:root {
  /* Silicon Pattern theme: navy + orange, light corporate */
  --nv-primary: #1f6fb8;      /* bright engineering blue */
  --nv-primary-2: #0a2a5e;    /* deep navy */
  --nv-navy: #081f45;         /* darkest navy (hero/footer) */
  --nv-navy-2: #0d2f63;
  --nv-accent: #2aa9e2;       /* signature orange */
  --nv-accent-2: #5ec7f5;
  --nv-warn: #f59e0b;
  --nv-ink: #0a1f44;          /* headings */
  --nv-ink-2: #0d2f63;
  --nv-text: #16273d;
  --nv-muted: #5d7085;
  --nv-border: #d7e2ee;
  --nv-bg: #eef3f9;           /* light page background */
  --nv-surface: #ffffff;
  --nv-radius-sm: 6px;
  --nv-radius: 10px;
  --nv-radius-lg: 14px;
  --nv-shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
  --nv-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
  --nv-shadow-lg: 0 34px 90px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.18);
  --nv-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e 0%, #1f6fb8 60%, #2aa9e2 100%);
  --nv-grad-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e 0%, #1f6fb8 100%);
  --nv-grad-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #5ec7f5 0%, #2aa9e2 100%);
  --nv-grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.14), rgba(10, 42, 94, 0.10), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.08));
  --nv-glow: 0 0 42px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.35);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--nv-text);
  background: var(--nv-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
  color: inherit;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.nv-text-muted,
.vt-muted {
  color: var(--nv-muted) !important;
}

.nv-shadow {
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow);
}

.nv-radius,
.nv-radius-lg {
  border-radius: var(--nv-radius);
}

.nv-border {
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}

.nv-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.nv-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 160ms ease, background 160ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nv-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nv-btn-primary {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5ec7f5, #2aa9e2 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.32);
}

.nv-btn-navy {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 42, 94, 0.28);
}

.nv-btn-soft {
  color: var(--nv-text);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--nv-border);
}

.nv-btn-outline {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.nv-btn-ghost {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.nv-chip,
.vt-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18);
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.08);
  color: #153342;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.nv-badge,
.vt-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 234, 0.9);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  color: #263544;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.nv-badge-dark {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.56);
}

.nv-section,
.vt-section {
  padding: 78px 0;
}

.nv-section-surface {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}

.nv-section-title,
.vt-section-title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--nv-ink);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.nv-section-kicker,
.vt-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #0b5f7d;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nv-section-kicker .dot,
.vt-kicker .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--nv-grad);
}

.nv-card,
.vt-card,
.admin-card {
  background: var(--nv-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}

.nv-card,
.vt-card {
  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease;
}

.nv-card:hover,
.vt-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow);
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.36);
}

.nv-checkline,
.vt-checkline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nv-checkline i,
.vt-checkline i {
  color: var(--nv-accent);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nv-brand-badge,
.vt-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.20);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nv-navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 234, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.08);
}

.nv-navbar--hero {
  background: rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.70);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86) !important;
}

.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.nv-navbar--hero .navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: invert(1);
}

.vt-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.vt-logo-frame,
.vt-admin-logo-frame,
.vt-admin-login-logo,
.vt-footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 234, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.12);
}

.vt-logo-frame {
  width: 164px;
  height: 54px;
}

.vt-logo {
  width: 154px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.vt-admin-logo-frame {
  width: 210px;
  height: 66px;
}

.vt-admin-logo {
  width: 194px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.vt-admin-login-logo {
  width: 230px;
  height: 76px;
}

.vt-admin-login-logo img {
  width: 214px;
  height: 66px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.vt-footer-logo {
  width: 190px;
  height: 64px;
}

.vt-footer-logo img {
  width: 176px;
  height: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nv-nav-link {
  color: rgba(23, 32, 42, 0.78) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--nv-ink) !important;
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10);
}

body.nv-has-hero {
  --nv-nav-offset: 76px;
}

body.nv-has-hero main > .nv-page-hero,
body.nv-has-hero main > header.nv-page-hero,
body.nv-has-hero main > .vt-hero {
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--nv-nav-offset));
  padding-top: var(--nv-nav-offset);
}

.nv-page-hero,
.vt-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #101317;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.nv-hero-media,
.vt-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.nv-hero-media img,
.vt-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.04) contrast(1.06);
}

.nv-page-hero::after,
.vt-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.94), rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.70) 54%, rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.44)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.24), rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.94));
}

.nv-page-hero-inner,
.vt-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 120px 0 88px;
}

.vt-hero h1,
.nv-page-hero h1,
.nv-hero-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.04;
}

.vt-hero p,
.nv-page-hero p,
.nv-hero-sub {
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.88);
}

.vt-hero-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-lg);
}

.vt-metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.vt-metric {
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.vt-metric-value {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vt-metric-label {
  margin-top: 7px;
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.74);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vt-band {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08) 48%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08)),
    #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}

.vt-dark-band {
  color: #ffffff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.12), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10)),
    #101317;
}

.vt-service-card {
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vt-service-card .vt-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.vt-service-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.vt-service-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--nv-muted);
}

.vt-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  color: #0878a4;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.vt-process-step {
  padding: 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}

.vt-process-step:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.vt-step-number {
  color: var(--nv-primary-2);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.vt-leader-img,
.vt-team-placeholder {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.16), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.14));
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}

.vt-team-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #0b5f7d;
  font-size: 30px;
}

.vt-opening-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nv-primary);
}

.vt-modal-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101317, #203140);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vt-footer {
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.82);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.14), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08)),
    #101317;
}

.vt-footer a {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.76);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vt-footer a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vt-footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-footer-copy {
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.70);
}

.vt-social {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vt-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 38px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.58);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.admin-sidebar {
  min-height: 100vh;
  color: #ffffff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10) 38%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08)),
    #101317;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.admin-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.76);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.admin-nav-link:hover,
.admin-nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.admin-card {
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow);
}

.table {
  --bs-table-color: var(--nv-text);
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-color: var(--nv-border);
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.68);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.14);
}

.nv-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nv-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: nv-marquee var(--nv-marquee-duration, 28s) linear infinite;
}

.nv-marquee__group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.nv-marquee--reverse .nv-marquee__track {
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes nv-marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .nv-navbar .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
    box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow);
  }

  .nv-navbar--hero .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(16, 19, 23, 0.94);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  }

  .vt-logo-frame {
    width: 146px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .vt-logo {
    width: 136px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .nv-page-hero-inner,
  .vt-hero-inner {
    padding: 104px 0 64px;
  }

  .vt-metric-grid,
  .vt-process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vt-process-step {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  }

  .vt-process-step:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .nv-section,
  .vt-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }

  .vt-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  .nv-btn,
  .nv-card,
  .vt-card,
  .nv-marquee__track {
    transition: none;
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* Premium frontend refresh */
:root {
  --vt-black: #05070b;
  --vt-graphite: #0d1219;
  --vt-steel: #182331;
  --vt-cyan: #1f6fb8;
  --vt-blue: #0879c7;
  --vt-green: #2aa9e2;
  --vt-gold: #5ec7f5;
  --vt-silver: #d8e7ef;
  --vt-panel: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fcff 0%, #eef6fa 44%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.nv-navbar {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(10, 18, 28, 0.08);
}

.nv-navbar--hero {
  background: rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.72);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.nv-navbar--scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.vt-logo-frame {
  width: 158px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.16);
}

.vt-logo {
  width: 146px;
  height: 46px;
}

.nv-nav-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(17, 27, 38, 0.72) !important;
}

.nv-navbar--hero .vt-logo-frame {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.nv-navbar--hero .nv-btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.30);
}

.nv-btn {
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nv-btn-primary {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #5ec7f5 0%, #2aa9e2 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.30);
}

.nv-btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.vt-hero {
  background: var(--vt-black);
}

.vt-hero:not(.vt-hero-premium) {
  min-height: 430px;
}

.vt-hero:not(.vt-hero-premium)::before,
.vt-hero-premium .vt-circuit-overlay {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.48;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 36%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.16) 36% 36.4%, transparent 36.4% 100%),
    linear-gradient(64deg, transparent 0 60%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.16) 60% 60.35%, transparent 60.35% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 96px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 0 1px, transparent 1px 96px);
}

.vt-hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.96), rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.76) 50%, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.56)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.24), rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.98));
}

.vt-hero-premium {
  min-height: 590px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.vt-hero-premium .vt-hero-media img {
  opacity: 0.72;
  filter: saturate(1.16) contrast(1.16) brightness(0.82);
}

.vt-hero-premium .vt-hero-inner {
  padding: 72px 0 28px;
}

.vt-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.vt-signal-mark {
  width: 24px;
  height: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--vt-cyan);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vt-green);
}

.vt-hero-title {
  max-width: 820px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.vt-hero-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.58;
}

.vt-hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.nv-badge-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.vt-chip-console {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.20), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.11) 46%, rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.12)),
    rgba(8, 13, 20, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  max-width: 430px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.vt-chip-console::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 54px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 0 1px, transparent 1px 54px);
  opacity: 0.34;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vt-console-bar,
.vt-chip-board,
.vt-hero-proof-grid,
.vt-signal-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.vt-console-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vt-console-bar span {
  width: 18px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
}

.vt-console-bar span:nth-child(1) {
  background: var(--vt-cyan);
}

.vt-console-bar span:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--vt-green);
}

.vt-console-bar span:nth-child(3) {
  background: var(--vt-gold);
}

.vt-console-bar strong {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.vt-chip-board {
  min-height: 198px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 58%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.12) 58% 100%),
    rgba(2, 7, 13, 0.48);
}

.vt-board-rail {
  position: absolute;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vt-cyan), var(--vt-green), transparent);
  opacity: 0.84;
}

.vt-board-rail-a {
  top: 44px;
  left: 28px;
  right: 56px;
}

.vt-board-rail-b {
  top: 98px;
  left: 52px;
  right: 28px;
}

.vt-board-rail-c {
  bottom: 44px;
  left: 36px;
  right: 44px;
}

.vt-chip-core {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.62);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.28), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.16)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px),
    #08131d;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 28px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18),
    0 28px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.vt-chip-name {
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-chip-sub {
  margin-top: -30px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-chip-pin {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.46);
}

.vt-pin-top,
.vt-pin-bottom {
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 4px;
}

.vt-pin-top {
  top: -10px;
}

.vt-pin-bottom {
  bottom: -10px;
}

.vt-pin-left,
.vt-pin-right {
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 4px;
}

.vt-pin-left {
  left: -10px;
}

.vt-pin-right {
  right: -10px;
}

.vt-chip-label {
  position: absolute;
  min-width: 56px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.vt-label-rtl {
  left: 20px;
  top: 18px;
}

.vt-label-uvm {
  right: 20px;
  top: 54px;
}

.vt-label-sta {
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 42px;
}

.vt-label-dft {
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 16px;
}

.vt-hero-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vt-proof-cell {
  padding: 12px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.vt-proof-value {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vt-proof-label {
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vt-signal-list {
  display: none;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.vt-signal-list div {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.vt-signal-list i {
  color: var(--vt-green);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.vt-section-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.vt-services-showcase {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5fbfe 100%);
}

.vt-services-showcase::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.46;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 62%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) 62% 62.3%, transparent 62.3% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 92px);
}

.vt-services-showcase .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vt-card,
.admin-card {
  border-color: rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.70);
}

.vt-premium-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.08);
}

.vt-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vt-blue), var(--vt-cyan), var(--vt-green), var(--vt-gold));
}

.vt-service-card {
  min-height: 326px;
  height: 100%;
}

.vt-service-card h3 {
  color: #0a1620;
  font-size: 21px;
}

.vt-service-card p {
  color: #5e7081;
}

.vt-chip,
.nv-chip {
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.22);
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.09);
}

.vt-link {
  color: #2aa9e2;
}

.vt-flow-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.03), rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.06)),
    #ffffff;
}

.vt-process-premium {
  background: #081019;
  border-color: rgba(8, 16, 25, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 74px rgba(8, 16, 25, 0.18);
}

.vt-process-premium .vt-process-step {
  position: relative;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025));
}

.vt-process-premium h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vt-process-premium p {
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.66) !important;
}

.vt-process-premium .vt-step-number {
  color: var(--vt-cyan);
}

.vt-dark-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.16), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10) 46%, rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.08)),
    #05070b;
}

.vt-dark-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.42;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 78px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 78px);
}

.vt-dark-band .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vt-band {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.09), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.06) 46%, rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.07)),
    #ffffff;
}

.vt-footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.13), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08), rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.08)),
    #05070b;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vt-hero-title {
    font-size: 56px;
  }

  .vt-hero-copy {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-hero-premium {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .vt-hero-premium .vt-hero-inner {
    padding: 116px 0 54px;
  }

  .vt-hero-title {
    font-size: 44px;
  }

  .vt-section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .vt-chip-console {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vt-hero-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  .vt-hero-copy {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .vt-hero-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vt-chip-core {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .vt-chip-name {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .vt-chip-label {
    min-width: 48px;
  }

  .vt-label-rtl {
    left: 16px;
    top: 28px;
  }

  .vt-label-uvm {
    right: 18px;
    top: 82px;
  }

  .vt-label-sta {
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 66px;
  }

  .vt-label-dft {
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 28px;
  }

  .vt-section-title {
    font-size: 29px;
  }
}

/* Modern section and form polish */
.vt-page-hero-modern {
  min-height: 470px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-inner {
  padding: 108px 0 72px;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
  max-width: 860px;
  font-size: 54px;
  line-height: 1.04;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern p {
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.96), rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.78) 48%, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.48)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.14), rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.94));
}

.vt-filter-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.72);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(243, 250, 254, 0.90)),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.10);
}

.vt-filter-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.46;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 70%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.16) 70% 70.4%, transparent 70.4% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 74px);
}

.vt-filter-panel .row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-label {
  color: #203142;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-color: rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.72);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 126px;
}

.vt-domain-rail {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.62);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.vt-chip.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vt-blue), var(--vt-cyan), var(--vt-green));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.22);
}

.vt-services-index-section,
.vt-detail-section,
.vt-careers-section,
.vt-contact-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vt-services-index-section::before,
.vt-detail-section::before,
.vt-careers-section::before,
.vt-contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.34;
  background:
    linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 0 28%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12) 28% 28.2%, transparent 28.2% 100%),
    linear-gradient(62deg, transparent 0 64%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10) 64% 64.2%, transparent 64.2% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 28, 42, 0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 86px);
}

.vt-services-index-section .container,
.vt-detail-section .container,
.vt-careers-section .container,
.vt-contact-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vt-service-group-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 54px 0 18px;
}

.vt-group-title {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-premium-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vt-premium-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -20% -55% -20%;
  height: 150px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.09), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08), rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.06));
  transform: skewY(-4deg);
}

.vt-premium-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vt-detail-card {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.10);
}

.vt-accordion {
  --bs-accordion-border-width: 0;
  --bs-accordion-bg: transparent;
  --bs-accordion-btn-focus-box-shadow: none;
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.62);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.05);
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-button {
  min-height: 58px;
  color: #091622;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(239, 248, 253, 0.82));
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: #ffffff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.98), rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.96), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.92));
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  filter: saturate(0.2);
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.vt-accordion .accordion-body {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.vt-deliverable {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.62);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(241, 250, 254, 0.88));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.06);
}

.vt-engage-card {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10)),
    #07111b;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 74px rgba(7, 17, 27, 0.26);
}

.vt-engage-card .vt-kicker,
.vt-engage-card .vt-muted,
.vt-engage-card .form-label {
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.vt-engage-card .form-control {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vt-engage-card .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vt-side-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08)),
    #ffffff;
}

.vt-job-card {
  border-left: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 64px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.09);
}

.vt-job-card h3 {
  color: #08131d;
}

.vt-job-card .nv-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.vt-modal-premium {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(5, 7, 11, 0.30);
}

.vt-modal-head {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10)),
    #05070b;
}

.vt-contact-panel,
.vt-contact-form-card {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.10);
}

.vt-contact-panel {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(239, 248, 253, 0.88));
}

.vt-contact-form-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.92));
}

.vt-leader-card {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.08);
}

.vt-leader-card .vt-team-placeholder,
.vt-leader-card .vt-leader-img {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.16);
}

.pagination {
  gap: 8px;
}

.page-link {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border-color: rgba(178, 195, 208, 0.72);
  color: #0a6f9e;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.active > .page-link,
.page-link.active {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vt-blue), var(--vt-cyan), var(--vt-green));
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-page-hero-modern {
    min-height: 390px;
  }

  .vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-inner {
    padding: 106px 0 56px;
  }

  .vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .vt-service-group-head {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .vt-page-hero-modern p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .vt-filter-panel {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .vt-group-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* Vikarna premium cinematic homepage */
.vtx-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 720px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.36), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 48%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.26), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 56% 68%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #050912 0%, #071427 42%, #02050a 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vtx-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.66;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 20%, rgba(86, 209, 255, 0.16) 20.1% 20.35%, transparent 20.45% 100%),
    linear-gradient(38deg, transparent 0 49%, rgba(236, 79, 150, 0.16) 49.1% 49.38%, transparent 49.5% 100%),
    linear-gradient(70deg, transparent 0 63%, rgba(86, 209, 255, 0.20) 63.1% 63.34%, transparent 63.45% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 0 1px, transparent 1px 104px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 104px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtx-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.18), rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.96)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.92), rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.52) 54%, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.78));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtx-hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vtx-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.42;
  filter: saturate(1.2) contrast(1.14) brightness(0.76);
}

