@import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/calibri');

:root {
    /* Brand Midnight Blue Palette (Legal authority, classical stature) */
    --vr-navy-950: #040d1a;
    --vr-navy-900: #07172c;
    --vr-navy-800: #0b2545;
    --vr-navy-700: #103a6d;
    --vr-navy-600: #184e91;

    /* Brand Regal Gold & Amber Palette (Financial bars, 3D crest highlight) */
    --vr-gold-950: #422006;
    --vr-gold-900: #5c2f07;
    --vr-gold-800: #783d09;
    --vr-gold-700: #9a530a;
    --vr-gold-600: #b86f0d;
    --vr-gold-500: #d49a1d;
    --vr-gold-400: #e8b135;
    --vr-gold-300: #f6c860;
    --vr-gold-200: #fde093;
    --vr-gold-100: #fef3c7;
    --vr-gold-50: #fffdf5;

    /* Theme Accent - Aliased to Gold/Amber Palette for Full Compatibility */
    --vr-green-900: #5c2f07;
    --vr-green-800: #783d09;
    --vr-green-700: #9a530a;
    --vr-green-600: #b86f0d;
    --vr-green-500: #d49a1d;
    --vr-green-400: #e8b135;
    --vr-green-100: #fef3c7;
    --vr-green-50: #fffdf5;

    --vr-slate-900: #0f172a;
    --vr-slate-800: #1e293b;
    --vr-slate-700: #334155;
    --vr-slate-600: #475569;
    --vr-slate-500: #64748b;
    --vr-slate-400: #94a3b8;
    --vr-slate-200: #e2e8f0;
    --vr-slate-100: #f1f5f9;
    --vr-slate-50: #f8fafc;
    --vr-white: #ffffff;
    --vr-font-body: 'Calibri', Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;
    --vr-font-heading: 'Calibri', Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;
    --vr-font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --vr-radius-sm: 8px;
    --vr-radius-md: 14px;
    --vr-radius-lg: 20px;
    --vr-radius-xl: 28px;
    --vr-shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.08);
    --vr-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.16);
    --vr-shadow-luxury: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.25);
    --vr-shadow-green: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(184, 111, 13, 0.3);
    --vr-shadow-gold: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(184, 111, 13, 0.35);
}

/* Base & Reset */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 15px; /* Slightly more compact base rem unit */
}

html, body {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-body);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-700);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-heading {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 { font-size: 2.15rem; }
h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
h5 { font-size: 0.98rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.86rem; }

a {
    color: var(--vr-navy-700);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--vr-gold-600);
}

/* Top Announcement Bar */
.vr-topbar {
    background: var(--vr-navy-950);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 7px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.vr-topbar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vr-topbar a:hover {
    color: var(--vr-gold-300);
}

.vr-topbar-pill {
    background: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.16);
    color: #f6c860;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.35);
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vr-topbar-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #f6c860;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f6c860;
    animation: vrPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes vrPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* Navbar */
.vr-navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
}

.vr-navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 8px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.1);
}

.vr-brand-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vr-brand-logo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vr-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    color: var(--vr-navy-950);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.vr-brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    color: var(--vr-gold-600);
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.vr-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 2px;
}

.vr-navbar .nav-item {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-800) !important;
    padding: 7px 11px !important;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--vr-navy-800) !important;
    background-color: var(--vr-gold-50);
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .vr-navbar .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        padding: 8px 13px !important;
    }
    .vr-navbar .navbar-nav {
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .vr-brand-logo {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
    }
    .vr-brand-title {
        font-size: 1.38rem;
    }
    .vr-brand-tagline {
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .vr-navbar .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
    }
    .vr-navbar .navbar-nav {
        gap: 2px;
    }
    .vr-brand-logo {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }
    .vr-brand-title {
        font-size: 1.18rem;
    }
    .vr-brand-tagline {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }
    .vr-navbar .btn-vr-green {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        padding: 7px 15px !important;
    }
    .vr-mega-menu {
        width: 650px;
        max-width: 92vw;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vr-navbar {
        padding: 5px 0;
    }
    .vr-brand-container {
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .vr-brand-logo {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    .vr-brand-title {
        font-size: 1.0rem;
    }
    .vr-brand-tagline {
        font-size: 0.50rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    }
    .vr-navbar .navbar-nav {
        gap: 0px;
        margin-right: 4px !important;
    }
    .vr-navbar .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 5px 5px !important;
    }
    .vr-navbar .btn-vr-green {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 5px 11px !important;
    }
    .vr-mega-menu {
        width: 600px;
        max-width: 94vw;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.16);
    padding: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
}

