottom:70px; }
.ve-el-title { font-size:22px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:28px; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--ve-border); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ve-el-title span { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:36px; height:36px; background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; font-weight:900; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-el-demo { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; }

/* Why us section */
.ve-whyus-section { background:#fff; }
.ve-whyus-img-wrap { position:relative; padding-bottom:40px; padding-right:40px; }
.ve-whyus-img-main { height:480px; border-radius:16px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.ve-whyus-badge { position:absolute; bottom:0; right:0; background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:14px; padding:22px 28px; text-align:center; min-width:160px; }
.ve-whyus-badge strong { display:block; font-size:40px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-whyus-badge span { font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-dark); opacity:0.7; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }
.ve-whyus-content { padding-left:40px; }
.ve-whyus-content h2 { font-size:40px; font-weight:900; line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-whyus-content h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Responsive extras */
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .ve-mvv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ve-process-grid { flex-direction:column; }
  .ve-process-arrow { transform:rotate(90deg); }
  .ve-about-text, .ve-whyus-content { padding-left:0; margin-top:30px; }
  .ve-contact-aside { padding-left:0; margin-top:30px; }
  .ve-sidebar { padding-left:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .ve-form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .ve-contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:30px; }
  .ve-testi-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-nl-form { flex-direction:column; border-radius:8px; }
  .ve-nl-form input, .ve-nl-form button { width:100%; border-radius:8px !important; }
  .ve-about-img-2 { display:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SLEEK FLOATING GO-TO-TOP BUTTON (#scrollUp)
   ============================================================ */
#scrollUp {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 32px !important;
  right: 32px !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #10141d !important;
  border: 2px solid #d4a017 !important;
  color: #d4a017 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 0 !important; /* Hide legacy text */
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  z-index: 99997 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

#scrollUp i {
  font-size: 19px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #d4a017 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

#scrollUp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a017 0%, #f5c451 100%) !important;
  border-color: #f5c451 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.6) !important;
}

#scrollUp:hover i {
  color: #0c0d10 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #scrollUp {
    bottom: 22px !important;
    right: 22px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
  #scrollUp i {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (+91 98559 55026) - BOTTOM LEFT
   ============================================================ */
.ve-whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 28px !important;
  left: 28px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  width: 58px !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  z-index: 99998 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.ve-whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55), 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ve-whatsapp-float:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98) !important;
}

.ve-whatsapp-float svg {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.ve-whatsapp-float:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg) !important;
}

/* Radar pulse animation */
.ve-whatsapp-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: veWAPulse 2.2s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes veWAPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  60% {
    transform: scale(1.45);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Tooltip on hover (opens towards the right) */
.ve-whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(100% + 14px);
  right: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-10px);
  background: #10141d;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ve-whatsapp-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 100%;
  left: auto;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent #10141d transparent transparent;
}

.ve-whatsapp-float:hover .ve-whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ve-whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 20px !important;
    left: 20px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  .ve-whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
  }
  .ve-whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
}