/* ==============================
   VMX UI - Clean Consolidated CSS
   ============================== */

    :root {
      --bg-slate: #8fa1ab;
      /* The soft blue-grey from your image */
      --navy-text: #1a3a5a;
      /* Deep blue for "Quality" */
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
      /* The exact button color */
      --dark-sand: #c4ae7e;
      /* For button hover */
      --text-grey: #555;
      /* For description text */
    }




/* ================================================================= */
/* Reduce hero height */

.hero-premium {
      background-color: var(--bg-slate);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
     /* height: 100vh; 
     min-height: 700px; */
     /* height: auto !important;
      min-height: auto !important; */
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }


    .slide-pad{
      padding: 60px 0px !important;
    }


    /* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-premium {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
}
 
/* Mobile + Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-premium {
    height: auto;
    /* min-height: 700px; */
   
  }
}









/* ============================= */
/* MOBILE HERO — HARD FIX */
/* ============================= */




@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .hero-premium .container.h-100,
  .hero-premium .row.h-100 {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-premium {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 25px 0 !important;
  }

  .slide-pad {
    padding: 25px 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hero-slider .owl-stage,
  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .visual-engine,
  .visual-hub-engine {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
    max-height: 260px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
  }

  .hero-product-img,
  .hero-product-img-premium {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

}



















/* === IMAGE CONTAINER === */
.visual-engine {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; /* 🔥 forces consistent height */
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* === HERO IMAGE === */
.hero-product-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* use 'cover' if you want full crop fill */
  display: block;
}







/* ================================================================================= */


/* .hero-section,
.hero-premium,
.hero-cinematic {
    min-height: 75vh !important;   
} */ 

/* .hero-section .container,
.hero-premium .container,
.hero-cinematic .container {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
} */











    

    /* Background Pattern (Optional subtle grid or dots) */
    .hero-pattern {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Badge Styling */
    .badge-25-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      padding: 5px 15px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      color: var(--navy-text);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .badge-icon {
      color: #c49b4d;
      /* Soft gold icon */
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-right: 10px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      padding-right: 10px;
    }

    /* Typography */
    .hero-title-premium {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3vw, 4.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: #fff;
      /* Main text is white */
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .text-highlight-blue {
      color: var(--navy-text);
      /* "Quality" in Navy */
    }

    .text-highlight-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      /* "Defined by Connections" in Sand-Gold */
      /* Added a very subtle shadow to make gold readable on light background */
      text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .hero-subtitle-premium {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: #f0f0f0;
      max-width: 550px;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Button Styling (The "Sand-Gold" Button) */
    .btn-sand-gold {
      background-color: var(--sand-gold);
      color: #222 !important;
      padding: 15px 35px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-sand-gold:hover {
      background-color: var(--dark-sand);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .btn-link-premium {
      color: var(--navy-text);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-left: 25px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-link-premium:hover {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy-text);
    }

    /* Visual Side - Orbit and Logo */
    .visual-engine {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      width: 450px;
      height: 450px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(209, 190, 190, 0.2);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .hero-logo-main {
      max-width: 85%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Floating animation */
      animation: floatEffect 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes floatEffect {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
      }
    }

    /* Mobile Adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .hero-premium {
        height: auto;
        padding: 100px 0;
      }

      .hero-title-premium {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .hero-subtitle-premium {
        text-align: center;
        margin-inline: auto;
      }

      .hero-btns-premium {
        text-align: center;
      }

      .visual-engine {
        margin-top: 50px;
      }

      .orbit-ring {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    /* Inherit all :root variables from your first slide */

    .slide-02 {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a5b8c4 0%, #8fa1ab 100%);
      /* Slightly lighter to differentiate */
    }

    /* Product Image Specific Styling */
    .hero-product-img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
      /* Subtle tilt for a dynamic feel */
      transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg);
      animation: productFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes productFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg) translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg) translateY(-20px);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure the network overlay is visible on both slides */
    .hero-network-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/connect.png');
      opacity: 0.3;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Typography Consistency */
    .slide-02 .text-highlight-blue {
      color: #1a3a5a;
      /* Deep Navy from Slide 1 */
    }

