/* ============================================================
   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");

@font-face {
  font-family: "Friendly Font";
  src: url("../fonts/Friendly/FriendlyFont.eot") format("embedded-opentype"), 
       url("../fonts/Friendly/FriendlyFont.woff") format("woff"), 
       url("../fonts/Friendly/FriendlyFont.otf") format("opentype");
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: normal;
}


/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
 :root {
  /* Invoice theme (orange) */
  --invoice-color-main: #f97316;
  --invoice-color-light: #fff7ed;
  --invoice-color-hover: #ea580c;

  /* Quote theme (blue) */
  --quote-color-main: #0c78ac;
  --quote-color-light: #eff6ff;
  --quote-color-hover: #1e40af;

  /* Bill theme (green) */
  --bill-color-main: #16a34a;
  --bill-color-light: #f0fdf4;
  --bill-color-hover: #15803d;

  --main-blue: #007bff; 
  --steel-blue: #b0c4de;

  --main-green: #28a745; /* vivid emerald green, pairs well with main blue */ 
  --teal-green: #20c997; /* lighter, teal‑ish green */ 
  --soft-green: #2ecc71; /* jade green, modern UI feel */
  --ve-orange: #ff6633;
  --ve-orange: #ff6633;
   --ve-orange-2: #e65a2d;;
  --ve-gold: #d4a017;

  --main-white: #fff;
  --main-white-1: #f3f3f4;
  --main-white-2: #ebebed;
  --main-white-3: #d7d7d9;
  --main-white-4: #e8e8e9;
  --main-white-5: #f3f3f7;
 --nav-bar-height: 4rem;
  --nav-bar-height-sm: 3rem;
 
  --main-grey-1: #333333;   /* darkest */
  --main-grey-2: #4b4b57;   /* slightly lighter */
  --main-grey-3: #6b6b75;   /* mid grey */
  --main-grey-4: #8c8c91;   /* lighter */
  --main-grey-5: #b0b0b5;   /* lightest */

    --font-weight: 400;
    --font-size-1: 14px;
    --font-size-2: 13px;
    --font-size-3: 15px;

  --input-border-color: #ced4da;
  --input-focus-border-color: #999fa5;
  --inv-input-b-radius: 0.25rem;
  --input-height: 2.25rem;
  --input-height-sm:  2.0rem;
  --primary-blue:  #007bff;
  --zf-grey-1: #fbfafa;
  --zf-grey-2: #f7f7f7;
  --zf-grey-3: #f3f4f8;
  --zf-grey-4: #fafafa;
  --sidebar-font-color: #f0f0f0;
  --log-container-bg: #21263c;
  /* Text colors */
  --mpesa-green: #35A839;


 
  /* Primary error red */
  --text-error: #E35256;

  /* Softer muted variants */
  --text-error-soft: #EC9A9D;   /* medium muted red */
  --text-error-lighter: #F5B5B7; /* lighter red */
  --text-error-faint: #FADCDC;   /* very pale red */
 
  --text-dark: #212529;      /* main body text (almost black) */
  --text-normal: #343a40;    /* default grayish body */
  --text-muted: #6c757d;     /* muted/secondary text */
  --text-light: #adb5bd;     /* very light gray text */
  --primary: #0d6efd;  /* bootstrap primary blue, change as needed */
  --primary-1: #2676a5;      
  --primary-hover: #2676a5;


  --ve-dark:     #0d1b2a;
  --ve-dark2:    #162032;
  --ve-navy:     #1a2f4b;
  --ve-gold:     #d4a017;
  --ve-gold2:    #e8b84b;
  --ve-light:    #f4f7fb;
  --ve-slate: #f2f2f7;

  --ve-dark:      #1b2430;
  --ve-white:    #ffffff;
  --ve-text:     #4a5568;
  --ve-border:   #e2e8f0;
  --ve-radius:   12px;
  --ve-shadow:   0 8px 30px rgba(13,27,42,0.10);
  --ve-trans:    all 0.3s ease;
}



/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
/* Reset */
header * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.bg-ve-light{
   background:var(--ve-light); 
}
.bg-ve-slate{
   background:var(--ve-slate); 
}
.bg-ve-white{
    background: #fff;
}

.page-main{
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}


/* 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);
}
.ve-btn-primary:hover { background:var(--ve-gold2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(212,160,23,0.4); color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-btn-ghost {
  display:inline-block; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color:#fff; padding:12px 30px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:15px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
.ve-btn-ghost:hover { border-color:var(--ve-gold); color:var(--ve-gold); background:rgba(212,160,23,0.08); }
 



 



/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.ve-header {
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(34, 37, 48, .9);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
 
