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

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,opsz,wght@0,14..32,100..900;1,14..32,100..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:     #F28123;
  --ve-gold2:    #f59341;
  --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: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: var(--ve-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.ve-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ve-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--ve-white);
  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 img {
  height: 50px;   /* adjust as needed */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.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:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:900; font-size:20px;
}
.ve-logo-text { font-family:'Inter',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(0,0,0,0.8);
  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: var(--ve-gold); 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; min-width:220px;
  background: var(--ve-white); border-radius:10px;
  padding:10px 0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(10px); transition:var(--ve-trans);
  display: block !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ve-dropdown ul { display: block !important; }
.ve-dropdown li { display: block !important; width: 100%; }
.ve-dropdown li a { display: block; width: 100%; 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:#000; border-radius:2px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }

/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  
  background: var(--ve-light);
  padding: 0 20px; /* remove top/bottom padding initially */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.ve-mobile-menu.open {  max-height: 550px; /* adjust depending on content */ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); padding: 16px 20px; /* add padding when open */ }
.ve-mobile-menu ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li { border-bottom: 1px solid #d4a017; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a { display:block; padding:12px 8px; color:rgba(0,0,0,0.8); text-decoration:none; } 
.ve-mobile-menu ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
/* .ve-mobile-menu ul li:last-child a {
  border-bottom: none;
} */

/* Submenu hidden by default */
.mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding-left: 25px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* When open */
.mobile-drop.open .mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.mobile-submenu li {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Submenu links */
.mobile-submenu li a {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.mobile-drop.open .mobile-submenu li {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Toggle arrow */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-toggle .arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.mobile-drop.open i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drop.open .arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO
   ============================================================ */

.ve-service-video{
    margin:30px 0;
}

.ve-service-video h3{
    margin:15px 0 18px;
}

.ve-video-text{
    max-width:800px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.ve-video-wrapper{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.ve-video-wrapper video{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
    border-radius:16px;
    background:#000;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL UP FOR TOP
   ============================================================ */
    
#scrollUp{
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 16px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    width: 59px;
}



/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ve-hero {
  display:flex; min-height:100vh;
  padding-top:72px; background:var(--ve-dark);
}
.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:64px; 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:15px; 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; margin-bottom:50px; }
.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); border: none;
}
.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; }
.ve-stat strong { display:block; font-size:28px; color:#fff; font-family:'Inter',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; transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 1.5s ease;
}
.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:90px; 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:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-float-card span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-text); }

.ve-hero-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.ve-hero-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.ve-hero.animate .ve-hero-left,
.ve-hero.animate .ve-hero-right {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ve-hero.animate .ve-hero-img-main {
  transform: scale(1);  
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.ve-trust-bar {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.ve-trust-bar::before,
.ve-trust-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ve-trust-bar::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ve-gold), transparent);
}

.ve-trust-bar::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--ve-gold), transparent);
}

.ve-trust-inner {
  display:inline-flex; gap:60px;
  animation: ve-marquee 25s linear infinite;
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ve-trust-bar:hover .ve-trust-inner {
  animation-play-state: running;
}

.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: 65px 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:590px; 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); }

/* IMAGE */
.ve-service-image{
    height:240px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
}

.ve-service-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:0.5s ease;
}

.ve-service-card:hover .ve-service-image img{
    transform:scale(1.06);
}

/* CONTENT */
.ve-service-content{
    padding:28px;
}

.ve-service-content h4{
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    color:var(--ve-dark);
}

.ve-service-content p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:var(--ve-text);
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.ve-service-icon {
  width:60px; height:60px; background:linear-gradient(145deg, #0f1c2f, #0b1622);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px; font-size:26px; color:var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-service-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ve-service-card:hover .ve-service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.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-gold2); }

/* ============================================================
   SCAN FLOW SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.scanflow-section {
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  color: #fff;
}

.scanflow-section .ve-section-header h2 {
  color: #fff;
}

.scanflow-section .ve-section-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

