/* ============================================================
   acmtrade — Custom Override CSS
   Completely new visual identity: dark navy + gold accent
   Fonts: Nunito (headings) + DM Sans (body)
   FULLY RESPONSIVE — All Screen Types
   ============================================================ */

@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: #1c3653;
  --ve-dark2: #162032;
  --ve-navy: #1a2f4b;
  --ve-gold: #03c08c;
  --ve-gold2: #4eff98;
  --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);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

.ve-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.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);
}

.ve-nav ul li a.active {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Dropdown */
.ve-nav .has-drop:hover .ve-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ve-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 400px;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ve-dropdown li a {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.ve-dropdown li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
}

/* 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);
}

/* Mobile toggle */
.ve-toggler {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.ve-toggler span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ve-mobile-menu.open {
  display: block;
}

.ve-mobile-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ve-mobile-menu ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO - FULLY RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-hero {
  display: flex;
  height: 94vh;
  padding-top: 45px;
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-hero-left {
  flex: 0 0 55%;
  padding: 80px 60px 10px 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;
}

/*.badge-herosession*/

.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 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CDFF64 0%, #66D6AD 50%, #13B5E8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.ve-hero-left p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 580px;
}



.ve-h1 {
  min-height: 5.5rem;
}

.ve-para {
  min-height: 3.5rem;
}

.cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2px;
  height: 1em;
  background: currentColor;
  margin-left: 2px;
  vertical-align: text-bottom;
  animation: blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0
  }
}

/* Hero buttons */
.ve-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ve-btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

.ve-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

.ve-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

.ve-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08);
}

/* Hero stats */
.ve-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

.features-box {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 10px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.features-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  /* Text glow effect */
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(215, 228, 26, 0.5),
    0 0 10px rgba(163, 147, 22, 0.3),
    0 0 15px rgba(243, 255, 23, 0.2);
  transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.features-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.features-list li::before {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  color: #ccc506;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 16px;
  /* Icon glow effect */
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px #16a34a,
    0 0 15px #16a34a,
    0 0 20px #16a34a;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Hover effect - intensifies glow */
.features-list li:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.7),
    0 0 15px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.5),
    0 0 25px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
}

.features-list li:hover::before {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px #16a34a,
    0 0 25px #16a34a,
    0 0 35px #16a34a;
}

/* Pulsing animation for subtle breathing effect */
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px #16a34a,
      0 0 10px #16a34a,
      0 0 15px #16a34a;
  }

  50% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px #16a34a,
      0 0 20px #16a34a,
      0 0 30px #16a34a;
  }

  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px #16a34a,
      0 0 10px #16a34a,
      0 0 15px #16a34a;
  }
}

/* Hero right */
.ve-hero-right {
  flex: 0 0 45%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  right: 36px;
}

.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: var(--ve-dark);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.25), 0 0 50px rgba(19, 181, 232, 0.2), 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: floatGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.25), 0 0 50px rgba(19, 181, 232, 0.2), 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.55), 0 0 45px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.4), 0 0 70px rgba(19, 181, 232, 0.3), 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.ve-float-card i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: wheat;
}

.ve-float-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: wheat;
}

.ve-float-card span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: wheat;
}

/* ============================================================
   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%);
  }
} */

.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 30s linear infinite;
}

.ve-trust-inner span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.stock-up {
  color: #0a5c1e !important;
}

.stock-down {
  color: #8b0000 !important;
}

.stock-neutral {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

@keyframes ve-marquee {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.ve-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.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 - FULLY RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-services-section {
  background: var(--ve-light);
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.ve-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Card Styles */
.ve-services-grid .card {
  background: #ecf5ff;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  padding: 6px 6px;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.ve-services-grid .card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4a017, var(--ve-gold2));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

.ve-services-grid .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
}

.ve-services-grid .card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon Box */
.ve-services-grid .icon-box {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark), var(--ve-navy));
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #02d3de;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

.ve-services-grid .card:hover .icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-radius: 22px;
}

/* Card Title */
.ve-services-grid .card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* Card Description */
.ve-services-grid .card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}

/* Bullets List */
.ve-services-grid .bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

.ve-services-grid .bullets li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 24px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ve-services-grid .bullets li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ve-services-grid .bullets li::before {
  content: '▹';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-size: 25px;
}

/* Color variations for different cards (optional) */
.ve-services-grid .card.teal .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2b3d, #1a4a5f);
}

.ve-services-grid .card.indigo .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a3e, #2d2d6b);
}

.ve-services-grid .card.green .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2f2a, #145c4a);
}