    .slide-02 .text-highlight-gold {
      color: #d9c599;
      /* Sand-Gold from Slide 1 */
    }

    /* Product Styling for Underwater Connectors */
    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Premium Shadow for Depth */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 60px rgba(26, 58, 90, 0.3));
      animation: premiumProductFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Specific background tint for Underwater slide (Optional) */
    .slide-underwater {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8fa1ab 0%, #7d8f99 100%);
    }

    /* Reusing the Float Animation from previous slides */
    @keyframes premiumProductFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure Navy text is bold for the "Indian Navy" mention */
    .hero-subtitle-premium strong {
      color: var(--navy-text);
      font-weight: 800;
    }

    /* Product Specific Styling for Backshells */
    .slide-backshells {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
    }

    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 90%;
      /* Adjusted for backshell proportions */
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Deep shadow for a metallic product feel */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
      animation: backshellFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Specific floating animation for a heavy mechanical look */
    @keyframes backshellFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(-1deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1deg);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure consistent text highlights */
    .slide-backshells .text-highlight-blue {
      color: var(--navy-text);
    }

    .slide-backshells .text-highlight-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
    }

    /* Specific styling for the Cable Harness Slide */
    .slide-cable-harness {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
    }

    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Deep shadow for realistic metallic depth */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
      animation: harnessFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Subtle floating animation for the cable harness */
    @keyframes harnessFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1.5deg);
      }
    }

    /* Consistent Text Color Variables */
    .slide-cable-harness .text-highlight-blue {
      color: #1a3a5a;
      /* Navy Blue */
    }

    .slide-cable-harness .text-highlight-gold {
      color: #d9c599;
      /* Sand-Gold */
    }

    /* Specific styling for the Junction Box Slide */
    .slide-junction-box {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
    }

    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 95%;
      /* Adjusted for the boxy shape */
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Deep shadow to emphasize the structural weight of the box */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
      animation: boxFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Stable floating animation for a structural component */
    @keyframes boxFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.01);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure consistent text highlights from your premium palette */
    .slide-junction-box .text-highlight-blue {
      color: #1a3a5a;
      /* Deep Navy */
    }

    .slide-junction-box .text-highlight-gold {
      color: #d9c599;
      /* Sand-Gold */
    }

    /* Specific styling for the Accessories Slide */
    .slide-accessories {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
    }

    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Soft shadow for depth */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
      animation: accessoryFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Subtle, complex floating animation for accessories */
    @keyframes accessoryFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.02);
      }
    }

    /* Consistent Text Colors */
    .slide-accessories .text-highlight-blue {
      color: #1a3a5a;
      /* Navy Blue */
    }

    .slide-accessories .text-highlight-gold {
      color: #d9c599;
      /* Sand-Gold */
    }

    /* Specific styling for the Electro-Plating Slide */
    .slide-electroplating {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9bb0bc 0%, #83939e 100%);
    }

    .hero-product-img-premium {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      z-index: 2;
      /* Deep shadow for a clean, high-tech facility look */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
      animation: facilityFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Subtle floating animation to keep the UI dynamic */
    @keyframes facilityFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
      }
    }

    /* Consistent Typography Colors */
    .slide-electroplating .text-highlight-blue {
      color: #1a3a5a;
      /* Deep Navy */
    }

    .slide-electroplating .text-highlight-gold {
      color: #d9c599;
      /* Sand-Gold */
    }



    :root {
      --navy-dark: #0a192f;
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
      --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    }

    .capabilities-premium {
      background-color: #0062a6;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Header Styling */
    .text-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .section-title-premium {
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .title-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--sand-gold);
      margin: 15px auto;
    }

    /* Card Styling */
    .cap-card {
      background: var(--glass-bg);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding: 30px 20px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .cap-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      border-color: var(--sand-gold);
      background: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.05);
    }

