/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VisionPlus Wealth — Brand Override Layer
   Derived from logo colors: Navy + Steel Blue + Silver

   TEMPORARY: Remove this file + the <link> in master.blade.php
   to revert to original styling.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
    /* Primary — Deep Navy (logo dark V) */
    --vpw-primary: #0a1f3f;
    --vpw-primary-dark: #06152b;
    --vpw-primary-light: #0A4D8C;

    /* Accent — Steel Blue (logo diamond overlap) */
    --vpw-accent: #4a6fa5;
    --vpw-accent-dark: #3a5a8a;
    --vpw-accent-light: #6b8fc0;

    /* Silver (logo gray V-shape) */
    --vpw-silver: #a8b2c1;
    --vpw-silver-dark: #8e9bae;
    --vpw-silver-light: #c5cdd8;

    /* Neutrals */
    --vpw-white: #ffffff;
    --vpw-gray-50: #f8f9fb;
    --vpw-gray-75: #f0f2f5;
    --vpw-gray-100: #e2e6ed;
    --vpw-gray-200: #c8cfd9;
    --vpw-gray-500: #64748b;
    --vpw-gray-700: #334155;
    --vpw-gray-900: #0f172a;

    /* Status */
    --vpw-success: #22c55e;
    --vpw-warning: #f59e0b;
    --vpw-error: #ef4444;
    --vpw-info: #3b82f6;

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a6fa5 0%, #6b8fc0 100%);

    /* Shadows — navy-tinted */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.16);

    /* Override template CSS vars */
    --ztc-text-text-2: #0a1f3f;
    --ztc-text-text-5: #0a1f3f;
    --ztc-text-text-13: #0a1f3f;
    --ztc-bg-bg-2: #0a1f3f;
    --ztc-bg-bg-3: #0A4D8C;
    --ztc-bg-bg-4: #0a1f3f;
    --ztc-bg-bg-9: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%);
    --ztc-bg-bg-10: #0a1f3f;
    --04-home-page-maincolors: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%);

    /* Font overrides */
    --ztc-family-font1: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY — Premium Fonts
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif !important;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif !important;
}

/* Playfair Display — hero motto only */
.hero-motto,
.vpw-display-font {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — Premium Redesign
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero background */
.hero4-section-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
    padding: 190px 0 100px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle texture overlay */
.hero4-section-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.015'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero4-section-area > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Hero Trust Badge ── */
.hero-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-trust-badge i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.hero-trust-badge span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ── Hero Headline ── */
.hero-headline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ── Hero Tagline ── */
.hero-tagline {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.hero-tagline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 70%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Hero Subline ── */
.hero-subline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* ── Hero CTAs ── */
.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a1f3f;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    color: #0a1f3f;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-cta-primary i {
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ── Hero Social Proof ── */
.hero-proof {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-proof-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-proof-item i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.hero-proof-item strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Hero Image ── */
.hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper {
    min-height: auto !important;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper .img1 {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper .img1 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 560px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: block;
}

/* Subtle inner border */
.hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper .img1::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Hero Floating Feature Cards ── */
.hero4-section-area {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes floatDown {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

.hero-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.22);
    z-index: 3;
    min-width: 180px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-float-card__icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #07294e;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-float-card__icon i {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.hero-float-card__text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hero-float-card__text strong {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0a1f3f;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-float-card__text span {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-float-card--top {
    top: 15%;
    left: 2%;
    animation: floatUp 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-card--mid {
    top: 48%;
    right: 2%;
    animation: floatDown 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-card--bot {
    bottom: 12%;
    left: 5%;
    animation: floatUp 3.8s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}