.vtx-network {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vtx-network span {
  position: absolute;
  height: 2px;
  width: 54vw;
  min-width: 520px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(79, 210, 255, 0.96), rgba(236, 79, 150, 0.72), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(79, 210, 255, 0.42);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.vtx-network span:nth-child(1) { left: 4%; top: 31%; transform: rotate(-15deg); }
.vtx-network span:nth-child(2) { left: 22%; top: 47%; transform: rotate(18deg); }
.vtx-network span:nth-child(3) { left: 40%; top: 66%; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.vtx-network span:nth-child(4) { left: 8%; top: 70%; transform: rotate(10deg); opacity: 0.62; }
.vtx-network span:nth-child(5) { left: 55%; top: 34%; transform: rotate(25deg); opacity: 0.58; }
.vtx-network span:nth-child(6) { left: 68%; top: 60%; transform: rotate(-24deg); opacity: 0.58; }

.vtx-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 86px 0 34px;
}

.vtx-top-bars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.vtx-top-bars span {
  height: 8px;
  display: block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
}

.vtx-top-bars span:nth-child(1) {
  background: rgba(19, 88, 159, 0.72);
}

.vtx-top-bars span:nth-child(2) {
  background: rgba(75, 188, 225, 0.82);
}

.vtx-top-bars span:nth-child(3) {
  background: rgba(198, 211, 219, 0.74);
}

.vtx-brand-title {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 68px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.vtx-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: #8fc7ff;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.vtx-hero-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vtx-command-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)),
    rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  box-shadow: 0 38px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
}

.vtx-command-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 48px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 48px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtx-command-head,
.vtx-chip-map,
.vtx-console-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vtx-command-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.vtx-command-head span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.vtx-command-head span:nth-child(1) { background: #7cc4ff; }
.vtx-command-head span:nth-child(2) { background: #4aa3e6; }
.vtx-command-head span:nth-child(3) { background: #e6af56; }

.vtx-command-head strong {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-chip-map {
  min-height: 168px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.18), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.12), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.08)),
    rgba(2, 6, 12, 0.52);
}

.vtx-trace {
  position: absolute;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #7cc4ff, #4aa3e6, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.42);
}

.vtx-trace-a { left: 32px; right: 42px; top: 62px; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.vtx-trace-b { left: 46px; right: 30px; top: 138px; transform: rotate(-18deg); }
.vtx-trace-c { left: 38px; right: 38px; bottom: 70px; transform: rotate(14deg); }

.vtx-core {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.74);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.30), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.14)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px),
    #08131d;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 34px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.16), 0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.vtx-core img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.vtx-node {
  position: absolute;
  min-width: 50px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.vtx-node-1 { left: 22px; top: 22px; }
.vtx-node-2 { right: 24px; top: 58px; }
.vtx-node-3 { left: 28px; bottom: 40px; }
.vtx-node-4 { right: 28px; bottom: 20px; }

.vtx-console-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.vtx-console-list div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.vtx-console-list span {
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.vtx-console-list strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.vtx-hero-metrics div {
  padding: 15px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.vtx-hero-metrics strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-hero-metrics span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.66);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-proof-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: -190px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.vtx-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.42);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
}

.vtx-proof-item {
  padding: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.36);
}

.vtx-proof-item:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.vtx-proof-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-proof-item span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4faff 100%);
}

.vtx-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 58%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) 58.05% 58.28%, transparent 58.35% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 28, 42, 0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 92px);
}

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

.vtx-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.vtx-service-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.54);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(240, 249, 254, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 64px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.09);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.vtx-service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -20% -46% -20%;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.09), rgba(94, 199, 245, 0.06));
  transform: skewY(-5deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtx-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.46);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 90px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.14);
}

.vtx-service-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vtx-service-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 0;
  color: rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.12);
  font-size: 64px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-service-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.16;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-service-card p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: #5e7081;
}

.vtx-process-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 10%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    #ffffff;
}

.vtx-process-board {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.22);
}

.vtx-process-step {
  min-height: 210px;
  padding: 26px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)),
    #07111b;
}

.vtx-process-step span {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: #7cc4ff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-process-step h3 {
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-process-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.68);
}

.vtx-section-head {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vtx-industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.vtx-industry-card {
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.54);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.07);
}

.vtx-industry-card i {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0879c7, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.18);
}

.vtx-industry-card h3 {
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-industry-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5e7081;
}

.vtx-dark-stage {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.26), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 64%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.20), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #05070b, #071427 54%, #02050a);
}

.vtx-dark-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.46;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 26%, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.16) 26.1% 26.3%, transparent 26.4% 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 86px);
}

.vtx-dark-stage .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vtx-why-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vtx-why-stack article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.vtx-why-stack span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  color: #7cc4ff;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.34);
  background: rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.10);
}

.vtx-why-stack h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-why-stack p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.68);
}

.vtx-tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.vtx-tech-tile {
  min-height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.54);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(241, 250, 254, 0.90));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.06);
}

.vtx-tech-tile strong {
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-tech-tile span {
  color: #0879c7;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vtx-careers {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.06)),
    #fff;
}

.vtx-career-panel {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.54);
  background: #07111b;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.20);
}

.vtx-career-panel article {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.vtx-career-panel article:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.vtx-career-panel span {
  color: #7cc4ff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-career-panel h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 5px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-career-panel p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.vtx-career-panel a {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vtx-final-cta {
  background: #fff;
}

.vtx-cta-panel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 8%, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.30), transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 72%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #05070b, #0b1a2e 58%, #07111b);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 100px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.22);
}

.vtx-cta-panel h2 {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-cta-panel p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.72);
}

.vtx-cta-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.vtx-cta-steps span {
  padding: 8px 11px;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.84);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vtx-generic-section {
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.54);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vtx-brand-title {
    font-size: 58px;
  }

  .vtx-tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .vtx-hero-inner {
    padding: 118px 0 58px;
  }

  .vtx-top-bars {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
  }

  .vtx-brand-title {
    font-size: 44px;
  }

  .vtx-tagline {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .vtx-command-panel {
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .vtx-hero-metrics,
  .vtx-proof-grid,
  .vtx-service-grid,
  .vtx-industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .vtx-tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .vtx-cta-panel {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vtx-network {
    display: none;
  }

  .vtx-hero-inner {
    padding: 90px 0 24px;
  }

  .vtx-top-bars {
    display: none;
  }

  .vtx-brand-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .vtx-tagline {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .vtx-hero-copy {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .vtx-command-panel {
    display: none;
  }

  .vtx-proof-grid,
  .vtx-service-grid,
  .vtx-process-board,
  .vtx-industry-grid,
  .vtx-tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    margin-top: 22px;
  }

  .vtx-hero-metrics div {
    padding: 10px 9px;
  }

  .vtx-hero-metrics strong {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .vtx-hero-metrics span {
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .vtx-proof-strip {
    margin-top: -220px;
  }

  .vtx-proof-item {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.36);
  }

  .vtx-proof-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .vtx-service-card {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .vtx-process-step {
    min-height: 170px;
  }

  .vtx-why-stack article {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-career-panel article {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .vtx-career-panel a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .vtx-cta-panel {
    padding: 26px;
  }

  .vtx-cta-panel h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   VIKARNA NEXT-LEVEL REDESIGN: CINEMATIC EFFECTS, ANIMATIONS & GLAMOUR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* --- 1. Floating Particle Background for Hero --- */
@keyframes vt-particle-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(15px) rotate(10deg); opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes vt-pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.3); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.8), 0 0 100px rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.4); }
}

@keyframes vt-gradient-shift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes vt-stagger-in {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes vt-tilt-3d {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg); }
  25% { transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg); }
  75% { transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(-2deg) rotateY(2deg); }
}

.vt-particle-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vt-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.8), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.4), transparent);
  animation: vt-particle-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.vt-particle:nth-child(1) { width: 80px; height: 80px; top: 10%; left: 12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.vt-particle:nth-child(2) { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 60%; left: 70%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.vt-particle:nth-child(3) { width: 60px; height: 60px; top: 30%; right: 15%; animation-delay: -4s; }
.vt-particle:nth-child(4) { width: 100px; height: 100px; bottom: 15%; left: 25%; animation-delay: -1s; }
.vt-particle:nth-child(5) { width: 70px; height: 70px; top: 75%; right: 30%; animation-delay: -3s; }

/* --- 2. Enhanced Cinematic Hero --- */
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.5), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 35%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.4), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 45% 85%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.35), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, #02050a 0%, #040b16 30%, #071427 55%, #040b16 80%, #02050a 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: vt-gradient-shift 12s ease infinite;
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.1), rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.95)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.9), rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.3) 50%, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.8));
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-brand-title {
  animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
  text-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.3);
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-tagline { animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.4s both; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-copy { animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.6s both; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-command-panel { animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.8s both; }

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-core { animation: vt-tilt-3d 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-core:hover { animation: vt-pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* --- 3. Glassmorphism Navigation Upgrade --- */
.nv-navbar {
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
}
.nv-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
}
.vt-brand {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.vt-brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.4));
}
.nv-nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: rgba(236, 244, 255, 0.86);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link {
  color: #234;
}
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--nv-primary);
}
.nv-nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nv-grad);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-nav-link:hover, .nv-nav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nv-nav-link:hover::after, .nv-nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.nv-btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}
.nv-btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15));
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}
.nv-btn-primary > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- 4. Staggered Reveal for Sections --- */
.vt-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.vt-reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vt-reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vt-reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vt-reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* --- 5. 3D Interactive Service Cards --- */
.vtx-service-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.vtx-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) perspective(1000px) rotateX(4deg) rotateY(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 120px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.22), 0 0 60px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.5);
}
.vtx-service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.12), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.08), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.vtx-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- 6. Glowing Industry Cards --- */
.vtx-industry-card {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.18), 0 0 50px rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.15);
}
.vtx-industry-card i {
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 121, 199, 0.35);
}

/* --- 7. Premium Tech Tiles with Hover Effect --- */
.vtx-tech-tile {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--nv-grad);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.vtx-tech-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 22, 34, 0.2);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-tech-tile:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.vtx-tech-tile > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vtx-tech-tile:hover strong {
  background: var(--nv-grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* --- 8. Immersive CTA Section Upgrade --- */
.vtx-cta-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-cta-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.3), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.25), transparent 40%);
  animation: vt-gradient-shift 18s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.vtx-cta-panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- 9. Premium Footer Upgrade --- */
.vt-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #02050a, #040b16, #071427);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vt-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.18), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 100%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.12), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0.8;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vt-footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vt-footer-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vt-footer a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.vt-footer a:hover {
  color: #7cc4ff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.vt-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(236,248,255,0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.vt-social:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 40px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.25);
}
.vt-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- 10. Scroll Progress Indicator --- */
.vt-scroll-indicator {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--nv-grad);
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ===========================================================================
   HERO REDESIGN v2 — cinematic silicon hero
   ======================================================================== */
.vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background: #061a3d;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.14);
  animation: none;
}

/* layered background: svg circuit + moving gradient wash */
.vtx-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 80% 40%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 640px at 12% 22%, rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.24), transparent 60%),
    url('/assets/hero-bg.svg');
  background-size: cover, cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vtx-hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.30;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.1);
}

.vtx-hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* soft aurora blobs drifting behind the content */
.vtx-hero-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-hero-aurora span {
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: vtx-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vtx-hero-aurora span:nth-child(1) { width: 480px; height: 480px; top: -80px; left: -60px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,143,224,0.55), transparent 70%); }
.vtx-hero-aurora span:nth-child(2) { width: 560px; height: 560px; bottom: -160px; right: -80px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42, 169, 226,0.38), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -5s; }
.vtx-hero-aurora span:nth-child(3) { width: 420px; height: 420px; top: 40%; left: 42%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,184,0.40), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -9s; }

@keyframes vtx-drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1); }
  66% { transform: translate(-30px, 24px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* thin animated scan line sweeping down the hero */
.vtx-hero-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 140px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124,196,255,0.10), transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124,196,255,0.18);
  animation: vtx-scan 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-scan {
  0% { transform: translateY(-160px); opacity: 0; }
  12% { opacity: 1; }
  88% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(100vh); opacity: 0; }
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 132px 0 72px;
}

.vtx-hero-fade {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 160px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(2,5,10,0.85));
}

/* ---- Left column copy ---- */
.vtx-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 15px 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.30);
  background: rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.09);
  color: #d5eaff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.05s both;
}
.vtx-live-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #5ec7f5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.6);
  animation: vtx-ping 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-ping {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.55); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(42, 169, 226, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(42, 169, 226, 0); }
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-brand-title {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 74px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f4fbff;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #ffffff 0%, #dcefff 42%, #8fc7ff 75%, #ffffff 100%);
  background-size: 220% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 40px rgba(4, 18, 43, 0.6));
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.15s both, vtx-title-sheen 9s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
@keyframes vtx-title-sheen {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% center; }
  50% { background-position: 100% center; }
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: #5ec7f5;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-lead {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  color: #eaf5ff;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.42s both;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-copy {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  color: rgba(214, 232, 245, 0.72);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.52s both;
}

.vtx-hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.62s both;
}
.vtx-btn-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #5ec7f5, #2aa9e2 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.36), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset;
}
.vtx-btn-glow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: vtx-shine 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-shine {
  0%, 62% { left: -120%; }
  100% { left: 140%; }
}
.vt-hero-premium .nv-btn-outline {
  color: #eaf9ff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.34);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.vt-hero-premium .nv-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.6);
}

.vtx-hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.72s both;
}
.vtx-feature-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: #d7ecf7;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.vtx-feature-chip i {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: #5ec7f5;
}

/* ---- Right column: animated silicon core ---- */
.vtx-core-stage {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.5s both;
}
.vtx-core-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,143,224,0.44), rgba(42, 169, 226,0.16) 55%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: vtx-core-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-core-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.94); opacity: 0.75; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

.vtx-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 200, 255, 0.16);
}
.vtx-orbit-1 { width: 220px; height: 220px; animation: vtx-spin 14s linear infinite; }
.vtx-orbit-2 { width: 330px; height: 330px; border-color: rgba(94, 199, 245,0.18); animation: vtx-spin 22s linear infinite reverse; }
.vtx-orbit-3 { width: 440px; height: 440px; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(140,200,255,0.12); animation: vtx-spin 34s linear infinite; }
.vtx-orbit-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px; left: 50%;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  margin-left: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #7cc4ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px rgba(124,196,255,0.85);
}
.vtx-orbit-2 .vtx-orbit-dot { background: #5ec7f5; box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px rgba(94, 199, 245,0.85); }
.vtx-orbit-3 .vtx-orbit-dot { background: #4aa3e6; box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px rgba(74,163,230,0.85); }
@keyframes vtx-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.vtx-core-chip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 148px; height: 148px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 200, 255, 0.5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(140,200,255,0.18), rgba(42, 169, 226,0.06)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 16px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 16px),
    #08234b;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(124,196,255,0.18), 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation: vt-tilt-3d 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vtx-core-chip img {
  width: 96px;
  height: auto;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.vtx-core-scan {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 34%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124,196,255,0.30), transparent);
  animation: vtx-chip-scan 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-chip-scan {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-40%); opacity: 0.2; }
  50% { transform: translateY(300%); opacity: 0.9; }
}

.vtx-core-tag {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140,200,255,0.26);
  background: rgba(8, 27, 58, 0.82);
  color: #dfefff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  animation: vtx-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vtx-core-tag-1 { top: 12%; left: 8%; }
.vtx-core-tag-2 { top: 6%; right: 14%; animation-delay: -1s; }
.vtx-core-tag-3 { top: 44%; right: 2%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.vtx-core-tag-4 { bottom: 20%; right: 12%; animation-delay: -3s; }
.vtx-core-tag-5 { bottom: 12%; left: 14%; animation-delay: -4s; }
.vtx-core-tag-6 { top: 40%; left: 0%; animation-delay: -2.5s; }
@keyframes vtx-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-9px); }
}

.vtx-core-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 8px;
  width: min(100%, 420px);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(4, 12, 22, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.vtx-core-hud div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.vtx-core-hud span { color: rgba(200,224,240,0.6); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.vtx-core-hud strong { color: #fff; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; }

/* ---- metrics row restyle ---- */
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-metrics {
  margin-top: 64px;
  max-width: 100%;
  gap: 1px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.8s both;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-metrics div {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: rgba(6, 15, 26, 0.6);
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-metrics strong {
  font-size: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff, #8fc7ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner { padding: 118px 0 64px; }
  .vtx-core-stage { height: 420px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); margin-top: 44px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner { padding: 104px 0 44px; }
  .vtx-core-stage { height: 360px; }
  .vtx-orbit-3 { width: 340px; height: 340px; }
  .vtx-orbit-2 { width: 270px; height: 270px; }
  .vtx-core-tag-3, .vtx-core-tag-6 { display: none; }
  .vtx-core-hud { position: static; transform: none; width: 100%; margin-top: 20px; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-metrics strong { font-size: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-core-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 8px; }
  .vtx-hero-scanline { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-hero-aurora span, .vtx-hero-scanline, .vtx-orbit, .vtx-core-glow,
  .vtx-core-scan, .vtx-core-chip, .vtx-core-tag, .vtx-btn-glow::after,
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-brand-title, .vtx-live-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   July 2026 UI refinements: tighter heroes, cleaner header merge, proof/process
   redesigns, career polish, and recruitment detail cards.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body.nv-has-hero main > .nv-page-hero,
body.nv-has-hero main > header.nv-page-hero,
body.nv-has-hero main > .vt-hero {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.nv-navbar {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.nv-navbar--hero {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.90) 0%, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0.58) 58%, rgba(2, 5, 10, 0) 100%);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.nv-navbar--scrolled,
.nv-navbar.scrolled,
body:not(.nv-hero-top) .nv-navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3, 10, 18, 0.96), rgba(7, 20, 39, 0.96) 46%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.62) 100%);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
}