.ve-services-grid .card.amber .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d2a0a, #6b4a15);
}

.ve-services-grid .card.rose .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d1a2a, #6b2d4a);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ve-services-section {
    padding: 50px 16px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid .card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid .icon-box {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid .card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ve-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY US - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

    .ve-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
    }

    /* modern background accent */
    .ve-whyus-section {
      background: #ffffff;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* subtle geometric dot pattern – gives premium texture */
    .ve-whyus-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(#EFF3F8 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      opacity: 0.5;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* row / columns alignment */
    .row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-left: -15px;
      margin-right: -15px;
    }
    .col-12 {
      padding-left: 15px;
      padding-right: 15px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 992px) {
      .col-lg-5 {
        flex: 0 0 41.666%;
        max-width: 41.666%;
      }
      .col-lg-7 {
        flex: 0 0 58.333%;
        max-width: 58.333%;
      }
    }

    /* ========== IMAGE WRAP & BADGE (Enhanced) ========== */
    .ve-whyus-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 40px;
      padding-right: 40px;
      transition: var(--ve-transition);
    }

    .ve-whyus-img-main {
      height: 500px;
      border-radius: 32px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center 30%;
      box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow-md);
      transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .ve-whyus-img-wrap:hover .ve-whyus-img-main {
      transform: scale(1.01);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 45px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    /* badge — modern with gold gradient, inner glow */
    .ve-whyus-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      right: 0;
      background-color: var(--ve-gold);
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 26px 32px;
      text-align: center;
      min-width: 190px;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 25px -8px rgba(229, 177, 59, 0.35);
      backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      transition: var(--ve-transition);
      z-index: 5;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,240,0.4);
    }
    .ve-whyus-badge:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 22px 30px -10px rgba(229, 177, 59, 0.45);
    }
    .ve-whyus-badge strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 48px;
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--ve-dark);
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,210,0.6);
    }
    .ve-whyus-badge span {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #1F2A3E;
      opacity: 0.85;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }

    /* ========== CONTENT SIDE – refined typography ========== */
    .ve-whyus-content {
      padding-left: 20px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 992px) {
      .ve-whyus-content {
        padding-left: 50px;
      }
    }

    /* section tag (golden accent) */
    .ve-section-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      color: var(--ve-gold);
      background: rgba(229, 177, 59, 0.12);
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    }

    .ve-whyus-content h2 {
      font-size: 42px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--ve-dark);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .ve-whyus-content h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
      }
    }
    .ve-whyus-content h2 span {
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ve-gold) 0%, #E9C46A 80%);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .ve-lead-text {
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--ve-text-light);
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--ve-gold);
      padding-left: 20px;
    }

    /* modern checklist with icons, elevated spacing & hover effect */
    .ve-different-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 28px;
      margin: 28px 0 32px;
    }
    .ve-diff-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 20px;
      background: #ffffff;
      padding: 6px 16px 6px 0;
      border-radius: 20px;
      transition: var(--ve-transition);
    }
    .ve-diff-item:hover {
      transform: translateX(8px);
    }
    .ve-diff-item i {
      font-size: 28px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0F2FA, #FFFFFF);
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 28px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(229,177,59,0.2);
      color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
      transition: var(--ve-transition);
    }
    .ve-diff-item:hover i {
      transform: scale(1.02);
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF8EA, #FFFFFF);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 22px -10px rgba(229,177,59,0.2);
    }
    .ve-diff-item div {
      flex: 1;
    }
    .ve-diff-item strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--ve-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }
    .ve-diff-item p {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      color: #5A6F88;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.45;
    }

    /* primary button elevated */
    .ve-btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      background: var(--ve-dark);
      color: white;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 15px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      border-radius: 48px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--ve-transition);
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.12);
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }
    .ve-btn-primary i {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }
    .ve-btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--ve-gold);
      color: var(--ve-dark);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -8px rgba(229, 177, 59, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .ve-btn-primary:hover i {
      transform: translateX(6px);
    }
    .mt-30 {
      margin-top: 16px;
    }

    /* responsive touch */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .ve-whyus-img-wrap {
        padding-bottom: 25px;
        padding-right: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
      }
      .ve-whyus-img-main {
        height: 380px;
      }
      .ve-whyus-badge {
        padding: 18px 24px;
        min-width: 150px;
      }
      .ve-whyus-badge strong {
        font-size: 36px;
      }
      .ve-whyus-content {
        padding-left: 0;
      }
      .ve-diff-item {
        gap: 16px;
      }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .ve-whyus-img-main {
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }
      .ve-whyus-badge {
        padding: 14px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
      }
    }
    /* wow animation fallback */
    .wow {
      visibility: visible;
    }
/* ============================================================
   COUNTERS - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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 - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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 - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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;
  text-align: center;
}

