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

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

/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  /* ORG */
  /* --ve-dark:     #0d1b2a;
  --ve-dark2:    #162032;
  --ve-navy:     #1a2f4b;
  --ve-gold:     #d4a017;
  --ve-gold2:    #e8b84b;
  --ve-light:    #f4f7fb;
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568;
  --ve-border:   #e2e8f0; */

  /* --ve-dark:     #0b132b; 
  --ve-dark2:    #1c2541; 
  --ve-navy:     #3a506b; 
  --ve-gold:     #10b981;
  --ve-gold2:    #34d399; 
  --ve-light:    #f4f7fb; 
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568; 
  --ve-border:   #1e293b;  */


  /* --ve-dark:     #0b0f19; 
  --ve-dark2:    #111827;
  --ve-navy:     #1f2937; 
  --ve-gold:     #00f5d4; 
  --ve-gold2:    #7b2cbf; 
  --ve-light:    #f4f7fb;
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568;
  --ve-border:   #1f2937;
 */

  /* --ve-dark:     #0f172a; 
  --ve-dark2:    #1e293b; 
  --ve-navy:     #334155; 
  --ve-gold:     #ff6b35; 
  --ve-gold2:    #ff8c42; 
  --ve-light:    #f8fafc;
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568;
  --ve-border:   #334155; */

  /* ============ BRAND PALETTE (matches logo) ============ */
  --ve-dark:     #020e3c; /* Royal Navy  — header, footer, dark bg  */
  --ve-dark2:    #04195c; /* Elevated surface — dropdowns, mobile   */
  --ve-navy:     #03195a; /* Hover surface / secondary buttons     */
  --ve-gold:     #FFA500; /* Logo Orange — primary accent, buttons */
  --ve-gold2:    #ffb84d; /* Soft orange — hover / highlight       */
  --ve-light:    #ffffff; /* Light section backgrounds             */
  --ve-white:    #ffffff; /* Cards / white surfaces                */
  --ve-text:     #4a5568; /* Body text                             */
  --ve-border:   #16307a; /* Dividers / input borders              */
  --ve-muted:    #aaa;    /* Muted meta text (dates, placeholders) */
  --ve-nav-bg:   #B9C3FF; /* Navigation bar background            */
  --ve-footer-bg: #ffffff; /* Footer background                   */
  --ve-nav-grad: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 55%, #ffffff 100%);
  --ve-nav-grad-scrolled: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 100%);

  /* RGB triplets — for alpha colors: rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15) */
  --ve-dark-rgb:   2, 14, 60;
  --ve-navy-rgb:   10, 42, 138;
  --ve-gold-rgb:   255, 166, 0;
  --ve-gold2-rgb:  255, 184, 77;
  --ve-border-rgb: 22, 48, 122;
  --ve-white-rgb:  255, 255, 255;
  --ve-black-rgb:  0, 0, 0;
  --ve-nav-bg-rgb: 185, 195, 255;
  --ve-footer-bg-rgb: 185, 195, 255;

  /* Status colors (Check & Change) */
  --ve-success: #2ecc71; --ve-success-rgb: 46, 204, 113;
  --ve-warning: #f39c12; --ve-warning-rgb: 243, 156, 18;
  --ve-info:    #3498db; --ve-info-rgb:    52, 152, 219;

  /* Service card accent gradients (deep → mid → light) */
  --ve-acc-blue-d:   #3b82f6; --ve-acc-blue:   #60a5fa; --ve-acc-blue-l:  #93c5fd;
  --ve-acc-purple-d: #8b5cf6; --ve-acc-purple: #a78bfa; --ve-acc-purple-l:#c4b5fd;
  --ve-acc-green-d:  #10b981; --ve-acc-green:  #34d399; --ve-acc-green-l: #6ee7b7;
  --ve-acc-pink-d:   #ec4899; --ve-acc-pink:   #f472b6; --ve-acc-pink-l:  #f9a8d4;
  --ve-acc-orange-d: #f97316; --ve-acc-orange: #fb923c; --ve-acc-orange-l:#fdba74;

  --ve-radius:   12px;
  --ve-shadow:   0 8px 30px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.10);
  --ve-trans:    all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.ve-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  /* BELOW the preloader (99999): the loading screen must cover the whole
     page including the header. The preloader auto-hides via the CSS
     keyframe fallback (see bottom of this file) within ~4s, with or
     without JS — so the menu becomes tappable as soon as loading ends. */
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ve-nav-grad);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.08);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--ve-nav-grad-scrolled);
  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: 70px;
  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:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; font-size:20px;
}
.ve-logo-text { font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-size:20px; color:var(--ve-dark); 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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.75);
  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-dark); background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15); }
.ve-nav ul li a.active { color:var(--ve-navy); font-weight:700; }

/* 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:200px;
  background: var(--ve-white); border-radius:10px;
  padding:10px 0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(10px); transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.18);
}
.ve-dropdown li a { padding:10px 20px; border-radius:0; color:rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.75); font-size:13px; }
.ve-dropdown li a:hover { color:var(--ve-navy); background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.1); }

/* 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);
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3);
}
.ve-cta-btn:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.45); }

/* Language select (public header) */
.ve-nav-cta { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.ve-lang-select {
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  background:
    rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.05)
    url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23020e3c' d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")
    no-repeat right 10px center / 10px 6px;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.15);
  border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
  padding:8px 28px 8px 12px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-lang-select:hover { border-color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-lang-select:focus {
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--ve-gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.18);
}
.ve-mobile-menu .ve-lang-select { width:100%; margin-bottom:10px; }

/* Mobile toggle — a <label> for the hidden checkbox below */
.ve-toggler {
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none;
  cursor:pointer; padding:4px; position:relative; z-index:10000;
}
.ve-toggler span {
  display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ve-dark); border-radius:2px;
  transition:var(--ve-trans); transform-origin:center;
}
/* Pure-CSS toggle: the checkbox is invisible; its :checked state drives the
   hamburger->X animation and the menu open state. Works with NO JavaScript
   (native <label for> behaviour) — the menu button always responds on phones. */
.ve-nav-toggle {
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; opacity:0; width:1px; height:1px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ve-nav-toggle:checked ~ .ve-nav-wrap .ve-toggler span:nth-child(1) { transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.ve-nav-toggle:checked ~ .ve-nav-wrap .ve-toggler span:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-8px); }
.ve-nav-toggle:checked ~ .ve-nav-wrap .ve-toggler span:nth-child(3) { transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  display:block; background:var(--ve-white); padding:0 20px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.08);
  max-height:0; opacity:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}
.ve-nav-toggle:checked ~ .ve-mobile-menu {
  max-height:320px; opacity:1; padding:16px 20px; pointer-events:auto;
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a { display:block; padding:12px 8px; color:rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.8); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); padding-left:4px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ve-hero {
  display:flex; min-height:100vh;
  padding-top:72px; background:var(--ve-dark);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-hero-left {
  flex:0 0 55%; padding:80px 60px 80px 80px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.ve-hero-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15);
  color:var(--ve-gold);
  border-radius:50px; padding:6px 18px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:28px; letter-spacing:0.5px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.2);
}
.ve-hero-left h1 {
  font-size:62px; line-height:1.1; color:var(--ve-white); font-weight:900;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ve-hero-left h1 .ve-highlight { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-hero-left p { font-size:17px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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);
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25);
  border:none !important;
}
.ve-btn-primary:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.4); color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-btn-ghost {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.06);
  color:var(--ve-white); padding:12px 30px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:15px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.15);
}
.ve-btn-ghost:hover { background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15); color:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }

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

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

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.ve-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.ve-section-header { margin-bottom:60px; }
.ve-section-tag {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.1);
  color:var(--ve-gold);
  border-radius:50px; padding:5px 16px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-bottom:14px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-section-header h2 { font-size:42px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.2; }
.ve-section-header h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-section-header p { font-size:16px; color:var(--ve-text); max-width:580px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.ve-services-section { background:#f5f3ff; }
.ve-services-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:28px;
}
.ve-services-grid .ve-service-card { box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.12); }
.ve-services-grid .ve-service-card:hover { box-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.16); }
.ve-service-card {
  background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius);
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
  border:none;
  box-shadow:0 5px 25px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.548);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-service-img {
  height:200px; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  position:relative;
}
.ve-service-img::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.95));
}
.ve-service-body {
  padding:0 30px 36px;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.ve-service-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  opacity:0.08;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ve-service-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-blue), var(--ve-acc-blue-l)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-purple), var(--ve-acc-purple-l)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-green), var(--ve-acc-green-l)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-pink), var(--ve-acc-pink-l)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-orange), var(--ve-acc-orange-l)); }
.ve-service-card::after {
  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::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.ve-service-card:hover::before { opacity:0.15; }
.ve-service-icon {
  width:56px; height:56px;
  border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-top:-28px; margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:24px; color:var(--ve-white);
  position:relative; z-index:3;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.15);
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-service-card:nth-child(1) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(2) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-blue-d), var(--ve-acc-blue)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(3) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-purple-d), var(--ve-acc-purple)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(4) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-green-d), var(--ve-acc-green)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(5) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-pink-d), var(--ve-acc-pink)); }
.ve-service-card:nth-child(6) .ve-service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-acc-orange-d), var(--ve-acc-orange)); }
.ve-service-card h4 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-service-card p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-card-link { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-gold); text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-card-link:hover { gap:10px; color:var(--ve-dark); }

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

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

.ve-checklist { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.ve-check-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
.ve-check-item > i { font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-check-item strong { display:block; font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-check-item p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); margin:0; line-height:1.6; }
.mt-10 { margin-top:10px; }
.mt-30 { margin-top:30px; }

/* ============================================================
   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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.92) 60%, rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.6)); }
.ve-cta-content { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-cta-content h2 { font-size:38px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-white); margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-cta-content h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-cta-content p { font-size:16px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.7); }
.ve-btn-white {
  display:inline-block; background:var(--ve-white); color:var(--ve-dark);
  padding:16px 34px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:800; font-size:15px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.1);
}
.ve-btn-white:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35); }
.text-lg-right { text-align:right; }

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS
   ============================================================ */
.ve-insights-section { background:#f5f3ff; }
.ve-insight-card {box-shadow:0 5px 25px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.548); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; transition:var(--ve-trans); background:var(--ve-white);height: 500px;margin-bottom: 10px; }
.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(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 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-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-insight-tags .ve-insight-cat { margin-bottom:0; }
.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:var(--ve-muted); 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
   ============================================================ */
.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; }
.ve-nl-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex:1 1 60%; min-width:0; max-width:720px; }
.ve-nl-left > div { min-width:0; }
.ve-nl-right { flex:0 0 auto; }
.ve-nl-left i { font-size:42px; color:var(--ve-gold); flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-nl-left h3 { font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-white); font-weight:900; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-nl-left h3 .ve-highlight { color: var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-nl-left p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.55); margin:0; }
.ve-nl-form { display:flex; gap:0; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.12); }
.ve-nl-form input { background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08); border:none; padding:14px 20px; color:var(--ve-white); font-size:14px; width:300px; outline:none; }
.ve-nl-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }
.ve-nl-form button:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.4); }
.ve-nl-msg { margin:10px 0 0; font-size:13px; }
.ve-nl-msg-ok { color:var(--ve-gold2); }
.ve-nl-msg-error { color:#ff6b6b; }

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

.ve-footer-brand p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.6); 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, .ve-social-dark { display:flex; gap:10px;color:'red' }
.ve-social a {
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--ve-white); color:rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.6);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-social-dark a {
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--ve-white); color:rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.6);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }

.ve-footer-title { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:20px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.12); 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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.6); 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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.6); margin-bottom:12px; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; line-height:1.6; }
.ve-footer-contact li i { color:var(--ve-gold); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

.ve-footer-bottom { background:rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.05); border-top:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.1); 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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.5); 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(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.5); 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-services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:991px) {
  .ve-hero { flex-direction:column; min-height:auto; }
  .ve-hero-left { flex:none; padding:100px 30px 60px; }
  .ve-hero-right { flex:none; height:350px; }
  .ve-nav, .ve-nav-cta { display:none; }
  .ve-toggler { display:flex; }
  .ve-whyus-content { padding-left:0; margin-top:40px; }
  .ve-newsletter-wrap { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .ve-nl-form { width:100%; }
  .ve-nl-form input { flex:1; width:auto; }
}
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:38px; }
  .ve-services-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-hero-stats { flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
  .ve-nav-wrap { padding:0 20px; }
  .ve-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .ve-cta-content h2 { font-size:28px; }
  .text-lg-right { text-align:left; margin-top:20px; }
}

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

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

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-page-hero {
  position:relative; padding:160px 0 90px;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ve-page-hero-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.92) 0%, rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.6) 100%); }
.ve-page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:50px; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-white); 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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--ve-gold), 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 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(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35);
}
.ve-about-ribbon strong { display:block; font-size:36px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-about-ribbon span { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }

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

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

/* MVV Cards */
.ve-mvv-section { background:var(--ve-dark); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-mvv-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; }
.ve-mvv-card { background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.04); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:40px 30px; text-align:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.15); }
.ve-mvv-card:hover { background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.08); box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15); }
.ve-mvv-icon { width:64px; height:64px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.2), rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.05)); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 20px; font-size:26px; color:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15); }
.ve-mvv-card h4 { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-white); margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-mvv-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.55); line-height:1.8; }