}

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

.ve-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.ve-nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 40px;
  height: 72px;
}
/* Logo */
.ve-logo a { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.ve-logo-icon {
  width:38px; height:38px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; font-size:20px;
}
.ve-logo-text { font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-size:20px; color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.ve-logo-text strong { color: var(--ve-gold); font-weight:900; }

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

/* Dropdown */
.ve-nav .has-drop:hover .ve-dropdown { opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.ve-dropdown {
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; min-width:200px;
  background: var(--ve-dark2); border-radius:10px;
  padding:10px 0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(10px); transition:var(--ve-trans);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ve-dropdown li a { padding:10px 20px; border-radius:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:13px; }
.ve-dropdown li a:hover { color:#fff; background:rgba(212,160,23,0.12); }




/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  display:none; background:var(--ve-dark2); padding:16px 20px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ve-mobile-menu.open { display:block; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a { display:block; padding:12px 8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }



 



/* Mobile toggle */
.ve-toggler {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 28px;
  height: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.ve-toggler span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Active state transforms hamburger into X */
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.ve-toggler.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.ve-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--ve-dark2);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ve-mobile-menu.open {
  display: block;
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ve-mobile-menu ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ve-nav, .ve-nav-cta { display: none; }
  .ve-toggler { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ve-nav-wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
  .ve-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

 

/* CTA button */
header .ve-nav-cta .ve-cta-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background: var(--ve-orange); 
  color: var(--main-white);
  padding:10px 22px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:14px; text-decoration:none;
  transition:var(--ve-trans);
}
header .ve-nav-cta .ve-cta-btn.go_to_dashboard{
    background: #747d9d;
    border-color: #747d9d;
}
header .ve-cta-btn:hover { background:var(--ve-orange-2); transform:translateY(-1px); }

.ve-cta-banner { position:relative; padding:90px 0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }



.main-banner {
  position: relative;   /* establish positioning context */
  display: block;       /* default, but explicit here */
  height: auto;         /* let content define height */
      
}

/* signup wrapper sits at bottom of hero initially */
#quick_sign_up-sticky-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BASE (DESKTOP)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-hero .inner {
    padding-top: 125px;
    padding-bottom: 200px;
    color: #fff;
    background-size: cover;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 5px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
    margin-top: -80px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;

    /* Desktop: image + gradient */
    background:
        url('../images/invoice-hela-bg.png'),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #363B4D, rgba(34, 37, 48, 1));
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLET & MOBILE — REMOVE IMAGE + REDUCE PADDING
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ve-hero .inner {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #363B4D, rgba(34, 37, 48, 1));
        background-position: center;
        background-size: cover;

        padding-top: 90px;      /* reduced from 125px */
        padding-bottom: 140px;  /* reduced from 200px */
        margin-top: -40px;      /* softer negative margin */
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SMALL SCREENS — TIGHT, MOBILE-FIRST HERO
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .ve-hero .inner {
        padding-top: 70px;      /* compact */
        padding-bottom: 100px;  /* compact */
        margin-top: -20px;      /* minimal overlap */
        text-align: center;
    }
}


.ve-hero h1 .ve-highlight {
    color: var(--ve-gold);
}

.ve-hero  a.cta {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #222530;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


.hero_sublink,
.hero_heading {
    margin: 20px 0 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}


 .quick_sign_up span.cursive, .feature_image_wrap span.cursive {
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 15px;
}
.ve-hero .hero_cta span.cursive {
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    display: inline-block;
    margin:0 3px;
}

.ve-hero p.hero_subheading {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.hero_sublink {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    font-family: "pn-sb", "Open Sans", "Gill Sans MT", "Gill Sans", Corbel, Arial, sans-serif;
    border-bottom: 1px solid;
    height: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.hero_sublink:hover {
    color: inherit;
    border-bottom: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

 

 

.ve-hero  a.cta:hover {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  color: #111;
}

.ve-hero  a.take_the_tour {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 15px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  font-family: "pn-sb", "Open Sans", "Gill Sans MT", "Gill Sans", Corbel, Arial, sans-serif;
}

 

.ve-hero  a.take_the_tour:hover {
  color: #d1d1d1;
}

/* mdi icon via pseudo-element */
.ve-hero  a.take_the_tour::after {
  font-family: "Material Design Icons";
   content: "\F05FC"; 
    font-size: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    speak: none;
    font-weight: normal;
    font-variant: normal;
    text-transform: none;
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-top: -2px;
   
}


.ve-hero  a.take_the_tour i {
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 20px;
}


.ve-hero .hero_heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.ve-hero .hero_cta {
  display: flex;         
  flex-wrap: wrap;      
  align-items: center;     
  gap: 1rem;                  
  margin-top: 2.5rem;         
}