    /* Icon Box */
    .cap-icon-box {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .cap-icon-box img {
      width: 35px;
      height: auto;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .cap-card:hover .cap-icon-box {
      background: var(--sand-gold);
    }

    .cap-card:hover .cap-icon-box img {
      filter: brightness(0);
    }

    /* Value & Text */
    .cap-value {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .cap-unit {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .cap-label {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin-top: 15px;
      line-height: 1.4;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* Gold Highlight for the 25 Years Card */
    .cap-card.highlight-gold {
      border-color: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.4);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1);
    }

    /* Subtle Card Glow */
    .card-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--sand-gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: 0.4s;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cap-card:hover .card-glow {
      opacity: 0.1;
    }

    .custom-solutions-strip {
      position: relative;
      background: #0a192f;
      padding: 80px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* background image */
    .custom-solutions-strip .bg-custom {
      background-image: url("assets\img\hero\circuit-bg-03.png");
    }

    /* shared bg logic */
    .with-bg .bg-image {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: 45%;
      height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      opacity: 0.25;
      filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    }

    /* dark overlay for readability */
    .with-bg::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to right,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 1) 45%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75) 70%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4) 100%);
    }

    /* keep content above bg */
    .custom-solutions-strip .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    :root {
      --deep-navy: #0a192f;
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
      /* Matches your brand gold */
    }

    .electro-plating-ui {
      background-color: var(--deep-navy);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* The Glass Panel */
    .glass-hero-panel {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      padding: 80px 40px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    /* Soft Light Ray Effect */
    .glow-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: -20%;
      left: 30%;
      width: 40%;
      height: 140%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.05), transparent);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Eyebrow Badge */
    .eyebrow-pill-premium {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1);
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
      padding: 8px 25px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    /* Typography Styling */
    .title-premium {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .gold-accent {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
    }

    .lead-premium {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .link-para-premium {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    /* Custom Link Interaction */
    .custom-gold-link {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 700;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sand-gold);
      padding-bottom: 3px;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .custom-gold-link:hover {
      color: #fff;
      border-color: #fff;
    }

    /* The Main Button */
    .btn-premium-action {
      background: var(--sand-gold);
      color: #000 !important;
      padding: 18px 45px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 15px;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-premium-action:hover {
      background: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    :root {
      --navy-dark: #0a192f;
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
      /* Your Brand Gold */
      --text-slate: #8fa1ab;
    }

    .why-vmx-premium {
      background-color: var(--navy-dark);
      color: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Header Styling */
    .eyebrow-pill-gold {
      background: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1);
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .premium-section-title {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .text-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
    }

    .title-accent-bar {
      width: 60px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--sand-gold);
      margin: 20px auto;
    }

    /* Interactive Card Styling */
    .why-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding: 30px 25px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border-color: var(--sand-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .why-card-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .why-card-title {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .why-card-text {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Featured Highlight Card */
    .why-card.highlight-gold {
      background: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.05);
      border-color: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
    }


    :root {
      --bg-1: #9fb2bd;
      --bg-2: #7e8f99;
      --navy-text: #1a3a5a;
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
      --dark-sand: #c4ae7e;
    }

    /* ================= HERO CORE ================= */
    .hero-premium {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--bg-1), var(--bg-2));
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Animated gradient movement */
    .hero-premium::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0),
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
      animation: gradientShift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Soft noise grain */
    .hero-premium::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("https://grainy-gradients.vercel.app/noise.svg");
      opacity: 0.08;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {
      0% {
        transform: translateX(-10%);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateX(10%);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateX(-10%);
      }
    }

    /* ================= CONTENT ================= */
    .hero-premium .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .hero-content-reveal>* {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      animation: revealUp 1s ease forwards;
    }

    .hero-content-reveal>*:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .hero-content-reveal>*:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: 0.4s;
    }

    .hero-content-reveal>*:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: 0.6s;
    }

