/* ==========================================================================
   Vega Corporate Services Private Limited - Professional Corporate Design System
   Modern, Clean, Prestigious BFSI Corporate Aesthetic (No Harsh Black)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Prestigious Corporate Palette */
    --vg-navy-950: #051424;       /* Deepest Corporate Navy */
    --vg-navy-900: #0a2540;       /* Rich Executive Navy (Primary Brand) */
    --vg-navy-800: #0f3256;
    --vg-navy-700: #164070;
    --vg-navy-600: #1d528f;
    
    /* Vibrant Royal Blue (Primary Accent & Interactive) */
    --vg-blue-700: #1344b3;
    --vg-blue-600: #1a56db;       /* Crisp, Trustworthy Corporate Blue */
    --vg-blue-500: #2563eb;
    --vg-blue-100: #dbeafe;
    --vg-blue-50:  #eff6ff;       /* Soft Ice Blue Tint */

    /* Warm Amber / Gold (Trust Badges & Highlights) */
    --vg-gold-600: #b45309;
    --vg-gold-500: #d97706;
    --vg-gold-50:  #fffbeb;

    /* Clean Surfaces & Canvas (Bright, Open, Modern) */
    --vg-bg-page: #ffffff;
    --vg-bg-subtle: #f8fafc;     /* Soft Cool Slate */
    --vg-bg-canvas: #f1f5f9;     /* Light Structured Canvas */
    --vg-bg-card: #ffffff;
    --vg-border: #e2e8f0;        /* Subtle 1px Hairpin Borders */
    --vg-border-strong: #cbd5e1;
    --vg-border-subtle: #f1f5f9;

    /* Typographic Hierarchy (Readable, Crisp, Confident) */
    --vg-text-heading: #0a2540;   /* Deep Executive Navy */
    --vg-text-body: #334155;      /* Highly Legible Dark Slate */
    --vg-text-secondary: #475569; /* Balanced Secondary Prose */
    --vg-text-muted: #64748b;     /* Captions & Eyebrows */
    --vg-text-light: #94a3b8;

    /* Executive Footer (Rich Midnight Sapphire, NOT Black) */
    --vg-footer-bg: #07192e;
    --vg-footer-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --vg-footer-text: #cbd5e1;

    /* Crisp Modern Radii */
    --vg-radius-xs: 4px;
    --vg-radius-sm: 6px;
    --vg-radius-md: 8px;
    --vg-radius-lg: 12px;
    --vg-radius-xl: 16px;

    /* Elevation Shadows (Soft & Subtle) */
    --vg-shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    --vg-shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06), 0 1px 3px -1px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03);
    --vg-shadow-md: 0 6px 18px -3px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    --vg-shadow-lg: 0 14px 28px -5px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);

    /* Fonts */
    --vg-font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --vg-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --vg-transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vg-text-body);
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-page);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5, .display-6 {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    color: var(--vg-text-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
}

p.lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

a {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--vg-blue-700);
}

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

/* Section Spacing & Layout */
.vg-section {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.vg-section-sm {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.bg-slate-subtle {
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-subtle) !important;
}

.bg-slate-canvas {
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-canvas) !important;
}

.border-subtle {
    border-color: var(--vg-border) !important;
}

.max-w-650 { max-width: 650px; }
.max-w-750 { max-width: 750px; }
.max-w-850 { max-width: 850px; }

/* Eyebrows & Section Headings */
.vg-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vg-section-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vg-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.18);
}

.vg-link-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-link-arrow i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-link-arrow:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons (Prestigious Corporate System)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

/* Primary Vibrant Corporate Blue CTA */
.btn-vg-primary {
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.2);
}

.btn-vg-primary:hover, .btn-vg-primary:focus {
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-700);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-700);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Secondary Clean White Outline Button */
.btn-vg-secondary {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900) !important;
    border-color: var(--vg-border);
}

.btn-vg-secondary:hover, .btn-vg-secondary:focus {
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600) !important;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

/* Light button for dark CTA banners */
.btn-vg-light {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-vg-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600) !important;
    border-color: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-vg-outline-light {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-vg-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.btn-vg-sm {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-vg-lg {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
/* Bright & Clean Top Utility Bar */
.vg-topbar {
    background-color: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    padding-top: 0.45rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.vg-topbar a {
    color: var(--vg-text-body);
}