/* Team */
.ve-team-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-team-card { background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); transition:var(--ve-trans); margin-bottom:30px; }
.ve-team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); }
.ve-team-img { height:280px; background-size:cover; background-position:center top; }
.ve-team-info { padding:22px 24px; }
.ve-team-info h5 { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-team-info span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); display:block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-team-social { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.ve-team-social a { width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-team-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }
/* Equal-height cards — stretch to the tallest card in the row even when
   a member has no name/role/social links. */
.ve-team-section .ve-team-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; margin-bottom:0; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-img { flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-info { flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-social { margin-top:auto; }
.ve-team-section .row > [class*="col"] { padding-bottom:28px; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
/* FAQ */
.ve-faq-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-faq-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.ve-faq-item {
  background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.04);
  overflow:hidden; transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  position:relative;
}
.ve-faq-item::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
  background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 3px 3px 0;
  transform:scaleY(0); transition:transform 0.35s ease;
}
.ve-faq-item:hover { box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.ve-faq-item.open { box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.08); }
.ve-faq-item.open::before { transform:scaleY(1); }
.ve-faq-q {
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:20px 24px 20px 36px; cursor:pointer; gap:16px;
}
.ve-faq-q span { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); transition:color 0.3s; }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-faq-q i {
  color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:14px; flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform 0.4s ease; width:18px; text-align:center;
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q i { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.ve-faq-a {
  padding:0 24px 20px 36px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.8;
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity:0;
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-a { max-height:300px; opacity:1; }

/* ============================================================
   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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08); }
.ve-contact-info-card:last-child { border-right:none; }
.ve-ci-icon { width:60px; height:60px; background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 16px; font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.2); }
.ve-contact-info-card h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-white); margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-contact-info-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.55); margin:0; line-height:1.7; }
.ve-contact-info-card small { font-size:12px; opacity:0.6; }

.ve-contact-form-wrap { background:var(--ve-white); 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-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:var(--ve-white);
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-form-group input:focus, .ve-form-group select:focus, .ve-form-group textarea:focus { box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ve-gold); }
.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:var(--ve-white); 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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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:var(--ve-white); border-radius:14px; padding:24px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.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); box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-pagination a:hover, .ve-pagination a.active { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }

.ve-sidebar { position:sticky; top:90px; }
.ve-sidebar-widget { background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; margin-bottom:24px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.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-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1); }
.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; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-search-box button:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); }
.ve-cat-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-cat-list li { border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-cat-list li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-cat-list li a { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-cat-list li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-cat-list li a span { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-recent-post { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-recent-post:last-child { border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; }
.ve-rp-img { width:64px; height:54px; border-radius:8px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-recent-post a { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; display:block; margin-bottom:4px; line-height:1.4; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-recent-post a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-muted); 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); box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }

/* Single post */
.ve-back-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-dark);
  border:1px solid var(--ve-border); border-radius:8px;
  padding:10px 18px; margin-bottom:20px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700; font-family:inherit;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-back-btn:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); border-color:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-article { background:var(--ve-white); 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-img { height:340px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; border-radius:12px; margin:24px 0; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-article-body { padding:40px; }
.ve-article-body h3 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin:28px 0 12px; }
.ve-article-body p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-article-lead { font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ve-dark); line-height:1.7; border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); padding-left:20px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-blockquote { background:var(--ve-light); border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; padding:24px 28px; margin:30px 0; }
.ve-blockquote p { font-size:18px; font-style:italic; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-blockquote cite { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); font-style:normal; }
.ve-article-tags { margin-top:30px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--ve-border); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-article-tags strong { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-article-share { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; }
.ve-article-share strong { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-article-share a { width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-article-share a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* Comments */
.ve-comments-section { margin-bottom:40px; }
.ve-comments-section h4, .ve-comment-form-wrap h4 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-comment { display:flex; gap:16px; margin-bottom:24px; padding-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-comment.ve-comment-reply { margin-left:60px; }
.ve-comment:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-comment-avatar { width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-comment-body { flex:1; }
.ve-comment-meta { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-comment-meta strong { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-comment-meta span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-muted); }
.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:var(--ve-white); 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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08); }
  .ve-mvv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-aside { padding-left:0; margin-top:30px; }
  .ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:36px; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .ve-contact-form .ve-form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-form-wrap { padding:28px; }
  .ve-article-body { padding:24px; }
  .ve-about-img-stack { padding-bottom:30px; padding-right:30px; }
  .ve-about-img-2 { width:150px; height:120px; }
}

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

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

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

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

/* MVV Section */
.ve-mvv-section { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark) 0%, var(--ve-navy) 100%); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-mvv-section .ve-section-header h2 { color:var(--ve-white); }
.ve-mvv-section .ve-section-header p { color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.6); }
.ve-mvv-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:50px; }
.ve-mvv-card { background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.06); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.15); }
.ve-mvv-card:hover { background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 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:var(--ve-white); margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-mvv-card p { font-size:14px; color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.6); line-height:1.8; margin:0; }

/* Team Cards */
.ve-team-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-team-card { background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); transition:var(--ve-trans); margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.18); }
.ve-team-img { height:260px; background-size:cover; background-position:center top; }
.ve-team-info { padding:22px; text-align:center; }
.ve-team-info h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ve-team-info span { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); display:block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ve-team-social { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; }
.ve-team-social a { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:6px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-team-social a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); }
/* Equal-height cards — stretch to the tallest card in the row even when
   a member has no name/role/social links. */
.ve-team-section .ve-team-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; margin-bottom:0; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-img { flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-info { flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.ve-team-section .ve-team-social { margin-top:auto; }
.ve-team-section .row > [class*="col"] { padding-bottom:28px; }

/* FAQ */
.ve-faq-section { background:var(--ve-white); }
.ve-faq-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.ve-faq-item {
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border);
  position:relative; transition:background 0.3s;
}
.ve-faq-item::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:-20px; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
  background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 3px 3px 0;
  transform:scaleY(0); transition:transform 0.35s ease;
}
.ve-faq-item.open::before { transform:scaleY(1); }
.ve-faq-item:hover { background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.03); }
.ve-faq-q { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:20px 0 20px 16px; cursor:pointer; gap:16px; }
.ve-faq-q span { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); transition:color 0.3s; }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-faq-q i { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-gold); flex-shrink:0; transition:transform 0.4s ease; width:18px; text-align:center; }
.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 22px 0 16px; max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity:0;
}
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-a { max-height:300px; padding:0 22px 20px 16px; opacity:1; }

/* 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:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-contact-info-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.18); }
.ve-ci-icon { width:60px; height:60px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark), var(--ve-navy)); border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin:0 auto 18px; }
.ve-contact-info-card h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-contact-info-card p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

/* Contact Form Wrap */
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size:36px; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-contact-form-wrap h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-contact-form-wrap > p { font-size:15px; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:28px; }
.ve-contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.ve-form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.ve-form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.ve-form-group label { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.ve-form-group input,
.ve-form-group select,
.ve-form-group textarea { border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; color:var(--ve-dark); background:var(--ve-white); outline:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.12); }
.ve-form-group input:focus,
.ve-form-group select:focus,
.ve-form-group textarea:focus { box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-form-group textarea { resize:vertical; }

