:root {
    --vnk-primary: #800020;
    --vnk-secondary: #FFD700;
    --vnk-primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #B08B46);
    --vnk-third: #FFFFFF;
    --vnk-ternary: #1A1A1A;
    --vnk-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --text-heading-color: #800020;
    --text-sub-heading-color: #1A1A1A;
    --text-para-color: #555555;
}

/* ========================== NAVBAR UI ===================================== */
/* Top Bar */
.top-bar_vnk {
    background-color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.top-bar_vnk a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.top-bar_vnk a:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

/* Navbar */
.custom-navbar_vnk {
    background-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.navbar-brand_vnk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon_vnk {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-secondary), #B08B46);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.brand-text_vnk strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-text_vnk span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link_vnk {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link_vnk:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary) !important;
}

/* Gold Button */
.btn-gold_vnk {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-secondary), #B08B46);
    color: var(--vnk-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.btn-gold_vnk:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE066, var(--vnk-secondary));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

/* Outline Button */
.btn-outline-light_vnk {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-light_vnk:hover {
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
}

/* Quick Strip */
.quick-strip_vnk {
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.quick-strip_vnk a {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-strip_vnk a:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section_vnk {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.92),
            rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.85)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;

    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-subtitle_vnk {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vnk-secondary);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-title_vnk {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.hero-title_vnk span {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero-desc_vnk {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.hero-stats_vnk {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.stat-item_vnk div {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-tag_vnk {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title_vnk {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* ============================= HERO SECTION SLIDER ================================== */
.heroSliderWrap_4859 {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif
}

.heroSliderSwiper_7284 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 75vh;
    min-height: 450px;
    max-height: 720px
}

.heroSlideItem_9361 {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover
}

.heroSliderOverlay_5823 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--vnk-ternary) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 26, .75) 40%, rgba(128, 0, 32, .25) 100%)
}

.heroSliderContent_1947 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 640px;
    padding-left: 28px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vnk-secondary)
}

.heroSliderSub_3816 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 14px
}

.heroSliderSub_3816::before {
    content: "";
    width: 34px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vnk-secondary)
}

.heroSliderTitle_6732 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.heroSliderTitle_6732 span {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary)
}

.heroSliderDesc_2571 {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    opacity: .85;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.3vw, 1.08rem);
    margin-bottom: 28px
}

.heroSliderBtn_8294 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .92rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .35s;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow)
}

.heroSliderBtnPrimary_6150 {
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-primary)
}

.heroSliderBtnPrimary_6150:hover {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary)
}

.heroSliderBtnSecondary_7403 {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-secondary)
}

.heroSliderBtnSecondary_7403:hover {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary)
}

.heroSliderNav_5092 {
    position: absolute;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 36px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px
}

.heroSliderArrow_3368 {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, .35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: .3s
}

.heroSliderArrow_3368:hover {
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary)
}

.heroSliderPagination_8817.swiper-pagination {
    left: 40px !important;
    bottom: 52px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    z-index: 5
}

.heroSliderPagination_8817 .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    opacity: .5;
    transition: .3s
}

.heroSliderPagination_8817 .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 34px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    opacity: 1
}

@media (max-width:991px) {
    .heroSliderSwiper_7284 {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 440px
    }
}

@media (max-width:575px) {
    .heroSliderSwiper_7284 {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 520px
    }

    .heroSlideItem_9361 {
        background-position: var(--mpos, center center)
    }

    .heroSliderOverlay_5823 {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, .55) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 26, .9) 100%)
    }

    .heroSliderContent_1947 {
        padding: 86px 0 110px 18px
    }

    .heroSliderBtn_8294 {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center
    }

    .heroSliderNav_5092 {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 24px
    }

    .heroSliderArrow_3368 {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px
    }

    .heroSliderPagination_8817.swiper-pagination {
        left: 16px !important;
        bottom: 40px !important
    }
}

/* ============================ ABOUT US SECTION UI ================================= */

.aboutPageWrap_4859 {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* SECTION 1: HERO BANNER */
.aboutHeroSection_7284 {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
}

.aboutHeroOverlay_9361 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.88) 0%, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.82) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutHeroContent_1048 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.aboutBreadcrumb_6729 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.aboutBreadcrumbItem_3821 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutBreadcrumbItem_3821:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.aboutBreadcrumbSep_5192 {
    margin: 0 12px;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* SECTION 2: COMPANY INTRODUCTION */
.aboutIntroSection_5823 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.aboutIntroImgWrap_1947 {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
}