.vg-topbar a:hover {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-badge-grievance {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-blue-700);
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.25);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-badge-grievance:hover {
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.vg-phone-link {
    color: var(--vg-navy-900) !important;
}

.vg-phone-link:hover {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600) !important;
}

/* Sticky Main Header */
.vg-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    z-index: 1020;
}

.vg-header.is-sticky {
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-sm);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.vg-navbar {
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* Brand Logo (Prominent, High-Resolution, Colored) */
.vg-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vg-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    max-height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vg-logo-img {
        height: 32px;
        max-height: 34px;
    }
}

.vg-brand:hover .vg-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vg-brand-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vg-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
}

.vg-brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.vg-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.vg-nav-link:hover, .vg-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600) !important;
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
}

/* Navigation Dropdown (Pure CSS Desktop Hover + Direct Click) */
.vg-nav-item-dropdown, .vg-has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.vg-dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 280px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 1050;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.vg-dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-body);
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-dropdown-item:hover, .vg-dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-dropdown-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
}

.vg-dropdown-item small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vg-slate-500);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vg-nav-item-dropdown:hover > .vg-dropdown-menu,
    .vg-has-dropdown:hover > .vg-dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        animation: dropdownFadeIn 0.2s ease forwards;
    }

    .vg-nav-item-dropdown::after,
    .vg-has-dropdown::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 12px;
        display: block;
    }
}

@keyframes dropdownFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Mobile Offcanvas Drawer */
.vg-offcanvas {
    max-width: 320px;
}

.vg-offcanvas-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-mobile-nav-link:hover, .vg-mobile-nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Hero Section (Bright, Airy, Prestigious)
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
}

.vg-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-blue-700);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
}

.vg-hero-eyebrow .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-hero-title {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vg-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* 3 Minimal Trust Metrics in Hero */
.vg-trust-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
}

.vg-metric-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vg-metric-value {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.vg-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hero Visual Card & Badge Overlay (Clean, Modern, Uncluttered) */
.vg-hero-visual-card {
    position: relative;
}

.vg-hero-visual-card img {
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    object-position: center;
}

.vg-hero-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vg-hero-badge-overlay {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners Strip / Ticker (Bigger, Full Authentic Color, No Grayscale)
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-partners-strip {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.vg-partners-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Subtle edge gradient fade for seamless entrance/exit */
.vg-partners-scroll::before,
.vg-partners-scroll::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vg-partners-scroll::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.vg-partners-scroll::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

/* Moving Infinite Marquee Track */
.vg-partners-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: vgMarqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.vg-partners-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.vg-partners-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem; /* Perfectly matches gap for mathematical 50% loop */
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes vgMarqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* Partner Logo Strip (Significantly Larger, High-Visibility, Clean White Pill Container) */
.vg-partner-item {
    height: 96px;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-partner-item img {
    max-height: 72px !important;
    max-width: 190px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    filter: none !important;      /* 100% Full Authentic Color - Never Grayscale */
    opacity: 1 !important;        /* 100% Crisp Visibility */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-partner-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-partner-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Core Solutions (Flat, Structured Cards with Royal Blue Accents)
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
}

.vg-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-clean-service-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vg-service-media {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    background-color: var(--vg-slate-100);
}

.vg-service-media img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover .vg-service-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.vg-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    background-color: var(--vg-blue-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vg-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.vg-feature-list li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-body);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.vg-feature-list li i {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Process Steps (1, 2, 3) */
.vg-step-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
}

.vg-step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-step-num {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vg-step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vg-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Awards & Certifications Component
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-inline-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--vg-blue-600);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.vg-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    line-height: 1;
}

.vg-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-muted);
}

.vg-award-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
}

.vg-award-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-award-img-wrap {
    height: 230px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vg-award-img-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain !important; /* CRITICAL: Never crop or distort authentic awards */
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-xs);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vg-award-card:hover .vg-award-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.vg-award-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vg-award-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.vg-award-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vg-award-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Page Hero Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-inner-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vg-breadcrumb-nav .breadcrumb-item,
.vg-breadcrumb-nav .breadcrumb-item a {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-muted);
}