.nv-nav-link,
.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link,
.nv-navbar--scrolled .nv-nav-link,
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link,
body:not(.nv-hero-top) .nv-navbar .nv-nav-link {
  color: rgba(237, 244, 250, 0.88) !important;
}

.nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-nav-link.active,
.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-navbar--hero .nv-nav-link.active,
.nv-navbar--scrolled .nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-navbar--scrolled .nv-nav-link.active,
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link:hover,
.nv-navbar.scrolled .nv-nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.nv-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon,
.nv-navbar--hero .navbar-toggler-icon,
.nv-navbar--scrolled .navbar-toggler-icon,
.nv-navbar.scrolled .navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: invert(1);
}

.nv-page-hero,
.vt-hero {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vt-page-hero-modern {
  min-height: 340px;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-inner,
.nv-page-hero-inner {
  padding: calc(var(--nv-nav-offset, 76px) + 18px) 0 44px;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
  font-size: 44px;
}

.vt-page-hero-modern p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.vtx-hero {
  min-height: 520px;
}

.vtx-hero-inner {
  padding: calc(var(--nv-nav-offset, 76px) + 26px) 0 26px;
}

.vtx-top-bars {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vtx-proof-strip {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 8px 0 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.vtx-proof-grid {
  margin-top: 0;
  gap: 18px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.vtx-proof-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-right: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.34);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(239, 248, 253, 0.90)),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.12);
}

.vtx-proof-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.88), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.78), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.74), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.68));
}

.vtx-proof-index {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.24);
}

.vtx-proof-copy {
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.vtx-proof-copy small {
  display: block;
  color: #0879c7;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.vtx-proof-copy strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-proof-copy span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-process-board {
  gap: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

.vtx-process-step {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 236px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 26px 24px 32px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.14);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.96), rgba(10, 28, 47, 0.96) 52%, rgba(3, 10, 18, 0.98));
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.22);
}

.vtx-process-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.94), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.72), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.40));
}

.vtx-process-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 22px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
  background: #8fc7ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.10);
}

.vtx-process-step span {
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.22);
}

.vtx-process-step h3,
.vtx-process-step p {
  max-width: 95%;
}

.vtx-careers {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 12%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.14), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.10), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.vtx-career-aside {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.vtx-career-aside div {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.34);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.08);
}

.vtx-career-aside strong {
  display: block;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-career-aside span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-career-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vtx-career-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.34);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(239, 248, 253, 0.88)),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.10);
}

.vtx-career-card span {
  color: #0879c7;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vtx-career-card h3 {
  margin: 10px 0 6px;
  color: #08131d;
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-career-card h3 a:hover {
  color: #0a2a5e;
}

.vtx-career-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5e7081;
}

.vtx-career-card a {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.24);
}

.vt-premium-card {
  padding-top: 2rem !important;
}

.vt-card-accent {
  top: 12px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.vt-opening-card,
.vt-contact-panel,
.vt-contact-form-card,
.vt-leader-card,
.vt-detail-card {
  padding-top: 2.9rem !important;
}

.vt-opening-card > :not(.vt-card-accent):first-child,
.vt-contact-panel > :not(.vt-card-accent):first-child,
.vt-contact-form-card > :not(.vt-card-accent):first-child,
.vt-leader-card > :not(.vt-card-accent):first-child,
.vt-detail-card > :not(.vt-card-accent):first-child {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.vt-leader-card,
.vt-job-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
}

.vt-job-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.34);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(240, 249, 254, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.10);
}

.vt-job-title-link {
  color: #08131d;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a2a5e, #2aa9e2);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 0 3px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  transition: color 160ms ease, background-size 160ms ease;
}

.vt-job-title-link:hover {
  color: #0a2a5e;
  background-size: 100% 3px;
}

.vt-job-secondary {
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06);
}

.vt-job-card .accordion-item {
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.vt-modal-premium,
.modal-content.vt-modal-premium {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1091;
}

.modal-backdrop.show {
  z-index: 1090;
  opacity: 0.62;
}

.modal.show {
  z-index: 1095;
}

.vt-whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 1045;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.32);
}

.vt-whatsapp-float:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vt-whatsapp-float i {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.vt-related-opening {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.32);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease;
}

.vt-related-opening strong {
  display: block;
  color: #08131d;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vt-related-opening span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vt-related-opening:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.10);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vtx-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-page-hero-modern {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-inner,
  .nv-page-hero-inner {
    padding: calc(var(--nv-nav-offset, 76px) + 14px) 0 34px;
  }

  .vtx-hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .vtx-hero-inner {
    padding: calc(var(--nv-nav-offset, 76px) + 18px) 0 18px;
  }

  .vtx-career-aside {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vt-page-hero-modern {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .vtx-proof-grid,
  .vtx-process-board {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-proof-item {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .vtx-career-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .vtx-career-card a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .vt-whatsapp-float span {
    display: none;
  }

  .vt-whatsapp-float {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   July 2026 refinement pass 2: hero core package, compact proof cards,
   4-up services, homepage about/life sections, and icon-only WhatsApp.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vt-whatsapp-float {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.vt-whatsapp-float span {
  display: none !important;
}

.vtx-core-chip {
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.45);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.10), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.14), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.06)),
    #06111d;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 36px rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.12),
    0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.vtx-core-chip::before,
.vtx-core-chip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.10);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vtx-core-chip::after {
  inset: 6px;
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.16);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.vtx-chip-core {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.34);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.12), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.04)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px),
    rgba(8, 20, 32, 0.94);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 32px rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.10);
}

.vtx-chip-core img {
  width: 94px;
  height: auto;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.vtx-chip-pin {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 38px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.18), rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.72), rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(124, 196, 255, 0.22);
}

.vtx-chip-pin-tl { top: 24px; left: -18px; transform: rotate(90deg); }
.vtx-chip-pin-tr { top: 24px; right: -18px; transform: rotate(90deg); }
.vtx-chip-pin-bl { bottom: 24px; left: -18px; transform: rotate(90deg); }
.vtx-chip-pin-br { bottom: 24px; right: -18px; transform: rotate(90deg); }

.vtx-chip-circuit {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.84), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.56), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(140, 196, 255, 0.20);
}

.vtx-chip-circuit-a { left: 12px; right: 22px; top: 42px; transform: rotate(-20deg); }
.vtx-chip-circuit-b { left: 20px; right: 18px; top: 96px; transform: rotate(14deg); }
.vtx-chip-circuit-c { left: 28px; right: 12px; bottom: 42px; transform: rotate(-10deg); }

.vtx-proof-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.vtx-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 178px;
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 190, 214, 0.24);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.14), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(236, 247, 253, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(4, 17, 29, 0.10);
}

.vtx-proof-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.vtx-proof-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
}

.vtx-proof-item small {
  display: block;
  color: #0879c7;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.vtx-proof-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-proof-note {
  display: block;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-service-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.vtx-service-card {
  min-height: 332px;
  padding: 28px 22px 22px;
  border-radius: 28px;
}

.vtx-service-curve {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 104px;
  height: 92px;
  z-index: 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 44px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.24), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.12)),
    rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.06);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12);
}

.vtx-service-card .vt-icon {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.vtx-service-card p {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vtx-home-about {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 18%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 18%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.08), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbff 100%);
}

.vtx-home-about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.vtx-home-about-stat {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.30);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.08);
}

.vtx-home-about-stat strong {
  display: block;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-home-about-stat span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #5e7081;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vtx-home-about-board {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vtx-home-about-board article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 66px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 185, 200, 0.32);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(239, 248, 253, 0.88));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 14, 24, 0.10);
}

.vtx-home-about-board span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
}

.vtx-home-about-board h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: #07131d;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-home-about-board p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5e7081;
}

.vtx-life {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 18%, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.22), transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 22%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.18), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #07111b 0%, #0a1d30 50%, #06111d 100%);
}

.vtx-life .vt-section-title,
.vtx-life .vt-muted,
.vtx-life .vt-kicker {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vtx-life .vt-muted {
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.74) !important;
}

.vtx-life-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.vtx-life-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)),
    rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}

.vtx-life-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -10% -40% -10%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.16), rgba(47, 143, 224, 0.10), rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.08));
  transform: skewY(-6deg);
}

.vtx-life-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vtx-life-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8, #2aa9e2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.24);
}

.vtx-life-value {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 22px;
  color: #8fc7ff;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-life-card h3 {
  margin: 10px 0 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vtx-life-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.76);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vtx-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-home-about-stats,
  .vtx-life-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-core-chip {
    width: 168px;
    height: 168px;
    padding: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vtx-proof-grid,
  .vtx-service-grid,
  .vtx-life-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-home-about-board article {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vtx-proof-item strong {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .vt-opening-card,
  .vt-contact-panel,
  .vt-contact-form-card,
  .vt-leader-card,
  .vt-detail-card {
    padding-top: 2.6rem !important;
  }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   HERO REDESIGN v3 — simple, elegant, reference-matched banner + animated chip
   ======================================================================== */
.vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero {
  min-height: 640px;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner {
  padding: 128px 0 84px;
}
.vtx-hero-canvas { opacity: 0.45; }

/* soft focal glow behind the chip side */
.vtx-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  top: 50%; right: 6%;
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,143,224,0.28), rgba(10,42,94,0) 62%);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

/* left copy */
.vtx-hero-copy-col { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-title {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3, 14, 32, 0.55);
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.15s both;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-copy {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  color: rgba(217, 233, 247, 0.82);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.3s both;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta {
  margin-top: 30px;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 0.9s ease-out 0.45s both;
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn { min-height: 50px; padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.vt-hero-premium .nv-btn-outline {
  color: #eaf3fb;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(180, 214, 244, 0.5);
}
.vt-hero-premium .nv-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(210, 232, 250, 0.85);
}

/* right chip visual */
.vtx-chip-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  animation: vt-stagger-in 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
}
.vtx-chip-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  animation: vtx-chip-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-chip-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

/* chip animated parts */
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-halo { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: vtx-halo-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes vtx-halo-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.95); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-ring { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; opacity: 0; animation: vtx-ring-expand 4s ease-out infinite; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-ring-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-ring-2 { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-ring-3 { animation-delay: 2.6s; }
@keyframes vtx-ring-expand {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
  12% { opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.95); opacity: 0; }
}

.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-orbit-ring { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: vtx-orbit-rotate 26s linear infinite; }
@keyframes vtx-orbit-rotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-chip-core-rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: vtx-core-glow2 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes vtx-core-glow2 {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(63,160,255,0.5)); transform: scale(0.98); }
  50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(63,160,255,0.95)); transform: scale(1.03); }
}

/* traveling data pulses along traces */
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark { opacity: 0; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark-n { animation: vtx-spark-n 2.4s ease-in infinite; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark-e { animation: vtx-spark-e 2.4s ease-in infinite 0.6s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark-s { animation: vtx-spark-s 2.4s ease-in infinite 1.2s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark-w { animation: vtx-spark-w 2.4s ease-in infinite 1.8s; }
@keyframes vtx-spark-n { 0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:0} 15%{opacity:1} 100%{transform:translateY(-96px);opacity:0} }
@keyframes vtx-spark-s { 0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:0} 15%{opacity:1} 100%{transform:translateY(96px);opacity:0} }
@keyframes vtx-spark-e { 0%{transform:translateX(0);opacity:0} 15%{opacity:1} 100%{transform:translateX(96px);opacity:0} }
@keyframes vtx-spark-w { 0%{transform:translateX(0);opacity:0} 15%{opacity:1} 100%{transform:translateX(-96px);opacity:0} }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner { padding: 116px 0 68px; }
  .vtx-chip-visual { margin-top: 28px; }
  .vtx-chip-svg { max-width: 400px; }
  .vtx-hero-glow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-chip-svg { max-width: 320px; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-chip-svg, .vtx-chip-svg * { animation: none !important; }
  .vtx-chip-svg .vtx-ring { opacity: 0; }
  .vtx-chip-svg .vtx-spark { opacity: 0; }
}

/* hero chip scene — bokeh light pulses */
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-bokeh { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: vtx-bokeh-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-bokeh-2 { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-bokeh-3 { animation-delay: -2.4s; }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-bokeh-4 { animation-delay: -3.6s; }
@keyframes vtx-bokeh-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scale(0.8); }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.15); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-chip-svg .vtx-bokeh { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — trusted logos, testimonials, blogs (reference sections)
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-head-center { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.vt-kicker.justify-content-center { justify-content: center; }

/* logo marquee */
.vtx-logos-section {
  padding: 56px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
}
.vtx-logo-marquee {
  margin-top: 34px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.vtx-logo-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 54px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: vtx-marquee 34s linear infinite;
}
.vtx-logos-section:hover .vtx-logo-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.vtx-logo-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #6f879e;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.vtx-logo-item i { color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 18px; }
.vtx-logo-item:hover { color: var(--nv-primary-2); }
@keyframes vtx-marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* testimonials */
.vtx-testimonials { background: var(--nv-bg); }
.vtx-testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-testimonial-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
}
.vtx-quote-mark { position: absolute; right: 22px; top: 20px; font-size: 34px; color: rgba(31,111,184,0.12); }
.vtx-testimonial-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(42, 169, 226,0.10); color: var(--nv-accent);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.vtx-testimonial-card p { margin: 18px 0 22px; color: #33465a; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.vtx-testimonial-by { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.vtx-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 20px; background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,42,94,0.22); flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.vtx-testimonial-by strong { display: block; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-testimonial-by small { color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13px; }

/* blogs */
.vtx-blogs { background: #ffffff; }
.vtx-blog-card {
  height: 100%; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-blog-thumb {
  position: relative; height: 184px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 52px; overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-blog-thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px);
}
.vtx-blog-thumb i { position: relative; z-index: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3)); transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.vtx-blog-card:hover .vtx-blog-thumb i { transform: scale(1.12); }
.vtx-blog-thumb-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8); }
.vtx-blog-thumb-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c3a74, #2f8fe0); }
.vtx-blog-thumb-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12508f, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-blog-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.vtx-blog-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10); color: var(--nv-primary);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.vtx-blog-body h3 { margin: 14px 0 10px; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; }
.vtx-blog-body p { margin: 0 0 16px; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.vtx-blog-body .vt-link { font-weight: 800; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-logo-track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   ABOUT + CAREERS — reference sections
   ======================================================================== */
/* vision / mission */
.vtx-vm-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, #f3f8ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-vm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-vm-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 24px; background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10,42,94,0.24);
}
.vtx-vm-icon-orange { background: var(--nv-grad-orange); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(42, 169, 226,0.28); }
.vtx-vm-card h3 { margin: 20px 0 10px; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-vm-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* values / why-join icon grid */
.vtx-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.vtx-value-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: center;
  padding: 26px 14px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-value-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); border-color: rgba(31,111,184,0.4); }
.vtx-value-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 24px;
  background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10,42,94,0.22);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-value-item:hover .vtx-value-icon { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px); }
.vtx-value-item strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; }

/* timeline */
.vtx-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.vtx-timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4%; right: 4%; top: 7px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.vtx-timeline-item { position: relative; padding-top: 30px; text-align: center; }
.vtx-timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nv-primary); border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,111,184,0.3);
}
.vtx-timeline-year { display: block; color: var(--nv-accent); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; }
.vtx-timeline-item strong { display: block; margin: 6px 0 8px; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-timeline-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* hiring steps */
.vtx-hiring-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px;
}
.vtx-hiring-step {
  position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 30px 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm); transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-hiring-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-hiring-num {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; background: var(--nv-grad-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42, 169, 226,0.32);
}
.vtx-hiring-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: 8px auto 14px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 22px; background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10);
}
.vtx-hiring-step strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; }

/* benefits */
.vtx-benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.vtx-benefit-card {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-benefit-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 21px; background: var(--nv-grad-blue); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(10,42,94,0.2);
}
.vtx-benefit-card strong { display: block; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.vtx-benefit-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* internships */
.vtx-intern-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nv-border); }
.vtx-intern-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.vtx-intern-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 19px; background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10);
}
.vtx-intern-item strong { display: block; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.vtx-intern-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* faqs */
.vtx-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700;
}
.vtx-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.vtx-faq-item summary i { color: var(--nv-primary); transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.vtx-faq-item[open] summary i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.vtx-faq-item p { margin: 0; padding: 0 20px 18px; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .vtx-hiring-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 26px 16px; }
  .vtx-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 30px; }
  .vtx-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .vtx-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .vtx-hiring-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .vtx-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vtx-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* why-choose icon tiles (dark section) */
.vtx-why-stack article .vtx-why-ic {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; min-width: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #eaf6ff; font-size: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,196,255,0.22), rgba(31,111,184,0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,196,255,0.3);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 18px rgba(124,196,255,0.12);
}

/* logo marquee — uploaded logo images */
.vtx-logo-item.vtx-logo-img { opacity: 0.9; }
.vtx-logo-item.vtx-logo-img img {
  height: 40px; width: auto; max-width: 160px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1); opacity: 0.7; transition: filter 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.vtx-logo-item.vtx-logo-img:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }

/* Careers — Life at Vikarna photo grid */
.vtx-life-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 190px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.vtx-life-tile {
  position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-life-tile::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px);
  opacity: 0.7; z-index: 1;
}
.vtx-life-tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(4,14,32,0.6));
}
.vtx-life-tile > i {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; font-size: 40px; opacity: 0.92;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}
.vtx-life-tile figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 3;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.vtx-life-tile:hover > i { transform: scale(1.14) translateY(-6px); }
.vtx-life-tile-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a2a5e, #1f6fb8); }
.vtx-life-tile-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0c3a74, #2f8fe0); }
.vtx-life-tile-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #12508f, #3a9bea); }
.vtx-life-tile-4 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a2a5e, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-life-tile-5 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0d3f7d, #1f6fb8); }
/* first tile spans two columns for a dynamic collage */
.vtx-life-tile-1 { grid-column: span 2; }
.vtx-life-tile-5 { grid-column: span 2; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 150px; }
  .vtx-life-tile-1, .vtx-life-tile-5 { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — comparison table + placements (nextvlsi-style, admin-editable)
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-compare-table {
  max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow);
  background: #fff;
}
.vtx-compare-head, .vtx-compare-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
.vtx-compare-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary));
  color: #fff;
}
.vtx-compare-head span { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
.vtx-compare-head .vtx-compare-us { background: rgba(42, 169, 226,0.9); text-align: center; }
.vtx-compare-head .vtx-compare-them { text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.vtx-compare-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--nv-border); }
.vtx-compare-row:nth-child(even) { background: #f6f9fd; }
.vtx-compare-feature { padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 14.5px; }
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-them,
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-us { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-them { color: #94a3b3; }
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-them i { color: #e05656; margin-top: 2px; }
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-us { color: #17324a; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(42, 169, 226,0.06); }
.vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-us i { color: #12a150; margin-top: 2px; }

.vtx-placement-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 20px;
}
.vtx-placement-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 28px 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.vtx-placement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-placement-avatar {
  width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 26px; background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10,42,94,0.22); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vtx-placement-card strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-placement-role { color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.vtx-placement-company { color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 12.5px; }
.vtx-placement-package {
  margin-top: 8px; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(18,161,80,0.1); color: #12a150; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-placement-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-compare-head span, .vtx-compare-feature { padding: 12px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-them, .vtx-compare-row .vtx-compare-us { padding: 12px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
  .vtx-placement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   SIMPLE & ELEGANT PASS — compact rhythm, light surfaces, flat clean cards
   (final override block: matches the approved reference layout)
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. tighter vertical rhythm + calmer type ---- */
.vt-section, .nv-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.vt-section-title, .nv-section-title { font-size: clamp(25px, 2.3vw, 33px); line-height: 1.22; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }
.vt-kicker { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nv-primary); }
.vt-kicker .dot { background: var(--nv-accent); }
.vt-muted { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.vtx-head-center p { max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---- 2. hero: compact, brighter blue, 2-line headline ---- */
.vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero { min-height: 0; background: #08284f; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner { padding: 104px 0 76px; }
.vtx-hero-bg {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 78% 46%, rgba(47,143,224,0.30), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 10% 20%, rgba(31,111,184,0.34), transparent 62%),
    url("/assets/hero-bg.svg");
}
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-title { max-width: 500px; font-size: clamp(29px, 3.2vw, 43px); line-height: 1.14; margin-top: 18px; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-copy { max-width: 470px; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 16px; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta { margin-top: 26px; }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn { min-height: 46px; padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.vtx-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 13px 6px 10px; }
.vtx-chip-svg { max-width: 400px; }
.vtx-hero-fade { height: 90px; }

/* ---- 3. flat, clean cards (no watermarks / skewed gradients) ---- */
.vtx-service-num { display: none; }
.vtx-service-card::after, .vtx-service-card::before, .vtx-service-curve { display: none; }
.vtx-service-card {
  min-height: 0; gap: 12px; padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
  transform: none !important;
}
.vtx-service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) !important; box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); border-color: rgba(31,111,184,0.45); }
.vtx-service-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin: 2px 0 6px; color: var(--nv-ink); }
.vtx-service-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--nv-muted); }

.vtx-industry-card {
  min-height: 0; padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow); }
.vtx-industry-card h3 { margin: 14px 0 8px; font-size: 17.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nv-ink); }
.vtx-industry-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.vtx-industry-card:hover i { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }

/* ---- 4. crystal-clear flat icon tiles (no muddy gradients) ---- */
.vt-icon,
.vtx-industry-card i,
.vtx-proof-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  font-size: 19px;
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: 0;
}
.vtx-value-icon, .vtx-vm-icon, .vtx-benefit-icon, .vtx-testimonial-avatar, .vtx-placement-avatar {
  background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10) !important;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.vtx-vm-icon-orange { background: rgba(42, 169, 226,0.12) !important; color: var(--nv-accent) !important; }
.vtx-value-item:hover .vtx-value-icon { transform: none; }

/* ---- 5. proof / stats strip: clean and compact ---- */
.vtx-proof-strip { padding: 0; margin-top: -46px; }
.vtx-proof-item { padding: 22px 20px; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm); }
.vtx-proof-item::before, .vtx-proof-item::after { display: none; }
.vtx-proof-item strong { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nv-ink); }
.vtx-proof-note { font-size: 12.5px; }

/* ---- 6. lighten the heavy dark bands (reference is light after the hero) ---- */
.vtx-dark-stage, .vtx-careers, .vtx-life-section, .vtx-process-section {
  background: #f5f9fd !important;
}
.vtx-dark-stage::before, .vtx-dark-stage::after,
.vtx-careers::before, .vtx-careers::after { display: none !important; }
.vtx-dark-stage .vt-section-title,
.vtx-dark-stage h3,
.vtx-careers .vt-section-title,
.vtx-careers h3,
.vtx-life-section .vt-section-title,
.vtx-life-section h3 { color: var(--nv-ink) !important; }
.vtx-dark-stage p, .vtx-careers p, .vtx-life-section p { color: var(--nv-muted) !important; }
.vtx-dark-stage .vt-kicker, .vtx-careers .vt-kicker, .vtx-life-section .vt-kicker { color: var(--nv-primary) !important; }

.vtx-why-stack article {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-why-stack article .vtx-why-ic {
  background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10); color: var(--nv-primary);
  border: 0; box-shadow: none;
}
.vtx-why-stack article h3 { font-size: 16.5px; }
.vtx-why-stack article p { font-size: 14px; }

/* process board tiles → light */
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step h3 { color: var(--nv-ink) !important; font-size: 16.5px; }
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step p { color: var(--nv-muted) !important; font-size: 13.5px; }
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step span { color: var(--nv-accent) !important; }

/* careers + life tiles → light */
.vtx-career-panel article, .vtx-life-card {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-career-panel article h3, .vtx-life-card h3, .vtx-life-card strong { color: var(--nv-ink) !important; }
.vtx-career-panel article p, .vtx-life-card p { color: var(--nv-muted) !important; }
.vtx-career-panel article span, .vtx-life-card span { color: var(--nv-primary) !important; }

/* ---- 7. technology tiles ---- */
.vtx-tech-tile {
  padding: 16px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); box-shadow: none;
}
.vtx-tech-tile::after { display: none; }
.vtx-tech-tile strong { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--nv-ink); }
.vtx-tech-tile span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--nv-primary); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
.vtx-tech-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(31,111,184,0.45); }

/* ---- 8. comparison table: cleaner header ---- */
.vtx-compare-head { background: var(--nv-primary-2); }
.vtx-compare-head .vtx-compare-us { background: var(--nv-accent); }

/* ---- 9. final CTA panel: elegant navy ---- */
.vtx-cta-panel {
  padding: 34px 36px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a5e, #14508f) !important;
}
.vtx-cta-panel::before, .vtx-cta-panel::after { display: none !important; }
.vtx-cta-panel h2 { font-size: clamp(23px, 2.2vw, 31px); }
.vtx-cta-panel p { font-size: 15px; }

/* ---- 10. footer + misc polish ---- */
.vt-footer { padding: 54px 0 0; }
.vtx-logos-section { padding: 44px 0; }
.vtx-logo-item { font-size: 19px; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vt-section, .nv-section { padding: 46px 0; }
  .vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-inner { padding: 96px 0 56px; }
  .vtx-proof-strip { margin-top: 0; padding: 34px 0 0; }
}

/* ---- 11. HERO must read BLUE (kill the near-black overlays) ---- */
.vtx-hero::after,
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 30, 66, 0.22), rgba(6, 24, 54, 0.70)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 38, 78, 0.66), rgba(8, 38, 78, 0.12) 56%, rgba(8, 38, 78, 0.44)) !important;
}
.vt-hero-premium.vtx-hero { background: #0b3068 !important; }
.vtx-hero-bg {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(940px 540px at 76% 46%, rgba(64, 158, 236, 0.42), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(820px 520px at 8% 18%, rgba(37, 122, 200, 0.46), transparent 62%),
    url("/assets/hero-bg.svg") !important;
  background-size: cover, cover, cover !important;
  background-position: center, center, center right !important;
}
.vtx-hero::before { opacity: 0.42; }
.vtx-hero-canvas { opacity: 0.55; }

/* ---- 12. remaining muddy gradient badges → flat, clean ---- */
.vtx-home-about-board article span,
.vtx-why-stack article > span:not(.vtx-why-ic) {
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) !important;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.vtx-home-about-board article {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-home-about-board article h3 { font-size: 17px; }
.vtx-home-about-board article p { font-size: 14px; }

/* keep light sections genuinely light/neutral (no warm tint) */
.vtx-home-about {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-section::before, .vtx-section::after { display: none !important; }

/* proof icons: make the glyph clearly visible */
.vtx-proof-icon { font-size: 18px; }
.vtx-proof-icon i { color: var(--nv-primary); }
.vtx-proof-meta small { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--nv-primary); font-weight: 800; }

/* stat mini-cards under About */
.vtx-home-about-stat {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm);
}
.vtx-home-about-stat strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--nv-ink); }
.vtx-home-about-stat span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--nv-muted); }

/* ---- 13. icon tiles: beat higher-specificity legacy rules ---- */
.vtx-proof-item .vtx-proof-meta .vtx-proof-icon {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) !important;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.vtx-proof-item .vtx-proof-meta .vtx-proof-icon i { font-size: 17px !important; color: var(--nv-primary) !important; }

/* ---- 14. brighter, glossier hero chip (reference has a bright glowing die) ---- */
.vtx-chip-svg { filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(1.18) contrast(1.05); }
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-chip-core-rect { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(90, 180, 255, 0.95)); }

/* ---- 15. "Life at Vikarna" band → light & elegant (correct class: .vtx-life) ---- */
.vtx-life { background: #f5f9fd !important; }
.vtx-life::before, .vtx-life::after { display: none !important; }
.vtx-life .vt-section-title, .vtx-life h3 { color: var(--nv-ink) !important; }
.vtx-life p, .vtx-life .vt-muted { color: var(--nv-muted) !important; }
.vtx-life .vt-kicker { color: var(--nv-primary) !important; }
.vtx-life-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm) !important;
  padding: 24px 22px;
}
.vtx-life-card::before, .vtx-life-card::after { display: none !important; }
.vtx-life-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.vtx-life-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.vtx-life-icon {
  width: 46px !important; height: 46px !important;
  display: inline-grid !important; place-items: center !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10) !important;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.vtx-life-value {
  color: var(--nv-accent) !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---- 16. final touches ---- */
.vtx-placements { background: #ffffff; }
.vtx-compare { background: #f5f9fd; }
.vt-section + .vt-section { border-top: 0; }

/* ---- 17. inner page heroes: blue-tinted (not grey/black) ---- */
.vt-page-hero-modern::after,
.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-media::after {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(8, 34, 72, 0.90), rgba(10, 45, 96, 0.72) 55%, rgba(13, 60, 122, 0.62)) !important;
}
.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-media img {
  filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(0.85) hue-rotate(-8deg);
}
.vt-page-hero-modern { background: #0b3068; }
.vt-page-hero-modern h1 { font-size: clamp(27px, 3vw, 40px); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; }
.vt-page-hero-modern .fs-5 { font-size: 15.5px !important; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 620px; }

/* ---- 18. Careers "Life at" tiles: consistent blue, 5 across ---- */
.vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.vtx-life-tile {
  position: relative; height: 132px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 14px; margin: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #14508f, #0a2a5e) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.25);
}
.vtx-life-tile i {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
  font-size: 26px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.vtx-life-tile figcaption {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: #fff; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

/* ---- 19. stop the accent bar from overlapping card text ---- */
.vt-premium-card { position: relative; }
.vt-card-accent {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  background: var(--nv-grad-blue);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vt-premium-card { padding-top: 26px !important; border-radius: 12px; }

/* ---- 20. leadership + opening cards: flat and clean ---- */
.vt-leader-card, .vt-opening-card {
  background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow-sm) !important;
}
.vt-team-placeholder {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(31,111,184,0.10) !important; color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important; font-size: 20px;
}

/* ===========================================================================
   ROUND 2 — richer stat cards, scrolling success stories, more motion
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- A. redesigned stat cards under the hero ---- */
.vtx-proof-grid { gap: 20px; }
.vtx-proof-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px;
  padding: 26px 22px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.07) !important;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.vtx-proof-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.16) !important;
}
/* top accent bar that fills on hover */
.vtx-proof-bar {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-proof-item:hover .vtx-proof-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* soft corner glow */
.vtx-proof-glow {
  position: absolute; right: -46px; top: -46px; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,184,0.16), transparent 68%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.vtx-proof-item:hover .vtx-proof-glow { opacity: 1; }

.vtx-proof-item .vtx-proof-icon {
  display: inline-grid !important; place-items: center !important;
  width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(10, 42, 94, 0.26) !important;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.vtx-proof-item:hover .vtx-proof-icon { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg); }
.vtx-proof-item .vtx-proof-icon i { color: #fff !important; font-size: 20px !important; }

.vtx-proof-item strong {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 38px !important; line-height: 1 !important; font-weight: 800 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-proof-item small {
  display: block !important; margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 11.5px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nv-accent) !important;
}
.vtx-proof-item .vtx-proof-note {
  margin-top: 4px !important; color: var(--nv-muted) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 500 !important; line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---- B. success stories: continuous scroller ---- */
.vtx-placement-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px 0 14px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.vtx-placement-track {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content;
  animation: vtx-placement-scroll 46s linear infinite;
}
.vtx-placements:hover .vtx-placement-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.vtx-placement-track .vtx-placement-card { width: 232px; flex: 0 0 232px; }
@keyframes vtx-placement-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- C. scroll-reveal motion (site-wide) ---- */
.vt-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) var(--vtx-d, 0ms),
              transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) var(--vtx-d, 0ms);
}

/* hover lift for the main card families */
.vtx-testimonial-card, .vtx-blog-card, .vtx-value-item, .vtx-benefit-card,
.vtx-hiring-step, .vtx-vm-card, .vtx-tech-tile, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-service-card {
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}

/* icon micro-interactions */
.vtx-industry-card:hover .vt-icon, .vtx-industry-card:hover i,
.vtx-value-item:hover .vtx-value-icon,
.vtx-benefit-card:hover .vtx-benefit-icon,
.vtx-hiring-step:hover .vtx-hiring-icon,
.vtx-service-card:hover .vt-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08) !important;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

/* animated underline on section titles */
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title { position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 62px; height: 3px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
}

/* CTA button shine */
.nv-btn-primary { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nv-btn-primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -130%; width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.42), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover::after { animation: vtx-btn-shine .8s ease; }
@keyframes vtx-btn-shine { to { left: 140%; } }

/* logo marquee: a touch livelier */
.vtx-logo-item { transition: color .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
.vtx-logo-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vt-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .vtx-placement-track { animation: none !important; }
  .nv-btn-primary::after { display: none; }
  .vtx-pulses circle { display: none; }
}

/* ---- reveal: make the visible state authoritative (prevents stuck-at-0 states) ---- */
.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
/* only hide when JS is active, so content is never lost if scripts fail */
html:not(.vt-js) .vt-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ===========================================================================
   ROUND 3 — metric band, offerings cards, dual marquee, contact band, motion
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---------- shared decorative layers ---------- */
.vtx-band-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(140,200,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 68px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(140,200,255,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 68px);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
}
.vtx-band-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; filter: blur(70px);
  animation: vtx-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vtx-band-orb-1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; left: -120px; top: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,143,224,0.55), transparent 70%); }
.vtx-band-orb-2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; right: -110px; bottom: -170px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42, 169, 226,0.34), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -7s; }

/* ---------- 1. METRIC BAND (replaces the 4 plain cards) ---------- */
.vtx-metric-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0; padding: 54px 0 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #071f45 0%, #0d3872 52%, #071f45 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124,196,255,0.16);
}
.vtx-metric-rail {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.vtx-metric {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
}
.vtx-metric-line {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 12%; height: 76%; width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(140,200,255,0.34), transparent);
}
.vtx-metric:last-child .vtx-metric-line { display: none; }

