/* ==========================================================================
   VSP Legal Services LLP - Global Styles & Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Import Premium Typography from Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Marcellus&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* Custom Properties / Tokens */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --navy-primary: #0A1F44;
  /* Deep Royal Navy */
  --navy-light: #15305B;
  /* Medium Slate Navy */
  --navy-dark: #06132A;
  /* Dark Midnight Navy */
  --gold-primary: #E31B23;
  /* Logo brand red */
  --gold-accent: #F25C61;
  /* Bright accent red */
  --gold-dark: #B01018;
  /* Deep brand red */
  --cream-bg: #FAFAF8;
  /* Warm Ivory Cream */
  --grey-bg: #F3F4F6;
  /* Clean Neutral Grey */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --black: #0B0F19;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-dark: #1F2937;
  /* Charcoal body text */
  --text-light: #F9FAFB;
  /* Near white text */
  --text-muted: #6B7280;
  /* Neutral grey text */
  --text-muted-dark: #9CA3AF;
  /* Lighter grey text for dark panels */

  /* Typography Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Marcellus', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', Poppins, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Layout and Styling Units */
  --container-max-width: 1200px;
  --border-radius-sm: 4px;
  --border-radius-md: 8px;
  --border-radius-lg: 16px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
  --header-height: 80px;

  /* Shadow systems */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Reset & Global Defaults
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--cream-bg);
  overflow-x: clip;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Standard Headings */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Structural Layout Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-grey {
  background-color: var(--grey-bg);
}

.section-navy {
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-navy h2,
.section-navy h3,
.section-navy h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-navy p {
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

/* Flex / Grid Utilities */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Flex alignment helper classes */
.align-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.justify-between {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Section Title Module */
.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title-wrap.left-align {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.section-title-wrap.left-align .section-title::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}

/* Intersection Observer Drawing Line Animation */
.section-title-wrap.revealed .section-title::after {
  width: 140px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 28px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Buttons & Interactive Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4), transparent);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-block {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Header & Navigation Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Sticky Nav Scrolled State */
.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.12);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 75px;
  transition: height var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-link {
  height: 52px;
}

.nav-logo {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 370px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Consultation Calendar Icon Button in Header */
.header-consultation-icon-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0;
}

.header-consultation-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-consultation-icon-btn {
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--black);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-consultation-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Nav Links List */
.desktop-nav .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Highlight style when scrolled */
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
  color: var(--black);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--black);
}

.desktop-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.desktop-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.desktop-nav .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* MEGA MENU */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  font-size: 8px;
  margin-left: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Standard Dropdown Menu */
.standard-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  min-width: 200px;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 999;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .standard-dropdown-menu {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.standard-dropdown-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.standard-dropdown-menu li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.standard-dropdown-menu li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.standard-dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.mega-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 999;
}

.site-header.scrolled .mega-menu {
  top: 70px;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mega-menu-column h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mega-menu-column ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mega-menu-column ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-menu-column ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.highlight-link {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-tech {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.badge-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

/* Local CORS Fallback Banner */
.cors-warning-banner {
  background-color: #B45309;
  color: #FFFbeb;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10001;
  display: none;
  /* Controlled via script.js */
}

.cors-warning-banner a {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hamburguer Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--black);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer Open states handled in script.js */

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Footer Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 80px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links li a {
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.office-address,
.contact-details {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.office-address strong,
.contact-details strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.newsletter-box {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.newsletter-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.bar-disclaimer {
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: justify;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.bar-disclaimer strong {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Home Page Specific Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── VSP Premium Hero Slider ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.vsp-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.hero-particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Slides Track ── */
.vsp-slides-track {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vsp-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vsp-slide--active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide transitions: out-going exits left with clip-path wipe */
.vsp-slide--exit {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: vspSlideExit 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1) forwards;
}

.vsp-slide--enter {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: vspSlideEnter 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes vspSlideExit {
  0% {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

@keyframes vspSlideEnter {
  0% {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 100%);
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  100% {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* ── Background Image ── */
.vsp-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ── Overlay gradients per slide theme ── */
.vsp-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vsp-overlay--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.96) 0%, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.82) 42%, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.35) 100%);
}