.dropdown-item {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    color: var(--vr-slate-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--vr-gold-50);
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Custom Mega Dropdown - Minimal and Open on Hover */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vr-navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .vr-navbar .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu.show {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }
    .vr-navbar .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(6px);
        transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s ease;
        margin-top: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .vr-navbar .nav-item.dropdown {
        position: relative;
    }
    .vr-navbar .nav-item.dropdown::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -8px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 12px;
    }
    .vr-mega-menu {
        min-width: unset;
        max-width: 680px;
        width: 660px;
        padding: 16px 18px 12px;
        border-radius: var(--vr-radius-md);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.18);
    }
}

/* Mobile Offcanvas Side Navigation */
.vr-mobile-drawer {
    width: 320px !important;
    max-width: 86vw !important;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.1) !important;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.vr-mobile-nav .vr-mob-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900) !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vr-mobile-nav .vr-mob-link:hover, 
.vr-mobile-nav .vr-mob-link.active {
    background: var(--vr-slate-100);
    color: var(--vr-gold-700) !important;
}

.vr-mob-sublink {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--vr-slate-700);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vr-mob-sublink:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vr-gold-700);
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item {
    white-space: normal !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item > div {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    white-space: normal;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item .small {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--vr-slate-500);
    white-space: normal;
    display: block;
    word-break: normal;
}

.vr-mega-menu .dropdown-item:hover strong {
    color: var(--vr-gold-700);
}

.btn-vr-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-navy-800) 0%, var(--vr-navy-900) 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-vr-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-navy-700) 0%, var(--vr-navy-800) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.35);
}

.btn-vr-gold,
.btn-vr-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8b135 0%, #b86f0d 100%);
    color: #040d1a !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .btn-vr-gold,
    .btn-vr-green {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 8px 18px;
    }
}

.btn-vr-gold:hover,
.btn-vr-green:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6c860 0%, #d49a1d 100%);
    color: #040d1a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(184, 111, 13, 0.45);
}

.btn-vr-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--vr-navy-800) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vr-navy-800);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-vr-outline:hover {
    background: var(--vr-navy-800);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-vr-outline-white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-vr-outline-white:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vr-navy-950) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Section */
.vr-hero {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #040e1c;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 110px 0 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/tax_finance_law_hero.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.78; /* Tax, finance, and legal advisory elements clearly visible */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vr-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(3, 14, 28, 0.91) 0%, 
        rgba(4, 20, 42, 0.75) 42%, 
        rgba(5, 24, 48, 0.42) 75%, 
        rgba(3, 14, 28, 0.58) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vr-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f6c860;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vr-hero-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 2.04rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.vr-hero-title span.text-highlight-green {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fce18b 0%, #d49a1d 60%, #b86f0d 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vr-hero-title span.text-highlight-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffffff 0%, #fef3c7 70%, #fde093 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vr-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.65;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Hero Floating Glass Card */
.vr-hero-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-xl);
    padding: 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vr-hero-metric-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vr-hero-metric-box:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vr-hero-metric-num {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vr-hero-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Trust Banner Bar */
.vr-trust-strip {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 24px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vr-slate-200);
}

.vr-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
}

.vr-trust-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--vr-green-50);
    color: var(--vr-green-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vr-trust-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vr-trust-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-500);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Section Header */
.vr-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CA, Tax & Legal Textured Watermark System (Managed Opacity)
   ========================================================================== */
.vr-section.bg-white,
section.bg-white,
.vr-content-textured {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #fbfcfe !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-section.bg-white::before,
section.bg-white::before,
.vr-content-textured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/tax-ca-law-texture.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    opacity: 0.28; /* Clearly visible legal, CA & tax motifs with 100% readability */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vr-section.bg-white::before,
    section.bg-white::before,
    .vr-content-textured::before {
        background-attachment: fixed;
    }
}

.vr-section.bg-white > *,
section.bg-white > *,
.vr-content-textured > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle watermark for light content sections */
.vr-section.bg-light,
section.bg-light {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-section.bg-light::before,
section.bg-light::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/tax-ca-law-texture.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.18; /* Clearly visible on secondary light sections */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vr-section.bg-light::before,
    section.bg-light::before {
        background-attachment: fixed;
    }
}