/* Responsive: stack vertically but keep natural width */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ve-hero .hero_cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;   /* center horizontally */
  }
  .ve-hero .hero_cta .cta,
  .ve-hero .hero_cta .take_the_tour {
    width: auto;           /* keep natural width */
    text-align: center;
  }
}




 .quick_sign_up {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
}

 .quick_sign_up form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.quick_sign_up .cta_text {
  font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* keep headline intact */
}

 .quick_sign_up .fieldset {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* keep inputs + button inline */
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

 
.quick_sign_up .fieldset input {
    border: 2px solid #d7d7d9;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    padding: 7px 10px;
    max-width: 180px;
    min-width: 160px;
    margin-right: 7px;
}

.quick_sign_up .sign-up-btn {
  background: #ff6633;
  color: #fff;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: .25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* keep button size */
}
.quick_sign_up .sign-up-btn:hover {
  background: #e65a2d;
}


@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .ve-hero  .hero_heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .ve-hero  .hero_cont{
        text-align: center;
    }

  .quick_sign_up {
    padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .quick_sign_up .fieldset input {
    
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 7px;
    }


 
 .quick_sign_up form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .quick_sign_up .cta_text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
 .quick_sign_up .fieldset {
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .quick_sign_up input,
  .quick_sign_up .sign-up-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


@media (min-width: 801px) {
 #quick_sign_up-sticky-wrapper.is-sticky .quick_sign_up {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
  }


  /* Sticky state */
   .is-sticky .quick_sign_up {
      background: rgba(34, 37, 48, .95);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .is-sticky .quick_sign_up .cta_text {
      color: #fff;
    }
    .is-sticky .quick_sign_up input {
      border: 2px solid #fff;
    }

}

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

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.ve-section { padding: 60px 0; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ve-section {
    padding: 35px 0;
  }
}

 

/* Small screens (below 576px) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ve-section {
    padding: 30px 0;   /* or whatever value you prefer */
  }
}

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

/* ============================================================
   document-preview-section
   ============================================================ */
   
section.document-preview-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}




section.document-preview-section .section-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

section.document-preview-section #docTypeTitle {
  color: var(--ve-gold);

}
section.document-preview-section .section-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== CAROUSEL WRAPPER ===== */
section.document-preview-section .document-carousel-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;       /* Control width */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

section.document-preview-section .doc-image {
  
  border: 1px solid #d7d7d9;
  box-shadow: rgba(28, 67, 80, .1) 0 10px 22px;
  height: auto;          /* Matches your app_frame display */
  object-fit: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Remove controls */
section.document-preview-section .carousel-control-prev,
section.document-preview-section .carousel-control-next {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Smooth fade transition */
section.document-preview-section .carousel-item {
  transition: opacity .8s ease-in-out;
}
section.document-preview-section .fast {
     font-family: "Friendly Font";
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    font-size: inherit;
}
section.document-preview-section .doc-learn-more {
  margin-top: 25px;
}
section.document-preview-section .learn-more-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--ve-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
section.document-preview-section .learn-more-btn:hover {
  background: #c79a2b;
}

section.document-preview-section .statement_type_wrap {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 150px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    padding: 5px 5px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

section.document-preview-section .document-carousel-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
section.document-preview-section #docCarousel .carousel-inner {
  height: 670px; /* FIXED HEIGHT */
}
section.document-preview-section #docCarousel .carousel-item {
  height: 100%;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
/* ===== SERVICES GRID (Scoped Improvements) ===== */
.ve-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Card */
.ve-services-grid .ve-service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    padding: 25px 20px;
    
    background: #f2f2f7;
}

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

/* Bottom highlight bar */
.ve-services-grid .ve-service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ve-gold), var(--ve-gold2));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

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

/* Image wrapper */
.ve-services-grid .ve-service-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px; /* consistent height */
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ve-services-grid .ve-service-image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Text */
.ve-services-grid h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ve-services-grid p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ve-text);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Link */
.ve-services-grid .ve-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;
}

.ve-services-grid .ve-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ve-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ve-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY US
   ============================================================ */

.ve-whyus-img-wrap { position:relative; padding-bottom:40px; padding-right:40px; }

.ve-whyus-img-main {
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 16px;

  background-image: url('../images/home_pic_5.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.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-section .highlight-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212,160,23,0.1);
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.25);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    
}

.ve-whyus-badge strong { display:block; font-size:40px; font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif; font-weight:900; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-whyus-badge span { font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ve-dark); opacity:0.7; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.8px; }

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

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


/* ============================================================
   COUNTERS — BASE (unchanged)
   ============================================================ */