.vsp-overlay--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.97) 0%, rgba(30, 15, 5, 0.85) 45%, rgba(50, 30, 5, 0.3) 100%);
}

.vsp-overlay--tech {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.97) 0%, rgba(6, 19, 55, 0.82) 45%, rgba(20, 50, 100, 0.4) 100%);
}

/* ── Slide Inner Content ── */
.vsp-slide-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1280px;
  width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Badge pill */
.vsp-slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.1s, transform 0.7s ease 0.1s;
}

.vsp-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(0.7);
  }
}

/* Main title */
.vsp-slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.3s, transform 0.8s ease 0.3s;
}

.vsp-slide-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e31b23 0%, #ff6b70 60%, #e31b23 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: goldShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* Sub description */
.vsp-slide-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.5s, transform 0.8s ease 0.5s;
}

/* Action buttons */
.vsp-slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.7s, transform 0.7s ease 0.7s;
}

.vsp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.vsp-btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4);
}

.vsp-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.vsp-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Stats row */
.vsp-slide-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.9s, transform 0.7s ease 0.9s;
}

.vsp-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.vsp-stat span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.vsp-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Activate all slide elements when slide is active */
.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-badge,
.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-title,
.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-sub,
.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-actions,
.vsp-slide--active .vsp-slide-stats {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Decorative Rotating Rings Panel ── */
.vsp-deco-panel {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vsp-deco-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.35);
}

.vsp-ring-1 {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: ringRotate 18s linear infinite;
}

.vsp-ring-2 {
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  animation: ringRotate 12s linear infinite reverse;
  border-style: dashed;
}

.vsp-ring-3 {
  width: 44%;
  height: 44%;
  animation: ringRotate 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ringRotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.vsp-deco-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: visible;
  animation: iconFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vsp-deco-photo img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  border: 3px solid var(--deco-border, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.7));
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    0 0 30px var(--deco-glow, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4)),
    0 0 60px var(--deco-glow, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.2));
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.vsp-deco-photo:hover img {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    0 0 50px var(--deco-glow, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.7)),
    0 0 90px var(--deco-glow, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4));
}

.vsp-deco-photo-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--deco-border, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.5));
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.06);
  }
}

/* ── Progress Bar ── */
.vsp-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.vsp-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-primary), #ff6b70);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ── Navigation Arrows ── */
.vsp-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.vsp-nav--prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.vsp-nav--next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* ── Footer: Counter + Dots ── */
.vsp-slider-footer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.vsp-slide-counter {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.vsp-slide-counter span:first-child {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vsp-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.vsp-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.vsp-dot--active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 48px;
}

/* ── Scroll Indicator ── */
.vsp-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 35px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vsp-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
    transform-origin: top;
  }

  51% {
    transform-origin: bottom;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
  }
}

/* Animated Honeycomb Overlay Background (Using inline pattern styles) */
.honeycomb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Trust Bar Stats Section */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

/* Snapshot About block */
.about-snapshot-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-snapshot-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-snapshot-image {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 15px;
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-snapshot-image img {
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: calc(var(--border-radius-md) - 8px);
  display: block;
}

.about-snapshot-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
}

/* Service Preview Grid cards */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.practice-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.18);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Image header */
.practice-card-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 190px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-size 0.5s ease;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-img {
  background-size: 115%;
}

.practice-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.45) 100%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-img::after {
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.practice-card-img-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* Card body */
.practice-card-body {
  padding: 40px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.practice-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.practice-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: 22px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.practice-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.practice-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.practice-card .learn-more-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.practice-card .learn-more-link::after {
  content: ' →';
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-card:hover .learn-more-link {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.practice-card:hover .learn-more-link::after {
  padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Spotlight sections (NRI & AI) */
.spotlight-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.spotlight-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.spotlight-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.spotlight-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

.spotlight-list-item span.bullet {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.spotlight-list-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spotlight-list-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