/* Layout */
.scanflow-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT */
.scanflow-left {
  flex: 0 0 35%;
  padding-bottom: 200px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px;
}

/* Vertical line */
.scanflow-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 90%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.1),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.3),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.1)
  );
}

/* base line */
.scanflow-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 34px;
  top: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 90%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* animated progress line */
.scanflow-progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: 34px;
  top: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: height 0.25s ease-out;
}

.scanflow-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  opacity: 0.35;
 /* padding-top: 40px;
  transform: translateY(20px); */
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.scanflow-step.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Circle number */
.scanflow-step::before {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  left: -61px;
  top: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.scanflow-step.active {
  opacity: 1;
 /* transform: translateY(-5px); */
}

/* Active circle */
.scanflow-step.active::before {
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
 /* background: rgba(212,160,23,0.1); */
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,160,23,0.5);
}

/* glowing dot on active step */
/* .scanflow-step.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -44px;
  top: 160px; 
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--ve-gold),
              0 0 25px rgba(212,160,23,0.6);
} */

.scanflow-step h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
 /* margin-bottom: 10px; */
  color: var(--ve-white);
}

.scanflow-step p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* RIGHT */
.scanflow-right {
  flex: 0 0 65%;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.scanflow-right img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.scanflow-right img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.scanflow-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
  color: #fff;
}

.scanflow-step-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.scanflow-info h4 {
  margin: 5px 0;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.scanflow-info p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px){

  .scanflow-wrap{
    gap:50px;
  }

  /* LEFT CONTENT */

  .scanflow-left{
    flex:0 0 35%;
    padding-left:60px;
  }

  .scanflow-step h4{
    font-size:20px;
  }

  .scanflow-step p{
    font-size:14px;
    max-width:100%;
  }

  /* RIGHT IMAGE */

  .scanflow-right{
    flex:0 0 63%;
    height:380px;
  }

  .scanflow-right img{
    border-radius:18px;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 991px){

  /* SECTION SPACING */

  .scanflow-section{
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  .scanflow-wrap{
    display:block;
    margin-top:40px;
  }

  /* HIDE DESKTOP IMAGE PANEL */

  .scanflow-right{
    display:none;
  }

  /* REMOVE LEFT SIDE LINE */

  .scanflow-left{
    padding-left:0;
    padding-bottom:0;
  }

  .scanflow-left::before,
  .scanflow-line,
  .scanflow-progress{
    display:none;
  }

  /* MOBILE STEP CARD */

  .scanflow-step{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;

    margin-bottom:30px;
    padding:25px;

    border-radius:18px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }

  /* STEP NUMBER */

  .scanflow-step::before{
    position:relative;

    left:0;
    top:0;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    width:42px;
    height:42px;

    font-size:14px;
  }

  /* TEXT */

  .scanflow-step h4{
    font-size:22px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }

  .scanflow-step p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    max-width:100%;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }

  /* IMAGE BELOW EACH STEP */

  .scanflow-step::after{
    content:'';
    display:block;

    width:100%;
    height:240px;

    border-radius:16px;

    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;

    margin-top:18px;
  }

  /* INDIVIDUAL IMAGES */

  .scanflow-step[data-step="1"]::after{
    background-image:url('../img/bg-img/Process1.png');
  }

  .scanflow-step[data-step="2"]::after{
    background-image:url('../img/bg-img/Process2.png');
  }

  .scanflow-step[data-step="3"]::after{
    background-image:url('../img/bg-img/Process3.png');
  }

  .scanflow-step[data-step="4"]::after{
    background-image:url('../img/bg-img/Process4.png');
  }

}


/* ===========================================================
    PRIVACY POLICY
    ========================================================= */
    
.ve-privacy-content{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:0 auto;
}

.ve-privacy-content h1{
    margin-bottom:20px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.ve-privacy-content small{
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:30px;
    color:#000;
}