.hero-float-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.30);
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ── Hero Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 40px) !important;
    }
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper .img1 img {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .hero-float-card {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero4-section-area {
        padding: 140px 0 60px 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: 28px !important;
    }
    .hero-subline {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
    .hero-cta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .hero-cta-primary,
    .hero-cta-secondary {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-proof {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .hero4-section-area .hero-image-wrapper .img1 img {
        height: 300px;
    }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BODY / PAGE-LEVEL — kill any green bleed
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

body {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Ensure offer banner wrapper has no stray background */
.offer-banner-wrapper {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
}

.offer-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER / NAV
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Base nav color: always dark (safe default) --- */
#vl-header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li > a {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

#vl-header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li:hover > a {
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
}

#vl-header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li > a.active {
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
    opacity: 0.8 !important;
}

/* --- Transparent header (before scroll) — nav sits on white pill (.row-bg) --- */
/* Nav text stays dark on white pill background */

/* --- Sticky header (after scroll) --- */
#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e6ed !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Nav links: dark on white sticky */
#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li > a {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li:hover > a {
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
}

#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky .vl-main-menu ul > li > a.active {
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
    opacity: 0.8 !important;
}

/* CTA button on sticky — keep navy gradient, white text */
#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky .vl-btn4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

#vl-header-sticky.header-sticky .vl-btn4 span {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

/* --- Logo handling --- */
/* Transparent header: show light logo as-is (remove brightness filter) */
.homepage4-body .vl-transparent-header img#header-logo {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* Sticky header: no filter needed — JS swaps to dark logo */
.homepage4-body .header-sticky img#header-logo {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* Mobile menu / sidebar */
.mobile-menu,
.homepage4-body .vl-offcanvas {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
}

/* Hero section — hardcoded gradient in main.css */
.hero4-section-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero backgrounds — override #052b51/#07294e to #0a1f3f */
.hero3-section-area,
.hero-section-area,
.vpw-hero,
[class*="hero"] {
    /* Don't force background — let gradients handle it */
}

/* Offer banner / hero enhancements */
.vpw-offer-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%) !important;
}

.vpw-offer-banner .vpw-offer-tag {
    background: #e8eefc !important;
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
}

/* Trust items in hero */
.trust-item i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Progress bar in how-it-works */
.vpw-progress-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS — Override all green to Steel Blue
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Primary buttons (navy gradient) */
.btn1,
.header-btn1 a,
a.btn1,
.cta-btn,
[class*="btn"][style*="052b51"],
[class*="btn"][style*="07294e"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
    border-color: #0a1f3f !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn1:hover,
.header-btn1 a:hover,
a.btn1:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.25) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS / ICON BOXES
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Icon circles with navy gradient */
.service3-single-boxarea .icons,
.icons[style*="052b51"],
.icons[style*="07294e"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
}

/* How it works step icon hover */
.hiw-step-inner:hover .hiw-step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GREEN → STEEL BLUE OVERRIDES
   (hero-enhancements.css green accents)
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Checkmarks, success indicators styled as green */
[style*="color: #10b981"],
[style*="color:#10b981"] {
    color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

[style*="background: #10b981"],
[style*="background:#10b981"] {
    background: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

/* Green success backgrounds → steel blue tint */
[style*="background: #f0fdf4"],
[style*="background:#f0fdf4"] {
    background: #eef2f8 !important;
}

[style*="border"][style*="#86efac"] {
    border-color: #6b8fc0 !important;
}

[style*="color: #166534"],
[style*="color:#166534"] {
    color: #3a5a8a !important;
}

/* Loan application green (#48bb78) → Steel Blue */
[style*="background: #48bb78"],
[style*="background:#48bb78"],
[style*="background: linear-gradient"][style*="#48bb78"] {
    background: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

[style*="border"][style*="#48bb78"] {
    border-color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

[style*="color: #48bb78"],
[style*="color:#48bb78"] {
    color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO ENHANCEMENTS CSS OVERRIDES
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Stat circles / progress indicators */
.vpw-stat-circle {
    border-color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

/* Feature check icons */
.vpw-feature-check {
    background: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

