/*====================================
Hero Banner
=====================================*/

.vs_banner_slr {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(43deg, #07213f, #000102);
  padding: 140px 0 0;
}


.vs_banner_tag {

  display: inline-block;

  color: #d2a34a;

  font-size: 12px;

  letter-spacing: 4px;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

  font-weight: 500;

}

.vs_banner_content h1 {

  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: calc(15px + 2vw);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;

}

.vs_banner_content h1 span {

  color: #d2a34a;

}

.vs_banner_line {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  margin-bottom: 25px;

}

.vs_banner_line span {

  width: 180px;

  height: 1px;

  background: #9d7b35;

}

.vs_banner_line i {

  color: #d2a34a;

  font-size: 18px;

  margin: 0 12px;

}

.vs_banner_content p {

  color: #d5d5d5;

  font-size: 16px;

  line-height: 1.6;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

}


.vs_banner_img img {


  object-fit: contain;

}

/*==============================
Floating Card
===============================*/
.vs_banner_img {
  position: relative;
}

.vs_banner_img_card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  background: rgb(15 20 33 / 73%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  padding: 18px 21px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 20px;
}

.vs_banner_img_icon {

  width: 50px;

  height: 50px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #d2a34a;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  color: #07213f;

  font-size: 26px;

}

.vs_banner_img_card h5 {

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;

}

.vs_banner_img_card p {

  margin: 0;

  color: #d7d7d7;
  font-size: 14px;

}

/*==============================
Trust Strip
===============================*/

.vs_trust_strip {

  background: #07213f;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 74, .2);

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(210, 163, 74, .2);

  padding: 45px 0;

}

.vs_trust_box {

  color: #fff;
  /*padding: 10px 20px;*/
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;

}

.vs_trust_box:last-child {

  border: none;

}

.vs_trust_box i {

  color: #d2a34a;

  font-size: 34px;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

}

.vs_trust_box h5 {

  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;

}

.vs_trust_box p {

  color: #c9c9c9;

  margin: 0;

  font-size: 14px;

}

/*=============================
Counter
=============================*/


.vs_counter_item {
  text-align: left;
}

.vs_counter_item h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #d2a34a;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vs_counter_item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  /* text-transform: uppercase; */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION WRAPPERS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_section {
  padding: 60px;
}

.vs_section_light {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vs_section_alt {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.vs_section_dark {
  background: #07213f;
}

.vs_section_head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.vs_section_dark .vs_heading h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vs_section_dark .vs_heading p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.vs_section_dark .vs_subtitle {
  color: #d2a34a;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. TRUST STRIP
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_trust_bg {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.vs_trust_card p {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.vs_trust_card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vs_trust_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}


.vs_trust_icon {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07213f;
  color: #d2a34a;
  margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PROBLEMS NRIs FACE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_problem_card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vs_problem_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.13);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.vs_problem_card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vs_problem_card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);
}

.vs_problem_c_icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: #d2a34a;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SERVICES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */


.vs_service_card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vs_service_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.13);
  border-color: transparent;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.45);
}

.vs_service_card .vs_service_c_icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #d2a34a 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vs_service_card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.vs_service_card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  min-height: 70px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.vs_service_card_request {
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.4) !important;
}

.vs_service_request_tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.16);
  color: #d2a34a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}


.vs_csr_service_section .vs_service_card{
      background: #07213f;
}


/*==================================
Who We Help
==================================*/


.vs_help_card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: .35s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.vs_help_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.vs_help_icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07213f;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: .35s;
}

.vs_help_card:hover .vs_help_icon {
  background: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_help_icon i {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.vs_help_card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_help_card p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}


/*=========================
Industries
==========================*/

.vs_industries {
  background: #f8f9fc;
}

.vs_industry_card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: .35s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
}

.vs_industry_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.vs_industry_icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d2a34a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: .35s;
}

.vs_industry_card:hover .vs_industry_icon {
  background: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_industry_icon i {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.vs_industry_card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vs_industry_card p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. WHY CHOOSE — TIMELINE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_why_timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.vs_why_timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.vs_why_item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 2.4rem 2.6rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: right;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.vs_why_item_reverse {
  width: 50%;
  margin-left: 50%;
  padding: 0 0 2.6rem 2.4rem;
  text-align: left;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.vs_why_icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0;

  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: #d2a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.vs_why_icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #d2a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
}