.vr-section.bg-light > *,
section.bg-light > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Foreground Cards: crisp white with elevated subtle borders & shadows */
.vr-service-card,
.vr-expert-card,
.vr-calc-card,
.card.bg-white,
.bg-white.rounded-4,
.bg-white.rounded-3 {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vr-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 46px;
}

.vr-section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vr-gold-50);
    color: var(--vr-gold-700);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 111, 13, 0.25);
}

.vr-section-title {
    font-size: 1.34rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.vr-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-600);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Practice Area Service Card */
.vr-service-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vr-navy-700), var(--vr-gold-500));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vr-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.5);
}

.vr-service-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vr-service-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-slate-100) 0%, var(--vr-gold-50) 100%);
    color: var(--vr-gold-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vr-service-card:hover .vr-service-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-navy-800) 0%, var(--vr-gold-600) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
}

.vr-service-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.vr-service-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-600);
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vr-service-link {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--vr-gold-700);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.vr-service-card:hover .vr-service-link {
    color: var(--vr-navy-800);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Senior Experts Card */
.vr-expert-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--vr-slate-200);
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vr-expert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(19, 62, 135, 0.25);
}

.vr-expert-img-wrap {
    height: 270px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-navy-900) 0%, var(--vr-navy-800) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vr-expert-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vr-expert-card:hover .vr-expert-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vr-expert-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(184, 111, 13, 0.95);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vr-expert-body {
    padding: 26px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vr-expert-name {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vr-expert-designation {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vr-gold-600);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vr-expert-bio {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--vr-slate-600);
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vr-expert-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vr-expert-tag {
    background: var(--vr-slate-100);
    color: var(--vr-slate-700);
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Operations / Presence Section */
.vr-location-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--vr-slate-200);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.vr-location-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vr-gold-500);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-hover);
}

.vr-location-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vr-location-city {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vr-navy-900);
}

.vr-location-flag {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.vr-location-badge {
    background: var(--vr-slate-100);
    color: var(--vr-navy-700);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.vr-location-badge.head-office {
    background: var(--vr-gold-100);
    color: var(--vr-gold-800);
}

/* Financial Calculator Card */
.vr-calc-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--vr-slate-200);
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-luxury);
    padding: 36px;
}

.vr-calc-input {
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vr-slate-200);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vr-slate-800);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vr-calc-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--vr-gold-600);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.2);
}

.vr-calc-result-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vr-navy-900) 0%, var(--vr-navy-800) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Consultation CTA Strip */
.vr-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040d1a 0%, #0b2548 60%, #103a6d 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-xl);
    padding: 60px 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vr-shadow-luxury);
}

.vr-cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.54rem !important;
}

.vr-cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Footer */
.vr-footer {
    background: var(--vr-navy-950);
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 80px 0 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vr-footer h5 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.vr-footer h5::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vr-gold-500);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vr-footer-link {
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vr-footer-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.vr-footer-disclaimer {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--vr-radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 35px 0 20px;
}

.vr-footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* Floating Action Buttons */
.vr-floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 1050;
}

.vr-fab-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.vr-fab-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vr-fab-whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
}

.vr-fab-phone {
    background: var(--vr-navy-700);
}

.vr-fab-top {
    background: var(--vr-slate-800);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.vr-fab-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Inner Page Header */
.vr-page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040d1a 0%, #0b2548 60%, #07172d 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 48px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.vr-page-header h1 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.84rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.vr-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.vr-breadcrumb a {
    color: #f6c860;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vr-hero {
        padding: 70px 0 60px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .vr-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.59rem;
    }
    .vr-hero-card {
        margin-top: 40px;
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }
    .vr-cta-banner {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .vr-floating-actions {
        right: 14px;
        bottom: 18px;
    }
    .vr-fab-btn {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .vr-calc-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    .vr-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .vr-section-title {
        font-size: 1.14rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASC GROUP DESIGN PATTERNS (ascgroup.in Style Alignments)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. ASC-Style Sub-Navigation Practice Strip */
.vr-practice-strip {
    background: #041426;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vr-practice-ticker {
    gap: 8px;
}

.vr-strip-link {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.vr-strip-link:hover {
    color: #f6c860 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.vr-strip-divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    user-select: none;
}