/* Quote icons */
.fa-quote-right[style*="color: #0A4D8C"],
[style*="color: #0A4D8C"] {
    color: #0A4D8C !important; /* keep — it's in the logo palette */
}

/* Testimonial / review cards */
.vpw-review-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 100%) !important;
}

/* Pagination / tab active states */
.vpw-tab-active,
.vpw-pagination .active {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Outline / bordered elements */
.vpw-outline-btn,
[style*="border-color: #0A4D8C"] {
    border-color: #0A4D8C !important;
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
}

.vpw-outline-btn:hover {
    background: #0A4D8C !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   LOAN APPLICATION PAGE
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Step indicator bar */
.loan-step-indicator [style*="border-bottom"][style*="052b51"] {
    border-color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

/* Active step */
.loan-step.active,
[style*="background: #052b51"] {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
}

/* Step text colors */
[style*="color: #052b51"],
[style*="color:#052b51"] {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

[style*="color: #0a4d8c"],
[style*="color:#0a4d8c"],
[style*="color: #0A4D8C"],
[style*="color:#0A4D8C"] {
    color: #0A4D8C !important;
}

/* Loan form submit button green gradient → navy gradient */
.loan-submit-btn,
[style*="linear-gradient"][style*="48bb78"][style*="38a169"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
}

/* Success step green dashed border → steel blue */
[style*="border: 2px dashed #48bb78"],
[style*="border:2px dashed #48bb78"] {
    border: 2px dashed #4a6fa5 !important;
}

/* Step completed checkmark green → steel blue */
.step-completed,
[style*="background: linear-gradient"][style*="48bb78"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a6fa5 0%, #6b8fc0 100%) !important;
}

/* Loan form border accents */
[style*="border-bottom: 2px solid #052b51"],
[style*="border-bottom:2px solid #052b51"] {
    border-bottom-color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

[style*="border-bottom: 3px solid #052b51"],
[style*="border-bottom:3px solid #052b51"] {
    border-bottom-color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

/* Focus states on inputs */
input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: #4a6fa5 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.15) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* About premium heading colors */
.about-premium-title,
.about-stat-number {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
}

.about-premium-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
}

/* Timeline / feature accent bars */
.about-timeline-dot {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
}

.about-timeline-line {
    background: #0A4D8C !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Footer background */
.footer1-section-area,
.footer-area,
footer[class*="footer"] {
    background: #06152b !important;
}

/* Footer link colors */
.footer1-section-area a,
.footer-area a,
footer a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.footer1-section-area a:hover,
.footer-area a:hover,
footer a:hover {
    color: var(--vpw-accent-light) !important;
}

/* Footer social icons */
.footer-social a,
.social-icon a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-social a:hover,
.social-icon a:hover {
    background: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.footer-bottom,
.copyright-area {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL OVERRIDES
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* All navy gradients — normalize #052b51/#07294e → #0a1f3f */
[style*="linear-gradient"][style*="052b51"]:not(.brand-cover):not(.brand-section) {
    /* Can't fully override inline gradients via CSS without !important on each */
}

/* Selection color */
::selection {
    background: rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.25);
    color: #0a1f3f;
}

/* Scrollbar (webkit) */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--vpw-gray-50);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--vpw-silver);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--vpw-silver-dark);
}

/* Links */
a {
    color: #0A4D8C;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: #4a6fa5;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK INDIGO OVERRIDE (#6366f1)
   Found in hero-enhancements dark mode
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
[style*="border-color: #6366f1"],
[style*="border-color:#6366f1"] {
    border-color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}

[style*="color: #6366f1"],
[style*="color:#6366f1"] {
    color: #4a6fa5 !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION BACKGROUNDS — Alternating shades
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Services — white */
.service3-section-area {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* How It Works — light gray */
.vpw-how-it-works {
    background: #f4f6f9 !important;
}

/* Why Choose Us — white */
.project1-section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Testimonials — navy gradient (already set via --ztc-bg-bg-9) */