.ve-privacy-content h3{
    margin-top:35px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.ve-privacy-content p{
    margin-bottom:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color: --var(--ve-dark);
}

.ve-privacy-content ul{
    margin-bottom:20px;
    padding-left:20px;
}

.ve-privacy-content li{
    margin-bottom:8px;
    line-height:1.8;
}


.ve-policy-list{
    padding-left:0;
}

.ve-policy-list li{
    list-style:none;
    position:relative;
    padding-left:20px;
}

.ve-policy-list li::before{
    content:"•";
    color:var(--ve-gold);
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1;
}


/* ============================================================
   Floating Cards
   ============================================================ */
   
.ve-floating-contact{
    position:fixed;
    right:20px;
    bottom:80px;
    z-index:9999;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
}

.ve-float-btn{
    width:50px;
    height:50px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:22px;
    text-decoration:none;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.ve-float-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.ve-call{
    background: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-whatsapp{
    background: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-email{
    background: var(--ve-gold);
}
   
@media (max-width: 767px){

    .ve-call,
    .ve-email{
        display:none;
    }

}
   


/* ============================================================
   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:200px;
  background: var(--ve-white); border: 1px solid #F28123; border-radius:14px; padding:22px 28px;
  text-align:center; min-width:160px;
}
.ve-whyus-badge strong { display:block; font-size:40px; font-family:'Inter',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-badge{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:20px;
  left:170px;
  width:280px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:24px 26px;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
    0 8px 20px rgba(242,129,35,0.08);
  overflow:hidden;
  z-index:5;
}

/* small top label */
.ve-badge-top{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:1.2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#f28123;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* glowing dot */
.ve-badge-dot{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#f28123;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(242,129,35,0.7);
}

/* main number */
.ve-whyus-badge strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:52px;
  line-height:1;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:900;
  color:#0d1b2a;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* divider */
.ve-badge-divider{
  width:100%;
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* description */
.ve-whyus-badge span{
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.8;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#5b6574;
  letter-spacing:0.4px;
}

.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:20px; color: var(--ve-text); }

/*.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; } */

.ve-checklist{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:20px;
}

/* Card */
.ve-check-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:18px;
  padding:15px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius:18px;
  transition:all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

/* Hover */
.ve-check-item:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  transition: all .35s ease;
  border-color:rgba(242,129,35,0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
    0 0 20px rgba(242,129,35,0.06);
}

/* Icon box */
.ve-check-icon{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  min-width:58px;
  border-radius:16px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(242,129,35,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(242,129,35,0.12);
}

/* Icon */
.ve-check-icon i{
  font-size:22px;
  color:var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Content */
.ve-check-content strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom:5px;
}

.ve-check-content p{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--ve-text);
  margin:0;
}

.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(5,1fr); 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:'Inter',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; } 

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
   ============================================================ */

.ve-industries-section{
  background: var(--ve-light);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:65px 0;
}

.ve-industries-section .ve-section-header{
  margin-bottom:60px;
}

/* SLIDER */

.ve-industries-slider{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
}

/* EDGE FADE */

.ve-industries-slider::before,
.ve-industries-slider::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  width:20px;
  height:100%;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.ve-industries-slider::before{
  left:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to right, var(--ve-light), transparent);
}

.ve-industries-slider::after{
  right:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to left, var(--ve-light), transparent);
}

/* TRACK */

.ve-industries-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:24px;
  width:max-content;
  animation:industryScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.ve-industries-slider:hover .ve-industries-track{
  animation-play-state:paused;
}

/* CARD */

.ve-industry-card{
  position:relative;
  width:390px;
  height:395px;
  border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  flex-shrink:0;
  background:#111;
}

.ve-industry-card > img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 0.7s ease;
}

.ve-industry-card:hover > img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
}

.ve-industry-icon img{
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(58%) sepia(94%) saturate(749%) hue-rotate(353deg) brightness(99%) contrast(95%);
}