/* Contact Aside */
.ve-contact-aside { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; padding-left:30px; }
.ve-ca-box { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.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(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.07); font-size:14px; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-ca-hours ul li span { color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.5); }
.ve-ca-hours ul li strong { color:var(--ve-white); }
.ve-ca-social h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:12px; }

/* Blog / Sidebar */
.ve-sidebar { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:30px; padding-left:20px; }
.ve-sidebar-widget { background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.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-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.08), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.15); }
.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); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }
.ve-search-box button:hover { background:var(--ve-dark); color:var(--ve-white); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35); }
.ve-cat-list { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-cat-list li a { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-cat-list li:last-child a { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-cat-list li a span { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-dark); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; padding:2px 8px; border-radius:20px; }
.ve-cat-list li a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-recent-post:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.ve-rp-img { width:65px; height:50px; border-radius:8px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-recent-post div a { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:4px; line-height:1.4; }
.ve-recent-post div a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-recent-post div span { font-size:12px; color:var(--ve-text); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.ve-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.ve-tags a { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); font-size:13px; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; text-decoration:none; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }

/* 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); box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); 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); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }

/* Article */
.ve-article { background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); 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:36px; }
.ve-article-lead { font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ve-dark); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; padding-bottom:28px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-article-body h3 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin:28px 0 12px; }
.ve-article-body p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-blockquote { background:var(--ve-light); border-left:4px solid var(--ve-gold); border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; padding:24px 28px; margin:28px 0; }
.ve-blockquote p { font-size:17px; font-style:italic; color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:500; margin:0 0 8px; }
.ve-blockquote cite { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-gold); font-weight:700; font-style:normal; }
.ve-article-tags { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-article-tags strong { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-article-tags a { background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-text); font-size:13px; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; text-decoration:none; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); transition:var(--ve-trans); text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.4px; }
.ve-article-tags a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }
.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); box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-article-share a:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }

/* 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; }

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

/* Responsive extras */
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .ve-mvv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .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; }
}

/* ============================================================
   APPLICATION / WIZARD
   ============================================================ */
.ve-app-section { background:var(--ve-light); padding:80px 0; }
.ve-wizard-wrap { max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; background:var(--ve-white); border-radius:var(--ve-radius); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); overflow:hidden; padding:40px; }

/* Progress Bar */
.ve-wizard-progress { margin-bottom:40px; padding:0 20px; }
.ve-wp-steps { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:0; }
.ve-wp-step { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; flex-shrink:0; cursor:default; }
.ve-wp-circle { width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ve-light); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-text); font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; position:relative; transition:var(--ve-trans); box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.1); }
.ve-wp-circle i { display:none; font-size:18px; }
.ve-wp-step.active .ve-wp-circle { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-wp-step.completed .ve-wp-circle { background:var(--ve-dark); color:var(--ve-white); box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.25); }
.ve-wp-step.completed .ve-wp-circle span { display:none; }
.ve-wp-step.completed .ve-wp-circle i { display:block; }
.ve-wp-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-text); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; text-align:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-wp-step.active .ve-wp-label { color:var(--ve-gold); font-weight:800; }
.ve-wp-step.completed .ve-wp-label { color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-wp-line { flex:1; height:2px; background:var(--ve-border); position:relative; margin:0 6px; }
.ve-wp-line span { display:block; height:100%; background:var(--ve-gold); border-radius:2px; transition:width 0.5s ease; }

/* Panels */
.ve-wizard-panel { display:none; }
.ve-wizard-panel.active { display:block; animation:veFadeIn 0.35s ease; }
@keyframes veFadeIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }

.ve-wp-header { margin-bottom:30px; }
.ve-wp-header h2 { font-size:32px; font-weight:900; margin:6px 0 8px; }
.ve-wp-header h2 span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-wp-header p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-wp-body { }
.ve-wp-footer { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:30px; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Security Step */
.ve-security-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-sec-card { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:12px; padding:24px 18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-sec-card i { font-size:28px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-bottom:10px; display:block; }
.ve-sec-card h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:6px; }
.ve-sec-card p { font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); margin:0; line-height:1.5; }

.ve-code-input-wrap { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.ve-code-input-wrap input { flex:1; }
.ve-btn-secondary {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:var(--ve-navy); color:var(--ve-white);
  padding:12px 22px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; text-decoration:none;
  transition:var(--ve-trans); border:none;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.2);
}
.ve-btn-secondary:hover { background:var(--ve-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-send-code { white-space:nowrap; }

/* Review Step */
.ve-review-grid { display:grid; gap:20px; }
.ve-review-block { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:12px; padding:20px 24px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-review-block h5 { font-size:15px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:14px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }
.ve-review-row { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; }
.ve-review-row span { color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-review-row strong { color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }

.ve-confirm-check { }
.ve-checkbox-label { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; cursor:pointer; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); user-select:none; }
.ve-checkbox-label input { display:none; }
.ve-checkbox-custom { width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:4px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:var(--ve-trans); flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--ve-border); }
.ve-checkbox-label input:checked + .ve-checkbox-custom { background:var(--ve-gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-checkbox-label input:checked + .ve-checkbox-custom::after { content:'\f00c'; font-family:'FontAwesome'; font-size:11px; color:var(--ve-dark); }

/* Payment Step */
.ve-payment-summary { background:var(--ve-dark); border-radius:12px; padding:24px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ve-ps-item { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08); font-size:15px; }
.ve-ps-item span { color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.55); }
.ve-ps-item strong { color:var(--ve-white); }
.ve-ps-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ve-ps-total { padding-top:14px; }
.ve-ps-total span { color:var(--ve-gold); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; }
.ve-ps-total strong { color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:22px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; }

.ve-sec-badge { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:13px; color:var(--ve-text); background:var(--ve-light); padding:12px 16px; border-radius:8px; }
.ve-sec-badge i { color:var(--ve-gold); }

/* Complete Step */
.ve-complete-icon { font-size:72px; color:var(--ve-success); margin-bottom:16px; }
.ve-complete-title { font-size:30px; font-weight:900; margin-bottom:6px; }
.ve-complete-title span { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-complete-subtitle { font-size:16px; color:var(--ve-text); margin-bottom:28px; }

/* ============================================================
   CHECK & CHANGE
   ============================================================ */
.ve-check-search-wrap {
  background: var(--ve-white);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.ve-check-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--ve-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-check-search-box:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.15), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ve-gold);
}
.ve-cs-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ve-check-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  outline: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ve-check-input::placeholder { color: var(--ve-muted); }
.ve-check-hint {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ve-check-hint i { color: var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-hint-tag {
  background: rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.ve-hint-tag:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
}