.vs_why_item .vs_why_icon::after {
  right: -2.85rem;
}

.vs_why_item_reverse .vs_why_icon::after {
  left: -2.85rem;
}

.vs_why_text h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vs_why_text p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);

}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. HOW WE WORK / PROCESS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_process_row {
  position: relative;
}

.vs_process_step {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vs_process_step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.13);
}

.vs_process_num {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  background: #07213f;
  color: #d2a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.vs_process_step h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;

}

.vs_process_step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);
}

.vs_process_row .col-md-3:not(:last-child) .vs_process_step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: -1.1rem;
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.12);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. LEADERSHIP / ABOUT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_founder_photo_wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #07213f 100%);
}

.vs_founder_photo {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border: 5px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.vs_founder_bg p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);
}

.vs_founder_role {
  color: #d2a34a !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vs_founder_highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem 1rem;
}

.vs_founder_highlights li {
  color: #4A4A4A;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vs_founder_highlights i {
  color: #d2a34a;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.vs_founder_bg .vs_ctm_btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #07213f;
  color: #07213f;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vs_founder_bg .vs_ctm_btn:hover {
  background: #07213f;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---- Founder: experience badge over the photo ---- */
.vs_founder_photo_wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vs_founder_badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: -6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07213f 0%, #07213f 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.35);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
}

.vs_founder_badge strong {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vs_founder_badge span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

/* ---- Founder: mission line ---- */
.vs_founder_mission {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #07213f;
  border-left: 3px solid #d2a34a;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.vs_founder_expertise_badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.8rem;
}

.vs_founder_expertise_badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.16);
  color: #07213f;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vs_founder_expertise_badge i {
  color: #d2a34a;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.vs_founder_expertise_badge:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.vs_founder_badge_secondary {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: -10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #07213f;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
}

.vs_founder_badge_secondary i {
  color: #d2a34a;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. ABOUT & TRUST STATEMENT — pill cards grid
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_trust_statement {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.vs_trust_pill_card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.3rem;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_trust_pill_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.16);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.vs_trust_pill_card i {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #d2a34a;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.vs_trust_pill_card h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.vs_trust_pill_card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.68);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. ADVISORY NETWORK — icon cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_advisory_network {
  background: #fff;
}

.vs_network_card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), background 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_network_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.16);
  background: #fff;
}

.vs_network_icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #d2a34a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_network_card:hover .vs_network_icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

.vs_network_card h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #07213f;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. NRI FACILITATION DESK — dark section, flag chips, dark feature cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_feature_desk {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vs_feature_desk::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /*background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245,130,32,.15), transparent 45%);*/
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vs_feature_desk .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


.vs_feature_flags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vs_feature_flag_chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_feature_flag_chip i {
  color: #d2a34a;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.vs_feature_flag_chip:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.5);
}

.vs_feature_card_dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem;
  height: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), background 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_feature_card_dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vs_feature_c_icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #d2a34a 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_feature_card_dark h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vs_feature_card_dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. GOVERNMENT INTERFACE CELL — USP cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_govt_interface {
  background: #fff;
}

.vs_govt_card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_govt_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.16);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.vs_govt_icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07213f 0%, #07213f 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_govt_card h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.vs_govt_card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.vs_govt_card_highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07213f 0%, #07213f 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.vs_govt_card_highlight .vs_govt_icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #d2a34a 100%);
}

.vs_govt_card_highlight h4,
.vs_govt_card_highlight p {
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_govt_card_highlight p {
  opacity: 0.85;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. ASSET MANAGEMENT CELL
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_asset_mgmt {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.vs_asset_card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_asset_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.16);
}

.vs_asset_icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2a34a 0%, #d2a34a 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_asset_card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #07213f;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.vs_asset_card p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.vs_asset_card_cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07213f 0%, #07213f 100%);
}

.vs_asset_card_cta h4,
.vs_asset_card_cta p {
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_asset_card_cta p {
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vs_asset_card_cta .vs_more_btn {
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_asset_card_cta .vs_more_btn:hover {
  color: #d2a34a;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. STRATEGIC PARTNERS — compact premium cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_strategic_partners {
  background: #fff;
}

.vs_partner_card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

.vs_partner_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.45);
}

.vs_partner_icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07213f 0%, #07213f 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.vs_partner_card h6 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d2a34a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.vs_partner_card_more {
  background: #07213f;
  border-style: dashed;
}