/* OVERLAY */

.ve-industry-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  padding:30px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  background:linear-gradient(
      to top,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 55%,
      transparent 100%
  );
}

.ve-industry-icon{
  width:62px;
  height:62px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid var(--ve-gold);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}

.ve-industry-icon i{
  font-size:24px;
  color:var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-industry-overlay h4{
  font-size:30px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.ve-industry-overlay p{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  max-width:260px;
}

/* ANIMATION */

@keyframes industryScroll{

  from{
    transform:translateX(0);
  }

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

}

@media (max-width: 1024px){

  .ve-industries-section{
    padding:80px 0;
  }

  .ve-industries-track{
    gap:20px;
    animation-duration:30s;
  }

  .ve-industry-card{
    width:320px;
    height:360px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay{
    padding:24px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay h4{
    font-size:26px;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 768px){

  .ve-industries-section{
    padding:70px 0;
  }

  .ve-industries-section .ve-section-header{
    margin-bottom:40px;
  }

  .ve-industries-track{
    gap:16px;
    animation-duration:26s;
  }

  .ve-industry-card{
    width:260px;
    height:320px;
    border-radius:20px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay{
    padding:22px;
  }

  .ve-industry-icon{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }

  .ve-industry-icon img{
    width:24px;
    height:24px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay h4{
    font-size:22px;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.5;
    max-width:220px;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 480px){

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

  .ve-industries-track{
    gap:14px;
    animation-duration:22s;
  }

  .ve-industry-card{
    width:220px;
    height:280px;
    border-radius:18px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay{
    padding:18px;
  }

  .ve-industry-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
  }

  .ve-industry-icon img{
    width:20px;
    height:20px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay h4{
    font-size:20px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay p{
    font-size:13px;
    max-width:180px;
  }

  /* softer side fade */

  .ve-industries-slider::before,
  .ve-industries-slider::after{
    width:20px;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   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-lg-right { text-align:right; }

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS
   ============================================================ */
.ve-insights-section { background:#fff; }
 .ve-insights-section .row { row-gap:20px; }
.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; }
.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; }

.ve-insight-btn-wrap { margin-top:60px; }

.ve-insight-btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:16px 30px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--ve-gold); color: var(--ve-dark); font-size:14px;
                  font-weight:800; text-decoration:none; transition:all 0.35s ease; border:1px solid transparent; }

.ve-insight-btn i { transition:transform 0.35s ease; }

.ve-insight-btn:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); color:var(--ve-dark); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }

.ve-insight-btn:hover i { transform:translateX(5px); }

/* =========================
   1024px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px){

  .ve-insight-img{
    height:200px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body{
    padding:22px;
  }

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

  .ve-insight-body > p{
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.6;
  }

}

/* =========================
   768px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 768px){

  .ve-insights-section{
    padding:80px 0;
  }

  .ve-insights-section .row{
    row-gap:24px;
  }

  .ve-insight-card{
    border-radius:20px;
  }

  .ve-insight-img{
    height:240px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body{
    padding:24px;
  }

  .ve-insight-cat{
    font-size:10px;
    padding:4px 9px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body h5 a{
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.45;
  }

  .ve-insight-body > p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }

  .ve-insight-meta{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:10px;
  }

}

/* =========================
   480px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 480px){

  .ve-insights-section{
    padding:65px 0;
  }

  .ve-insight-card{
    border-radius:18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .ve-insight-img{
    height:210px;
  }

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

  .ve-insight-body h5 a{
    font-size:17px;
  }

  .ve-insight-body > p{
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.65;
  }

  .ve-insight-meta{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:8px;
  }

  .ve-insight-meta span,
  .ve-insight-meta a{
    font-size:12px;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.ve-newsletter-section { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-navy) 100%); padding:30px 0; }
.ve-newsletter-wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; 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 i {  
  width:60px;
  height:60px;
  border-radius:18px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:28px;
  color:var(--ve-gold);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.ve-nl-left h3 { font-size:22px; color:#fff; font-weight:900; /* margin-bottom:14px; */ }
.ve-nl-left p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin:0; }
.ve-nl-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  padding:16px 30px;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:800;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.ve-nl-btn i{
  transition:transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ve-nl-btn:hover{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.ve-nl-btn:hover i{
  transform:translateX(5px);
}