.aboutIntroImage_8823 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    border: 4px solid var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutIntroBadge_7421 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--vnk-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    max-width: 240px;
}

.aboutBadgeNum_3910 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.aboutBadgeText_6123 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 5px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutSubLabel_8192 {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.15);
}

.aboutIntroHeading_4102 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aboutIntroText_9012 {
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aboutFeatureList_3321 {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.aboutFeatureListItem_5120 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aboutFeatureListIcon_2194 {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-right: 14px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aboutFeatureListText_7781 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
}

.aboutBtnPrimary_8412 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
}

.aboutBtnPrimary_8412:hover {
    background-color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.aboutBtnPrimary_8412 i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutBtnPrimary_8412:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* SECTION 3: MISSION & VISION */
.aboutMissionVisionSection_3821 {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.aboutMissionWrap_6732,
.aboutVisionWrap_8294 {
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 45px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.aboutMissionWrap_6732::before,
.aboutVisionWrap_8294::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutVisionWrap_8294::before {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.aboutMissionWrap_6732:hover,
.aboutVisionWrap_8294:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.aboutMissionWrap_6732:hover::before,
.aboutVisionWrap_8294:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.03;
}

.aboutCardIcon_9120 {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.08);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutVisionWrap_8294 .aboutCardIcon_9120 {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
}

.aboutMissionWrap_6732:hover .aboutCardIcon_9120 {
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutVisionWrap_8294:hover .aboutCardIcon_9120 {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
}

.aboutCardTitle_4120 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
}

.aboutCardDesc_8819 {
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.aboutChooseSection_6372 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.aboutSectionHeader_5129 {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.aboutFeatureItem_9153 {
    padding: 35px 28px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.aboutFeatureItem_9153:hover {
    border-color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.aboutFeatureIconWrap_8120 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-primary) 0%, #5a0016 100%);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.2);
}

.aboutFeatureTitle_7102 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
}

.aboutFeatureText_3391 {
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aboutStatsWrap_4826 {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-ternary) 0%, #2a000a 100%);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aboutStatsWrap_4826::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aboutStatItem_7721 {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    position: relative;
}

.aboutStatIcon_1029 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.aboutStatNumber_8820 {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aboutStatNumber_8820::after {
    content: '+';
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.aboutStatLabel_5510 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin: 0;
}

.aboutValuesSection_7391 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.aboutValueCard_1928 {
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.aboutValueCard_1928:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

.aboutValueIcon_6621 {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.05);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.2);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutValueCard_1928:hover .aboutValueIcon_6621 {
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.aboutValueTitle_8109 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
}

.aboutValueDesc_4920 {
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.aboutCtaSection_8274 {
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522071820081-009f0129c71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.aboutCtaOverlay_3310 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.92) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.92) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutCtaContainer_2109 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutCtaHeading_9011 {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.aboutCtaText_4102 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.aboutBtnSecondary_9921 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 38px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.aboutBtnSecondary_9921:hover {
    background-color: var(--vnk-third);
    border-color: var(--vnk-third);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.aboutBtnSecondary_9921 i {
    margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .aboutIntroImgWrap_1947 {
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .aboutIntroBadge_7421 {
        position: relative;
        margin-top: -40px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 20px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }

    .aboutIntroHeading_4102 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .aboutCtaHeading_9011 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aboutHeroSection_7284 {
        min-height: 340px;
        padding: 70px 0 50px;
    }

    .aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .aboutIntroHeading_4102 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .aboutIntroImage_8823 {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .aboutStatNumber_8820 {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .aboutStatItem_7721 {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .aboutCtaHeading_9011 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .aboutCtaSection_8274 {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
}


/* ============================ ACADEMIC SECTION UI ================================= */
.pathwaysWrap_r897e {
    background-color: #FAF6F0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Subtitle Tagline */
.subTagWrap_r897e {
    gap: 8px;
}

.tagLine_r897e {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.subTitle_r897e {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Main Section Heading */
.mainHeading_r897e {
    color: var(--text-heading-color);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sectionDesc_r897e {
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card Box Design with Gradient */
.cardBox_r897e {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #A01133 0%, var(--vnk-primary) 50%, #4A0012 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cardBox_r897e:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Icon Box */
.iconWrap_r897e {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.icon_r897e {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Card Typography */
.cardHeading_r897e {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cardDesc_r897e {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card CTA Link */
.cardLink_r897e {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cardLink_r897e:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.linkIcon_r897e {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cardLink_r897e:hover .linkIcon_r897e {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsiveness Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .mainHeading_r897e {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .cardBox_r897e {
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* ============================ PLANS SECTION UI ================================= */
.clearPlanSection_9482 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F5F7 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.clearPlanBgShape_3851 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.clearPlanBgShape_7492 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================
           3. SECTION HEADER TYPOGRAPHY & DECORATION
           ========================================== */
.clearPlanHeader_7284 {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.clearPlanEyebrow_4921 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.clearPlanEyebrowDot_1834 {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.clearPlanHeading_9361 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.clearPlanHighlight_5810 {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.2);
}