.ve-counter-section {
  background: var(--ve-light);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ve-counter-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right,
              rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 0%,
              transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ve-counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-counter-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

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

.ve-counter-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.ve-counter-item i {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--ve-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.ve-counter-item strong {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ve-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ve-counter-item span {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ve-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ve-counter-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ve-counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 24px 10px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item:nth-child(2),
  .ve-counter-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .ve-counter-item i {
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item strong {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item span {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL SCREENS (TIGHTER, COMPACT)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

  .ve-counter-section {
    padding: 50px 0; /* reduced from 80px */
  }

  .ve-counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px; /* tighter spacing */
  }

  .ve-counter-item {
    border: none;
    padding: 18px 10px; /* reduced padding */
  }

  .ve-counter-item i {
    font-size: 30px; /* smaller icon */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item strong {
    font-size: 34px; /* smaller number */
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item span {
    font-size: 16px; /* smaller label */
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .ve-counter-item p {
    font-size: 11px; /* smaller description */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
section.ve-testimonial-section {
    background: #ffffff url('../images/world_map.png');
    background-size: contain;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Flex container */
section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-inner {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Image */
section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-img img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Content */
section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-content {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #444;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-name{
    font-family: "Friendly Font", National-Italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #333;
}

section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-more {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ve-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Mobile stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    section.ve-testimonial-section .ve-testimonial-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
}


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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.ve-page-hero {
  position:relative; padding:160px 0 90px;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
 
 .ve-page-hero  .hero_heading {
    font-size: 36px;
}


/* Medium screens (tablets) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ve-page-hero {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;   /* reduced vertical padding */
  }
  .ve-page-hero .hero_heading {
    font-size: 28px;   /* slightly smaller */
  }
}

/* Small screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ve-page-hero {
    padding: 70px 0 40px;   /* compact hero for mobile */
  }
  .ve-page-hero .hero_heading {
    font-size: 22px;   /* slightly smaller */
  }
}


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/* FAQ */
.ve-faq-section { background:var(--ve-light); }
.ve-faq-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.ve-faq-item { background:#fff; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); overflow:hidden; }
.ve-faq-q { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:18px 22px; cursor:pointer; gap:16px; }
.ve-faq-q span { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ve-dark); }
.ve-faq-q i { color:var(--ve-gold); font-size:14px; flex-shrink:0; }
.ve-faq-a { padding:0 22px 18px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.8; display:none; }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-a { display:block; }
.ve-faq-item.open .ve-faq-q { border-bottom:1px solid var(--ve-border); }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/* Contact Cards */
.ve-contact-cards-section { background:var(--ve-light); padding:60px 0; }
.ve-contact-cards-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.ve-contact-info-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--ve-radius); padding:36px 28px; text-align:center; border:1px solid var(--ve-border); transition:var(--ve-trans); }
.ve-contact-info-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--ve-shadow); }
.ve-ci-icon { width:60px; height:60px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ve-dark), var(--ve-navy)); border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:var(--ve-gold); margin:0 auto 18px; }
.ve-contact-info-card h5 { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--ve-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.ve-contact-info-card p { font-size:14px; color:var(--ve-text); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/* Why us section */


/* Base (large screens): no extra spacing */
.ve-footer-title,
.ve-footer-links {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* Small screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .ve-footer-title {
        padding-left: 16px;   /* clean mobile spacing */
    }

    .ve-footer-links {
        padding-left: 20px;   /* slightly more for list alignment */
    }
}

/* Medium screens (tablets) */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ve-footer-title {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .ve-footer-links {
        padding-left: 24px;
    }
}

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


/* Add any dashboard-specific styles here */

.page-main .see_more_features {
    background: #f9fafc;
}

.page-main .see_more_features h2 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.page-main .see_more_features .feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.see_more_features .feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.see_more_features .feature-card-img img {
    max-height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.see_more_features .feature-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ve-text);
    margin-top: 10px;
}


.page-main .page-main {
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.page-main .ve-page-hero  {
    /*padding-top: 125px;*/
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    color: #fff;
    background-color: #363B4D;
    /*background: #363B4D url('{{ STATIC_URL }}/images/features_hero_bg.png') center center no-repeat;*/
    background-size: cover;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 5px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
    margin-top: -80px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

 

.page-main .ve-page-hero   .wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.page-main .ve-page-hero   .inner {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.page-main  .feature-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    padding: 20px 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 3px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 120px;
}

.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button:before {
    font-family: "Material Design Icons";
    font-size: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    speak: none;
    font-weight: normal;
    font-variant: normal;
    text-transform: none;
    color: #fff;
}


.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button.previous {
    left: 0;
}
.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button.previous:before {
    content: "\F0141";
}