/* AI Spotlight Page design tweak */
.ai-spotlight {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%), var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.ai-spotlight h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.ai-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ai-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.ai-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.ai-icon-hex {
  color: #3B82F6;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ai-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.ai-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us features */
.choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.choose-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.choose-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.choose-item:hover .choose-icon {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.choose-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.choose-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Testimonials Carousel */
.testimonials-slider-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 40px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--navy-light);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.testimonial-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Testimonial Nav dots */
.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* High-impact Call-To-Action Banner */
.cta-banner-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner-gold h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-banner-gold p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-numbers {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-number-item {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cta-number-item a {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. About Us Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  padding-top: 160px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.98) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.2);
}

.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-intro-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-card-stat {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  color: var(--white);
  height: max-content;
}

.about-card-stat h3 {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.team-member {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.team-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team-img-placeholder {
  height: 280px;
  background-color: var(--grey-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.team-img-placeholder svg {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  color: var(--navy-light);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.team-info {
  padding: 25px;
}

.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.team-role {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Office presence map area */
.presence-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

.presence-map-placeholder {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.india-svg-mock {
  opacity: 0.15;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.map-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  animation: pulsePin 2s infinite;
}

.map-pin::after {
  content: attr(data-city);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.map-pin:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Services Hub Page
   ========================================================================== */
.services-hub-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.services-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  height: max-content;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.services-sidebar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sidebar-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-menu li a:hover,
.sidebar-menu li a.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.services-content-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 60px;
}

.category-block {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.category-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.service-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-meta .meta-label {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-meta .meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-meta .meta-separator {
  color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4);
  margin: 0 6px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Accordion Component */
.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-header {
  background-color: var(--grey-bg);
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.05);
}

.accordion-title-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.accordion-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.accordion-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.accordion-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.accordion-content-inner {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Accordion Active States */
.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon-circle {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
  max-height: 1000px;
  /* Large enough value to support contents */
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.9, 0, 0.1, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. NRI & Immigration Page
   ========================================================================== */
.nri-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.nri-service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.nri-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nri-card-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nri-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Timeline Process (Horizontal) */
.timeline-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.timeline-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
  width: 20%;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-node {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-node {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.timeline-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. AI Services & Tech Demo
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-intro-sec {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.ai-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.ai-detail-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ai-detail-item:nth-child(even) {
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
}

.ai-detail-item:nth-child(even) .ai-detail-content {
  order: 2;
}

.ai-detail-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ai-detail-media {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Mock UI Widget (For Sandbox) */
.mock-ui-widget {
  background-color: var(--black);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-family: monospace;
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  height: 100%;
}

.mock-ui-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mock-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mock-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.mock-ui-body {
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mock-ui-typing {
  color: var(--white);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--white);
  animation: typingBlink 0.8s infinite;
}

/* Interactive Sandbox Form Inside AI Page */
.ai-sandbox-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.ai-sandbox-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.demo-chat-box {
  background-color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  height: 350px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.chat-messages {
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding-right: 5px;
}

.chat-msg {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 85%;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.chat-msg.bot {
  background-color: #1E293B;
  color: var(--white);
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 2px;
}

.chat-msg.user {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
  color: var(--white);
  align-self: flex-end;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 2px;
}

.chat-input-area {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.chat-input-area input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background-color: #1E293B;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.chat-input-area input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #3B82F6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Contact Us Page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.contact-card-form {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.form-control {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--cream-bg);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Custom file attachment box styles */
.file-upload-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.file-upload-input {
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  height: 48px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

.file-upload-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold-primary);
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.03);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.file-upload-input:hover+.file-upload-label {
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
}

.upload-btn-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.file-upload-info {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.form-feedback {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  background-color: #DEF7EC;
  color: #03543F;
  border: 1px solid #BCF0DA;
  display: block;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  background-color: #FDE8E8;
  color: #9B1C1C;
  border: 1px solid #F8B4B4;
  display: block;
}

/* Office Sidebar Details */
.contact-sidebar-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.sidebar-contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.sidebar-contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.map-container {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Popups, Modals & Persistent Actions
   ========================================================================== */

/* General Consultation Modal */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: none;
  /* Controlled via script.js */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-box {
  background-color: var(--white);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 550px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  animation: modalReveal 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 30px 30px 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 20px 30px 30px;
}