/* Result Card */
.ve-check-result { animation: veFadeIn 0.35s ease; }
.ve-check-card {
  background: var(--ve-white);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ve-cc-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  background: var(--ve-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08);
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ve-cc-header > div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ve-cc-code {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ve-cc-type {
  background: rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.08);
  color: rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.7);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ve-cc-status {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.ve-status-approved {
  background: rgba(var(--ve-success-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--ve-success);
}
.ve-status-pending {
  background: rgba(var(--ve-warning-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--ve-warning);
}
.ve-status-processing {
  background: rgba(var(--ve-info-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--ve-info);
}
.ve-cc-body { padding: 28px; }
.ve-cc-dates span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ve-text); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ve-cc-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--ve-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.ve-cc-info-item { text-align: left; }
.ve-cc-label { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ve-text); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ve-cc-info-item strong { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ve-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.ve-cc-detail-text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ve-text); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ve-cc-actions { border-top: 1px solid var(--ve-border); padding-top: 20px; }
.ve-cc-actions strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ve-cc-action-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ve-btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* No Result */
.ve-check-noresult {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 28px;
  background: var(--ve-white);
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
  animation: veFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}
.ve-check-noresult i {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.ve-check-noresult h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ve-check-noresult p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.ve-btn-ghost-dark {
  background: var(--ve-light) !important;
  color: var(--ve-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.ve-btn-ghost-dark:hover {
  background: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  color: var(--ve-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--ve-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25) !important;
}

/* Check & Change responsive */
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .ve-check-search-wrap { padding: 24px; }
  .ve-check-search-box { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 12px; }
  .ve-check-input { width: 100%; padding: 10px 0; }
  .ve-check-search-box .ve-btn-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .ve-cs-icon { display: none; }
  .ve-cc-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ve-cc-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ve-status-card { background:var(--ve-light); border-radius:14px; padding:28px; box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.08); display:inline-flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; min-width:340px; }
.ve-status-item { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:14px; }
.ve-status-label { color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-status-value { color:var(--ve-dark); font-weight:700; }
.ve-status-active { color:var(--ve-success); background:rgba(var(--ve-success-rgb), 0.12); padding:3px 12px; border-radius:20px; font-size:13px; }

.ve-complete-actions p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); }
.ve-complete-actions .ve-btn-primary,
.ve-complete-actions .ve-btn-outline { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }

/* btn-outline (reuse pattern) */
.ve-btn-outline { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); background:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.8); border-radius:8px; padding:12px 28px; cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-btn-outline:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.08); box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.2); }

/* Wizard responsive */
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .ve-wizard-wrap { padding:24px 16px; }
  .ve-wp-steps { gap:4px; }
  .ve-wp-circle { width:36px; height:36px; font-size:13px; }
  .ve-wp-label { font-size:9px; }
  .ve-wp-line { margin:0 3px; }
  .ve-security-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ve-code-input-wrap { flex-direction:column; }
  .ve-status-card { min-width:auto; width:100%; }
  .ve-wp-footer { flex-direction:column; }
  .ve-wp-footer .ve-btn-primary,
  .ve-wp-footer .ve-btn-outline { width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST INSIGHTS — blog list layout (8-col feed + 4-col top news)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-blog-row {
  display:flex;
  gap:24px;
  background:var(--ve-white);
  border-radius:var(--ve-radius);
  padding:20px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow);
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.ve-blog-row:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.16); }
.ve-blog-thumb {
  width:280px;
  min-height:190px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  display:block;
}
.ve-blog-body { flex:1; min-width:0; }
.ve-blog-body .ve-insight-cat { margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-blog-body h5 { font-size:19px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ve-blog-body h5 a { color:var(--ve-dark); text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-blog-body h5 a:hover { color:var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-blog-body > p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:14px; }

/* News titles + excerpts — max 3 lines, ellipsis when clipped */
.ve-blog-body h5 a,
.ve-blog-body > p,
.ve-recent-post div a {
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* Top news sidebar */
.ve-top-news-col .ve-sidebar-widget { padding:26px 24px; }
.ve-top-news-col .ve-recent-post { gap:12px; align-items:center; }

/* Hide top news on small screens (below lg / 992px) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ve-top-news-col { display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  /* keep rows horizontal — image left, content right */
  .ve-blog-row { gap:14px; padding:14px; }
  .ve-blog-thumb { width:120px; min-height:120px; }
  .ve-blog-body h5 { font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .ve-blog-body > p { display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:2; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:8px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES — horizontal slider (scroll left / right)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-services-slider-wrap { position:relative; }
.ve-services-slider {
  display:flex;
  gap:28px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  scroll-snap-type:x proximity;
  padding:10px 4px 24px;
  scrollbar-width:none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style:none; /* IE/Edge */
}
.ve-services-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display:none; }
.ve-services-slider .ve-service-card {
  flex:0 0 340px;
  width:340px;
  scroll-snap-align:start;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-services-slider .ve-service-card:hover { box-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(var(--ve-black-rgb), 0.16); }

/* View All Services — distinct dark card (no image), tablet+ only.
   Hidden on phones (the gold button is shown instead). */
.ve-view-all-card { display:none; }
.ve-view-all-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ve-dark2), var(--ve-dark));
  border:2px dashed rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.45);
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  min-height:428px;
}
.ve-view-all-card::before { display:none; }
.ve-view-all-card .ve-view-all-inner { padding:44px 34px; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ve-view-all-icon {
  width:74px; height:74px; border-radius:50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:30px;
  margin:0 auto 24px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35);
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-view-all-card h4 { color:var(--ve-white); font-size:20px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ve-view-all-card p { color:rgba(var(--ve-white-rgb), 0.7); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:26px; }
.ve-view-all-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark);
  padding:12px 26px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:14px;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.3);
}
.ve-view-all-card:hover .ve-view-all-btn { background:var(--ve-gold2); gap:12px; }
.ve-view-all-card:hover .ve-view-all-icon { transform:scale(1.06); }
@media (min-width:768px) {
  .ve-view-all-card { display:flex; }
  .ve-view-all-btn-wrap { display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:767.98px) {
  .ve-view-all-btn-wrap { text-align:center !important; }
}
.ve-slider-arrow {
  position:absolute;
  top:42%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:48px; height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:none;
  background:var(--ve-white);
  color:var(--ve-dark);
  font-size:15px;
  box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
  z-index:5;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.ve-slider-arrow:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }
.ve-slider-prev { left:-20px; }
.ve-slider-next { right:-20px; }