.vtx-metric-ring {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #cfe8ff; font-size: 23px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(124,196,255,0.20), rgba(124,196,255,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,196,255,0.34);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 22px rgba(124,196,255,0.14);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .4s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-metric-ring::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,196,255,0.24);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.85); transition: all .45s ease;
}
.vtx-metric:hover .vtx-metric-ring {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 26px rgba(124,196,255,0.24), 0 16px 34px rgba(3,16,38,0.5);
}
.vtx-metric:hover .vtx-metric-ring::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.vtx-metric-body strong {
  display: block; color: #fff;
  font-size: 40px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.vtx-metric-label {
  display: block; margin-top: 7px;
  color: #8fd8f7; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vtx-metric-note {
  display: block; margin-top: 6px; max-width: 220px;
  color: rgba(214,232,248,0.62); font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-metric-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); row-gap: 26px; }
  .vtx-metric:nth-child(2) .vtx-metric-line { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-metric-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vtx-metric-line { display: none !important; }
  .vtx-metric { padding: 10px 4px; }
  .vtx-metric-body strong { font-size: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- 2. OFFERINGS-STYLE SERVICE CARDS ---------- */
.vtx-service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.vtx-offer-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  padding: 26px 24px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10,31,68,0.06);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.vtx-offer-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary));
  transform: scaleY(.28); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 30px 66px rgba(10,31,68,0.16); border-color: rgba(31,111,184,0.4); }
.vtx-offer-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.vtx-offer-shine {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -140%; width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(31,111,184,0.10), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); pointer-events: none;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-shine { animation: vtx-btn-shine .9s ease; }

.vtx-offer-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; }
.vtx-offer-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--vtx-accent, #1f6fb8) 12%, #fff);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
.vtx-offer-head h3 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: .3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary));
}
.vtx-offer-desc { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.vtx-offer-list { list-style: none; margin: 2px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.vtx-offer-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
  color: #2a3f55; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45;
}
.vtx-offer-list li i { margin-top: 3px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary)); }
.vtx-offer-link {
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary)); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
}
.vtx-offer-link i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-link i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.vtx-accent-a { --vtx-accent: #1f6fb8; }
.vtx-accent-b { --vtx-accent: #12a150; }
.vtx-accent-c { --vtx-accent: #2f8fe0; }
.vtx-accent-d { --vtx-accent: #2aa9e2; }
.vtx-accent-e { --vtx-accent: #6d4bd8; }
.vtx-accent-f { --vtx-accent: #0d9aa8; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 3. TRUSTED PARTNERS: two rows, opposite directions ---------- */
.vtx-logo-marquee { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.vtx-logo-track-a { animation: vtx-marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.vtx-logo-track-b { animation: vtx-marquee-rev 38s linear infinite; }
@keyframes vtx-marquee-rev { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
.vtx-logo-item {
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,31,68,0.05);
}
.vtx-logo-item:hover { border-color: rgba(31,111,184,0.45); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(10,31,68,0.10); }

/* ---------- 4. CONTACT BAND (nextvlsi-style) ---------- */
.vtx-contact-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #071f45 0%, #0d3872 55%, #071f45 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.vtx-kicker-light { color: #8fd0ff !important; }
.vtx-contact-title { margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.16; color: #fff; }
.vtx-contact-sub { margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 460px; color: rgba(214,232,248,0.76); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.vtx-contact-methods { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; max-width: 430px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.vtx-contact-method {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140,200,255,0.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-contact-method:hover { transform: translateX(6px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); border-color: rgba(140,200,255,0.45); }
.vtx-cm-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 18px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f6fb8, #2f8fe0);
}
.vtx-cm-wa { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c4a); }
.vtx-contact-method small { display: block; color: rgba(207,232,255,0.66); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.vtx-contact-method strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }

.vtx-next-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 28px 26px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140,200,255,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(3,16,38,0.4);
}
.vtx-next-panel h3 { margin: 0 0 16px; color: #fff; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-next-steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; counter-reset: s; }
.vtx-next-steps li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(224,238,252,0.88); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.vtx-next-steps li span {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--nv-grad-orange); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
}

/* ---------- 5. LIFE CARDS: fully visible + polish ---------- */
.vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; align-items: stretch; }
.vtx-life-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px !important; min-height: 0 !important;
}
.vtx-life-wash {
  position: absolute; right: -40px; top: -40px; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,111,184,0.14), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.vtx-life-card:hover .vtx-life-wash { opacity: 1; }
.vtx-life-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow) !important; }
.vtx-life-card h3 { margin: 6px 0 4px !important; font-size: 17px; }
.vtx-life-card p {
  margin: 0 !important; font-size: 13.8px; line-height: 1.6;
  display: block !important; overflow: visible !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
}
.vtx-life-card:hover .vtx-life-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.vtx-life-icon { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 6. ABOUT SECTION: chip / circuit backdrop ---------- */
.vtx-home-about {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 420px at 88% 18%, rgba(31,111,184,0.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f2f8ff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-home-about::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 520px; height: 520px; pointer-events: none;
  background: url("/assets/hero-bg.svg") center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.10;
}
.vtx-home-about > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- 7. VARIED CARD ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.vtx-industry-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vtx-industry-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.vtx-value-item:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); }
.vtx-benefit-card:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.vtx-hiring-step:hover .vtx-hiring-num { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.14); }
.vtx-hiring-num { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.vtx-testimonial-card:hover .vtx-quote-mark { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg); color: rgba(42, 169, 226,0.22); }
.vtx-quote-mark { transition: transform .45s ease, color .45s ease; }
.vtx-tech-tile:hover strong { color: var(--nv-primary); }
.vtx-timeline-item:hover .vtx-timeline-dot { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.3); }
.vtx-timeline-dot { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.vtx-placement-card:hover .vtx-placement-avatar { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg); }
.vtx-placement-avatar { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-band-orb, .vtx-logo-track-a, .vtx-logo-track-b { animation: none !important; }
}

/* hero chip: larger + softly blended into the hero */
.vtx-chip-svg { max-width: 480px; filter: saturate(1.22) brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 24px 60px rgba(4,20,48,.55)); }
.vtx-chip-visual { -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, #000 62%, transparent 92%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, #000 62%, transparent 92%); }

/* About page: chip/circuit backdrop */
.vtx-about-chipbg { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vtx-about-chipbg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -80px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 560px; height: 560px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: url("/assets/hero-bg.svg") center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.09;
}
.vtx-about-chipbg > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===========================================================================
   SILICON DELIVERY FLOW — attractive section directly under the hero
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-flow { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.vtx-flow-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 12% 0%, rgba(31,111,184,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 88% 100%, rgba(42, 169, 226,0.07), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31,111,184,0.045) 0 1px, transparent 1px 64px);
}
.vtx-flow > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.vtx-flow-rail {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px;
}
.vtx-flow-line {
  position: absolute; left: 9%; right: 9%; top: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31,111,184,.18), rgba(31,111,184,.5), rgba(42, 169, 226,.5));
  overflow: visible;
}
.vtx-flow-spark {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; width: 12px; height: 12px; margin-top: -6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 0%, #6bb9ff 45%, rgba(107,185,255,0) 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px 4px rgba(107,185,255,.7);
  animation: vtx-flow-run 4.2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-flow-run { from { left: 0; } to { left: 100%; } }

.vtx-flow-step { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 0 6px; }
.vtx-flow-node {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 80px; height: 80px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 24px;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 27px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,111,184,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(10,31,68,.10);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .4s ease, color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.vtx-flow-node em {
  position: absolute; right: -6px; top: -6px;
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--nv-grad-orange); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; font-style: normal;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(42, 169, 226,.34);
}
.vtx-flow-step:hover .vtx-flow-node {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.06);
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(10,42,94,.28);
}
.vtx-flow-step h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-flow-step p { margin: 0; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-flow-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); row-gap: 34px; }
  .vtx-flow-line { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-flow-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

/* metric band now sits mid-page: give it breathing room */
.vtx-metric-band { margin: 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vtx-flow-spark { animation: none; } }

/* hero circuit canvas: cover the whole hero clearly */
.vtx-hero-canvas { opacity: .95 !important; }

/* hero chip: counter-rotating outer ring */
.vtx-chip-svg .vtx-orbit-ring-rev {
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center;
  animation: vtx-orbit-rotate 34s linear infinite reverse;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vtx-chip-svg .vtx-orbit-ring-rev { animation: none !important; } }

/* hero chip: richer colour, less wash-out */
.vtx-chip-svg { filter: saturate(1.35) brightness(1.04) contrast(1.08) drop-shadow(0 26px 66px rgba(4,20,48,.6)) !important; }

/* hero chip must always render at full opacity (its entrance animation was
   leaving it faded/invisible); motion now comes from the chip's own parts */
.vtx-chip-visual { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ===========================================================================
   ROUND 4 — marquee hover, why layout, life engagement, section animations
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. marquees pause only when hovering the moving items ---- */
.vtx-placements:hover .vtx-placement-track { animation-play-state: running; }
.vtx-logos-section:hover .vtx-logo-track { animation-play-state: running; }
.vtx-placement-track:hover,
.vtx-logo-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused !important; }
.vtx-placement-marquee, .vtx-logo-marquee { pointer-events: none; }
.vtx-placement-track, .vtx-logo-track { pointer-events: auto; width: max-content; }

/* ---- 2. "Vikarna Advantage": balanced two-column layout ---- */
.vtx-why-points { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.vtx-why-points li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: #2c4056; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
}
.vtx-why-points li i { color: #12a150; font-size: 14px; }
.vtx-why-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }

.vtx-why-stack { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.vtx-why-stack article {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.vtx-why-stack article:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.45) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--nv-shadow) !important;
}
.vtx-why-num {
  position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 40px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(31,111,184,.07);
}
.vtx-why-stack article:hover .vtx-why-ic { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.vtx-why-stack article .vtx-why-ic { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }

/* ---- 3. Life at Vikarna: more engaging ---- */
.vtx-life-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vtx-life-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31,111,184,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(31,111,184,.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, #000, transparent 70%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, #000, transparent 70%);
}
.vtx-life-bar {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-life-card:hover .vtx-life-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vtx-life-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.vtx-life-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.vtx-life-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,31,68,.05);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-life-chip i { color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 14px; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.vtx-life-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(10,31,68,.14);
  color: var(--nv-primary-2);
}
.vtx-life-chip:hover i { transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.15); }

/* ---- 4. Execution model (process) card animations ---- */
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(10,31,68,.16) !important;
}
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step span {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-process-board .vtx-process-step:hover span { transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.12); }

/* ---- 5. Technology index animations ---- */
.vtx-tech-tile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-tile::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,111,184,.10), rgba(42, 169, 226,.06));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-tile:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.vtx-tech-tile > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vtx-tech-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(10,31,68,.14);
}
.vtx-tech-tile strong { transition: color .3s ease; }

/* ---- 6. Careers / job opening cards ---- */
.vtx-career-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.vtx-career-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px !important;
  transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .38s ease, border-color .38s ease;
}
.vtx-career-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-accent));
  transform: scaleY(.25); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-career-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(10,31,68,.16) !important;
}
.vtx-career-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.vtx-career-domain {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(31,111,184,.10); color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vtx-career-card h3 { margin: 12px 0 8px !important; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-career-card h3 a { color: var(--nv-ink); transition: color .25s ease; }
.vtx-career-card:hover h3 a { color: var(--nv-primary); }
.vtx-career-summary { margin: 0 0 12px !important; color: var(--nv-muted) !important; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
.vtx-career-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.vtx-career-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--nv-muted) !important; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.vtx-career-meta i { color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 11px; }
.vtx-career-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-top: 12px; }
.vtx-career-skills span {
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: #f2f7fd; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  color: #35506b !important; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
}
.vtx-career-go {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(31,111,184,.08); color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.vtx-career-card:hover .vtx-career-go {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary));
  color: #fff !important;
}
.vtx-career-go i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.vtx-career-card:hover .vtx-career-go i { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vtx-career-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .vtx-career-go { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---- corrections: legacy rules were hijacking these elements ---- */
/* job title must be a heading link, not a gradient pill */
.vtx-career-card h3 a {
  display: inline !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: var(--nv-ink) !important;
  font-size: inherit !important;
  font-weight: inherit !important;
}
.vtx-career-card:hover h3 a { color: var(--nv-primary) !important; }

/* single, readable CTA on the opening card */
.vtx-career-card .vtx-career-go {
  padding: 11px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.09) !important;
  color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.vtx-career-card:hover .vtx-career-go {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-primary)) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(10, 42, 94, 0.26) !important;
}

/* advantage numbers should be a soft watermark, not a solid chip */
.vtx-why-stack article .vtx-why-num {
  position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 2px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.10) !important;
  font-size: 44px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

/* watermark numbers: higher specificity than the legacy span rule */
.vtx-dark-stage .vtx-why-stack article > span.vtx-why-num {
  position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 0;
  padding: 0 !important; min-width: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: none !important; background-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: rgba(31, 111, 184, 0.09) !important;
  font-size: 46px !important; font-weight: 900 !important; line-height: 1 !important;
}
.vtx-why-stack article > div { padding-right: 52px; }

/* ---- fix: Life cards were locked to a short height and clipping their text ---- */
.vtx-life-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.vtx-life-card {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
/* keep the decorative layers inside the rounded corners without clipping text */
.vtx-life-card .vtx-life-wash,
.vtx-life-card .vtx-life-pattern,
.vtx-life-card .vtx-life-bar { border-radius: inherit; }
.vtx-life-card p {
  display: block !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  text-overflow: clip !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: unset !important;
}

/* ---- Execution model: fill the left column ---- */
.vtx-process-facts { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.vtx-process-facts div {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,31,68,.05);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.vtx-process-facts div:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(31,111,184,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10,31,68,.10);
}
.vtx-process-facts strong {
  flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 96px;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800;
}
.vtx-process-facts span { color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13.5px; }

/* Life cards: restore a min-height that fits the copy (an earlier override
   had reset it to 0, which shrank the card and cut the text off) */
.vtx-life-grid .vtx-life-card {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 264px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Life card icon was shrinking vertically inside the column flex layout */
.vtx-life-card .vtx-life-icon { flex: 0 0 auto !important; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }

/* The homepage "Life" grid shares a class with the Careers photo tiles, which
   pinned rows to a fixed height and made the taller cards overlap the chips. */
.vtx-life .vtx-life-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  grid-template-rows: auto !important;
  grid-auto-rows: auto !important;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-life .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-life .vtx-life-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* decorative layers must stay out of the flow (a blanket `> *` rule had made
   them relative, which pushed the card content down and left a big gap) */
.vtx-life-card > .vtx-life-wash,
.vtx-life-card > .vtx-life-pattern,
.vtx-life-card > .vtx-life-bar { position: absolute !important; z-index: 0 !important; }
.vtx-life-card > .vtx-life-pattern { inset: 0 !important; }
.vtx-life-card > .vtx-life-bar { left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important; top: auto !important; height: 4px !important; }

/* ===========================================================================
   MOBILE — simple slide-in menu drawer
   ======================================================================== */
.vt-drawer, .vt-drawer-backdrop, .vt-burger { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  /* hide the old bootstrap dropdown menu entirely */
  .nv-navbar .navbar-collapse { display: none !important; }

  /* clean hamburger */
  .vt-burger {
    display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 10px;
    background: none; border: 0; box-shadow: none; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .vt-burger span {
    display: block; height: 2px; width: 100%; border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--nv-ink);
    transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .nv-navbar--hero .vt-burger span { background: #fff; }
  body.vt-drawer-open .vt-burger span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  body.vt-drawer-open .vt-burger span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  body.vt-drawer-open .vt-burger span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* backdrop */
  .vt-drawer-backdrop {
    display: block; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1040;
    background: rgba(6, 20, 44, .55);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
  }
  body.vt-drawer-open .vt-drawer-backdrop { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

  /* panel */
  .vt-drawer {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1050;
    width: 84%; max-width: 330px; height: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(6, 20, 44, .28);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform .34s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  body.vt-drawer-open .vt-drawer { transform: translateX(0); }

  .vt-drawer-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
    padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  }
  .vt-drawer-logo img { width: 148px; height: auto; display: block; }
  .vt-drawer-close {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
    background: #fff; color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 17px; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .vt-drawer-close:hover { background: #f3f7fc; }

  /* simple stacked links with dividers (reference style) */
  .vt-drawer-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 6px 22px 0; }
  .vt-drawer-nav a {
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eef6;
    color: var(--nv-ink);
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1px;
    transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
  }
  .vt-drawer-nav a:hover { color: var(--nv-primary); padding-left: 4px; }
  .vt-drawer-nav a.active { color: var(--nv-primary); }

  .vt-drawer-foot { margin-top: auto; padding: 22px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .vt-drawer-mail {
    text-align: center; color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
    word-break: break-all;
  }
  body.vt-drawer-open { overflow: hidden; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vt-drawer, .vt-drawer-backdrop, .vt-burger span { transition: none !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   BRAND PALETTE v2 — derived from the logo (charcoal + sky blue #2aa9e2)
   ======================================================================== */
:root {
  --nv-primary: #1e88c7;      /* brand blue */
  --nv-primary-2: #0e4f7a;    /* deep blue */
  --nv-navy: #0d2438;         /* charcoal navy (logo black) */
  --nv-sky: #2aa9e2;          /* logo sky blue */
  --nv-sky-2: #5ec7f5;
  --nv-accent: #2aa9e2;       /* accent is now sky blue, not orange */
  --nv-accent-2: #5ec7f5;
  --nv-grey: #6b7c8c;
  --nv-ink: #10293f;
  --nv-ink-2: #0e4f7a;
  --nv-text: #1b2c3c;
  --nv-muted: #667a8a;
  --nv-border: #d9e4ee;
  --nv-bg: #eef4fa;
  --nv-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e4f7a 0%, #1e88c7 55%, #2aa9e2 100%);
  --nv-grad-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e4f7a 0%, #1e88c7 100%);
  --nv-grad-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #2aa9e2 0%, #1e88c7 100%); /* legacy name, now blue */
  --nv-grad-sky: linear-gradient(135deg, #2aa9e2 0%, #5ec7f5 100%);
}