/* Persistent Bottom Right Widgets */
.floating-widgets {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 998;
}

.floating-btn {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.floating-btn.whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
}

.floating-btn.call {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.floating-btn.whatsapp svg,
.floating-btn.call svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: var(--white);
}

/* Pulsing waves animations around floats */
.floating-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: pulseWidget 2s infinite;
}

.floating-btn.whatsapp::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.floating-btn.call::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.5);
}

/* Sticky consultation bar for mobile phones */
.sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  z-index: 997;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Scroll Reveal & Framework Animations
   ========================================================================== */

/* Scroll Trigger reveals */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Keyframes Definitions */
@keyframes kenBurns {
  from {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseWidget {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.6);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulsePin {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes modalReveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes typingBlink {
  50% {
    border-color: transparent;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Mobile Drawer Overlay Navigation Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.8);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 30px 24px;
}

.mobile-menu-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.mobile-logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.mobile-menu-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-links ul li {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Mobile Accordion Menu */
.mobile-dropdown-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
  padding-left: 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu li a {
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.mobile-dropdown.active .mobile-dropdown-menu {
  max-height: 600px;
}

.mobile-dropdown.active .mobile-dropdown-toggle .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.mobile-menu-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.mobile-contact-info {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-contact-info a {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

/* Medium Devices - Tablets (under 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  /* Fix: inner-page hero headings on tablet clearing the fixed header */
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 130px;
  }

  .desktop-nav,
  .header-actions .open-consultation-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .grid-4,
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }

  .about-snapshot-wrap,
  .about-intro-grid,
  .contact-grid-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .services-hub-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-wrap::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .timeline-step {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .step-node {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .timeline-step p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* Small Devices - Mobile Phones (under 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  /* Fix: inner-page hero headings overlapping the fixed header on mobile */
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 110px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4,
  .stats-grid,
  .practice-grid,
  .nri-services-grid,
  .choose-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .ai-grid,
  .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .slide-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .slide-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slide-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .legal-links a {
    margin: 0 10px;
  }

  .floating-widgets {
    bottom: 80px;
    /* Shift up to avoid blocking sticky mobile bar */
    right: 20px;
  }

  .sticky-mobile-cta {
    display: block;
  }

  .category-block {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .service-meta {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

.cta-number-item a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-number-item a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ── VSP Hero Slider – Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vsp-deco-panel {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vsp-slide-inner {
    padding-top: 100px;
  }

  .vsp-slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  .vsp-slide-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .vsp-btn {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .vsp-slide-stats {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .vsp-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .vsp-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .vsp-nav--prev {
    left: 12px;
  }

  .vsp-nav--next {
    right: 12px;
  }

  .vsp-scroll-indicator {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VSP PREMIUM SERVICES / PRACTICE AREAS MOSAIC
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vsp-services-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #060f24;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle noise/grid background texture */
.vsp-svc-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Section Header ── */
.vsp-svc-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.vsp-svc-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vsp-svc-eyebrow-line {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.vsp-svc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.vsp-svc-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e31b23, #ff6b70, #e31b23);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: goldShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

.vsp-svc-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vsp-svc-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-all-btn:hover {
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ── Mosaic Grid ── */
.vsp-svc-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 380px 320px;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Featured card spans 2 columns */
.vsp-svc-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Featured right card spans 2 columns */
.vsp-svc-card--featured-right {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* ── Individual Card ── */
.vsp-svc-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Background photo */
.vsp-svc-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-card:hover .vsp-svc-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.vsp-svc-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.55) 0%, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.97) 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-card:hover .vsp-svc-card-overlay {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Card content body */
.vsp-svc-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 32px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Big faded number */
.vsp-svc-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* SVG icon box */
.vsp-svc-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.25);
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vsp-svc-card:hover .vsp-svc-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.5);
}