    .hero-content-reveal>*:nth-child(4) {
      animation-delay: 0.8s;
    }

    @keyframes revealUp {
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    /* ================= BADGE ================= */
    .badge-25-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 6px 18px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy-text);
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .badge-icon {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #caa457;
      margin-right: 10px;
      padding-right: 10px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    /* ================= TYPOGRAPHY ================= */
    .hero-title-premium {
      /* font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.4rem); */
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .text-highlight-blue {
      color: var(--navy-text);
    }

    .text-highlight-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .hero-subtitle-premium {
      margin-top: 20px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      max-width: 560px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    /* ================= BUTTONS ================= */
    .hero-btns-premium {
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .btn-sand-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4d2a4, #c9b07a);
      color: #1e1e1e !important;
      padding: 16px 38px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: all 0.35s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .btn-sand-gold:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-link-premium {
      margin-left: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-text);
      text-decoration: none;
      position: relative;
    }

    .btn-link-premium::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: -6px;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--navy-text);
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-link-premium:hover::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ================= VISUAL ENGINE ================= */
    .visual-engine {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .orbit-ring {
      width: 460px;
      height: 460px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      position: absolute;
      animation: spin 20s linear infinite;
    }

    .orbit-ring::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 20px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    @keyframes spin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
      }
    }

    .hero-logo-main {
      max-width: 82%;
      animation: floatEffect 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    }

    @keyframes floatEffect {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px);
      }
    }

    /* ================= MOBILE ================= */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .hero-premium {
        padding: 120px 0 80px;
      }

      .hero-title-premium,
      .hero-subtitle-premium,
      .hero-btns-premium {
        text-align: center;
      }

      .visual-engine {
        margin-top: 60px;
      }

      .orbit-ring {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    /* NETWORK CANVAS BACKGROUND */
    #networkCanvas {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Ensure content stays above */
    .hero-premium .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }

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

    .hero-network-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to right,
          rgba(26, 58, 90, 0.25),
          rgba(26, 58, 90, 0.05),
          rgba(26, 58, 90, 0.25));
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-pattern {
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .hero-premium .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    /* ================= SECTION BACKGROUND ================= */
    /* ================= SECTION BACKGROUND ================= */
    .pcat-section-pro {
      position: relative;
      background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0f253d 0%, #f4f7fa 45%);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* engineering spine */
    .pcat-section-pro::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      width: 1px;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
          rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.6),
          transparent);
      opacity: 0.4;
    }

    /* ================= HEADER ================= */
    .pcat-title-pro {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .pcat-title-pro span {
      color: #d9c599;
    }

    .pcat-subtitle-pro {
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 14px auto 0;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    /* ================= CARD ================= */
    .pcat-card-pro {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 30px;
      background: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 26px;
      padding: 42px;
      box-shadow:
        0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
      transition: all 0.45s ease;
    }

    /* featured card stronger */
    .pcat-card-pro.featured {
      border-left: 6px solid #d9c599;
    }

    .pcat-card-pro:hover {
      transform: translateY(-14px);
      box-shadow:
        0 60px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    }

    /* ================= CARD CONTENT ================= */
    .pcat-chip {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(26, 58, 90, 0.08);
      color: #1a3a5a;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .pcat-card-body h3 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #1a3a5a;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .pcat-card-body p {
      color: #555;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    /* ================= CTA ================= */
    .pcat-cta {
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #1a3a5a;
      text-decoration: none;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pcat-cta::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: -6px;
      width: 40px;
      height: 2px;
      background: #d9c599;
      transition: 0.4s;
    }

    .pcat-card-pro:hover .pcat-cta::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ================= IMAGE ================= */
    .pcat-image {
      width: 42%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .pcat-image img {
      max-width: 100%;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
      transform: translateY(0);
      transition: 0.45s ease;
    }

    .pcat-card-pro:hover .pcat-image img {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
    }

    /* ================= MOBILE ================= */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .pcat-card-pro {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .pcat-image {
        width: 100%;
      }

      .pcat-title-pro {
        color: #1a3a5a;
      }

      .pcat-subtitle-pro {
        color: #555;
      }
    }

    /* alternate cards feel slightly different but consistent */
    .pcat-card-pro.alt {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg,
          #ffffff 0%,
          #f6f8fb 100%);
    }