/* page-wide soft gradient wash in brand colours */
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 6% 0%, rgba(42, 169, 226, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 96% 22%, rgba(30, 136, 199, 0.09), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 50% 100%, rgba(107, 124, 140, 0.10), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff 0%, #eef4fa 46%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
}

/* buttons: blue, no orange */
.nv-btn-primary,
.vtx-btn-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2aa9e2 0%, #1877b8 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(30, 136, 199, 0.30) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover, .vtx-btn-glow:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34b6ee 0%, #1e88c7 100%) !important;
}

/* footer: brand gradient */
.vt-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2135 0%, #0e4f7a 48%, #14608f 100%) !important;
}
.vt-footer::before { opacity: .35 !important; }

/* logo always on a clean white plate */
.vt-logo-frame,
.vt-drawer-logo {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 31, 68, .10);
}
.vt-footer-logo { background: #fff !important; border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; display: inline-flex; }
.vt-logo, .vt-drawer-logo img, .vt-footer-logo img { background: transparent !important; mix-blend-mode: normal; }

/* ===========================================================================
   REDESIGNS — logo grid, tech cards, life gallery, achievements, industries
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- Global Semiconductor Leaders: static grid ---- */
.vtx-logo-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
}
.vtx-logo-cell {
  display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 92px; padding: 16px 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--nv-border); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 36, 56, .05);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-logo-cell:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.5); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(13,36,56,.12); }
.vtx-logo-cell img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 46px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .75; transition: filter .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.vtx-logo-cell:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.vtx-logo-cell span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #5c7183; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-logo-cell span i { color: var(--nv-sky); }
.vtx-logo-cell:hover span { color: var(--nv-primary-2); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

/* ---- Technology index cards ---- */
.vtx-tech-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.vtx-tech-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 26px 16px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #ffffff, #f4f9fe);
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,36,56,.05);
  transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .38s ease, border-color .38s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.55); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(13,36,56,.14); }
.vtx-tech-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 21px; background: rgba(42,169,226,.12);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-card:hover .vtx-tech-ico { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); background: var(--nv-grad-sky); color: #fff; }
.vtx-tech-card strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-tech-type { color: var(--nv-sky); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.vtx-tech-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: auto -30% -60% -30%; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,169,226,.22), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.vtx-tech-card:hover .vtx-tech-glow { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

/* ---- Life at Vikarna: auto-scrolling gallery ---- */
.vtx-life-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; padding: 6px 0 8px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vtx-life-track {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content;
  animation: vtx-marquee 40s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.vtx-life-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.vtx-life-shot {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 260px; width: 260px; height: 180px; margin: 0;
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13,36,56,.10);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.vtx-life-shot:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(13,36,56,.18); }
.vtx-life-shot img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vtx-life-shot i {
  position: absolute; top: 42%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-size: 34px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.vtx-life-shot figcaption {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px; color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(8,28,46,.82));
}
.vtx-life-shot-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0e4f7a, #1e88c7); }
.vtx-life-shot-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1e88c7, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-life-shot-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0d2438, #14608f); }
.vtx-life-shot-4 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2aa9e2, #5ec7f5); }
.vtx-life-shot-5 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #12507d, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-life-shot-6 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0b2135, #1e88c7); }

/* ---- Company achievements box ---- */
.vtx-achieve-box {
  margin-top: 34px; padding: 28px 30px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2135 0%, #0e4f7a 55%, #14608f 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(13,36,56,.22);
  color: #fff;
}
.vtx-achieve-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.vtx-achieve-head span {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(140,210,255,.28);
  color: #8fd8f7; font-size: 20px;
}
.vtx-achieve-head h3 { margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-achieve-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.vtx-achieve-grid div {
  padding: 18px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(140,210,255,.18);
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.vtx-achieve-grid div:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.vtx-achieve-grid strong { display: block; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.vtx-achieve-grid span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: rgba(214,238,255,.72); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .vtx-achieve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

/* ---- Industries: more attractive ---- */
.vtx-industry-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #ffffff, #f5fafe) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
}
.vtx-industry-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -50px; top: -50px; width: 150px; height: 150px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,169,226,.16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.vtx-industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(13,36,56,.15); border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.5) !important; }
.vtx-industry-card i {
  background: rgba(42,169,226,.12) !important; color: var(--nv-primary) !important;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover i { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12); background: var(--nv-grad-sky) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.vtx-industry-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===========================================================================
   ABOUT v2 — vision/mission panels, hover-reveal values, footer offices
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- Vision / Mission ---- */
.vtx-vm-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.vtx-vm-panel {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 38px 34px; border-radius: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(13, 36, 56, .20);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.vtx-vm-panel:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 34px 74px rgba(13, 36, 56, .28); }
.vtx-vm-vision { background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0b2135 0%, #0e4f7a 60%, #14608f 100%); }
.vtx-vm-mission { background: linear-gradient(140deg, #12507d 0%, #1e88c7 55%, #2aa9e2 100%); }
.vtx-vm-glow {
  position: absolute; right: -70px; top: -70px; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(143,216,247,.28), transparent 70%);
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.vtx-vm-panel:hover .vtx-vm-glow { transform: scale(1.2); }
.vtx-vm-badge {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(190,232,255,.34);
  color: #eaf8ff; font-size: 25px;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.vtx-vm-panel:hover .vtx-vm-badge { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.vtx-vm-panel h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 22px 0 12px; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-vm-panel p { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; color: rgba(226,243,255,.86); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .vtx-vm-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Values: hover to reveal the description ---- */
.vtx-values-section { background: #fff; }
.vtx-value-flipgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.vtx-value-flip {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 190px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #ffffff, #f3f9fe);
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,36,56,.06);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
  cursor: default; outline: none;
}
.vtx-value-flip:hover, .vtx-value-flip:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(13,36,56,.16);
}
.vtx-value-front {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-value-ic {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 25px; background: rgba(42,169,226,.12);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.vtx-value-front strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-value-back {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 26px 24px; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0e4f7a, #1e88c7 60%, #2aa9e2);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.vtx-value-back p { margin: 0; color: #eaf8ff; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 500; }
.vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-front,
.vtx-value-flip:focus-visible .vtx-value-front { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px); }
.vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-back,
.vtx-value-flip:focus-visible .vtx-value-back { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-value-flipgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-value-flipgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* touch devices: show the text without hover */
@media (hover: none) {
  .vtx-value-flip { min-height: 0; }
  .vtx-value-front { position: static; }
  .vtx-value-back { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; background: none; padding: 0 22px 24px; }
  .vtx-value-back p { color: var(--nv-muted); }
}

/* ---- Footer offices + contact ---- */
.vt-office {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(190, 232, 255, .12);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.vt-office:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.vt-office:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }
.vt-office-pin {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(42,169,226,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(143,216,247,.28);
  color: #8fd8f7; font-size: 15px;
}
.vt-office strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.vt-office span { color: rgba(214,238,255,.74); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }
.vt-footer-contactline { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.vt-footer-contactline a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 13.5px; }
.vt-footer-contactline i { color: #8fd8f7; font-size: 13px; }

/* ---- Blog placeholder ---- */
.vtx-blog-empty {
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  padding: 54px 34px; border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #ffffff, #f3f9fe);
  border: 1px solid var(--nv-border);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(13,36,56,.08);
}
.vtx-blog-empty-icon {
  width: 74px; height: 74px; margin: 0 auto 20px; border-radius: 22px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(42,169,226,.12); color: var(--nv-primary); font-size: 30px;
}
.vtx-blog-empty h2 { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.vtx-blog-empty p { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Reveal animation is now transform-only: content is ALWAYS readable even if
   a transition never advances (headless render, frozen tab, JS failure). */
.vt-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateY(16px); will-change: transform; }
.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) var(--vtx-d, 0ms);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vt-reveal, .vt-reveal.vt-visible { transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* centred section heads: kicker must sit on its own line above the title */
.vtx-head-center { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.vtx-head-center .vt-kicker { display: inline-flex; }
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title { display: inline-block; }

/* ===========================================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH — depth, typography, choreography
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. typography refinement ---- */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
h1, h2, h3, .vt-section-title, .vtx-hero-title {
  text-wrap: balance;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
}
p, li { text-wrap: pretty; }
::selection { background: rgba(42, 169, 226, .22); color: var(--nv-ink); }

/* refined kicker as a soft pill */
.vt-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(42, 169, 226, .09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 169, 226, .18);
  color: var(--nv-primary);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.vt-kicker .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--nv-sky); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(42,169,226,.16); }
.vtx-dark-stage .vt-kicker, .vtx-contact-band .vt-kicker, .vt-page-hero-modern .vt-kicker {
  background: rgba(143, 216, 247, .12);
  border-color: rgba(143, 216, 247, .26);
  color: #a8dcf7 !important;
}

/* section titles get a refined gradient underline on centred heads */
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title::after {
  height: 4px; width: 74px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary-2), var(--nv-sky));
}

/* ---- 2. layered depth on every card family ---- */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-tech-card, .vtx-value-flip,
.vtx-life-card, .vtx-career-card, .vtx-benefit-card, .vtx-value-item,
.vtx-hiring-step, .vtx-logo-cell, .vt-opening-card, .vt-leader-card,
.vtx-testimonial-card, .vtx-blog-empty, .vtx-flow-node {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(13, 36, 56, .05),
    0 8px 24px rgba(13, 36, 56, .06) !important;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover, .vtx-industry-card:hover, .vtx-tech-card:hover,
.vtx-value-flip:hover, .vtx-life-card:hover, .vtx-career-card:hover,
.vtx-benefit-card:hover, .vtx-value-item:hover, .vtx-hiring-step:hover,
.vtx-logo-cell:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(13, 36, 56, .06),
    0 24px 56px rgba(13, 36, 56, .16),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(42, 169, 226, .18) !important;
}

/* inner highlight so white cards do not read flat */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-tech-card, .vtx-value-flip, .vtx-life-card {
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9), rgba(244,250,255,.72));
}

/* ---- 3. premium buttons ---- */
.nv-btn {
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1px;
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nv-btn-primary {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(10, 60, 100, .28),
    0 12px 26px rgba(30, 136, 199, .30),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22) !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(10,60,100,.3), 0 20px 40px rgba(30,136,199,.38), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important; }
.nv-btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.nv-btn-soft, .nv-btn-outline { border-radius: 12px; }
.nv-btn-soft:hover { border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.5); color: var(--nv-primary-2); }

/* ---- 4. elegant section separation ---- */
.vt-section + .vt-section { position: relative; }
.vtx-section, .vt-section { position: relative; }
.vtx-logos-section, .vtx-values-section { border-top: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.10); }

/* alternating surface tint keeps long pages from flattening out */
.vtx-services { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6fbff 100%); }
.vtx-industries { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%); }
.vtx-tech-index { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4faff 100%); }
.vtx-careers { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4faff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important; }
.vtx-life { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f3f9fe 100%) !important; }

/* ---- 5. hero polish ---- */
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(3, 16, 34, .55);
}
.vtx-eyebrow { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.vt-hero-premium .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn { border-radius: 12px; }

/* inner page heroes: deeper, richer */
.vt-page-hero-modern { position: relative; }
.vt-page-hero-modern h1 { letter-spacing: -0.03em; text-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 16, 34, .5); }
.vt-page-hero-modern::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 90px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(247, 251, 255, .95));
}

/* ---- 6. icon tiles: crisper, with inner ring ---- */
.vt-icon, .vtx-industry-card i, .vtx-tech-ico, .vtx-value-ic,
.vtx-benefit-icon, .vtx-hiring-icon, .vtx-intern-icon, .vtx-life-icon {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(42, 169, 226, .14) !important;
}

/* ---- 7. focus states (accessibility + polish) ---- */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, .nv-btn:focus-visible, .vtx-value-flip:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nv-sky);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ---- 8. custom scrollbar ---- */
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(42,169,226,.5) transparent; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(13,36,56,.04); }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nv-sky), var(--nv-primary));
  border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent; background-clip: content-box;
}

/* ---- 9. footer refinement ---- */
.vt-footer-title {
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8fd8f7 !important; font-weight: 800;
}
.vt-footer a { transition: color .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
.vt-footer a:hover { color: #cfeeff !important; }
.vt-social {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(143,216,247,.22);
  color: #cfeeff; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.5,.64,1), background .3s ease;
}
.vt-social:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--nv-grad-sky); color: #fff !important; }
.vt-footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(143,216,247,.14); }

/* ---- 10. navbar refinement ---- */
.nv-navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(13, 36, 56, .10); }
.nv-nav-link::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nv-primary), var(--nv-sky)); height: 2.5px; }

/* ===========================================================================
   LUXE — full gradient premium redesign
   Gradient glass surfaces, mesh backgrounds, glowing accents, bold type.
   ======================================================================== */

:root {
  --lux-1: #0a1f38;   /* deepest navy */
  --lux-2: #0e4f7a;   /* deep blue */
  --lux-3: #1e88c7;   /* brand blue */
  --lux-4: #2aa9e2;   /* sky */
  --lux-5: #7fd4f7;   /* light sky */
  --lux-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  --lux-ring: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,169,226,.75), rgba(30,136,199,.28) 45%, rgba(127,212,247,.75));
  --lux-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10,31,56,.06), 0 18px 44px rgba(10,31,56,.10);
  --lux-shadow-lg: 0 4px 10px rgba(10,31,56,.08), 0 34px 74px rgba(10,31,56,.20);
}

/* ---------- 1. animated mesh gradient page background ---------- */
body {
  background: #eef5fb !important;
  position: relative;
}
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: -20vh -20vw; z-index: -2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(46vw 42vw at 12% 8%,  rgba(42,169,226,.30), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(44vw 40vw at 88% 14%, rgba(30,136,199,.26), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(50vw 44vw at 76% 78%, rgba(127,212,247,.28), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(42vw 38vw at 18% 88%, rgba(14,79,122,.22), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fafe 0%, #e9f2fa 50%, #f7fbff 100%);
  filter: saturate(1.05);
  animation: lux-mesh 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lux-mesh {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(-2%, 1.5%, 0) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(1.5%, -1.5%, 0) scale(1.02); }
}
/* fine grain so large gradients never look flat/banded */
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .30;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

/* sections must sit above the mesh */
main, .vt-section, .vtx-section, footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* let the mesh show through: kill flat white section fills */
.vtx-services, .vtx-industries, .vtx-tech-index, .vtx-careers, .vtx-life,
.vtx-values-section, .vtx-logos-section, .vtx-vm-section, .nv-section-surface,
.vt-band, .vtx-flow, .vtx-blogs {
  background: transparent !important;
}
.vtx-flow-bg { opacity: .35; }

/* ---------- 2. gradient glass cards ---------- */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-tech-card, .vtx-value-flip,
.vtx-life-card, .vtx-career-card, .vtx-benefit-card, .vtx-value-item,
.vtx-hiring-step, .vtx-logo-cell, .vt-opening-card, .vt-leader-card,
.vtx-testimonial-card, .vtx-blog-empty, .vtx-intern-item, .vtx-process-facts div,
.vtx-flow-node, .vt-card, .vtx-generic-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,.94), rgba(240,249,255,.80)) padding-box,
    var(--lux-ring) border-box !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--lux-shadow) !important;
  transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.34,1.24,.64,1), box-shadow .42s ease, background .42s ease;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover, .vtx-industry-card:hover, .vtx-tech-card:hover,
.vtx-value-flip:hover, .vtx-life-card:hover, .vtx-career-card:hover,
.vtx-benefit-card:hover, .vtx-value-item:hover, .vtx-hiring-step:hover,
.vtx-logo-cell:hover, .vt-opening-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98), rgba(232,246,255,.92)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lux-4), var(--lux-3) 50%, var(--lux-5)) border-box !important;
  box-shadow: var(--lux-shadow-lg), 0 0 44px rgba(42,169,226,.22) !important;
}

/* sheen sweep across every card on hover */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-tech-card, .vtx-value-flip,
.vtx-life-card, .vtx-career-card, .vtx-logo-cell { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vtx-offer-card::after, .vtx-industry-card::after, .vtx-tech-card::after,
.vtx-life-card::after, .vtx-career-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -140%; width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); pointer-events: none; z-index: 3;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover::after, .vtx-industry-card:hover::after, .vtx-tech-card:hover::after,
.vtx-life-card:hover::after, .vtx-career-card:hover::after { animation: lux-sheen .85s ease; }
@keyframes lux-sheen { to { left: 150%; } }

/* ---------- 3. gradient typography ---------- */
.vt-section-title, .nv-section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a1f38 0%, #12507d 42%, #1e88c7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.vtx-dark-stage .vt-section-title, .vtx-contact-band .vt-section-title,
.vt-page-hero-modern h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff 0%, #cfeeff 55%, #7fd4f7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title::after {
  height: 5px; width: 84px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lux-2), var(--lux-4), var(--lux-5));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(42,169,226,.45);
}

/* kicker: gradient pill with glow */
.vt-kicker {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,169,226,.16), rgba(127,212,247,.10)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(42,169,226,.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  color: #12608f !important;
}
.vt-kicker .dot { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lux-4), var(--lux-3)) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(42,169,226,.16); }