.vg-breadcrumb-nav .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-breadcrumb-nav .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vg-inner-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-inner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms & Inputs
   ========================================================================== */
.form-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-control, .form-select {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vg-text-body);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--vg-text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Corporate CTA Banner (Royal Executive Navy - NOT Black)
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-cta-banner {
    padding-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.vg-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vg-navy-900) 0%, var(--vg-navy-700) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vg-cta-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #93c5fd;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-cta-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vg-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #dbeafe;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Footer (Premium Clean Light Corporate Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.vg-footer {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: #475569;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.vg-footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.vg-footer-brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vg-footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.vg-footer-links a {
    color: #475569;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.vg-footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vg-footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.vg-footer-bottom {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vg-section { padding-top: 3.5rem; padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
    .vg-hero { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
    .vg-hero-title { font-size: 2.35rem; }
    .vg-inner-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .vg-cta-card { padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem; }
    .vg-cta-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .vg-trust-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vg-hero-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .vg-inner-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .vg-section-title { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .vg-cta-title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
    .vg-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .vg-hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* Clean Borderless Service Cards (Editorial Minimalism) */
.vg-clean-service-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vg-clean-service-card .vg-service-media img {
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover .vg-service-media img {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
}

/* Typographic Timeline Steps (No Heavy Box Frames) */
.vg-timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--vg-border);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-timeline-step:hover {
    border-top-color: var(--vg-blue-600);
}

.vg-timeline-num {
    font-family: var(--vg-font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Dedicated Partner Grid Card (page-our-partners.php - Larger Logos, Clean Presentation) */
.vg-partner-grid-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03);
}

.vg-partner-grid-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-partner-logo-wrap {
    height: 105px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-partner-logo-wrap img {
    max-height: 76px !important;
    max-width: 195px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    filter: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-partner-grid-card:hover .vg-partner-logo-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Non-Photo Vector & Telemetry Corporate Design System
   Replaces stock photography with high-precision enterprise UI components
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Telemetry Console Card */
.vg-hero-telemetry-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1), 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-hero-telemetry-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.14);
    border-color: var(--vg-border-strong);
}

.vg-telemetry-header {
    background: var(--vg-navy-950);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vg-pulse-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vg-pulse-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background-color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: vg-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes vg-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

.vg-telemetry-body {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.vg-telemetry-item {
    background: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-telemetry-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.vg-telemetry-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vg-telemetry-icon.icon-blue {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.vg-telemetry-icon.icon-green {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #047857;
}

.vg-telemetry-icon.icon-indigo {
    background: #eef2ff;
    color: #4338ca;
}

.vg-telemetry-details {
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-left: 0.9rem;
    margin-right: 0.9rem;
}

.vg-telemetry-title {
    font-size: 0.8875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.vg-telemetry-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vg-telemetry-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.vg-telemetry-footer {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
}

.vg-compliance-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vg-pill-badge {
    background: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vg-navy-800);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-xs);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.vg-telemetry-stamp {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* 2. Service Vector Visual Banners (Clean Graphic Identity Instead of Stock Photos) */
.vg-service-vector-banner {
    height: 175px;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover .vg-service-vector-banner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
}

.vg-banner-verification {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09233f 0%, #173873 100%);
}

.vg-banner-collection {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2d33 0%, #0a4f47 100%);
}

.vg-banner-support {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b1c4b 0%, #293275 100%);
}

.vg-banner-top-tags {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vg-banner-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.vg-banner-tag.tag-accent {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.45);
}

.vg-banner-center-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vg-icon-orb {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vg-clean-service-card:hover .vg-icon-orb {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vg-banner-bottom-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-weight: 500;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vg-banner-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -15px;
    font-size: 6.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* 3. Institutional Matrix Card (Section 5 Home Page) */
.vg-institutional-matrix-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.vg-matrix-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.vg-matrix-item {
    background: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-matrix-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vg-matrix-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-sm);
    background: var(--vg-blue-50);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vg-matrix-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.vg-matrix-desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vg-matrix-badge-strip {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* 4. Architecture Showcase Card (About Us & Inner Pages) */
.vg-architecture-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-md);
    padding: 1.85rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.vg-arch-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
}

.vg-arch-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vg-arch-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.vg-arch-step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
    background: var(--vg-bg-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    border-radius: var(--vg-radius-md);
    transition: var(--vg-transition);
}

.vg-arch-step-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--vg-blue-500);
    box-shadow: var(--vg-shadow-xs);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.vg-arch-num {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vg-blue-50);
    color: var(--vg-blue-600);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vg-arch-step-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vg-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.vg-arch-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--vg-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.vg-arch-footer {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vg-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vg-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .vg-telemetry-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .vg-telemetry-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .vg-telemetry-details {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }
}