.clearPlanHighlight_5810::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vnk-secondary) 0%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.clearPlanDescription_7391 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================
           4. TIMELINE WRAPPER & CONNECTING LINES
           ========================================== */
.clearPlanTimelineWrap_1947 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0 10px 0;
}

/* Horizontal Main Connecting Track Line (Desktop) */
.clearPlanConnectorLine_4826 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.15) 0%,
            var(--vnk-primary) 30%,
            var(--vnk-secondary) 70%,
            rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.15);
}

/* Animated Glow Pulse along the connecting line */
.clearPlanConnectorPulse_6291 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vnk-secondary), transparent);
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: clearPlanPulseAnim_8392 4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes clearPlanPulseAnim_8392 {
    0% {
        left: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    30% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    70% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        left: 90%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
           5. STEP CARDS & ALTERNATING LAYOUTS
           ========================================== */
.clearPlanStepColumn_3914 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Alternate staggered card offsets for modern feel */
.clearPlanStepColumn_3914:nth-child(odd) .clearPlanCard_2841 {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.clearPlanStepColumn_3914:nth-child(even) .clearPlanCard_2841 {
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.clearPlanCard_2841 {
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 25px 30px 25px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Hover Elevation & Glowing Border Transition */
.clearPlanCard_2841:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.12), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.clearPlanCard_2841::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover::before {
    width: 80%;
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================
           6. NUMBER BADGES & FLOATING ICON DESIGN
           ========================================== */
/* Large Stylish Background Number Accent */
.clearPlanBigNumber_8294 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.05);
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover .clearPlanBigNumber_8294 {
    color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Floating Circular Badge containing Step Number */
.clearPlanBadge_5932 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-third);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover .clearPlanBadge_5932 {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Icon Container Box with Gradient Shadow & Glow */
.clearPlanIconContainer_6372 {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-primary) 0%, #580016 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.clearPlanIcon_7104 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover .clearPlanIconContainer_6372 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-secondary) 0%, #E6C200 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover .clearPlanIcon_7104 {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Step Card Content Elements */
.clearPlanStepTitle_3481 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.clearPlanCard_2841:hover .clearPlanStepTitle_3481 {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
}

.clearPlanStepDesc_9153 {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Center Dot Indicator along Desktop Line */
.clearPlanNodeDot_5192 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    border: 3px solid var(--vnk-primary);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: none;
    /* Active via responsive mode */
}

/* ==========================================
           7. 100% RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS (MOBILE/TABLET)
           ========================================== */

/* Laptop / Medium Desktops Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .clearPlanHeading_9361 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841 {
        padding: 30px 18px 25px 18px;
    }

    .clearPlanStepTitle_3481 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .clearPlanStepDesc_9153 {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* Tablets & Mobile Screens (Vertical Timeline Mode) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .clearPlanSection_9482 {
        padding: 70px 0 80px 0;
    }

    .clearPlanHeader_7284 {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .clearPlanHeading_9361 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    /* Disable desktop offsets */
    .clearPlanStepColumn_3914:nth-child(odd) .clearPlanCard_2841,
    .clearPlanStepColumn_3914:nth-child(even) .clearPlanCard_2841 {
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }

    /* Hide horizontal line, introduce vertical connecting line */
    .clearPlanConnectorLine_4826 {
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 35px;
        right: auto;
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
        transform: none;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                var(--vnk-primary) 0%,
                var(--vnk-secondary) 50%,
                var(--vnk-primary) 100%);
    }

    .clearPlanConnectorPulse_6291 {
        width: 100%;
        height: 80px;
        animation: clearPlanPulseAnimVert_2941 4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
    }

    @keyframes clearPlanPulseAnimVert_2941 {
        0% {
            top: 0%;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        30% {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        70% {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        100% {
            top: 90%;
            opacity: 0;
        }
    }

    /* Stacked Cards for Vertical Layout */
    .clearPlanTimelineRow_8173 {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .clearPlanStepColumn_3914 {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841 {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px;
        margin-left: 35px;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841::before {
        top: 50%;
        left: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 4px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841:hover::before {
        width: 4px;
        height: 70%;
    }