.vs_partner_card_more .vs_partner_icon {
  background: #07213f;
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. FINAL TRUST STATEMENT BANNER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_final_trust_statement {
  background: #07213f;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.vs_final_trust_statement .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vs_final_trust_quote_icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #d2a34a;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vs_final_trust_statement p {
  font-size: calc(15px + 1vw);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. TESTIMONIALS — vs_testimonial
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_testimonial_card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 2.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
}

.vs_testimonial_quote_icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.12);
}

.vs_testimonial_card p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #4A4A4A;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vs_testimonial_author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.vs_testimonial_author img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
}

.vs_testimonial_author strong {
  display: block;
  color: #07213f;
}

.vs_testimonial_author span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);
}

.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-stage,
.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-item,
.vs_testi_sldrs .item {
  display: flex;
}


.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-nav {
  display: none;
}

.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-dot {
  background-color: #07213f;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.35;
  border: none;
}

.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-dot.active {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_testi_sldrs .owl-dots {
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 25px;
}


.vs_blog_card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: .35s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  height: 100%;
}

.vs_blog_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.vs_blog_card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.vs_blog_content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.vs_blog_tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #d2a34a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vs_blog_content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vs_blog_content p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-stage,
.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-item,
.vs_blog_sldrs .item {
  display: flex;
}


.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-nav {
  display: none;
}

.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-dot {
  background-color: #07213f;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.35;
  border: none;
}

.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-dot.active {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_blog_sldrs .owl-dots {
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 25px;
}



/* Featured image */
         .vs_blog_feature_img {
            border-radius: var(--moov-radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--moov-shadow-soft);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_feature_img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
         }

         /* Article body typography */
         .vs_blog_article p {
            line-height: 1.9;
            color: var(--moov-muted);
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_article h2,
         .vs_blog_article h3 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            color: var(--moov-secondary);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_article h2 { font-size: calc(15px + 0.9vw); }
         .vs_blog_article h3 { font-size: calc(14px + 0.4vw); }
         .vs_blog_article ul.vs_bullet_list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_article ul.vs_bullet_list li {
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 1.7rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: var(--moov-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_article ul.vs_bullet_list li i {
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0.3rem;
            color: var(--moov-primary);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_article a{
          color: var(--moov-primary);
         }

         /* Pull quote */
         .vs_blog_quote {
            position: relative;
            background: #f7f4ee;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--moov-primary);
            border-radius: var(--moov-radius-md);
            padding: 1.8rem 2rem 1.8rem 3.2rem;
            margin: 2rem 0 2.4rem;
         }
         .vs_blog_quote i {
            position: absolute;
            left: 1.1rem;
            top: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--moov-primary);
            opacity: 0.85;
         }
         .vs_blog_quote p {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--moov-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
            line-height: 1.7;
         }
         .vs_blog_quote cite {
            font-style: normal;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--moov-primary);
         }

         /* Author / meta row under H1 */
         .vs_blog_meta_row {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
         }
         .vs_blog_meta_row span { white-space: nowrap; }

         /* Sidebar widgets */
         .vs_widget { margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
         .vs_widget:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
         .vs_widget_search .input-group .form-control {
            border-radius: 30px 0 0 30px;
            border: 1px solid var(--moov-line);
         }
         .vs_widget_search .input-group .btn {
            border-radius: 0 30px 30px 0;
            padding: 0 16px;
         }
         .vs_widget_recent_post {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0.7rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--moov-line);
         }
         .vs_widget_recent_post:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
         .vs_widget_recent_post img {
            width: 62px;
            height: 62px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 10px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
         }
         .vs_widget_recent_post h6 {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
         }
         .vs_widget_recent_post h6 a { color: var(--moov-secondary); }
         .vs_widget_recent_post h6 a:hover { color: var(--moov-primary); }
         .vs_widget_recent_post span {
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            color: rgba(74,74,74,.6);
         }
         .vs_widget_share {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
         }
         .vs_widget_share a {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid var(--moov-line);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--moov-secondary);
            transition: all 0.25s var(--moov-ease);
         }
         .vs_widget_share a:hover {
            background: var(--moov-primary);
            border-color: var(--moov-primary);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
         }

         /* Checklist heading spacing tweak for blog context */
         .vs_blog_article .vs_check_row_list { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }

         @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .vs_blog_quote { padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem 2.6rem; }
            .vs_blog_quote i { left: 0.8rem; top: 1.3rem; }
         }