    /* featured system card emphasis */
    .pcat-card-pro.alt.featured {
      border-right: 6px solid #d9c599;
    }

    .electro-plating-block {
      position: relative;
      background: #12263f;
      padding: 80px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* background image */
    .electro-plating-block .bg-plating {
      background-image: url("assets/img/product/a1.png");
      left: 0;
      right: auto;
    }

    /* reuse same bg logic */
    .electro-plating-block .bg-image {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      width: 40%;
      height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      opacity: 0.22;
      filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    }

    /* left-side fade */
    .electro-plating-block::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to left,
          rgba(18, 38, 63, 1) 55%,
          rgba(18, 38, 63, 0.75) 75%,
          rgba(18, 38, 63, 0.4) 100%);
    }

    .electro-plating-block .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    :root {
      --navy-deep: #0a192f;
      --slate-deep: #12263f;
      --sand-gold: #d9c599;
    }

    /* Common Layout Adjustments */
    .p-lg-10 {
      padding: 100px 80px !important;
    }

    .bg-navy-depth {
      background: var(--navy-deep);
    }

    .bg-slate-depth {
      background: var(--slate-deep);
    }

    /* Typography */
    .title-xl {
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .text-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
    }

    .text-gold-dim {
      color: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.8);
    }

    .lead-premium {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .body-text {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      max-width: 600px;
    }

    /* Image Containers */
    .industrial-image-box {
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 500px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
      filter: grayscale(30%) contrast(1.1);
      transition: filter 0.5s ease;
    }

    .industrial-image-box:hover {
      filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.1);
    }

    /* Gradients that merge content with images */
    .image-overlay-gradient-left {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-deep) 0%, transparent 40%);
    }

    .image-overlay-gradient-right {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--slate-deep) 0%, transparent 40%);
    }

    /* UI Elements */
    .eyebrow-pill-gold {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid var(--sand-gold);
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .floating-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 40px;
      right: 40px;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 4px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sand-gold);
    }

    .cert-glass-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .badge-title {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      display: block;
    }

    .badge-sub {
      color: #fff;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Links & Buttons */
    .arrow-link-gold {
      color: var(--sand-gold);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .arrow-link-gold:hover {
      color: #fff;
    }

    .btn-premium-gold {
      background: var(--sand-gold);
      color: #000 !important;
      padding: 15px 35px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-premium-gold:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.4);
    }

    /* 1. Fix the Image Box specifically for Products */
    .industrial-image-box.product-fit {
      background-size: contain;
      /* Ensures the connector isn't cut off */
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: center;
      background-color: #0d1317;
      /* Matches your premium dark theme */
      min-height: 400px;
      /* Essential for Mobile View */
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* 2. Responsive Adjustments for Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .premium-plating-block .row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        /* Stack normally on mobile */
      }

      .industrial-image-box.product-fit {
        min-height: 300px;
        /* Height for the image on mobile */
        background-size: 80%;
        /* Shrink slightly so it doesn't touch edges */
        order: 1;
        /* Puts image at the top on mobile */
      }

      .bg-slate-depth {
        order: 2;
        /* Puts text below image on mobile */
        text-align: center;
        padding: 60px 20px !important;
      }

      .title-xl {
        font-size: 2rem;
        /* Smaller title for mobile */
      }
    }

    /* 3. Keep the "Crazy" Premium Look */
    .industrial-image-box.product-fit::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Fix for Product Images in Split Sections */
    .industrial-image-box.product-fit {
      background-size: contain;
      /* Prevents the connector from being cut off */
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: center;
      background-color: #f8f9fa;
      /* Matches the white background of your product image */
      min-height: 450px;
      /* Required to show on mobile */
      transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }

    /* Mobile Responsiveness */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .premium-solutions-strip .row {
        flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
        /* Image on top, text below */
      }

      .industrial-image-box.product-fit {
        min-height: 350px;
        background-size: 85%;
        /* Slightly smaller for mobile edges */
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sand-gold);
      }