.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button.next {
    right: 0;
}
.ve-page-hero.feature  a.feature_button.next:before {
    content: "\F0142";
}


/* Breadcrumb container */
.ve-page-hero.feature .breadcrumbs {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px; /* slightly smaller for elegance */
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Breadcrumb links */
.ve-page-hero.feature .breadcrumbs a {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: inherit;
    font-weight: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
}

.ve-page-hero.feature .breadcrumbs a:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Arrow separator */
.ve-page-hero.feature .breadcrumbs a:after {
    font-family: "Material Design Icons";
    display: inline-block;
    color: #fff;
    content: "\F0142"; /* mdi-chevron-right */
    margin: 0 6px;
    line-height: 1;
    vertical-align: middle;
}



/* Mobile refinement */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .ve-page-hero.feature .breadcrumbs {
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    }
}


.ve-page-hero .hero_subheading {
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 450px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ve-page-hero .hero_heading {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ve-page-hero  .hero_sublink, .ve-page-hero .hero_heading {
    margin: 20px 0 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}



.ve-page-hero  .inner .width {
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ve-page-hero  .inner .width {
    max-width: 620px;
}


.page-main  section.ve-testimonial-section {
    background-color: #ffffcc;
    background-size: contain;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* ================================
   FEATURE IMAGE WRAP
   ================================ */
 

section.feature_image_wrap .inner {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -120px;
    padding-bottom: 75px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Holder for padding + background + centering */
.page-main  .feature-image-holder {
    
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(28, 67, 80, .12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    display: flex;
    z-index: 999;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background:  var(--ve-slate);
}

/* Image behavior */
.page-main  .feature-image-holder img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;

    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(28, 67, 80, .15);
}

/* CTA under image */
.page-main  .feature-cta {
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.features .feature-cta .cursive {
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    color: #6b7280;
}


/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .features .feature-image-holder {
        padding: 22px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
}




/* ============================================================
   FEATURE CONTENT — MULTI-BUSINESS CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.features .feature-content .mb-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    background: var(--ve-white);
    border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
    transition: var(--ve-trans);
}

/* Hover effect */
.features .feature-content .mb-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.14);
}

/* Image area = 40% */
.features .feature-content .mb-card-img {
    flex: 0 0 30%;
    max-width: 30%;
}

.features .feature-content .mb-card-img img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Content area = 60% */
.features .feature-content .mb-card-body {
    flex: 1;
}

.features .feature-content .mb-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.features .feature-content .mb-card-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ve-text);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — STACK ON MOBILE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
   .features  .feature-content .mb-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .features .feature-content .mb-card-img {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   FEATURE CONTENT — STEP LIST INSIDE CARD 1
   ============================================================ */

.features .feature-content .mb-steps {
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.features .feature-content .mb-step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.features .feature-content .mb-step-item i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.features .feature-content .mb-step-item strong {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.features .feature-content .mb-step-item p {
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    color: var(--ve-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile stacking already handled by mb-card rules */



.page-main .take_the_tour .ve-btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;       /* align icon + text horizontally */
    align-items: center;        /* vertical centering */
    gap: 6px;                   /* space between icon and text */
}

.page-main .take_the_tour .ve-btn-ghost .mdi {
    font-size: 1.2rem;          /* adjust icon size */
    line-height: 1;             /* keep icon aligned */
}


.page-main #quick_sign_up-sticky-wrapper.is-sticky .quick_sign_up {
    position: unset; 
    
}

.page-main #quick_sign_up-sticky-wrapper {
    position: unset;
    
}

.page-main .quick_sign_up {
    background:#f9fafc;
    z-index: unset;
}

.page-main section.signup_section{
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}



.features .feature-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    background: #fff;           /* changed from #f2f2f7 to pure white */
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between; /* equal height layout */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.features .feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.features .feature-image img {
    max-height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.features .feature-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--ve-text, #333);
}

.features .feature-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.features .learn_more {
    color: var(--ve-primary, #007bff);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.features .learn_more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.features .feature-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between; /* equal height layout */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.features .feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.features .feature-image img {
    max-height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.features .feature-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--ve-text, #333);
}

.features .feature-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.features .learn_more {
    color: var(--ve-primary, #007bff);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.features .learn_more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}



.single_feature {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.single_feature .inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.single_feature .feature_box {
    flex: 0 0 55%; /* text takes ~55% */
    max-width: 55%;
}

.single_feature .feature_image {
    flex: 0 0 40%; /* image takes ~40% */
    max-width: 40%;
    text-align: center;
}
 