/* SERVICES responsive */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .ve-slider-prev { left:-8px; }
  .ve-slider-next { right:-8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ve-services-slider { gap:16px; scroll-snap-type:x proximity; }
  .ve-services-slider .ve-service-card { flex-basis:290px; width:290px; }
  /* Phones swipe the slider — hide the prev/next buttons */
  .ve-slider-arrow { display:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY — scale down large headings on phones
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:30px; }
  .ve-hero-left p { font-size:15px; }
  .ve-section-header h2 { font-size:30px; }
  .ve-section-header p { font-size:15px; }
  .ve-whyus-content h2 { font-size:28px; }
  .ve-about-text h2 { font-size:28px; }
  .ve-contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size:26px; }
  .ve-cta-content h2 { font-size:24px; }
  .ve-page-hero-content h1 { font-size:26px; }
  .ve-wp-header h2 { font-size:24px; }
  .ve-nl-left h3 { font-size:20px; }
  .ve-float-card strong { font-size:18px; }
}
@media (max-width:400px) {
  .ve-hero-left h1 { font-size:26px; }
  .ve-section-header h2 { font-size:26px; }
  .ve-whyus-content h2 { font-size:24px; }
  .ve-about-text h2 { font-size:24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — phones: image becomes a full-bleed background
   (desktop keeps the split text / image-panel layout)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ve-hero { position:relative; display:block; }
  .ve-hero-right { position:absolute; inset:0; height:auto !important; z-index:0; }
  .ve-hero-img-main::after {
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.72) 0%, rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.9) 100%);
  }
  .ve-hero-img-accent, .ve-float-card { display:none; }
  .ve-hero-left { position:relative; z-index:2; min-height:100vh; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRELOADER — CSS-only auto-hide (works with NO JS, any device)
   The overlay fades out ~1.2s after paint and stops receiving
   pointer events. Works with or without JavaScript — the Preloader
   component only unmounts the (already hidden) overlay afterwards.
   ============================================================ */
.preloader {
  animation: ve-preloader-hide 0.5s ease 1.2s forwards;
}
@keyframes ve-preloader-hide {
  to {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PHONES — center "Contact Now" (CTA banner)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:767.98px) {
  /* "Contact Now" (CTA banner) */
  .text-lg-right { text-align:center !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PHONES — Subscribe form: email input full-width, Subscribe
   button full-width with 10px top margin
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:767.98px) {
  .ve-nl-right { width:100%; }
  .ve-nl-form input { width:100% !important; }
  .ve-nl-form button {
    width:100%;
    margin:10px 0 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PHONES — Scroll-up button: hidden on phones (user request)
   display:none !important beats both the component's inline
   display style and any fallback, so the button never shows
   on mobile with or without JavaScript. Desktop keeps the
   normal show-on-scroll + idle-dimming behavior.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:767.98px) {
  #scrollUp {
    display:none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTH — Sign In page (split screen: brand panel + form)
   ============================================================ */

.ve-auth {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  background: #eef1f8;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTH — Left brand panel
   ============================================================ */
.ve-auth-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 44px 52px 30px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Background photo + navy shade */
.ve-auth-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.ve-auth-bg-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(4, 25, 92, 0.9) 45%,
    rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.96) 100%
  );
}
.ve-auth-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soft glowing orbs */
.ve-auth-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ve-auth-orb-1 {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  top: -90px;
  right: -80px;
  background: rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.5);
  animation: ve-orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ve-auth-orb-2 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -90px;
  background: rgba(140, 160, 255, 0.45);
  animation: ve-orb-drift 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes ve-orb-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.15); }
}

.ve-auth-panel-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ve-auth-panel-body { margin-top: 12vh; }

.ve-auth-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.45);
}
.ve-auth-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0f9d58;
  animation: ve-badge-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ve-badge-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(15, 157, 88, 0.55); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(15, 157, 88, 0); }
}

.ve-auth-panel-body h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 24px 0 16px;
  max-width: 460px;
}
.ve-auth-panel-body h1 span {
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffb84d, #ffd38a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ve-auth-panel-body p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.ve-auth-points { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.ve-auth-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}
.ve-auth-points i {
  color: var(--ve-gold2);
  font-size: 17px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Trust stats */
.ve-auth-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.ve-auth-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-family: "Nunito", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
}
.ve-auth-stat span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.ve-auth-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.ve-auth-foot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTH — Right form panel
   ============================================================ */
.ve-auth-form-side {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.08), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(185, 195, 255, 0.14), transparent 45%),
    #eef1f8;
}

.ve-auth-form-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 38px 38px 32px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.14),
    0 4px 18px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.06);
}

.ve-auth-form-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ve-auth-form-ico {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.4);
}
.ve-auth-form-head h2 { font-size: 30px; margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.ve-auth-form-head h2 span { color: var(--ve-gold); }
.ve-auth-sub { color: var(--ve-text); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* Social buttons */
.ve-auth-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.ve-social-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ve-social-btn i { font-size: 15px; color: #1877f2; }
.ve-social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.18);
}

.ve-auth-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px 0 22px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.ve-auth-divider::before,
.ve-auth-divider::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.16);
}

.ve-login-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }

/* Form feedback alert */
.ve-auth-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1f6feb;
  background: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.25);
}
.ve-auth-alert i { margin-top: 2px; }

/* Error variant (used by the login form) */
.ve-auth-alert-error {
  color: #b3261e;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
}

/* Icon fields */
.ve-field-wrap { position: relative; }
.ve-field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 15px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #9aa3b8;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-field-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 44px;
}
.ve-field-wrap input:focus ~ .ve-field-icon,
.ve-field-wrap input:focus + .ve-field-icon { color: var(--ve-gold); }

.ve-form-group-password .ve-field-wrap input { padding-right: 46px; }
.ve-password-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 6px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-password-toggle:hover { color: var(--ve-gold); background: rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.12); }

.ve-field-label-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Custom checkbox */
.ve-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 6px 0 22px;
  user-select: none;
}
.ve-check input { display: none; }
.ve-check-box {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.35);
  background: #fff;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ve-check-box i { font-size: 11px; color: #fff; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); transition: var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-check input:checked + .ve-check-box {
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  border-color: var(--ve-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35);
}
.ve-check input:checked + .ve-check-box i { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Gradient CTA button with shine */
.ve-login-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-gold) 0%, var(--ve-gold2) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ve-login-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.ve-login-btn:hover::after { left: 130%; }
.ve-login-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

.ve-login-demo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 166, 0, 0.45);
}
.ve-login-demo i { color: var(--ve-gold); margin-top: 2px; }

.ve-login-back {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ve-login-back a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-login-back a:hover { color: var(--ve-gold); }

.ve-auth-alt {
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.14);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ve-auth-alt a { color: var(--ve-gold); font-weight: 700; }
.ve-auth-alt a:hover { color: var(--ve-gold2); }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .ve-auth { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ve-auth-panel { padding: 40px 40px 28px; }
  .ve-auth-float-card { right: 26px; }
  .ve-auth-panel-body h1 { font-size: 34px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ve-auth { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ve-auth-panel { display: none; }
  .ve-auth-form-side { padding: 64px 20px 56px; }
  .ve-auth-form-card { padding: 32px 26px 28px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DASHBOARD — white background + brand-colored buttons
   ============================================================ */
.ve-dash {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 76px;
  transition: padding-left 0.4s ease;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open { padding-left: 264px; }

/* Sidebar — collapsed to an icon rail, expands to the full menu */
.ve-dash-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  width: 76px;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.14);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: width 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar {
  width: 264px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.14);
}

/* Hamburger toggle + backdrop */
.ve-dash-menu-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-dash-menu-btn:hover { background: rgb(27, 58, 107); color: #fff; }
.ve-dash-menu-btn .fa-times { display: none; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-menu-btn .fa-bars { display: none; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-menu-btn .fa-times { display: inline-block; }