/* Board / Leadership — light gray */
.leadership-section {
    background: #f4f6f9 !important;
}

/* History — navy dark */
.history1-scetion-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0d3566 100%) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .heading4 h5 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .heading4 h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .history-boxarea h2 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .history-boxarea a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .history-boxarea p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .history-boxarea {
    position: relative;
}

.history1-scetion-area .history-boxarea span {
    background: rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.5) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.history1-scetion-area .boredr {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .boredr::after {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Owl carousel nav in history */
.history1-scetion-area .owl-nav button {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.history1-scetion-area .owl-nav button:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Our Customers — white */
.brand1-section-area {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* FAQ — light gray */
.faq-inner-section-area {
    background: #f4f6f9 !important;
}

.vpw-faq {
    background: #f4f6f9 !important;
    padding: 110px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
}

/* ── FAQ Header ── */
.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.faq-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0A4D8C;
    background: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.07);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Accordion ── */
.vpw-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.vpw-accordion-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vpw-accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.06);
}

.vpw-accordion-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.08);
}

.vpw-accordion-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-accordion-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.02);
}

.vpw-accordion-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5fa 0%, #e8eef5 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-accordion-icon i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #0A4D8C;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-accordion-item.active .vpw-accordion-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%);
}

.vpw-accordion-item.active .vpw-accordion-icon i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vpw-accordion-question {
    flex: 1;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.vpw-accordion-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-accordion-arrow i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-accordion-item.active .vpw-accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.vpw-accordion-item.active .vpw-accordion-arrow i {
    color: #0A4D8C;
}

.vpw-accordion-panel {
    max-height: 200px;
    padding: 0 24px 20px 78px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vpw-accordion-panel[hidden] {
    max-height: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible;
}

.vpw-accordion-panel p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── FAQ Sidebar ── */
.faq-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.faq-sidebar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.faq-sidebar-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #052b51 0%, #0A4D8C 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.faq-sidebar-icon i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-sidebar-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-sidebar-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-sidebar-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #052b51 0%, #0A4D8C 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.25);
}

.faq-sidebar-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-sidebar-btn i {
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-sidebar-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.faq-sidebar-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.faq-sidebar-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-sidebar-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-sidebar-contact-item i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #0A4D8C;
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}

.faq-sidebar-contact-item span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
}

.faq-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.faq-trust-badge {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
}

.faq-trust-badge i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #0A4D8C;
}

.faq-trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── FAQ Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vpw-faq {
        padding: 80px 0 70px;
    }
    .faq-header {
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .faq-sidebar {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vpw-faq {
        padding: 60px 0 50px;
    }
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }
    .faq-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .vpw-accordion-trigger {
        padding: 16px 18px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .vpw-accordion-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        min-width: 36px;
    }
    .vpw-accordion-question {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .vpw-accordion-panel {
        padding-left: 66px;
    }
    .faq-sidebar-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
    .faq-trust-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .vpw-faq {
        padding: 130px 0 110px;
    }
}

/* CTA — white (card inside is navy) */
.vpw-cta-premium {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPONENTS — Brand System Applied
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Section Headings --- */
.heading4 h5 {
    color: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.heading4 h2 {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-900) !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Headings on dark/navy backgrounds must stay white */
.cta1-section-area .heading4 h2,
[style*="background"][style*="#0a1f3f"] .heading4 h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.heading4 p {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-500) !important;
}


/* --- Service Cards --- */
.service3-single-boxarea {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.06) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.04) !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 36px 30px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.vpw-service-card {
    height: 100% !important;
}

.vpw-service-card .content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vpw-service-card .content p {
    flex: 1;
}

.vpw-service-card .icons {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .icons {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0A4D8C 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.2) !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .content a:not(.readmore) {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-900) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    transition: color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .content p {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-500) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    transition: color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .readmore {
    color: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* Hover state — all text white on navy overlay */
.service3-single-boxarea:hover .content a:not(.readmore) {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover .content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover .readmore {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover .icons {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover .icons i,
.service3-single-boxarea:hover .icons img {
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .readmore:hover {
    color: var(--vpw-accent-dark) !important;
}