    .clearPlanBadge_5932 {
        top: 50%;
        left: -55px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .clearPlanIconContainer_6372 {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        min-width: 60px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        margin-right: 20px;
    }

    .clearPlanIcon_7104 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .clearPlanCardContent_5823 {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .clearPlanBigNumber_8294 {
        top: 10px;
        right: 15px;
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Phones Extra Small Devices */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .clearPlanEyebrow_4921 {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    }

    .clearPlanHeading_9361 {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .clearPlanDescription_7391 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .clearPlanConnectorLine_4826 {
        left: 18px;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841 {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        margin-left: 20px;
        padding: 30px 18px 22px 18px;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841::before {
        top: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 40px;
        height: 3px;
        border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    }

    .clearPlanCard_2841:hover::before {
        width: 60%;
        height: 3px;
    }

    .clearPlanBadge_5932 {
        top: -16px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .clearPlanIconContainer_6372 {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .clearPlanBigNumber_8294 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        top: 8px;
        right: 12px;
    }
}

/* =============================== APPLY FORM SECTION UI ================================= */
.applyNowWrap_4859 {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.applyNowSection_7284 {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Left Content Styling */
.applyNowContent_9361 {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--vnk-primary), #5a0017);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.applyNowContent_9361::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.applyNowSubtitle_1947 {
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.applyNowHeading_5823 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.applyNowHeading_5823 span {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.applyNowDesc_3192 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.applyNowFeatures_6732 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.applyNowFeatureItem_8294 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.applyNowFeatureIcon_5012 {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.applyNowFeatureItem_8294:hover .applyNowFeatureIcon_5012 {
    background: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.applyNowFeatureText_4192 h5 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.applyNowFeatureText_4192 p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.applyNowContactInfo_6372 {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding-top: 25px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.applyNowContactRow_9281 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.applyNowContactRow_9281 i {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.applyNowContactRow_9281:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

/* Right Form Styling */
.applyNowFormWrap_9153 {
    background: var(--vnk-third);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    height: 100%;
}

.applyNowFormHeading_4826 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.applyNowFormSub_7392 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.applyNowLabel_2910 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.applyNowLabel_2910 .required-star {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
}

.applyNowInput_7391,
.applyNowSelect_8274,
.applyNowTextarea_5628 {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px 12px 42px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: #fafafa;
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.applyNowSelect_8274 {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23800020'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    background-size: 18px;
}

.applyNowInputWrapper_3819 {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.applyNowInputIcon_6281 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 41px;
    left: 15px;
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.applyNowInput_7391:focus,
.applyNowSelect_8274:focus,
.applyNowTextarea_5628:focus {
    border-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    background-color: var(--vnk-third);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.1);
}

.applyNowRadioGroup_8192 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.applyNowRadioLabel_4921 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.applyNowRadioLabel_4921 input[type="radio"] {
    accent-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
}

.applyNowSubmitBtn_3847 {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.applyNowSubmitBtn_3847:hover {
    background: #600018;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.35);
}

.applyNowPrivacyNote_9273 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-para-color);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.applyNowPrivacyNote_9273 i {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Success Alert Box */
.applyNowAlertBox_7392 {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid #28a745;
    color: #155724;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.applyNowAlertBox_7392 i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #28a745;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .applyNowContent_9361 {
        border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .applyNowFormWrap_9153 {
        border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

    .applyNowContent_9361,
    .applyNowFormWrap_9153 {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .applyNowHeading_5823 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .applyNowFormHeading_4826 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

/* ============================ FEATURES SECTION UI ================================= */

.featureSection_vnk892 {
    background-color: #230b0e;
    padding: 80px 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subHeadingWrapper_vnk892 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.subHeadingDash_vnk892 {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    display: inline-block;
}

.subHeadingText_vnk892 {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mainTitle_vnk892 {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.description_vnk892 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
}

.topActionBtn_vnk892 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6c875 0%, #c99a3c 50%, #9e7422 100%);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.topActionBtn_vnk892:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.goldenCard_vnk892 {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fceaa7 0%, #e5c158 35%, #b88a28 75%, #8a6214 100%);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.goldenCard_vnk892::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
}

.goldenCard_vnk892:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.goldenCard_vnk892:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.cardIconBox_vnk892 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cardTitle_vnk892 {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cardDesc_vnk892 {
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.cardLinkBtn_vnk892 {
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.cardLinkBtn_vnk892:hover {
    color: var(--text-sub-heading-color);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .featureSection_vnk892 {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .mainTitle_vnk892 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .topActionBtn_vnk892 {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .featureSection_vnk892 {
        padding: 45px 0;
    }