/* ---------- 4. gradient icon tiles with glow ---------- */
.vt-icon, .vtx-industry-card i, .vtx-tech-ico, .vtx-value-ic, .vtx-benefit-icon,
.vtx-hiring-icon, .vtx-intern-icon, .vtx-life-icon, .vtx-offer-icon,
.vtx-proof-icon, .vtx-flow-node, .vtx-blog-empty-icon, .vtx-achieve-head span {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--lux-4) 0%, var(--lux-3) 55%, var(--lux-2) 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(30,136,199,.34), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.vt-icon i, .vtx-tech-ico i, .vtx-value-ic i, .vtx-benefit-icon i, .vtx-hiring-icon i,
.vtx-intern-icon i, .vtx-life-icon i, .vtx-offer-icon i, .vtx-proof-icon i,
.vtx-flow-node i, .vtx-blog-empty-icon i { color: #fff !important; }
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-icon, .vtx-tech-card:hover .vtx-tech-ico,
.vtx-industry-card:hover i, .vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-ic {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.14);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(30,136,199,.48), 0 0 30px rgba(42,169,226,.5) !important;
}
/* flow node keeps its number badge readable */
.vtx-flow-node em { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #cfeeff) !important; color: var(--lux-2) !important; }

/* ---------- 5. premium buttons ---------- */
.nv-btn-primary, .vtx-btn-glow {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--lux-4) 0%, var(--lux-3) 48%, var(--lux-2) 100%) !important;
  background-size: 200% auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10,60,100,.28), 0 16px 34px rgba(30,136,199,.36), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.30) !important;
  transition: background-position .5s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.5,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover, .vtx-btn-glow:hover {
  background-position: right center !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(10,60,100,.3), 0 26px 52px rgba(30,136,199,.46), 0 0 34px rgba(42,169,226,.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.36) !important;
}
.nv-btn-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(236,247,255,.9)) padding-box,
              var(--lux-ring) border-box !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  color: var(--lux-2) !important;
}
.nv-btn-soft:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(30,136,199,.20) !important; }

/* ---------- 6. dark premium bands ---------- */
.vtx-metric-band, .vtx-achieve-box, .vtx-contact-band, .vt-footer, .vtx-vm-panel {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-metric-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 120% at 12% 0%, rgba(42,169,226,.34), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 120% at 88% 100%, rgba(127,212,247,.24), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, #071a2e 0%, #0e4f7a 52%, #10395c 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,212,247,.20);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,212,247,.20);
}
.vtx-metric-body strong {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff, #a8e2ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-metric-label { color: #7fd4f7 !important; }
.vtx-achieve-box {
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 120% at 8% 0%, rgba(42,169,226,.34), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, #071a2e 0%, #0e4f7a 55%, #14608f 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 80px rgba(10,31,56,.30) !important;
}
.vtx-achieve-grid strong {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff, #a8e2ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vt-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 120% at 10% 0%, rgba(42,169,226,.26), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 120% at 90% 100%, rgba(127,212,247,.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, #06172a 0%, #0e4f7a 58%, #12608f 100%) !important;
}

/* vision / mission become richer gradient panels */
.vtx-vm-vision {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 100% at 85% 10%, rgba(42,169,226,.30), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #071a2e 0%, #0e4f7a 62%, #14608f 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-vm-mission {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 100% at 85% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.20), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #12608f 0%, #1e88c7 50%, #2aa9e2 100%) !important;
}

/* ---------- 7. gradient dividers between light sections ---------- */
.vtx-services::before, .vtx-industries::before, .vtx-tech-index::before,
.vtx-careers::before, .vtx-life::before, .vtx-logos-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(42,169,226,.42), transparent);
}

/* ---------- 8. life gallery + logo cells ---------- */
.vtx-life-shot { border: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.28); box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(10,31,56,.18); }
.vtx-life-shot::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(42,169,226,.30), transparent 55%);
}
.vtx-logo-cell { min-height: 100px; }
.vtx-logo-cell span { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0e4f7a, #2aa9e2); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

/* ---------- 9. tech card tweak so gradient icons read well ---------- */
.vtx-tech-type { color: var(--lux-3) !important; font-weight: 800; }
.vtx-offer-head h3 { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a1f38, #1e88c7); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

/* ---------- 10. navbar glass ---------- */
.nv-navbar.scrolled {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92), rgba(238,248,255,.88)) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,31,56,.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.20);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body::before { animation: none !important; }
  .vtx-offer-card::after, .vtx-industry-card::after, .vtx-tech-card::after,
  .vtx-life-card::after, .vtx-career-card::after { display: none; }
}

/* fix: achievements box sits inside .vtx-life, which forces dark headings */
.vtx-life .vtx-achieve-box h3,
.vtx-life .vtx-achieve-box strong { color: #ffffff !important; }
.vtx-life .vtx-achieve-box .vtx-achieve-grid span { color: rgba(214,238,255,.78) !important; }
.vtx-achieve-head h3 { -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff; }

/* brand-only accent family for the service cards (no green / purple / teal) */
.vtx-accent-a { --vtx-accent: #0e4f7a; }
.vtx-accent-b { --vtx-accent: #1e88c7; }
.vtx-accent-c { --vtx-accent: #2aa9e2; }
.vtx-accent-d { --vtx-accent: #12608f; }
.vtx-accent-e { --vtx-accent: #4bb8ea; }
.vtx-accent-f { --vtx-accent: #16709f; }
.vtx-offer-list li i { color: var(--vtx-accent, var(--nv-primary)) !important; }

/* ===========================================================================
   LUXE INTERACTIONS — cursor spotlight + 3D tilt on cards
   ======================================================================== */
.vt-lux-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg));
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .42s ease, background .42s ease;
}
.vt-lux-card:hover {
  transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)) translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
}
/* spotlight that follows the cursor */
.vt-lux-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  background: radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
              rgba(42, 169, 226, .20), rgba(42, 169, 226, .06) 38%, transparent 62%);
}
.vt-lux-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
/* keep card content above the spotlight layer */
.vt-lux-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* the tilt must not fight the reveal transform */
.vt-lux-card.vt-reveal { transform: translateY(16px); }
.vt-lux-card.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)) !important;
}

/* count-up numbers should not reflow while animating */
.vtx-achieve-grid strong, .vtx-metric-body strong { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* admin: LinkedIn share button */
.vt-li-share { border-color: #0a66c2 !important; color: #0a66c2 !important; }
.vt-li-share:hover { background: #0a66c2 !important; color: #fff !important; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vt-lux-card, .vt-lux-card:hover { transform: none !important; }
  .vt-lux-card::before { display: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   FINAL PASS — pure white base, square logo, loader, new section designs
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. pure white page, gradients only as soft accents ---- */
body { background: #ffffff !important; }
body::before {
  opacity: .55;
  background:
    radial-gradient(38vw 34vw at 6% 4%,   rgba(42,169,226,.16), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(36vw 32vw at 94% 12%, rgba(30,136,199,.13), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(40vw 36vw at 82% 82%, rgba(127,212,247,.15), transparent 64%),
    #ffffff !important;
}
body::after { opacity: .12; }
.vtx-services, .vtx-industries, .vtx-careers, .vtx-life,
.vtx-values-section, .vtx-leaders, .vtx-vm-section, .nv-section-surface,
.vt-band, .vtx-flow, .vtx-blogs, .vt-section { background: transparent !important; }

/* ---- 2. logo on a clean white SQUARE ---- */
.vt-logo-frame {
  width: 62px !important; height: 62px !important;
  padding: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.20) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,36,56,.12) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vt-logo-frame .vt-logo { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: contain !important; }
.vt-drawer-logo, .vt-footer-logo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 16px; background: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.vt-drawer-logo img, .vt-footer-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

/* ---- 3. page loader ---- */
#vtLoader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 4000;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
#vtLoader.vt-loaded { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.vt-loader-mark { position: relative; width: 96px; height: 96px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.vt-loader-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(42,169,226,.16);
  border-top-color: #2aa9e2;
  border-right-color: #1e88c7;
  animation: vt-spin 900ms linear infinite;
}
.vt-loader-ring:nth-child(2) {
  inset: 12px; border-width: 2px;
  border-top-color: #7fd4f7; border-right-color: transparent;
  animation-duration: 1300ms; animation-direction: reverse;
}
.vt-loader-chip {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #2aa9e2, #1e88c7 55%, #0e4f7a);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(30,136,199,.4);
  animation: vt-loader-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vt-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes vt-loader-pulse { 0%,100% { transform: scale(.9); opacity: .85; } 50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; } }

/* ---- 4. careers: Ample-style job cards ---- */
.vtx-job-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.vtx-job-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 26px 26px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff, #f4fbff) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,169,226,.55), rgba(30,136,199,.18) 50%, rgba(127,212,247,.55)) border-box;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(13,36,56,.05), 0 14px 34px rgba(13,36,56,.07);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.vtx-job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(13,36,56,.07), 0 28px 60px rgba(13,36,56,.16); }
.vtx-job-count {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 22px;
  font-size: 34px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(42,169,226,.30), rgba(14,79,122,.16));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-job-card h3 { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding-right: 54px; }
.vtx-job-card h3 a { color: var(--nv-ink); transition: color .25s ease; }
.vtx-job-card:hover h3 a { color: var(--nv-primary); }
.vtx-job-meta { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.vtx-job-meta li {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 9px; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(42,169,226,.24);
}
.vtx-job-meta li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.vtx-job-meta span { color: var(--nv-muted); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .6px; }
.vtx-job-meta strong { color: var(--nv-ink); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; text-align: right; }
.vtx-job-apply {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #2aa9e2, #1877b8);
  color: #fff !important; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(30,136,199,.32);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.5,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.vtx-job-apply i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.vtx-job-card:hover .vtx-job-apply { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(30,136,199,.44); }
.vtx-job-card:hover .vtx-job-apply i { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vtx-job-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-job-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- 5. life at Vikarna: mosaic ---- */
.vtx-life-mosaic {
  display: grid; gap: 16px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  grid-auto-rows: 168px;
}
.vtx-life-cell {
  position: relative; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0e4f7a, #1e88c7);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(13,36,56,.14);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .45s ease;
}
.vtx-life-cell:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(13,36,56,.24); }
.vtx-life-cell-1 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.vtx-life-cell-4 { grid-column: span 2; }
.vtx-life-cell-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #12608f, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-life-cell-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1f38, #14608f); }
.vtx-life-cell-4 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1e88c7, #7fd4f7); }
.vtx-life-cell-5 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0e4f7a, #2aa9e2); }
.vtx-life-cell-6 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #071a2e, #1e88c7); }
.vtx-life-cell img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.vtx-life-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.vtx-life-art {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 34px;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1);
}
.vtx-life-cell-1 .vtx-life-art { font-size: 54px; }
.vtx-life-cell:hover .vtx-life-art { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }
.vtx-life-cell figcaption {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(5,20,36,.82));
}
.vtx-life-cell figcaption strong { color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-life-mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); grid-auto-rows: 150px; }
  .vtx-life-cell-1 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .vtx-life-cell-4 { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* achievements ribbon */
.vtx-achieve-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 26px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(42,169,226,.35), rgba(14,79,122,.35));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(13,36,56,.16);
}
.vtx-achieve-item {
  padding: 26px 22px; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #071a2e, #0e4f7a);
}
.vtx-achieve-item strong {
  display: block; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff, #a8e2ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-achieve-item span { display: block; margin-top: 9px; color: rgba(207,238,255,.76); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .4px; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .vtx-achieve-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

/* ---- 6. Global Semiconductor Leaders ---- */
.vtx-leaders-panel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  padding: 44px; border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff, #f2f9ff) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,169,226,.5), rgba(127,212,247,.5)) border-box;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(13,36,56,.05), 0 26px 60px rgba(13,36,56,.10);
}
.vtx-leaders-rail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.vtx-leader-chip {
  display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 78px; padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 14px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,169,226,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,36,56,.05);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.vtx-leader-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(42,169,226,.6); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(13,36,56,.14); }
.vtx-leader-chip img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 40px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .7; transition: all .35s ease; }
.vtx-leader-chip:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.vtx-leader-chip span {
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0e4f7a, #2aa9e2);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-leaders-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px; }
  .vtx-leaders-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .vtx-leaders-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vt-loader-ring, .vt-loader-chip { animation: none !important; }
}

/* life mosaic: fill a clean 4x3 grid (2x2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12 cells) */
.vtx-life-cell-5, .vtx-life-cell-6 { grid-column: span 2; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-life-cell-5, .vtx-life-cell-6 { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   THEME RESET + SECTION RHYTHM  (bitsilica-style: clean white, distinct
   backgrounds per section, generous padding, simple confident cards)
   This layer intentionally overrides the earlier "luxe" gradient-glass pass.
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. strip the heavy background effects ---------- */
body { background: #ffffff !important; }
body::before, body::after { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- 2. generous section rhythm (bitsilica uses ~90-105px) ---------- */
.vt-section, .nv-section { padding: 96px 0 !important; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .vt-section, .nv-section { padding: 64px 0 !important; } }

/* ---------- 3. distinct background per section ---------- */
/* white */
.vtx-flow, .vtx-careers, .vtx-leaders, .vtx-values-section, .vtx-vm-section {
  background: #ffffff !important;
}
/* soft grey-blue */
.vtx-services, .vtx-life {
  background: #f5f8fc !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8eff7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eff7;
}
/* textured */
.vtx-industries {
  background: url("/assets/sec-bg-1.svg") center / cover no-repeat !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8eff7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eff7;
}
.nv-section-surface {
  background: url("/assets/sec-bg-2.svg") center / cover no-repeat !important;
}
/* solid brand band stays dark (metrics) */
.vtx-metric-band { padding: 54px 0 !important; }

/* ---------- 4. clean, confident cards (no gradient borders / glass) ---------- */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-value-flip, .vtx-life-card,
.vtx-career-card, .vtx-benefit-card, .vtx-value-item, .vtx-hiring-step,
.vtx-leader-chip, .vt-opening-card, .vt-leader-card, .vtx-job-card,
.vtx-intern-item, .vtx-process-facts div, .vt-card, .vtx-blog-empty {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecf5 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 41, 63, .04), 0 10px 26px rgba(16, 41, 63, .06) !important;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease !important;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover, .vtx-industry-card:hover, .vtx-value-flip:hover,
.vtx-life-card:hover, .vtx-career-card:hover, .vtx-benefit-card:hover,
.vtx-value-item:hover, .vtx-hiring-step:hover, .vtx-leader-chip:hover,
.vtx-job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: #2aa9e2 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(16, 41, 63, .05), 0 20px 42px rgba(16, 41, 63, .13) !important;
}

/* remove the sheen sweep + cursor spotlight + 3D tilt */
.vtx-offer-card::after, .vtx-industry-card::after, .vtx-tech-card::after,
.vtx-life-card::after, .vtx-career-card::after,
.vt-lux-card::before { display: none !important; }
.vt-lux-card, .vt-lux-card:hover { transform: none !important; }
.vt-lux-card.vt-reveal.vt-visible { transform: none !important; }
.vtx-offer-card:hover, .vtx-industry-card:hover,
.vtx-value-flip:hover, .vtx-life-card:hover, .vtx-career-card:hover,
.vtx-job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) !important; }

/* ---------- 5. typography: solid, not gradient ---------- */
.vt-section-title, .nv-section-title {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important;
  color: #10293f !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 36px) !important;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.vtx-dark-stage .vt-section-title, .vtx-contact-band .vt-section-title,
.vt-page-hero-modern h1, .vtx-metric-band .vt-section-title {
  color: #ffffff !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}
.vtx-offer-head h3, .vtx-logo-cell span, .vtx-leader-chip span {
  background: none !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important;
}
.vtx-offer-head h3 { color: var(--vtx-accent, #1e88c7) !important; }
.vtx-leader-chip span { color: #4a6076 !important; }

/* simple kicker: small caps + short rule, like bitsilica */
.vt-kicker {
  background: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  color: #2aa9e2 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
}
.vt-kicker .dot { width: 22px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: #2aa9e2 !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title::after {
  width: 56px; height: 3px;
  background: #2aa9e2 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ---------- 6. flat brand icon tiles ---------- */
.vt-icon, .vtx-industry-card i, .vtx-value-ic, .vtx-benefit-icon,
.vtx-hiring-icon, .vtx-intern-icon, .vtx-life-icon, .vtx-offer-icon,
.vtx-proof-icon, .vtx-blog-empty-icon {
  background: #eaf5fd !important;
  color: #1e88c7 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}
.vt-icon i, .vtx-value-ic i, .vtx-benefit-icon i, .vtx-hiring-icon i,
.vtx-intern-icon i, .vtx-life-icon i, .vtx-offer-icon i, .vtx-proof-icon i,
.vtx-blog-empty-icon i { color: #1e88c7 !important; }
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-icon, .vtx-industry-card:hover i,
.vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-ic {
  background: #2aa9e2 !important; color: #fff !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
.vtx-industry-card:hover i i, .vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-icon i,
.vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-ic i { color: #fff !important; }

/* ---------- 7. buttons: solid brand, subtle depth ---------- */
.nv-btn-primary, .vtx-btn-glow, .vtx-job-apply {
  background: #1e88c7 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(30, 136, 199, .28) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover, .vtx-btn-glow:hover, .vtx-job-apply:hover {
  background: #2aa9e2 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(30, 136, 199, .34) !important;
}
.vtx-job-apply { border-radius: 999px !important; }

/* ---------- 8. section-specific clean-ups ---------- */
.vtx-leaders-panel {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e3ecf5 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16,41,63,.06) !important;
}
.vtx-achieve-strip { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(16,41,63,.14) !important; }
.vtx-life-cell { border-radius: 14px !important; }