.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); }

/* =========================
   1024px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px){

  .ve-newsletter-section{
    padding:28px 0;
  }

  .ve-nl-left h3{
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.4;
  }

  .ve-nl-btn{
    padding:15px 26px;
  }

}

/* =========================
   768px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 768px){

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

  .ve-newsletter-wrap{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:24px;
  }

  .ve-nl-left{
    width:100%;
  }

  .ve-nl-left h3{
    font-size:24px;
    line-height:1.45;
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .ve-nl-right{
    width:100%;
  }

  .ve-nl-btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:16px 24px;
    border-radius:14px;
    font-size:15px;
  }

}

/* =========================
   480px
========================= */

@media (max-width: 480px){

  .ve-newsletter-section{
    padding:36px 0;
  }

  .ve-nl-left{
    gap:14px;
  }

  .ve-nl-left i{
    width:52px;
    height:52px;
    border-radius:14px;
    font-size:22px;
  }

  .ve-nl-left h3{
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.5;
  }

  .ve-nl-btn{
    padding:15px 20px;
    font-size:14px;
    gap:10px;
  }

}


/* ============================================================
   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:10px 0 24px; }
.ve-footer-logo { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:14px; }

.ve-footer-logo-img {width:95px; height:auto; object-fit:contain; transition:all 0.35s ease; }

.ve-footer-logo:hover .ve-footer-logo-img { opacity:0.9; transform:translateY(-2px); }

.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); }

.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; font-weight:600; 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-contact li a{
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: inherit;
    font-weight: none;
}

.ve-footer-contact li a:hover{
    color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.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); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1199px) {
  .ve-hero-left { padding:70px 40px; }
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:50px; }
  .ve-nav-wrap { padding:0 10px; }
  .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-logo img { height: 45px; }
  .ve-toggler { display:flex; }
  .ve-whyus-content { padding-left:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .ve-newsletter-wrap { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap: 24px; }
  .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 10px; }
  .ve-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .ve-footer-contact li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
  .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; }
}

@media(max-width:767px){

  .ve-check-item{
    padding:18px;
    gap:15px;
  }

  .ve-check-icon{
    width:50px;
    height:50px;
    min-width:50px;
  }

  .ve-check-content strong{
    font-size:16px;
  }

}

@media only screen and (max-width:767px){

  .ve-industries-section{
    padding:80px 0;
  }

  .ve-industry-card{
    width:280px;
    height:360px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay{
    padding:22px;
  }

  .ve-industry-overlay h4{
    font-size:24px;
  }

}


/* ============================================================
   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: var(--ve-dark); /* 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:'Inter',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-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); box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.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; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.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); } */


.ve-team-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
/* GRID */
.ve-capabilities-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap:10px;
    margin-top:50px;
}


.ve-team-card{
    height:100%;
    margin-bottom:0;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    box-shadow:none;
    border-radius:18px;
    text-align:center;
    padding:10px 0;
}

.ve-team-info{
    padding:32px 22px;
}

.ve-team-info h5{
    font-size:16px;
    margin-bottom:13px;
}

.ve-team-info span{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.ve-team-social{
    justify-content:center; margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ve-team-social a{
    width:62px;
    height:62px;
    border-radius:18px;
    font-size:24px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
}

@media(max-width:1400px){
    .ve-capabilities-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .ve-capabilities-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap:18px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:575px){
    .ve-capabilities-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   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:'Inter',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
   ============================================================ */
 
.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); transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.ve-contact-form-wrap:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.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;
  justify-content:center;
    