    .mainTitle_vnk892 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .goldenCard_vnk892 {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

/* ============================ FOOTER SECTION UI ================================= */

.footerWrap_4859 {
    background-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footerWrap_4859::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vnk-primary) 0%, var(--vnk-secondary) 50%, var(--vnk-primary) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.footerMain_7284 {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.footerLogo_9361 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footerLogoIcon_8472 {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.footerIntro_5823 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footerSocialList_6372 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footerSocialIcon_1039 {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.footerSocialIcon_1039:hover {
    background-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
}

/* Footer Column Titles */
.footerHeading_1947 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footerHeading_1947::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 45px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Link Lists */
.footerLinks_6732 {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footerLinkItem_4291 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footerLink_3301 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footerLink_3301 i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    margin-right: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footerLink_3301:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footerLink_3301:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Contact Details */
.footerContact_8294 {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footerContactItem_2847 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footerContactIcon_5592 {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.5);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footerContactText_7731 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a.footerContactText_7731:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footerBottom_9153 {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 22px 0;
}

.footerCopyright_3849 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footerCopyright_3849 strong {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footerLegalLinks_5928 {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footerLegalLink_1842 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footerLegalLink_1842:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.footerBackTop_7391 {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--vnk-primary);
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--vnk-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.footerBackTop_7391.show_5820 {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.footerBackTop_7391:hover {
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-primary);
    border-color: var(--vnk-third);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .footerMain_7284 {
        padding-top: 60px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .footerLegalLinks_5928 {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .footerNewsletterCard_9281 {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .footerNewsBtn_3851 {
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }

    .footerHeading_1947 {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .footerBackTop_7391 {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ====================== CERTIFICATE SECTION =================================
====================== CERTIFICATE SECTION =================================
====================== CERTIFICATE SECTION ================================= */

.certificateVerifySection_4859 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    /* padding: 40px 0; */
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.certificateVerifyMainContainer_7284 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vnk-primary) 0%, #4a0013 100%);
    /* border-radius: 24px; */
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--vnk-shadow);
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.certificateVerifyTitle_5823 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.certificateVerifyHighlight_9482 {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.certificateVerifySubtitle_1947 {
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.certificateVerifyFormWrapper_6732 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.certificateVerifyFormInner_3821 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.certificateVerifySelect_8294,
.certificateVerifyInput_6372 {
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-third) !important;
    color: var(--vnk-ternary) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.certificateVerifySelect_8294:focus,
.certificateVerifyInput_6372:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vnk-secondary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.certificateVerifyBtn_9153 {
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0 28px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.certificateVerifyBtn_9153:hover {
    background-color: #e6c200;
    color: var(--vnk-ternary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.certificateVerifyBtn_9153:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.certificateVerifyFeedback_1102 {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.certificateVerifyDivider_5519 {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(229, 226, 226, 0.401) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.785) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.812) 100%);
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: none;
}

.certificateProcessCard_7391 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.certificateProcessCard_7391:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.certificateProcessNumber_8274 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.certificateProcessContent_5628 {
    flex: 1;
}

.certificateProcessHeading_3184 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.certificateProcessDesc_9042 {
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .certificateVerifyMainContainer_7284 {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .certificateVerifyTitle_5823 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .certificateVerifyFormInner_3821 {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .certificateVerifySelect_8294,
    .certificateVerifyInput_6372,
    .certificateVerifyBtn_9153 {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .certificateVerifyTitle_5823 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .certificateVerifySubtitle_1947 {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .certificateProcessCard_7391 {
        padding: 18px;
    }
}

/* ============================ ABOUT HEADER SECTION UI ================================= */
/* ============================ ABOUT HEADER SECTION UI ================================= */

.aboutHeroSection_7284 {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
}

.aboutHeroOverlay_9361 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.88) 0%, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.82) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutHeroContent_1048 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--vnk-third);
}

.aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
    color: var(--vnk-third);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.aboutBreadcrumb_6729 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.aboutBreadcrumbItem_3821 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.aboutBreadcrumbItem_3821:hover {
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
}

.aboutBreadcrumbSep_5192 {
    margin: 0 12px;
    color: var(--vnk-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aboutHeroSection_7284 {
        min-height: 340px;
        padding: 70px 0 50px;
    }

    .aboutHeroTitle_2841 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}