/* Title */
.vsp-svc-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vsp-svc-card--featured .vsp-svc-card-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Description — hidden by default, revealed on hover */
.vsp-svc-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-card--featured .vsp-svc-card-desc,
.vsp-svc-card--featured-right .vsp-svc-card-desc {
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.vsp-svc-card:hover .vsp-svc-card-desc {
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Inline stats row (featured cards only) */
.vsp-svc-card-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vsp-svc-card-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.vsp-svc-card-stats span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* Arrow link */
.vsp-svc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-svc-link:hover {
  gap: 14px;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .vsp-svc-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .vsp-svc-card--featured,
  .vsp-svc-card--featured-right {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .vsp-svc-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vsp-services-section {
    padding: 70px 0 80px;
  }

  .vsp-svc-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .vsp-svc-card--featured,
  .vsp-svc-card--featured-right {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .vsp-svc-mosaic .vsp-svc-card {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .vsp-svc-card-desc {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VSP PREMIUM WHY CHOOSE SPLIT SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vsp-why-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 700px;
  background: #06111f;
}

/* ── Left Content Panel ── */
.vsp-why-content {
  padding: 90px 60px 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #06111f;
  position: relative;
}

.vsp-why-content::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -80px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vsp-why-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vsp-why-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

.vsp-why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.9rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.vsp-why-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e31b23, #ff6b70, #e31b23);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: goldShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

.vsp-why-intro {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

/* ── Feature Cards ── */
.vsp-why-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.vsp-why-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.15);
}

.vsp-why-card-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vsp-why-card:hover .vsp-why-card-icon {
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.45);
}

.vsp-why-card-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.vsp-why-card-text p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Stat Strip ── */
.vsp-why-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vsp-why-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.vsp-why-stat span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.vsp-why-stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Right Photo Panel ── */
.vsp-why-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vsp-why-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.vsp-why-photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vsp-why-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #06111f 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 17, 31, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating badge on photo */
.vsp-why-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 44px;
  left: -32px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: iconFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vsp-why-photo-badge-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.vsp-why-badge-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.vsp-why-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vsp-why-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vsp-why-photo {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .vsp-why-photo-badge {
    left: 24px;
  }

  .vsp-why-content {
    padding: 70px 32px 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vsp-why-content {
    padding: 60px 20px 50px;
  }

  .vsp-why-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .vsp-why-stat-div {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
  .nav-logo {
    max-width: 250px;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .founder-photo img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NRI Spotlight Section – Responsive Header Flex
   ========================================================================== */
.spotlight-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.spotlight-header-flex > div {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.spotlight-header-flex > a {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .spotlight-header-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .spotlight-header-flex > a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Privacy Policy Page Styles & Component Utilities
   ========================================================================== */

.policy-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 25px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.policy-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
}

.policy-meta-item svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-primary);
}

.policy-search-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.policy-search-input-group {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.policy-search-input-group input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 20px 16px 50px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 2px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
  background-color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.policy-search-input-group input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.15);
}

.policy-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.policy-search-count {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--grey-bg);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.policy-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .policy-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.policy-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.policy-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.policy-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.policy-toc-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.policy-toc-list li a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.policy-toc-list li a.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-left-color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.policy-toc-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.15);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  min-width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.policy-toc-list li a.active .policy-toc-num {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.policy-content-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 35px;
}

.policy-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.policy-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.policy-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.policy-card-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.policy-sec-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.3);
}

.policy-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.policy-card-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-card-body ul, .policy-card-body ol {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.policy-card-body li {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.policy-callout-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 19, 42, 0.97) 0%, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.95) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.policy-callout-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.policy-callout-box h4 {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.policy-callout-box p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.policy-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 22px 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.1);
}

.policy-data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.policy-data-table th {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.policy-data-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.policy-data-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: rgba(243, 244, 246, 0.6);
}

.policy-data-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.05);
}

.badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-pill.blue {
  background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #2563EB;
}

.badge-pill.green {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
}

.badge-pill.gold {
  background-color: rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.badge-pill.purple {
  background-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.grievance-card {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grievance-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .policy-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

.grievance-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.grievance-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.action-buttons-flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Print Friendly Styles */
@media print {
  body {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
  }
  .site-header, .site-footer, .policy-sidebar, .policy-search-wrapper, .floating-widgets, .cors-warning-banner, .cta-banner-gold {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .policy-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .policy-card {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }
}