      .bg-navy-depth {
        padding: 60px 20px !important;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .cta-flex-group {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .title-xl {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }
    }

    /* Add a subtle glow behind the product */
    .product-fit::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 300px;
      height: 300px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    :root {
      --vmx-gold: #d9c599;
      --vmx-navy: #0a192f;
      --vmx-light-blue: #1e3a5a;
    }

    .hero-cinematic {
      background: #0062a6 radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--vmx-light-blue) 0%, var(--vmx-navy) 100%);
      height: 100vh;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
    }

    /* 1. The Center Hub Animation */
    .core-logo-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      width: 280px;
      margin: 0 auto 40px;
    }

    .anniversary-core {
      width: 100%;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.4));
      animation: coreFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 10;
      position: relative;
    }

    .glow-ring {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 350px;
      height: 350px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.2);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: rotateGlow 15s linear infinite;
    }

    .pulse-aura {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 200px;
      height: 200px;
      background: var(--vmx-gold);
      filter: blur(80px);
      opacity: 0.15;
      animation: pulseAura 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* 2. Typography Mastery */
    .hero-title-main {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
/* 
    .text-metallic-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--vmx-gold) 50%, #b8860b 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    } */

    .hero-tagline-sub {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 20px auto;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* 3. Button Premium Styling */
    .btn-hero-primary {
      background: var(--vmx-gold);
      color: #000 !important;
      padding: 18px 45px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
      transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }

    .btn-hero-primary:hover {
      transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    /* Animations */
    @keyframes coreFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
      }
    }

    @keyframes pulseAura {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: 0.1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
      }
    }

    @keyframes rotateGlow {
      from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
      }

      to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
      }
    }

    :root {
      --vmx-navy: #060b13;
      --vmx-gold: #d9c599;
    }

    .hero-circuit-theme {
      background: var(--vmx-navy);
      height: 100vh;
      min-height: 800px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Fix the 'One Place' feel with Asymmetric visual hub */
    .visual-hub-engine {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-anniversary-logo {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 450px;
      z-index: 10;
      position: relative;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3));
      animation: floatVertical 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Metallic Text Styling */
    /* .text-metallic-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--vmx-gold) 50%, #b8860b 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
    } */

    /* Orbit Path animations for more 'crazy' attentive look */
    .orbit-technical {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border: 1px dashed rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.15);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .path-1 {
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      animation: rotateCW 30s linear infinite;
    }

    .path-2 {
      width: 380px;
      height: 380px;
      animation: rotateCCW 20s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes floatVertical {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure the canvas doesn't overpower the text */
    #circuitCanvas {
      opacity: 0.4 !important;
      /* Lowered opacity to highlight text */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px var(--vmx-gold));
    }

    /* Text Masking for High Readability */
    .hero-content-reveal.highlight-box {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      /* This creates a subtle dark "cloud" behind the text so it stands out */
      text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }


    .text-white.glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* Subtitle Highlight */
    .hero-tagline-sub.highlight-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
      /* Brighter than standard muted text */
      font-weight: 500;
      max-width: 600px;
      background: rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.4);
      /* Subtle glass background for the paragraph */
      padding: 10px 0;
    }

    /* Vignette adjustment to darken edges and highlight the center-left content */
    .vignette-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, transparent 20%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    }

    :root {
      --vmx-navy: #060b13;
      --vmx-gold: #d9c599;
    }

    .hero-circuit-theme {
      background: var(--vmx-navy);
      height: 100vh;
      min-height: 800px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Fix the 'One Place' feel with Asymmetric visual hub */
    .visual-hub-engine {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-anniversary-logo {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 450px;
      z-index: 10;
      position: relative;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3));
      animation: floatVertical 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

 

    /* Orbit Path animations for more 'crazy' attentive look */
    .orbit-technical {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border: 1px dashed rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.15);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .path-1 {
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      animation: rotateCW 30s linear infinite;
    }