.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-lg-right {
  text-align: right;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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);
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.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;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-footer {
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  padding: 80px 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}



.container-footer {
  max-width: 1350px;
  /* padding: 0 5vw; */
}

.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;
  /* justify-content: center; */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

.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;
}

.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;
  /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages) - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 90px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 72px;
}

.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;
  text-align: center;
}

.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;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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;
  justify-content: center;
}

.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 - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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;
  text-align: center;
}

.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;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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 - PROCESS & FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.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;
}

/* FAQ */
.ve-faq-section {
  background: var(--ve-light);
}

.ve-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ve-faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ve-faq-q span {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

.ve-faq-q i {
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ve-faq-a {
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  display: none;
}

.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-a {
  display: block;
}

.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.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);
  gap: 0;
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.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 - SIDEBAR & COMMENTS RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-pagination {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
}

.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ve-comment.ve-comment-reply {
  margin-left: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ve-comment.ve-comment-reply {
    margin-left: 20px;
  }
}

.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;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

/* ============================================================
   HIDE OLD HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.header-area {
  display: none !important;
}

body {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.ve-float-card-footer {
  /* position: absolute; */
  top: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(102, 214, 173, 0.25), 0 0 50px rgba(19, 181, 232, 0.2), 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.ve-float-card-footer i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: wheat;
}

.ve-float-card-footer strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: wheat;
}

.ve-float-card-footer span {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: wheat;
}

/* ============================================================
   FULL RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Large Desktop 1200px-1399px */
@media (max-width:1399px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 52px;
  }

  .ve-hero-left {
    padding: 70px 50px 10px 60px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Desktop 992px-1199px */
@media (max-width:1199px) {
  .ve-hero-left {
    padding: 70px 40px;
  }

  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

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

  .ve-counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

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

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

  .ve-about-text h2,
  .ve-whyus-content h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
}

/* Tablet 768px-991px */
@media (max-width:991px) {
  .ve-hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .ve-hero-left {
    flex: none;
    padding: 100px 30px 50px;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ve-hero-left p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .ve-hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ve-hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ve-hero-right {
    flex: none;
    height: 400px;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .ve-float-card {
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .ve-float-card i {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .ve-float-card strong {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ve-float-card span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .ve-hero-img-accent {
    width: 150px;
    height: 100px;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  .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;
  }

  .ve-about-text {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-about-features {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ve-about-img-stack {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }

  .ve-about-img-2 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .ve-mvv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ve-process-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .ve-process-step {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .ve-process-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    margin: 5px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-contact-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .ve-contact-info-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .ve-contact-info-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .ve-contact-aside {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .ve-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .ve-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .text-lg-right {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero {
    margin-top: 72px;
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .ve-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .ve-footer {
    padding: 80px 23px 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile Landscape 576px-767px */
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ve-hero-left {
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
  }

  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .ve-hero-left p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ve-hero-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
  }

  .ve-btn-primary,
  .ve-btn-ghost {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-hero-stats {
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .ve-stat strong {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .ve-nav-wrap {
    padding: 0 16px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .ve-logo-text {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ve-logo-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ve-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ve-section-header p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ve-service-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .ve-counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .ve-counter-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .ve-counter-item strong {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .ve-testi-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-img-wrap {
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-img-main {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-badge {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    min-width: 130px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-badge strong {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .ve-checklist {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .ve-check-item {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ve-cta-banner {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ve-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .ve-btn-white {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-newsletter-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .ve-nl-left i {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .ve-nl-left h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ve-nl-form input {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-nl-form button {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ve-footer {
    padding: 50px 25px 0;
  }

  .mb-50 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .ve-footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ve-footer-bottom-inner ul {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .ve-about-img-stack {
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
  }

  .ve-about-img-1 {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .ve-about-img-2 {
    width: 130px;
    height: 100px;
    display: none;
  }

  .ve-about-ribbon {
    position: static;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .ve-about-text h2,
  .ve-whyus-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ve-lead {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ve-mvv-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .ve-mvv-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ve-process-step {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .ve-faq-q {
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .ve-faq-q span {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-wrap h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ve-contact-form .ve-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .ve-contact-info-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .ve-ca-box,
  .ve-ca-hours,
  .ve-ca-social {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .ve-article-featured {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .ve-article-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .ve-article-body h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .ve-blockquote {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .ve-blockquote p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ve-comment-form-wrap {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ve-breadcrumb li {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .ve-post-meta-hero span {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Portrait 320px-575px */
@media (max-width:575px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ve-hero-left {
    padding: 70px 15px 30px;
  }