.ve-page-hero .cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
/* Small screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ve-page-hero .cta {
    flex-direction: column; /* stack vertically */
    gap: 1rem;              /* add vertical spacing */
    text-align: center;     /* center text/buttons */
  }
}
.ve-page-hero .cta .cursive {
    
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}


.single_feature .feature_image img {
    max-width: 100%;       /* responsive width */
    height: auto;          /* keep aspect ratio */
    max-height: 200px;     /* cap the height */
    object-fit: contain;   /* fit inside box without cropping */
    border: 2px solid #d7d7d9;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

section.single_feature.bg_top {
    background-position: top;
}

.single_feature.colored {
    background: #f2f2f7; /* light background for contrast */
}

.single_feature.naked {
    background: #fff; /* plain white */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .single_feature .feature_box,
    .single_feature .feature_image {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}


body.pricing .ve-page-hero {
    padding-bottom: 215px;
    background: #363B4D url('../images/nairobi_business.jpeg') no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
}



body.pricing .ve-page-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(26, 26, 27, 0.82) 0%,   /* top: semi‑transparent dark */
        rgba(65, 68, 83, 0.95) 100%  /* bottom: darker solid gray */
    );
    pointer-events: none; /* keeps overlay non-interactive */
}


/* =========================
   PRICING SECTION
========================= */
/* PRICING */
section.pricing {

   
}

section.pricing .inner {
    max-width: 980px;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: auto;
    padding: 22px 0 50px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

section.pricing table {
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: -179px;
    z-index: 999999999;
    position: relative;
}

section.pricing table .extended {
    display: none;
}

section.pricing table.extended_view tbody.extended {
    display: table-row-group;
}

section.pricing table.extended_view tfoot.extended {
    display: table-footer-group;
}

section.pricing table.extended_view .simple {
    display: none;
}

section.pricing table thead th.label div.setting {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

section.pricing table thead th.label div.setting:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

section.pricing table thead th.label div.setting label {
    margin-left: 5px;
}

section.pricing table th {
    padding: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

section.pricing table td {
    padding: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f2f2f7;
}

section.pricing table td:not(.label) {
    border-right: 2px solid #f2f2f7;
}

section.pricing table td:nth-child(4) {
    background: #ffc;
    border-bottom-color: #ffc;
}

section.pricing table td.label {
    background: #f2f2f7;
    text-align: right;
    border-left: 2px solid #f2f2f7;
}

section.pricing table:not(.extended_view) td.label {
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 2px solid #f2f2f7;
    border-color: #f2f2f7;
    font-size: 15px;
}

section.pricing table:not(.extended_view) tr.highlight_strip td.idle {
    border: 0;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}

section.pricing table:not(.extended_view) tr.highlight_strip td.highlighted {
    border: 0;
    background: #ff6633;
    border-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
    background-size: cover;
    font-family: "Friendly Font", National-Italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
}

section.pricing table:not(.extended_view) td.label.gray {
    background: #e2e2e7;
    border-color: #e2e2e7;
}

section.pricing table:not(.extended_view) td {
    padding: 0 20px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

section.pricing table td.label.heading {
    background: #d2d2d7;
    border-color: #d2d2d7;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: National-SemiBold, Calibri, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

section.pricing table tr.heading td:not(.label) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f7;
    background: #f2f2f7;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: National-SemiBold, Calibri, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

tr.no_bb td {
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
}


section.pricing table th:not(.label) {
    background: rgba(34, 37, 48, .5);
    border-right: 2px solid #363B4D;
    width: 185px;
}

section.pricing table th:nth-child(2) {
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 0;
}

section.pricing table tfoot td:nth-child(2) {
    border-radius: 0 0 0 5px;
}

section.pricing table th:nth-child(5) {
    border-radius: 0 5px 0 0;
    border-right: 0;
}

section.pricing table tfoot td:nth-child(5) {
    border-radius: 0 0 5px 0;
    border-right: 0;
}

section.pricing table header {
    background: transparent;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: National-SemiBold, Calibri, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


section.pricing .price-header .per {
    margin-top: 10px auto;
    font-weight: 300;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
section.pricing .price-header .price-details{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

section.pricing table .price {
   
  font-weight: 300;
  font-family: "brandon-grotesque", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  display: flex;         /* align currency + amount */
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: baseline; /* align currency baseline with number */
  gap: 4px;              /* small space between */
}

section.pricing table .price .cur-code {
  font-size: 18px;       /* smaller currency code */
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #666;           /* subtle color */
}

section.pricing table .price .amount {
  font-size: 30px;       /* keep amount large */
  font-weight: 300;
}



section.pricing table footer {
    font-weight: 100;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    font-size: 15px;
    height: 24px;
}

section.pricing table tfoot td:not(.label) {
    background: #363B4D;
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    border-right: 2px solid #fff;
}

section.pricing table tfoot td.label {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: #fff;
}


section.pricing table .checked::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: #28a745;
  font-weight: bold;
}

section.pricing table .crossed::before {
  content: "✘";
  color: #dc3545;
  font-weight: bold;
}