.vr-strip-link-hub {
    color: #f6c860 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* 2. ASC-Style Numerical Stats Ribbon Strip (Compact Height & Typography) */
.vr-stats-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172c 0%, #0b2545 50%, #07172c 100%);
    padding: 18px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.vr-stat-col {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vr-stat-col-last,
.vr-stat-col:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.vr-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vr-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.60rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.9px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vr-stat-col {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding: 10px 8px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Trending 3D Fluid Glassmorphism Practice Areas Section & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.vr-practice-glass-section {
    position: relative;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 15, 30, 0.74) 0%, rgba(7, 26, 52, 0.60) 50%, rgba(4, 15, 30, 0.80) 100%),
        url('../images/glass_section_bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-practice-glass-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vr-practice-glass-section .container-fluid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vr-glass-section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fce18b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vr-practice-glass-section .vr-section-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.39rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.vr-practice-glass-section .vr-section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Glass Panel Card (More Compact Dimensions & Proportions) */
.vr-glass-panel-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 22px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 
                0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10), 
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), 
                inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-glass-panel-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.vr-glass-panel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), 
                0 0 25px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.22), 
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.vr-glass-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Reduced card heading size by 4.5px (from 1.5rem / 24px to 1.22rem / 19.5px) */
.vr-glass-card-title {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vr-glass-card-star {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.vr-glass-panel-card:hover .vr-glass-card-star {
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.12);
    color: #fce18b;
}

.vr-glass-microtag {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.vr-glass-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vr-glass-card-bottom {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vr-glass-num {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 3.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.92;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.95;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    user-select: none;
}

.vr-glass-arrow-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vr-glass-arrow-link i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fce18b;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vr-glass-panel-card:hover .vr-glass-arrow-link {
    color: #fce18b;
}

.vr-glass-panel-card:hover .vr-glass-arrow-link i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* 3. Hero-Slide Matching Dark Glass Semi-Transparent Service Cards (Fallback) */
.vr-asc-service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 28, 54, 0.76) 0%, rgba(5, 18, 38, 0.82) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 34px 28px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(2, 9, 20, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-asc-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 45%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}

.vr-asc-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 36, 68, 0.88) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.92) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 55px rgba(2, 9, 20, 0.35), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.65);
}

.vr-asc-service-card .vr-service-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.vr-asc-service-card .vr-service-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.vr-asc-icon-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.4);
    color: #f6c860;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vr-asc-service-card:hover .vr-asc-icon-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d49a1d 0%, #b86f0d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.4);
}

.vr-asc-readmore-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d49a1d 0%, #b86f0d 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.32);
}

.vr-asc-readmore-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6c860 0%, #d49a1d 100%);
    color: #040d1a !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. About V Resolves - World Map Showcase (Minimal Textured Watermark)
   ========================================================================== */
.vr-about-asc-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9fc 50%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    padding: 100px 0 105px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Minimal textured legal/tax watermark background with smooth gradient fade */
.vr-about-asc-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('../images/tax-ca-law-texture.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.11;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(120%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 85% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 85% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Minimal modern geometric watermark lines (kuchh alag design me minimal) */
.vr-about-asc-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.015) 0px, rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vr-about-asc-section .container-fluid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Map frame with ambient golden dot-matrix cloud matching the ASC reference */
.vr-asc-world-map-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 14px;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 50%, rgba(234, 149, 25, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(rgba(234, 149, 25, 0.28) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 16px 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vr-asc-world-map-frame svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 450px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(7, 41, 77, 0.14));
}

/* Right Column Content */
.vr-about-asc-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.54rem, 2.2vw, 1.99rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #07294d;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.vr-about-asc-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vr-about-asc-text strong {
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* Golden Read More Pill Button (Matching user reference) */
.vr-asc-readmore-btn {
    background: #ea9519;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 13px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(234, 149, 25, 0.3);
}

.vr-asc-readmore-btn:hover {
    background: #d4830c;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 149, 25, 0.45);
}

.vr-asc-readmore-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vr-asc-readmore-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 5. Theme Gradient Leadership Slider & Cards */
.vr-leadership-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 88% 80%, rgba(13, 56, 102, 0.45) 0%, transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #041020 0%, #07264a 50%, #030d1b 100%);
    padding: 110px 0 115px;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-leadership-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/tax-ca-law-texture.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.vr-leadership-section .container-fluid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vr-asc-leadership-title {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.vr-asc-leadership-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vr-asc-getintouch-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d49a1d 0%, #b86f0d 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.35);
}

.vr-asc-getintouch-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6c860 0%, #d49a1d 100%);
    color: #040d1a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.5);
}