/* Desktop — collapsed rail: burger centered, logo hidden */
.ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-menu-btn { margin: 0 auto; }
.ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-brand { display: none; }
.ve-dash-topbar .ve-dash-menu-btn { display: none; }
/* Desktop — expanded: logo left; no close button, click outside closes */
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-brand { display: flex; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-menu-btn { display: none; }

/* Toggle wrapper — natural height in every context so the burger sits
   at the top of the rail (and inside the fixed topbar on mobile). */
.ve-dash-menu-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: auto;
}

.ve-dash-overlay { display: none; } /* backdrop only shows on mobile (drawer mode) */
.ve-dash-brand {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-brand { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0 8px; }
.ve-dash-brand img { height: 70px; width: auto; }

.ve-dash-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; margin-top: 34px; flex: 1; }
.ve-dash-nav-label { display: none; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9aa3b5;
  padding: 0 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ve-dash-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4a5265;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-dash-nav-link span { display: none; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-link {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-link span { display: inline; }
.ve-dash-nav-link i { width: 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 15px; }
.ve-dash-nav-link:hover { color: var(--ve-dark); background: #f4f6fb; }
.ve-dash-nav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.35);
}



.ve-dash-sidebar-foot { padding: 0 4px; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar-foot { padding: 0 6px; }
.ve-dash-logout {
  width: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-dash-logout span { display: none; }
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-logout {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-logout span { display: inline; }
.ve-dash-logout:hover { background: rgb(45, 88, 153); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.35); }

/* Main — offset handled by .ve-dash padding-left, centered within remaining space */
.ve-dash-main {
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 92px 40px 60px;   /* clears the fixed topbar */
  max-width: 1240px;
}

/* Topbar — fixed to the viewport, offset from the sidebar rail */
.ve-dash-topbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 76px;               /* collapsed rail width */
  right: 0;
  z-index: 80;              /* below sidebar (100), above content */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  min-height: 64px;
  padding: 10px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.06);
  transition: left 0.4s ease;
}
.ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-topbar { left: 264px; }
.ve-dash-topbar h1 { font-size: 20px; margin: 0; }
.ve-dash-topbar-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.ve-dash-user { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ve-dash-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107);
}
.ve-dash-user strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-dash-user div span { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ve-text); }

/* Stat cards */
.ve-dash-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ve-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ve-acc-blue);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.08); }
.ve-stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ve-acc-blue-d);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}
.ve-stat-green { border-color: var(--ve-acc-green); }
.ve-stat-green .ve-stat-icon { color: var(--ve-acc-green-d); background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); }
.ve-stat-orange { border-color: var(--ve-acc-orange); }
.ve-stat-orange .ve-stat-icon { color: var(--ve-acc-orange-d); background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12); }
.ve-stat-purple { border-color: var(--ve-acc-purple); }
.ve-stat-purple .ve-stat-icon { color: var(--ve-acc-purple-d); background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); }
.ve-stat-meta span { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ve-text); }
.ve-stat-meta strong { font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--ve-dark); }

/* Cards grid */
.ve-dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ve-dash-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--ve-shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1);
  padding: 24px;
}
.ve-dash-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ve-dash-card-head h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0; }
.ve-dash-card-head a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(27, 58, 107); }
.ve-dash-card-head a:hover { color: rgb(45, 88, 153); }

/* Table */
.ve-dash-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.ve-dash-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.ve-dash-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-dash-table td {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.08);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ve-dash-table tbody tr { transition: var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-dash-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.05); }
.ve-td-id { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-td-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(27, 58, 107); }
.ve-td-link:hover { color: rgb(45, 88, 153); }

/* Status badges */
.ve-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ve-status-ok { color: #0f9d58; background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.12); }
.ve-status-warn { color: #b26a00; background: rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.14); }
.ve-status-info { color: #1f6feb; background: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.12); }

/* Quick actions */
.ve-dash-quick { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.ve-dash-quick-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-dash-quick-item:hover {
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.ve-dash-quick-item i:first-child {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ve-dash-quick-item div { flex: 1; }
.ve-dash-quick-item strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-dash-quick-item span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ve-text); }
.ve-dash-quick-arrow { color: #c3c9d9; font-size: 15px; }

/* Recent-updates group labels */
.ve-dash-group-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 4px 2px -4px;
  padding-top: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ve-text);
}
.ve-dash-group-label i { color: var(--ve-gold); font-size: 13px; }

/* Dashboard summary cards — gold top accent + icon head */
.ve-dash-card-top { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ve-dash-card-top::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
}
.ve-dash-card-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ve-dash-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  background: rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.12);
}
.ve-dash-card-title h3 { font-size: 16px; margin: 0; color: var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-dash-card-title p { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ve-text); }
.ve-dash-head-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.18);
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ve-dash-head-link:hover { background: rgb(27, 58, 107); color: #fff; }

/* Category pills in the news table */
.ve-cat-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ve-cat-blue { color: #1f6feb; background: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.12); }
.ve-cat-green { color: #0f9d58; background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.12); }
.ve-cat-orange { color: #b26a00; background: rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.14); }
.ve-cat-purple { color: #7c3aed; background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); }

/* Per-section icon tones in Recent Updates */
.ve-quick-blue i:first-child { color: #1f6feb; background: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.12); }
.ve-quick-green i:first-child { color: #0f9d58; background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.12); }
.ve-quick-orange i:first-child { color: #b26a00; background: rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.14); }
.ve-quick-purple i:first-child { color: #7c3aed; background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); }
.ve-dash-quick-arrow { transition: var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-dash-quick-item:hover .ve-dash-quick-arrow { color: var(--ve-gold); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Compact empty state for the update list */
.ve-dash-empty-sm {
  padding: 16px 14px;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Empty-state placeholder for dashboard sub-pages */
.ve-dash-empty {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-height: 420px;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.28);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.ve-dash-empty-icon {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ve-dash-empty h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.ve-dash-empty p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  max-width: 380px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Site info editor (dashboard → General) */
.ve-dash-page-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ve-dash-page-head h2 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.ve-dash-page-head p { margin: 0; color: var(--ve-text); font-size: 14px; }