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FAQ — vs_faq
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_faq_accordion .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
  background: transparent;
}

.vs_faq_accordion .accordion-button {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #07213f;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 1.3rem 0.2rem;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vs_faq_accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: #d2a34a;
}

.vs_faq_accordion .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vs_faq_accordion .accordion-body {
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.68);
  padding: 0 0.2rem 1.5rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. CTA BANNER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vs_cta_banner {
  background: #07213f;
  text-align: center;
}


.vs_cta_banner .vs_heading p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* ---- Contact: consultation form card ---- */
.vs_consult_form_card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 44, 95, 0.25);
}

.vs_consult_form_card h4 {
  color: #07213f;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.vs_consult_form_card .form-control,
.vs_consult_form_card .form-select {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.vs_consult_form_card .form-control:focus,
.vs_consult_form_card .form-select:focus {
  border-color: #d2a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.15);
}


.vs_consult_form_card .form-success {
  text-align: center;
  color: #07213f;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* ---- Contact: quick-contact info card ---- */
.vs_contact_info_card {
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.vs_whatsapp_cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.vs_whatsapp_cta:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vs_whatsapp_cta i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #25D366;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.vs_whatsapp_cta strong {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.vs_whatsapp_cta small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.vs_contact_info_list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vs_contact_info_list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vs_contact_info_list i {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #d2a34a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vs_contact_info_list strong {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.vs_contact_info_list small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vs_contact_info_list em {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}


/*** Footer S ***/
footer {
  background-color: #07213f !important;
  color: #fff;
  padding-block: 20px 0;
}

footer a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
}

footer a:hover {
  color: #d2a34a;
}

footer h4 {
  color: #d2a34a;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

footer h4:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #d2a34a;
  bottom: -6px;
}

footer img {
  object-fit: contain;
      width: 250px;
}

.vs_ftr_form .form-control {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #04040433;
  border-radius: 0;
  height: 70px;
}


footer .vs_social_icon li a {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #cdcdcd;
  transition: .3s;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #07213f;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 0;
  background-color: #f4f5f9;
}


footer .vs_ftr_list li {
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  padding: 0;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: normal;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-weight: 500;
}

footer .vs_ftr_list li i {
  color: #d2a34a;
}


footer .vs_ftr_list li:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vs_ftr_icon_box img {
  height: 50px;
  filter: brightness(0.5);
}


footer .copyright {
  font-size: 15px;
  /*background-color:#d2a34a;*/
  padding: 20px 20px 0px 20px;
  /*border-radius: 50px;*/
  /*color: #fff;*/
}

footer .copyright a {
  /*color: #fff;*/
}

footer .copyright a:hover {
  color: #d2a34a;
}

footer .copyright img {
  width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.vs_ftr_list_menu li {
  color: #787878 !important;
}

footer form h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #d2a34a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

footer form .form-control {
  border-top-right-radius: 0rem !important;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0rem !important;
}

footer form .vs_ctm_btn {
  border-top-left-radius: 0rem !important;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 0rem !important;
}


#vs_enquire_form .modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22212182;
}

#vs_enquire_form form .form-control {
  border: 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #cbcbcb;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.vs_mobile_nav {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: #000;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 5px;
  z-index: 9999999999;
}

.vs_mobile_nav img {
  width: 30px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.vs_mobile_nav a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.vs_mobile_nav a:hover {
  color: blue;
}

.vs_enquire_form_bg .modal-header button {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 14px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background-color: #ffffff85;
  padding: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.vs_enquire_form_bg .modal-content {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.vs_enquire_form_bg .vs_enquire_form {
  padding: 30px;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.vs_enquire_form_bg .vs_enquire_form .form-control,
.vs_enquire_form .form-select {
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  background-color: #e5e5e5;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.vs_enquire_form_bg .vs_enquire_form button {
  padding: 5px 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
}


/* ---- Process: 5-up connector (parallel to the original 4-up rule) ---- */
.vs_process_row .vs_process_col:not(:last-child) .vs_process_step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: -1.1rem;
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vs_process_row .vs_process_col:not(:last-child) .vs_process_step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}



/*tnq page*/

.vs_tnq_body {
            min-height: 100vh;
            margin: 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: #f7f9fc;
        }

       .vs_tnq_box {
            max-width: 650px;
            width: 90%;
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 60px 40px;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

       .vs_tnq_icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            margin: 0 auto 25px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #0b3d78;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 40px;
        }