}

/* INDIVIDUAL CARD */
.ve-contact-info-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid #edf0f5;
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:38px 34px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.ve-contact-info-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* ICON */
.ve-ci-icon{
  width:72px;
  height:72px;
  margin:0 auto 20px;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1b2a 0%, #16263a 100%);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ve-gold);
  font-size:24px;
}

/* TITLE */
.ve-contact-info-card h5{
  font-size:24px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

/* TEXT */
.ve-contact-info-card p{
  font-size:16px;
  color:var(--ve-text);
  line-height:1.8;
  margin:0;
}

.ve-contact-info-card small{
  color:#9aa4b2;
  font-size:13px;
}

/* SOCIAL ICONS */
.ve-contact-social{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:20px;
}

.ve-contact-social a{
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:var(--ve-dark);
  border:1px solid #edf0f5;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ve-gold);
  font-size:20px;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.ve-contact-social a:hover{
  background:var(--ve-gold);
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(212,160,23,0.22);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width:991px){

  .ve-contact-aside{
    margin-top:40px;
  }

  .ve-contact-info-card{
    padding:30px 24px;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   GOOGLE MAP
   ============================================================ */

.ve-map-section{
  background:#fff;
 /* padding:100px 0 0; */
}

/* MAP CONTAINER */
.ve-map-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  max-width: 1390px;
  height:500px;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin:auto;
  border:1px solid #edf0f5;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
}

.ve-map-wrap:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 35px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}


/* MAP */
.ve-map-wrap iframe{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  border:0;
}

/* OPTIONAL DARK OVERLAY EFFECT */
.ve-map-wrap::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media (max-width:991px){

  .ve-map-section{
    padding:0 5px;
  }

  .ve-map-wrap{
    height:420px;
    margin-top:40px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

}

@media (max-width:767px){

  .ve-map-wrap{
    height:340px;
  }

}

.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 a.active{
    color:#fff;
}

.ve-cat-list a.active i{
    color:#fff;
}
.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:12px 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); }
/* BENEFITS */

.ve-benefits-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:20px;
    margin:30px 0 50px;
}

.ve-benefit-card{
    background:#f8fafc;
    border:1px solid #e8edf3;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:25px;
    text-align:center;
}

.ve-benefit-card img{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    object-fit:contain;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.ve-benefit-card h5{
    font-size:18px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.ve-benefit-card p{
    font-size:14px;
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.7;
}

/* APPLICATIONS */

.ve-applications-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:14px;
    margin:30px 0 50px;
}

.ve-app-item{
    padding:14px 18px;
    border:1px solid #e8edf3;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
}


/* PROCESS */

.ve-process-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:20px;
    margin:30px 0 50px;
}

.ve-process-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e8edf3;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:25px;
    text-align:center;
}

.ve-process-card span{
    width:55px;
    height:55px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ve-gold);
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 18px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.ve-process-card h5{
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-size:18px;
}

/* CTA */

.ve-service-cta{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1b2a,#16283d);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:40px;
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:30px;
}

.ve-service-cta h3{
    color:#fff;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.ve-service-cta p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .ve-benefits-grid,
    .ve-applications-grid,
    .ve-process-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ve-service-cta{
        padding:30px 20px;
    }
}


/* 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; */ overflow: hidden; background:#07111f;
}

/* RIGHT IMAGE */

.ve-page-hero-image { position:absolute; top:0; right:0; width:60%; height:100%; z-index:1;
  clip-path: polygon(
      42% 0,
      100% 0,
      100% 100%,
      5% 150%
  );
}

.ve-page-hero-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

.ve-page-hero-sm { min-height:460px; }
.ve-page-hero-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; width: 65%; background: var(--ve-dark); /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,10,20,0.98) 0%, rgba(5,10,20,0.92) 55%, rgba(5,10,20,0.15) 100%); */}
.ve-page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:5; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:40px; font-weight:900; color:#fff; margin:10px 0 18px; line-height:1.15; max-width: 520px; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-page-hero-content p{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    max-width:520px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.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; }