/* Style the radio group container */
section.pricing .setting {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Align radio + label neatly */
section.pricing .form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px; /* space between radio and text */
}

/* Customize the radio itself */
section.pricing .form-check-input[type="radio"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin: 0;
  accent-color: #ff6633; /* modern browsers: orange highlight */
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Label styling */
section.pricing .form-check-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Highlight selected option */
section.pricing .form-check-input[type="radio"]:checked + .form-check-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ff6633;
}

/* Optional: add hover effect */
section.pricing .form-check-label:hover {
  color: #000;
}
/* =========================================
   MOBILE PRICING SECTION
   Scoped to .pricing.mobile
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile {
    padding: 30px 15px;
    background: var(--ve-white); /* light neutral background */
}

.pricing.mobile .inner {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto; /* ensures centering */
    text-align: center; /* centers content inside */
}


/* =========================================
   PLAN LIST
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul.plans {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}


.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f2f2f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid #e6e8ec; /* subtle border */
}

.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li  .features {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}
.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li .features.colored{
    background: #747d9d;
    color: #fff;
}


/* Hover (tablet devices) */
.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}


/* =========================================
   POPULAR PLAN
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li.popular {
    /*background: #fff8e1;*/ /* soft highlight */
    border: 1px solid #ff6a3d; /* brand accent */
    position: relative;
}

.pricing.mobile .most_popular {
    background: #ff6a3d;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================
   TOP PLAN HEADER
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li .upper {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    background: inherit;
}

.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li header {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #111;
}

/* Plan icon */
.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li header i {
    font-size: 28px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #2bb673; /* green accent for icons */
}


/* =========================================
   PRICE
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile .upper .price {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #111;
    font-family: "brandon-grotesque","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
}

/* Free plan */
.pricing.mobile .price.free {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--ve-dark2);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Currency */
.pricing.mobile .cur-code {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-right: 3px;
    color: #555;
}

/* Per month label */
.pricing.mobile .per {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
}

/* Pricing details */
.pricing.mobile .price-details {
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #444;
}

.pricing.mobile .saving {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2bb673; /* green for savings */
}


/* =========================================
   FEATURES SECTION
========================================= */



.pricing.mobile .subscription_plans .features section {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: National, Calibri, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}



/* Feature icons */
.pricing.mobile .features section i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ccc;
    width: 20px;
}


/* =========================================
   BILLING SELECT
========================================= */

.pricing.mobile .setting {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pricing.mobile select.billing-option {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOR
========================================= */

/* Small tablets */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .pricing.mobile .inner {
      max-width: 600px;
  }
  .pricing.mobile .subscription_plans ul li .upper {
      padding: 30px 25px;
  }
  .pricing.mobile .upper .price {
      font-size: 46px;
  }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pricing.mobile {
      padding: 40px 20px;
  }
  .pricing.mobile .inner {
      max-width: 680px;
  }
}

/* Mobile-first: show mobile, hide desktop */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .pricing.desktop {
      display: none;   /* hide desktop table */
  }
  .pricing.mobile {
      display: block;  /* show mobile cards */
  }
}

/* Large screens: show desktop, hide mobile */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pricing.desktop {
      display: block;  /* show desktop table */
  }
  .pricing.mobile {
      display: none;   /* hide mobile cards */
  }

}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
   body.pricing .ve-page-hero {
        padding-bottom: 100px;
        
    }
 
}



/* You can add custom blog styles here if needed */
.blog .post-full-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.blog .cta-note {
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #fff; /* soft gray */
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog .ve-article-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px; /* soft modern look */
}

.blog .ve-article-featured-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog .ve-article-featured-img img {
        max-height: 240px;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE LIST STYLING (ul, ol, li)
   Target: .ve-article-body content
   ============================================================ */
.blog .ve-article ul li, .blog .ve-article ol li {
   list-style: unset;
}

.blog .ve-article-body ul,
.blog .ve-article-body ol {
    margin: 18px 0 22px 0;
    padding-left: 22px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ve-text);
}

/* Unordered Lists */
.blog .ve-article-body ul {
    list-style-type: disc;
}

/* Ordered Lists */
.blog .ve-article-body ol {
    list-style-type: decimal;
}

/* List Items */
.blog .ve-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 4px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Nested Lists */
.blog .ve-article-body ul ul,
.blog .ve-article-body ol ol,
.blog .ve-article-body ul ol,
.blog .ve-article-body ol ul {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM BULLET STYLE (optional enhancement)
   Makes bullets match brand colors
   ============================================================ */