/* footer: solid deep brand, no heavy gradient wash */
.vt-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e4f7a 0%, #0b3a5c 100%) !important;
}
.vt-footer::before { display: none !important; }

/* navbar: clean white when scrolled */
.nv-navbar.scrolled {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16,41,63,.08) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eff7 !important;
}

/* ===========================================================================
   THEME RESET — REFINEMENTS (part 2)
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---------- service card headings: sentence case, dark, confident ---------- */
.vtx-offer-head h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: -.01em !important;
  color: #10293f !important;
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-head h3 { color: var(--vtx-accent, #1e88c7) !important; }
.vtx-offer-desc { font-size: 14px !important; }

/* ---------- flow nodes: solid brand, not gradient ---------- */
.vtx-flow-node {
  background: #1e88c7 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(30, 136, 199, .26) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
}
.vtx-flow-node i { color: #fff !important; }
.vtx-flow-step:hover .vtx-flow-node { background: #0e4f7a !important; }

/* ---------- Global Semiconductor Leaders: centred header + one clean row --- */
.vtx-leaders-panel {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}
.vtx-leaders-copy { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 38px; text-align: center; }
.vtx-leaders-copy .vt-kicker { justify-content: center; }
.vtx-leaders-rail {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}
.vtx-leader-chip { min-height: 88px !important; }
.vtx-leader-chip span { font-size: 15.5px !important; letter-spacing: .2px; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-leaders-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr)) !important; }
}

/* ---------- About values: compact, no dead space ---------- */
.vtx-value-flip { min-height: 158px !important; }
.vtx-value-ic { width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important; font-size: 22px !important; }
.vtx-value-front { gap: 13px !important; }

/* ---------- consistent card padding rhythm ---------- */
.vtx-industry-card { padding: 26px 24px !important; }
.vtx-offer-card { padding: 26px 24px !important; }

/* ===========================================================================
   GRADIENT SYSTEM v3
   Brand gradient built from the logo palette + the navy / blue / grey tri-bar
   device from the company deck. Applied as accents on a light base so the
   pages stay readable.
   ======================================================================== */
:root {
  --vg-navy: #163a68;
  --vg-deep: #0e4f7a;
  --vg-blue: #1e88c7;
  --vg-sky: #2aa9e2;
  --vg-ice: #7fd4f7;
  --vg-grey: #93a7b8;

  --vg-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #163a68 0%, #1e88c7 52%, #2aa9e2 100%);
  --vg-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e88c7 0%, #2aa9e2 55%, #7fd4f7 100%);
  --vg-tri: linear-gradient(90deg, #163a68 0 34%, #2aa9e2 34% 68%, #93a7b8 68% 100%);
  --vg-deepstage: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2748 0%, #114772 45%, #0b3358 100%);
}

/* ---------- section grounds: soft gradients, still distinct per section ---- */
.vtx-flow {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fcff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-services {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f7fd 0%, #e9f2fb 48%, #f7fbff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-industries {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 199, .07), rgba(127, 212, 247, .05) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55)),
    url("/assets/sec-bg-1.svg") center / cover no-repeat !important;
}
.vtx-careers {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6fbff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-life {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eaf3fb 0%, #f4fafe 55%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
}
.vtx-leaders { background: #ffffff !important; }
.nv-section-surface {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(30, 136, 199, .06), rgba(127, 212, 247, .04)),
    url("/assets/sec-bg-2.svg") center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* thin gradient hairline between light sections */
.vtx-services, .vtx-industries, .vtx-life {
  border-top: 0 !important; border-bottom: 0 !important;
  position: relative;
}
.vtx-services::before, .vtx-industries::before, .vtx-life::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--vg-tri); opacity: .55; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- headings: solid ink + gradient accent rule ---------- */
.vtx-head-center .vt-section-title::after {
  width: 84px !important; height: 4px !important; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--vg-brand-soft) !important;
}
.vt-kicker .dot {
  width: 26px !important; height: 3px !important; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--vg-brand-soft) !important;
}

/* ===========================================================================
   1. HOW WE DELIVER — timeline with a live current
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-tl {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--vtx-tl-count, 5), minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 430px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.vtx-tl-track {
  position: absolute; left: 4%; right: 4%; top: 50%; height: 4px; margin-top: -2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 136, 199, .14), rgba(42, 169, 226, .34) 45%, rgba(127, 212, 247, .5));
  overflow: visible;
}
/* flowing current inside the track */
.vtx-tl-current {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-tl-current::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0 22px,
    rgba(127, 212, 247, .95) 22px 46px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 46px 72px);
  animation: vtx-tl-flow 2.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-tl-flow { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(72px); } }

/* comet that runs the length of the rail */
.vtx-tl-pulse {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; width: 16px; height: 16px; margin: -8px 0 0 -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffffff 0%, #7fd4f7 42%, rgba(127, 212, 247, 0) 72%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px 6px rgba(127, 212, 247, .75);
  animation: vtx-tl-run 5.4s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .5, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-tl-run {
  0% { left: 0; opacity: 0; }
  8% { opacity: 1; }
  92% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

.vtx-tl-stop { position: relative; height: 430px; }
.vtx-tl-node {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; z-index: 2;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 21px;
  background: var(--vg-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20, 78, 130, .34), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.5, .64, 1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.vtx-tl-node i { color: #fff; }
.vtx-tl-card {
  position: absolute; left: 50%;
  width: min(100%, 236px);
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff, #f6fbff);
  border: 1px solid #dfeaf5;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(16, 41, 63, .04), 0 14px 32px rgba(16, 41, 63, .08);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.vtx-tl-up .vtx-tl-card { bottom: calc(50% + 68px); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.vtx-tl-down .vtx-tl-card { top: calc(50% + 68px); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.vtx-tl-stem {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; margin-left: -1px; width: 2px; height: 36px;
}
.vtx-tl-up .vtx-tl-stem {
  bottom: calc(50% + 31px);
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(42, 169, 226, .7), rgba(42, 169, 226, .1));
}
.vtx-tl-down .vtx-tl-stem {
  top: calc(50% + 31px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42, 169, 226, .7), rgba(42, 169, 226, .1));
}
.vtx-tl-stop:hover .vtx-tl-node { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.09) rotate(-4deg); }
.vtx-tl-up:hover .vtx-tl-card { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px); }
.vtx-tl-down:hover .vtx-tl-card { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px); }
.vtx-tl-stop:hover .vtx-tl-card {
  border-color: rgba(42, 169, 226, .55);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(16, 41, 63, .05), 0 24px 46px rgba(16, 41, 63, .14);
}

.vtx-tl-step {
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--vg-brand-soft); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
.vtx-tl-card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #10293f; }
.vtx-tl-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: #5d7285; }
.vtx-tl-node::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 169, 226, .45); opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease; transform: scale(.9);
}
.vtx-tl-stop:hover .vtx-tl-node::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }


@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  /* vertical timeline: track on the left, cards on the right */
  .vtx-tl { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; gap: 22px; padding-left: 62px; }
  .vtx-tl-track {
    left: 30px; right: auto; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 4px; height: auto; margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 136, 199, .16), rgba(42, 169, 226, .38) 45%, rgba(127, 212, 247, .5));
  }
  .vtx-tl-current::before {
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0 22px,
      rgba(127, 212, 247, .95) 22px 46px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 46px 72px);
    animation-name: vtx-tl-flow-y;
  }
  @keyframes vtx-tl-flow-y { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(72px); } }
  .vtx-tl-pulse { left: 50%; top: 0; animation-name: vtx-tl-run-y; }
  @keyframes vtx-tl-run-y {
    0% { top: 0; opacity: 0; } 8% { opacity: 1; } 92% { opacity: 1; } 100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
  }
  .vtx-tl-stop { height: auto; position: relative; }
  .vtx-tl-card,
  .vtx-tl-up .vtx-tl-card,
  .vtx-tl-down .vtx-tl-card {
    position: static; width: 100%; text-align: left; transform: none;
  }
  .vtx-tl-up:hover .vtx-tl-card,
  .vtx-tl-down:hover .vtx-tl-card { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .vtx-tl-stem { display: none; }
  .vtx-tl-node {
    position: absolute; left: -62px; top: 14px; transform: none;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 15px; font-size: 17px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(20, 78, 130, .3), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  }
  .vtx-tl-stop:hover .vtx-tl-node { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-tl-current::before, .vtx-tl-pulse { animation: none; }
  .vtx-tl-pulse { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   2. LIFE AT VIKARNA — artwork tiles
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-life-cell {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: var(--vg-deepstage);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(10, 32, 55, .12), 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 32, 55, .18);
}
.vtx-life-cell img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1), filter .5s ease;
}
.vtx-life-cell::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 30, 52, 0) 42%, rgba(6, 24, 43, .8) 100%);
}
.vtx-life-cell figcaption { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.vtx-life-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.09); }
.vtx-life-cell:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(10, 32, 55, .16), 0 28px 60px rgba(10, 32, 55, .28); }
.vtx-life-cell figcaption strong {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(3, 16, 30, .55);
}

/* ===========================================================================
   3. OUR NETWORK — connected constellation panel
   ======================================================================== */
.vtx-net {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 42px; align-items: center;
  padding: 52px 54px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--vg-deepstage);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(8, 30, 52, .16), 0 34px 80px rgba(8, 30, 52, .28);
}
.vtx-net-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .9;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 380px at 88% 12%, rgba(42, 169, 226, .34), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(520px 340px at 6% 92%, rgba(127, 212, 247, .18), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(159, 224, 251, .05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 58px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(159, 224, 251, .05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 58px);
}
.vtx-net-copy, .vtx-net-map { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vtx-net .vt-kicker { color: #7fd4f7 !important; }
.vtx-net .vt-section-title {
  color: #ffffff !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}
.vtx-net-lead { margin: 0; color: #b9d6ea; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 46ch; }

.vtx-net-facts {
  list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px;
}
.vtx-net-facts li {
  padding: 14px 14px 12px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 224, 251, .18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.vtx-net-facts strong {
  display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff, #7fd4f7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vtx-net-facts span {
  display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: #9dc2da; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .4px;
}

.vtx-net-map { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / .88; min-height: 320px; }
.vtx-net-wires { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.vtx-net-wire {
  stroke: rgba(127, 212, 247, .55); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-dasharray: 5 9;
  animation: vtx-net-dash 2.4s linear infinite; animation-delay: var(--vtx-d, 0ms);
}
@keyframes vtx-net-dash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -28; } }
.vtx-net-ring { fill: none; stroke: rgba(159, 224, 251, .16); stroke-width: 1; }
.vtx-net-ring-2 { stroke-dasharray: 3 7; }

.vtx-net-hub {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 22px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(127, 212, 247, .12), 0 18px 40px rgba(3, 20, 38, .45);
}
.vtx-net-hub::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px; border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 212, 247, .35);
  animation: vtx-net-halo 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vtx-net-halo {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.07); opacity: .3; }
}
.vtx-net-hub img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

.vtx-net-chip {
  position: absolute; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  min-width: 118px; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center;
  color: #eaf6ff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 224, 251, .3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(3, 20, 38, .3);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.vtx-net-chip:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(127, 212, 247, .75);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(127, 212, 247, .3), rgba(30, 136, 199, .2));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 20, 38, .42);
}
.vtx-net-chip img { max-width: 92px; max-height: 34px; object-fit: contain; }
/* the reveal helper must not fight the centring transform */
.vtx-net-chip.vt-reveal, .vtx-net-chip.vt-reveal.vt-visible { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vtx-net { padding: 44px 38px; gap: 30px; }
  .vtx-net-chip { min-width: 96px; padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .vtx-net-hub { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vtx-net { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 26px; }
  .vtx-net-map { aspect-ratio: 1 / .92; min-height: 300px; margin-top: 6px; }
  .vtx-net-lead { max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vtx-net-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vtx-net-chip { min-width: 78px; padding: 9px 10px; font-size: 11.5px; border-radius: 11px; }
  .vtx-net-hub { width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 18px; padding: 9px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vtx-net-wire, .vtx-net-hub::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   6. BUTTONS — gradient fill, sweeping shine, glow ring on hover
   ======================================================================== */
.nv-btn-primary, .vtx-btn-glow, .vtx-job-apply, .vtx-net-cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--vg-brand) !important;
  background-size: 190% 100% !important;
  background-position: 0% 50% !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 78, 130, .3) !important;
  transition: background-position .55s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1),
              box-shadow .35s ease !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary::after, .vtx-btn-glow::after, .vtx-job-apply::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -60%; width: 46%;
  z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .42), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  transition: left .6s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover, .vtx-btn-glow:hover, .vtx-job-apply:hover,
.nv-btn-primary:focus-visible, .vtx-btn-glow:focus-visible, .vtx-job-apply:focus-visible {
  background-position: 100% 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(20, 78, 130, .4), 0 0 0 4px rgba(42, 169, 226, .18) !important;
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover::after, .vtx-btn-glow:hover::after, .vtx-job-apply:hover::after { left: 130%; }
.nv-btn-primary:active, .vtx-btn-glow:active, .vtx-job-apply:active { transform: translateY(-1px) !important; }
.nv-btn-primary i, .vtx-job-apply i { transition: transform .35s ease; }
.nv-btn-primary:hover i, .vtx-job-apply:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ghost / outline buttons get a gradient border on hover */
.nv-btn-ghost, .nv-btn-outline, .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn:not(.nv-btn-primary) {
  position: relative;
  transition: color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease !important;
}
.nv-btn-ghost:hover, .nv-btn-outline:hover, .vtx-hero-cta .nv-btn:not(.nv-btn-primary):hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(127, 212, 247, .85) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20, 78, 130, .22) !important;
}

/* ---------- gradient accents on cards + icon tiles ---------- */
.vtx-offer-card, .vtx-industry-card, .vtx-job-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vtx-offer-card::before, .vtx-industry-card::before, .vtx-job-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--vg-brand-soft);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover::before, .vtx-industry-card:hover::before, .vtx-job-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.vtx-offer-card:hover .vtx-offer-icon, .vtx-industry-card:hover i,
.vtx-value-flip:hover .vtx-value-ic {
  background: var(--vg-brand) !important;
}
.vtx-flow-node, .vtx-proof-icon { background: var(--vg-brand) !important; }

/* metric band + footer pick up the brand gradient */
.vtx-metric-band {
  background: var(--vg-deepstage) !important;
}
.vt-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0e4f7a 0%, #10375c 55%, #0a2846 100%) !important;
}
.vt-footer::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--vg-tri);
}
.vt-footer { position: relative; }

/* ===========================================================================
   GRADIENT SYSTEM v3 — follow-ups
   ======================================================================== */

/* footer top rule: the navy third is invisible on a navy footer, so the
   footer uses a lighter variant of the tri-bar */
.vt-footer::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e88c7 0 34%, #7fd4f7 34% 68%, #b8c8d6 68% 100%) !important;
}

/* life artwork crops a touch higher so subjects keep their base */
.vtx-life-cell img { object-position: center 46%; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. FOOTER VISITOR COUNTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vt-visitor {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin: 34px 0 4px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .10), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 224, 251, .22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(3, 20, 38, .28);
}
.vt-visitor-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 160px at 8% 50%, rgba(42, 169, 226, .30), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(320px 140px at 92% 50%, rgba(127, 212, 247, .18), transparent 70%);
}
.vt-visitor > *:not(.vt-visitor-glow) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.vt-visitor-ic {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 17px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e88c7, #2aa9e2 60%, #7fd4f7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 78, 130, .45);
}
.vt-visitor-body { display: grid; gap: 2px; line-height: 1.1; }
.vt-visitor-num {
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #ffffff, #9fe4ff 70%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.vt-visitor-label {
  color: #a7c8dd; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vt-visitor-live {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  color: #cfeeff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(42, 169, 226, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 212, 247, .3);
}
.vt-visitor-live i {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #6ee7a8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 168, .6);
  animation: vt-visitor-ping 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vt-visitor-ping {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 168, .55); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(110, 231, 168, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(110, 231, 168, 0); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .vt-visitor { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 16px; }
  .vt-visitor-live { margin-left: 0; }
  .vt-visitor-num { font-size: 24px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vt-visitor-live i { animation: none; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. INNER PAGE HEROES — let the semiconductor artwork read through
   The overlay stays heavy behind the copy on the left and clears on the right
   so the chip / wafer / board illustration is actually visible.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vt-page-hero-modern::after,
.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-media::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(6, 26, 52, .93) 0%,
      rgba(8, 36, 70, .80) 34%,
      rgba(10, 48, 92, .46) 62%,
      rgba(12, 58, 110, .26) 100%) !important;
}
.vt-page-hero-modern .vt-hero-media img {
  filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(1.06) contrast(1.05);
}
.vt-page-hero-modern { background: #071f3c; }
/* a soft brand wash along the bottom edge ties the hero into the page */
.vt-page-hero-modern::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e88c7 0 34%, #2aa9e2 34% 68%, #93a7b8 68% 100%);
  opacity: .8;
}

/* The reduced-motion layer resets `transform` site-wide with !important, which
   also wiped the centring of the network chips and hub. Use the independent
   `translate` property for placement so `transform` stays free for hover. */
.vtx-net-chip,
.vtx-net-chip.vt-reveal,
.vtx-net-chip.vt-reveal.vt-visible {
  translate: -50% -50%;
  transform: none;
}
.vtx-net-chip:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.vtx-net-hub { translate: -50% -50%; transform: none; }

/* one shine mechanism only: the earlier keyframe animation fights the
   transition-driven sweep added with the gradient buttons */
.nv-btn-primary:hover::after { animation: none !important; }