@media(max-width:991px){

  .ve-page-hero{
      min-height:420px;
      padding-bottom:50px;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-image{
      width:100%;
      clip-path:none;
      opacity:0.25;
  }

  .ve-page-hero-overlay{
      width:100%;
      background:rgba(5,10,20,0.82);
  }

  .ve-page-hero-content h1{
      font-size:38px;
      max-width:100%;
  }
}

/* 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:40%; height:200px; 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:'Inter',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(2,1fr); 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); }
.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:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:13px; }
.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; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.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:'Inter',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; }

/* FAQ */
.ve-faq-section { background:#fff; }
.ve-faq-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.ve-faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-faq-q { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:18px 0; cursor:pointer; gap:16px; }
.ve-faq-q span { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-faq-q i { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-gold); flex-shrink:0; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q i { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.ve-faq-a { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.8; padding:0 0 16px; display:none; }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-a { display:block; }

/* Contact Cards */
.ve-contact-cards-section { background:var(--ve-light); padding:60px 0; }
.ve-contact-cards-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.ve-contact-info-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:32px 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; }
.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:18px; 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; 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 a.active{
    color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-cat-list a.active i{
    color: var(--ve-gold);
}
.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); }

.ve-call-box{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:15px;
    padding:20px;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.ve-call-box i{
    width:55px;
    height:55px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ve-gold);
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:20px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.ve-call-box span{
    display:block;
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--ve-text);
    margin-bottom:4px;
}

.ve-call-box a{
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--ve-dark);
    text-decoration:none;
}

.ve-call-box a:hover{
    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:12px 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); }

.ve-service-slider{
    height:420px;
    border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.ve-service-slider .swiper-slide {
    height:100%;
}

.ve-service-slider img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display: block;
}

.swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-button-next{
    width:50px;
    height:50px;
    background:rgba(7,17,31,.85);
    border:1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.3);
    color:var(--ve-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 20%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    transition:all .3s ease;
}

.swiper-button-prev:hover,
.swiper-button-next:hover{
    background:var(--ve-gold);
    color:var(--ve-white) !important;
    transform:scale(1.08);
}

.swiper-button-prev{
    left:20px;
}

.swiper-button-next{
    right:20px;
}

.swiper-button-prev i,
.swiper-button-next i{
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.swiper-button-prev::after,
.swiper-button-next::after{
    display:none;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active{
    background:var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Next services View more services */

.ve-next-services{
    padding:80px 0;
    background:#f8f9fb;
}

.ve-next-services-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:30px;
    margin-top:50px;
}

.ve-next-service-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:35px;
    text-decoration:none;
    border:1px solid #eaeaea;
    transition:.35s ease;
    display:block;
}

.ve-next-service-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.ve-service-label{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ve-gold);
    margin-bottom:12px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

.ve-next-service-card h4{
    font-size:24px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    color:var(--ve-dark);
}

.ve-next-service-card p{
    color:var(--ve-text);
    margin-bottom:25px;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.ve-next-link{
    color:var(--ve-gold);
    font-weight:700;
}

.ve-next-link i{
    margin-left:6px;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    
    .ve-service-slider{
        height:auto;
        border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;
    }

    .ve-service-slider img{
        height:auto;
        object-fit:contain;
    }

    .swiper-button-prev,
    .swiper-button-next{
        width:38px;
        height:38px;
        border-radius:12px;
    }

    .swiper-button-prev{
        left:10px;
    }

    .swiper-button-next{
        right:10px;
    }

    .swiper-button-prev i,
    .swiper-button-next i{
        font-size:18px;
    }

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

}


/* 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; left:170px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #F28123; border-radius:14px; padding:22px 28px; text-align:center; min-width:160px; }


.ve-whyus-badge strong { display:block; font-size:30px; letter-spacing: 0; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-gold); }
.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: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-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; }
}