.vr-slider-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.vr-slider-btn:hover {
    background: #d49a1d;
    color: #041020;
    border-color: #d49a1d;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.4);
}

/* Slider Track */
.vr-leadership-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-leadership-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 10px 4px 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.vr-leadership-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.vr-leadership-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    max-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vr-leadership-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 310px;
        max-width: 310px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vr-leadership-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
        max-width: 85vw;
    }
}

/* Leader Card with Enriched Height */
.vr-asc-leader-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vr-asc-leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.2);
}

.vr-asc-leader-photo {
    position: relative;
    height: 420px; /* Enriched portrait height to show full images clearly */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vr-asc-leader-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vr-asc-leader-card:hover .vr-asc-leader-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Share & Quick Contact Speed Dial */
.vr-asc-share-group {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
}

.vr-asc-share-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #d49a1d;
    color: #041020;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: -2px -2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-top-left-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vr-asc-share-group:hover .vr-asc-share-badge,
.vr-asc-share-group.is-hovered .vr-asc-share-badge,
.vr-asc-share-group.active .vr-asc-share-badge {
    background: #07294d;
    color: #fce18b;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.vr-asc-share-actions {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 56px;
    right: 3px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 15px; /* invisible bridge down to share button */
    margin-bottom: -15px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vr-asc-share-group:hover .vr-asc-share-actions,
.vr-asc-share-group.is-hovered .vr-asc-share-actions,
.vr-asc-share-group.active .vr-asc-share-actions,
.vr-asc-share-actions:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.vr-asc-action-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.vr-asc-action-btn.vr-action-call {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vr-asc-action-btn.vr-action-call:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55);
}

.vr-asc-action-btn.vr-action-email {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07294d 0%, #0d4b8a 100%);
    color: #fce18b;
}

.vr-asc-action-btn.vr-action-email:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d49a1d 0%, #b86f0d 100%);
    color: #041020;
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.55);
}

/* Tooltip badge that slides out from the left on hover */
.vr-asc-action-btn::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    position: absolute;
    right: 50px;
    background: rgba(4, 16, 32, 0.95);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(8px);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.vr-asc-action-btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.vr-asc-leader-details {
    padding: 24px 22px 26px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vr-asc-leader-name {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.26rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vr-asc-leader-role {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #07294d;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Fallback card styles for other pages */
.vr-asc-leadership-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vr-asc-leadership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.12);
}

.vr-asc-expert-img-wrap {
    height: 280px;
    position: relative;
    background: #07172c;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-asc-expert-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vr-asc-leadership-card:hover .vr-asc-expert-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vr-asc-corner-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #d49a1d;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-top-left-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: -2px -2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.vr-asc-expert-info {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vr-asc-expert-name {
    font-family: var(--vr-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #07294d;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vr-asc-expert-desig {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #b86f0d;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* 6. ASC-Style Footer Elements */
.vr-footer-asc-header {
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vr-footer-asc-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
}

.vr-footer-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vr-footer-bullet-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vr-footer-bullet-list a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vr-footer-bullet-list a:hover {
    color: #f6c860;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vr-footer-locations-ribbon {
    background: rgba(4, 13, 26, 0.7);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin-top: 35px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Our Resolution Methodology Section (Hexagon Mesh & Glass Transparent Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.vr-methodology-section {
    position: relative;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(20, 85, 175, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #04142b 0%, #07294d 50%, #051a36 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 95px 0 100px;
}

.vr-methodology-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('../images/methodology_hexagon_bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.45;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vr-methodology-section .container-fluid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vr-methodology-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.vr-methodology-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fce18b;
    background: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.vr-methodology-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.34rem, 2vw, 1.84rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.vr-methodology-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Glass Transparent Methodology Cards */
.vr-methodology-glass-card {
    background: rgba(8, 28, 58, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 38px 26px 36px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-methodology-glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.vr-methodology-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(12, 38, 76, 0.65);
    border-color: rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.2);
}

.vr-methodology-glass-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Top Stage Number */
.vr-meth-stage-num {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Timeline Divider Line with Glowing Gold Square Marker (matching user reference image) */
.vr-meth-timeline-divider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vr-meth-square-marker {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #d49a1d;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 154, 29, 0.85);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.vr-methodology-glass-card:hover .vr-meth-square-marker {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(45deg);
    background: #fce18b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(252, 225, 139, 0.95);
}

/* Card Title & Text */
.vr-meth-card-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vr-meth-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}