.service3-single-boxarea .readmore i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service3-single-boxarea:hover .readmore i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS — Premium Redesign
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vpw-testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0d3566 100%) !important;
    padding: 110px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.testi-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.testi-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 2.6rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.testi-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Cards */
.testi-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.testi-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Quote icon */
.testi-quote-icon {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-quote-icon i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Stars */
.testi-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testi-stars i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Text */
.testi-text {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

/* Author */
.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.testi-author-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.testi-author-info h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testi-author-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vpw-testimonials {
        padding: 80px 0 70px;
    }

    .testi-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vpw-testimonials {
        padding: 60px 0 50px;
    }

    .testi-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    }

    .testi-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .testi-header {
        margin-bottom: 44px;
    }
}


/* --- How It Works Steps (redesigned) --- */
.hiw-step-num {
    background: #0a1f3f !important;
}

.hiw-step-title {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-900) !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

.hiw-step-desc {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-500) !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US — Premium Redesign
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.vpw-why-choose {
    padding: 110px 0 100px !important;
}

/* Header */
.wcu-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.wcu-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0A4D8C;
    background: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.07);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wcu-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 2.6rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wcu-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Feature list */
.wcu-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.wcu-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.06);
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wcu-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.1);
}

.wcu-feature-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5fa 0%, #e8eef5 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.wcu-feature-icon i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #0A4D8C;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.wcu-feature:hover .wcu-feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A4D8C 0%, #0a1f3f 100%);
}

.wcu-feature:hover .wcu-feature-icon i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.wcu-feature-content h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.wcu-feature-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* CTA */
.wcu-cta {
    margin-top: 36px;
}

/* Visual (right column) */
.wcu-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.wcu-image {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.15);
}

.wcu-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 580px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating stats */
.wcu-stat {
    position: absolute;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.12);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 130px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 43, 81, 0.04);
}

.wcu-stat--top {
    top: 30px;
    left: 0;
}

.wcu-stat--bottom {
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 0;
}

.wcu-stat-value {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a1f3f;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wcu-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vpw-why-choose {
        padding: 80px 0 70px !important;
    }

    .wcu-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }

    .wcu-visual {
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 48px;
    }

    .wcu-image img {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .wcu-stat--top {
        top: 20px;
        left: 20px;
    }

    .wcu-stat--bottom {
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vpw-why-choose {
        padding: 60px 0 50px !important;
    }

    .wcu-header {
        margin-bottom: 44px;
    }

    .wcu-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    }

    .wcu-feature {
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .wcu-feature-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .wcu-feature-icon i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .wcu-image img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .wcu-stat {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        min-width: 110px;
    }

    .wcu-stat-value {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}


/* --- Team / Board Section --- */
.leadership-section {
    background: var(--vpw-gray-50) !important;
}

.leadership-section .heading4 h2 {
    color: var(--vpw-gray-900) !important;
}


/* --- CTA Section — Premium Redesign --- */
.vpw-cta-premium {
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 80px 0 100px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.vpw-cta-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3f 0%, #0d3566 50%, #0A4D8C 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 72px 64px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 64px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.25),
        0 8px 24px rgba(10, 31, 63, 0.15);
}

.vpw-cta-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(168, 178, 193, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vpw-cta-bg-pattern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.vpw-cta-bg-pattern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.vpw-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vpw-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.3);
    color: #c5cdd8;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vpw-cta-badge i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #6b8fc0;
}