.ve-site-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ve-site-card { padding: 24px; }
.ve-site-card-single {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.ve-site-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.1);
}
.ve-site-card-head i {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ve-site-card-head h3 { font-size: 16px; margin: 0; }
.ve-site-card-head span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Refined inputs — icon prefix, soft focus ring */
.ve-site-card .ve-form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ve-site-card .ve-form-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ve-site-card label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ve-input-wrap { position: relative; }
.ve-input-wrap > i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #9aa3b5;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ve-input-wrap > input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px 13px 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.16);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-input-wrap > input::placeholder { color: #b4bccc; }
.ve-input-wrap > input:hover { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-input-wrap > input:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.12);
}
/* Selects (e.g. the service icon picker) match the text inputs */
.ve-input-wrap > select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 34px 13px 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.16);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ve-input-wrap > select:hover { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-input-wrap > select:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.12);
}
.ve-input-wrap > textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px 13px 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.16);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--ve-trans);
  resize: vertical;
}
.ve-input-wrap > textarea::placeholder { color: #b4bccc; }
.ve-input-wrap > textarea:hover { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(var(--ve-border-rgb), 0.3); }
.ve-input-wrap > textarea:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.12);
}
/* Keep the leading icon aligned to the top of multi-line fields */
.ve-input-wrap:has(> textarea) > i { top: 18px; transform: none; }
.ve-input-wrap:focus-within > i { color: rgb(27, 58, 107); }

.ve-site-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.ve-site-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 22px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.ve-site-actions .ve-btn-primary {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.ve-site-actions .ve-btn-primary:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.ve-site-msg { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.ve-site-msg-ok { color: #0f9d58; }
.ve-site-msg-error { color: #d63031; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ve-site-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ve-site-card-single { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .ve-dash-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ve-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  /* Drawer mode: sidebar hidden off-canvas, opens over the content */
  .ve-dash, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open { padding-left: 0; }
  .ve-dash-sidebar {
    width: 280px;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar {
    transform: translateX(0);
    box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.14);
  }
  /* Burger lives in the topbar; logo shows inside the drawer */
  .ve-dash-topbar .ve-dash-menu-btn { display: inline-flex; }
  .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-topbar .ve-dash-menu-btn { display: none; }
  .ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-menu-btn { display: none; }
  .ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-brand,
  .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-sidebar .ve-dash-brand { display: flex; }
  /* Full labels inside the mobile drawer */
  .ve-dash-brand, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-brand { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0 8px; }
  .ve-dash-nav-label, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-label { display: block; }
  .ve-dash-nav-link, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-link { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .ve-dash-nav-link span, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-nav-link span { display: inline; }
  .ve-dash-logout, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-logout { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .ve-dash-logout span, .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-logout span { display: inline; }
  /* Backdrop only in drawer mode */
  .ve-dash-overlay {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-overlay { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  /* Topbar spans the full width in drawer mode */
  .ve-dash-topbar,
  .ve-dash.ve-dash-nav-open .ve-dash-topbar { left: 0; padding: 10px 20px; }
  .ve-dash-main { padding: 92px 20px 50px; }
  .ve-dash-topbar h1 { font-size: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ve-dash-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ve-auth-form-side { padding: 70px 18px 50px; }
  .ve-auth-panel { padding: 40px 28px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   KHMER LANGUAGE — whole site uses the Hanuman Khmer font
   (`html[data-lang]` is kept in sync by <LangFontSync />).
   FontAwesome icon elements are excluded so icons keep working.
   ============================================================ */
html[data-lang="kh"] body,
html[data-lang="kh"] body :not(.fa):not(.fas):not(.far):not(.fab):not([class*="fa-"]) {
  font-family: "Hanuman", "DM Sans", sans-serif !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   DASHBOARD POLISH — animated stat cards + history list
   (used by src/app/dashboard/page.tsx)
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes veFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes veIconPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  45% { transform: scale(1.14) rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Stat cards — entrance + hover glow + pulsing icon */
.ve-stat-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: veFadeUp 0.55s ease both;
}
.ve-stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -46px;
  right: -46px;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.09), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.55);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ve-stat-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.ve-stat-card:hover { border-left-width: 5px; }
.ve-stat-card:hover .ve-stat-icon { animation: veIconPulse 0.55s ease; }
.ve-stat-meta strong {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* History card — navy→gold accent strip on top, entrance fade */
.ve-history-card {
  position: relative;
  animation: veFadeUp 0.55s ease 0.15s both;
}
.ve-history-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(27, 58, 107), rgb(201, 162, 75) 55%, rgb(27, 58, 107));
}

/* “View all” — fills navy on hover, arrow nudges right */
.ve-dash-viewall {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.06);
}
.ve-dash-viewall .fa-arrow-right { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.ve-dash-viewall:hover {
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107) !important;
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.25);
}
.ve-dash-viewall:hover .fa-arrow-right { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Log rows — fade in staggered, navy accent bar + tint on hover */
.ve-log-row {
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  animation: veFadeUp 0.4s ease both;
}
.ve-log-row:hover {
  background: #f1f5fc !important;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 rgb(27, 58, 107);
}
.ve-log-ico { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.ve-log-row:hover .ve-log-ico { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Access-log CSV download buttons (Access Logs page + dashboard History) */
.ve-dash-dl-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.28);
  background: #fff;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(2, 14, 60, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ve-dash-dl-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.25);
}
.ve-dash-dl-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.55; cursor: not-allowed; }
.ve-dash-download {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
  color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ve-dash-download:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  border-color: rgb(27, 58, 107);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.25);
}
.ve-dash-download:disabled { opacity: 0.55; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ===== Article share: copy link ===== */
.ve-article-share button.ve-share-copy { width:34px; height:34px; border:0; border-radius:8px; background:var(--ve-light); color:var(--ve-navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:var(--ve-trans); box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(var(--ve-dark-rgb), 0.06); }
.ve-article-share button.ve-share-copy:hover { background:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.25); }
.ve-share-copied { font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-gold); opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px); transition:var(--ve-trans); pointer-events:none; }
.ve-share-copied.is-visible { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

/* ===== Contact form: submit feedback ===== */
.ve-form-msg { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin:14px 0 0; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:8px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.55; }
.ve-form-msg i { margin-top:2px; }
.ve-form-msg-ok { background:rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.12); color:var(--ve-dark); border:1px solid rgba(var(--ve-gold-rgb), 0.35); }
.ve-form-msg-error { background:rgba(255,107,107,0.10); color:#a4262c; border:1px solid rgba(255,107,107,0.35); }
.ve-contact-form button[disabled] { opacity:0.65; cursor:not-allowed; }
.ve-contact-form input[disabled], .ve-contact-form textarea[disabled], .ve-contact-form select[disabled] { background:var(--ve-light); cursor:not-allowed; }

/* ===== Route error boundary (app/error.tsx) ===== */
.ve-error-page { padding:90px 0; }
.ve-error-box { max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(22,48,122,0.10); border-radius:14px; padding:44px 32px; box-shadow:0 6px 26px rgba(2,14,60,0.07); }
.ve-error-box > i { font-size:42px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin-bottom:16px; display:block; }
.ve-error-box h2 { font-size:24px; color:var(--ve-navy); margin:0 0 10px; }
.ve-error-box p { color:var(--ve-text); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 24px; }
.ve-error-actions { display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ve-error-actions .ve-btn-outline { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:12px 24px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid rgba(22,48,122,0.20); color:var(--ve-navy); text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-error-actions .ve-btn-outline:hover { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-error-ref { margin:22px 0 0 !important; font-size:11.5px; color:#9aa3b5; letter-spacing:0.4px; }