.blog .ve-article-body ul li::marker {
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Ordered numbers styling */
.blog .ve-article-body ol li::marker {
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHECKLIST STYLE (optional class)
   Use: <ul class="ve-checklist">
   ============================================================ */

.blog .ve-article-body .ve-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}
.blog .ve-article-body .ve-checklist li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog .ve-article-body .ve-checklist li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   INLINE LIST SPACING FIX
   Improves readability near paragraphs
   ============================================================ */

.blog .ve-article-body p + ul,
.blog .ve-article-body p + ol {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .blog .ve-article-body ul,
    .blog .ve-article-body ol {
        padding-left: 18px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .blog .ve-article-body li {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

}
.blog .ve-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
}

.blog .ve-post-meta a {
    color: #0366d6;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog .ve-post-meta a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog .ve-post-meta .back_to_overview {
    margin-right: auto; /* pushes other meta to the right */
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.blog .ve-post-meta .back_to_overview:hover {
    color: #0366d6;
}

.blog .post-full-meta-date {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
}

.blog .date-divider {
    color: #999;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog .post-full-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 12px 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog .ve-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* CTA Card Styling */
.blog .ve-cta-card {
    background: var(--ve-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
     
    text-align: center;
}

.blog .ve-cta-card .title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.blog .ve-cta-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog .ve-btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--ve-gold);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.blog .ve-btn-cta:hover {
    background: #e6b800; /* slightly darker gold */
}
/* Ensure equal height cards */
.blog .ve-insight-card {
    border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
    transition: var(--ve-trans);
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Image fixed height */
.blog .ve-insight-img {
    height: 220px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Body stretches to fill */
.blog .ve-insight-body {
    padding: 26px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.blog .ve-insight-body  .post-meta{
    max-height: 120px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HELP BASE STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.help .post-full-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.help .cta-note {
    font-family: "Friendly Font";
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Featured Image */
.help .ve-article-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.help .ve-article-featured-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .help .ve-article-featured-img img {
        max-height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   HELP BODY LISTS
   ============================================================ */
   .help .ve-article ul li, .help .ve-article ol li {
    list-style: unset;
}
.help .article-img {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.help .article-img img {
    max-width: 80%;
    height: auto;
    display: inline-block;
}

.help .ve-article-body ul,
.help .ve-article-body ol {
    margin: 18px 0 22px 0;
    padding-left: 22px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ve-text);
}

.help .ve-article-body ul {
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.help .ve-article-body ol {
    list-style-type: decimal;
}

.help .ve-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 4px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Nested Lists */
.help .ve-article-body ul ul,
.help .ve-article-body ol ol {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Custom bullet colors */
.help .ve-article-body ul li::marker {
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.help .ve-article-body ol li::marker {
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Checklist style */
.help .ve-article-body .ve-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}
.help .ve-article-body .ve-checklist li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.help .ve-article-body .ve-checklist li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--ve-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Inline spacing fix */
.help .ve-article-body p + ul,
.help .ve-article-body p + ol {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Mobile optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .help .ve-article-body ul,
    .help .ve-article-body ol {
        padding-left: 18px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .help .ve-article-body li {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   META & TITLE
   ============================================================ */
.help .ve-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
}

.help .ve-post-meta a {
    color: #0366d6;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.help .ve-post-meta a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.help .ve-post-meta .back_to_overview {
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.help .ve-post-meta .back_to_overview:hover {
    color: #0366d6;
}

.help .post-full-meta-date {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
}

.help .date-divider {
    color: #999;
    font-weight: 400;
}


/* ============================================================
   HELP LISTING CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.help .ve-insight-card {
    border-radius: var(--ve-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
    transition: var(--ve-trans);
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.help .ve-insight-img {
    height: 220px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.help .ve-insight-body {
    padding: 26px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.help .ve-insight-body .post-meta {
    max-height: 120px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}


/* ============================================================
   HELP SIDEBAR WIDGET
   ============================================================ */
.help .ve-sidebar-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0;              /* remove rounded corners */
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ve-border);
    box-shadow: none;              /* ensure no shadow */
}

.help .ve-article {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0;       /* remove rounded corners */
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;       /* remove shadow for flat look */
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}


/* ============================================================
   CTA CARD
   ============================================================ */
.help .ve-cta-card {
    background: var(--ve-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.help .ve-cta-card .title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.help .ve-cta-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.help .ve-btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--ve-gold);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.help .ve-btn-cta:hover {
    background: #e6b800;
}