.vpw-cta-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.vpw-cta-content p {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.vpw-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.vpw-cta-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.vpw-cta-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #f0f2f5;
    color: #0a1f3f !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vpw-cta-btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-cta-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vpw-cta-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.vpw-cta-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vpw-cta-btn-outline i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vpw-cta-btn-outline:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Trust indicators */
.vpw-cta-trust {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vpw-cta-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.vpw-cta-trust-item i {
    color: #6b8fc0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA image / visual */
.vpw-cta-visual {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.vpw-cta-visual img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* CTA Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vpw-cta-card {
        padding: 48px 36px;
    }

    .vpw-cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }

    .vpw-cta-visual {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vpw-cta-premium {
        padding: 50px 0 60px !important;
    }

    .vpw-cta-card {
        padding: 40px 24px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .vpw-cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    }

    .vpw-cta-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .vpw-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .vpw-cta-btn-primary,
    .vpw-cta-btn-outline {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 14px 24px;
    }

    .vpw-cta-visual {
        margin-top: 32px;
    }
}


/* --- Form Inputs (Loan Application + Contact) --- */
.form-control,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="date"],
select,
textarea {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vpw-gray-200) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    color: var(--vpw-gray-900) !important;
}

.form-control:focus,
input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

label {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--vpw-gray-700) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
}


/* --- Footer Enhancement --- */
.footer1-section-area,
footer[class*="footer"] {
    background: #06152b !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

footer h3,
footer .footer-title {
    color: var(--vpw-white) !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

footer p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

footer a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

footer a:hover {
    color: var(--vpw-accent-light) !important;
}

/* Footer social icons */
footer .social-icon a,
footer .footer-social a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

footer .social-icon a:hover,
footer .footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Footer bottom copyright */
.copyright-area,
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
}


/* --- Owl Carousel Dots (Testimonial Slider) --- */
.owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    background: var(--vpw-silver-light) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
    width: 24px !important;
}


/* --- Scroll Progress Button --- */
.progress-wrap {
    background: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
}

.progress-wrap svg path {
    stroke: var(--vpw-accent) !important;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION SPACING & PADDING NORMALIZATION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Consistent container padding across all breakpoints */
.container {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 24px !important;
        padding-right: 24px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 32px !important;
        padding-right: 32px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 40px !important;
        padding-right: 40px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 48px !important;
        padding-right: 48px !important;
        max-width: 1200px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1280px !important;
    }
}

/* Consistent vertical section spacing */
.sp1 {
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

.sp2 {
    padding: 100px 0 80px !important;
}

.sp4 {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
}

.sp8 {
    padding: 80px 0 40px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sp1 {
        padding: 70px 0 !important;
    }
    .sp2 {
        padding: 70px 0 60px !important;
    }
    .sp4 {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
    .sp8 {
        padding: 60px 0 30px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sp1 {
        padding: 50px 0 !important;
    }
    .sp2 {
        padding: 50px 0 40px !important;
    }
    .sp4 {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
    .sp8 {
        padding: 40px 0 20px !important;
    }
}

/* Hero section padding */
.hero4-section-area {
    padding: 140px 0 60px 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero4-section-area {
        padding: 120px 0 50px 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero4-section-area {
        padding: 100px 0 40px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Inner pages hero (contact, about) */
.inner-pages-section-area {
    padding: 180px 0 100px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .inner-pages-section-area {
        padding: 120px 0 60px !important;
    }
}

/* How it works — background set in section-backgrounds block above */

/* Why Choose Us — padding handled by .vpw-why-choose in section above */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .project1-section {
        padding: 50px 0 !important;
    }
}


/* Footer consistent padding */
.vl-footer1-section-area {
    padding: 80px 0 40px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vl-footer1-section-area {
        padding: 50px 0 30px !important;
    }
}

/* Loan application page spacing */
.loan-application-wrapper {
    padding: 140px 0 80px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .loan-application-wrapper {
        padding: 100px 0 50px !important;
    }
}


/* --- Selection & Scrollbar --- */
::selection {
    background: rgba(74, 111, 165, 0.2);
    color: #0a1f3f;
}