  .ve-hero-right {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .ve-float-card {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ve-float-card i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ve-float-card strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-hero-img-accent {
    width: 100px;
    height: 70px;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }

  .ve-hero-btns {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ve-btn-primary,
  .ve-btn-ghost {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-hero-stats {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ve-stat strong {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .ve-stat span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .ve-stat-divider {
    height: 30px;
  }

  .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ve-section-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }

  .ve-service-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .ve-service-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ve-service-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-img-main {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-badge {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-badge strong {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ve-whyus-badge span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .ve-check-item strong {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ve-check-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-testi-stars {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-testi-card>p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-testi-author strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-testi-author span {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body h5 a {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body>p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-footer-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-footer-links li a,
  .ve-footer-contact li {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-about-img-1 {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .ve-about-text h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ve-mvv-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-process-num {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .ve-process-step h5 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ve-faq-q span {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-wrap h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ve-contact-form-wrap>p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-ca-box h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ve-sidebar-widget {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .ve-sidebar-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ve-article-featured {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .ve-article-body {
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .ve-article-lead {
    font-size: 15px;
    padding-left: 15px;
  }

  .ve-article-body h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 20px 0 10px;
  }

  .ve-article-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-comment {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ve-comment-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .ve-comment-body {
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .ve-comment-meta strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ve-comment-meta span {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .ve-pagination a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .features-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-left: 25px;
  }

  .features-list li::before {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    top: 0;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Devices */
@media (max-width:380px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ve-btn-primary,
  .ve-btn-ghost {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .ve-float-card {
    display: none;
  }

  .ve-hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ve-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .ve-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}


/* About section */

/* -------- NEW PROFESSIONAL SECTION (no overlap with existing classes like ve-section, ve-btn-primary etc) -------- */
.as-professional-root {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fafc 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.as-container-custom {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* two column layout */
.as-grid-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.as-col-left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.as-col-right {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

/* image stack gallery (fresh style) */
.as-image-stack {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.as-card-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background-color: #eef2f5;
}

.as-card-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.as-card-img-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* floating badge instead of ribbon, unique design */
.as-credential-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 5%;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-dark2) 100%);
  color: #f5e7d9;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-left: 4px solid #e6b17e;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.as-credential-badge i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--ve-light);
}

/* text area styling */
.as-sup-header {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eaf6f0;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.as-heading-xl {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.as-heading-xl span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ve-gold2), #ea9e4c);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.as-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ve-dark2);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.as-description {
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* feature grid (clean icons and cards) */
.as-feature-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
}

.as-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #ffffffdd;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.as-feature-item i {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #eef2f0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 100%;
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.as-feature-item span {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
}

/* double button row */
.as-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.as-btn-primary-custom {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.as-btn-primary-custom i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.as-btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.as-btn-outline-custom {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--ve-gold2);
  padding: 10px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.as-btn-outline-custom i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.as-btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold2)10;
  border-color: var(--ve-gold2);
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* horizontal highlights bar (years, exchanges, etc) */
.as-stats-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #dce5ea;
}

.as-stat-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #f1f4f8;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.as-stat-chip i {
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* sebi registration header line */
.as-sebi-tagline {
  background: #eef0f3;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: monospace;
  color: #3d845b !important;
}

/* risk disclaimer */
.as-risk-footer {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: left;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--ve-dark2);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

/* responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .as-grid-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .as-heading-xl {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .as-image-stack {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .as-credential-badge {
    bottom: 0px;
    right: 0px;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .as-container-custom {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .as-feature-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .as-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .as-btn-primary-custom,
  .as-btn-outline-custom {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* any image placeholder generated with solid bg but we use unsplash gradient or data:image? For demonstration we create modern gradient background with placeholder text (real style) */
.as-img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #294e46, #122b2a);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: monospace;
}

.as-img-placeholder i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* to match original content but modern */
.as-subhead-motto {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ve-footer {
    padding: 50px 27px 25px 27px !important;
  }
}


/*#compliance-text-id {*/
/*    background: #f8f9fc; */
/*    padding: 12px 15px; */
/*    border-radius: 5px; */
/*    font-size: 12px; */
/*    border-left: 3px solid #ff7e00;*/
/*    display: flex;*/
/*    flex-direction: column;*/
/*    justify-content: center;*/
/*    align-items: center;*/
/*}*/