    .path-2 {
      width: 380px;
      height: 380px;
      animation: rotateCCW 20s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes floatVertical {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
      }
    }

    :root {
      --vmx-navy: #060b13;
      /* Darker, more technical navy */
      --vmx-gold: #d9c599;
    }

    .hero-circuit-theme {
      background: var(--vmx-navy);
      height: 100vh;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .circuit-wrapper {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    #circuitCanvas {
      opacity: 0.7;
      /* This adds a slight glow to every line drawn on the canvas */
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px var(--vmx-gold));
    }

    .vignette-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 20%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.9) 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Animations for the Logo as the 'CPU' of the circuit */
    .anniversary-core {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.5));
      animation: cpuPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes cpuPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3));
      }

      50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.6));
      }
    }

    /* Metallic Typography for Slider Titles */
    /* .slide-02 .text-metallic-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #d9c599 50%, #b8860b 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.5));
      font-weight: 800;
    } */

    .slide-02 .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* Product Image Glow */
    .hero-product-img.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3));
      animation: productFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Subtitle Readability Mask */
    .slide-02 .highlight-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }

    @keyframes productFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(2deg);
      }
    }

  
    .slide-underwater .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Enhancing the Indian Navy mention for Strategic Trust */
    .slide-underwater .highlight-text strong {
      color: #fff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vmx-gold);
    }

    /* Product Image Floating & Glow */
    .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: underwaterFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes underwaterFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(1.5deg);
      }
    }

  

    .slide-underwater .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Strategic highlight for the Indian Navy mention */
    .slide-underwater .highlight-text strong {
      color: #fff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vmx-gold);
      padding-bottom: 2px;
    }

    /* Deep-sea Product Floating & Glow Effect */
    .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: underwaterFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes underwaterFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(1.5deg);
      }
    }



    .slide-backshells .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Mechanical Floating & Glow Effect for Hardware */
    .slide-backshells .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: hardwareFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes hardwareFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-1.5deg);
      }
    }


    .slide-cable-harness .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Enhancing the 25 Years of Excellence text */
    .slide-cable-harness .highlight-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    }

    /* Mechanical Floating & Glow Effect for Harness Hardware */
    .slide-cable-harness .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: harnessFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes harnessFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(1deg);
      }
    }

  
    

    .slide-junction-box .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Mechanical Floating & Glow Effect for Hardware */
    .slide-junction-box .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: junctionFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes junctionFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-1deg);
      }
    }

    /* Metallic Effects for the Accessories Slide */



    /* .slide-accessories .text-metallic-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #d9c599 50%, #b8860b 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.5));
      font-weight: 800;
    } */



/* GLOBAL Premium Readable Metallic Gold */
.text-metallic-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #fff9e6 0%,
    #ffe082 30%,
    #ffd54f 55%,
    #ffca28 75%,
    #ffc107 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;

  /* crisp readability */
  filter: none;
  text-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.25);
}






    .slide-accessories .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Highlighting the 25-Year Excellence detail */
    .slide-accessories .highlight-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    }

    /* Micro-Precision Floating & Glow Effect */
    .slide-accessories .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: accessoryFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes accessoryFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg);
      }
    }

    /* Metallic Effects for the Electro-Plating Slide */
    /* .slide-electroplating .text-metallic-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #d9c599 50%, #b8860b 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.5));
      font-weight: 800;
    } */

    .slide-electroplating .glow-text {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    /* Enhancing Readability for Surface Science Subtitle */
    .slide-electroplating .highlight-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    }

    /* Precision Floating & Glow Effect for Facility Visuals */
    .slide-electroplating .hero-product-img-premium.product-glow {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.35));
      animation: platingFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes platingFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1deg);
      }
    }

    /* Ensure AOS doesn't cause horizontal scrolling */
    body {
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* Add a smooth zoom-in effect to images as they slide */
    [data-aos="fade-left"].col-lg-5,
    [data-aos="fade-right"].col-lg-4 {
      transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .industrial-image-box {
      transition: transform 1.5s ease-out;
    }

    /* Interactive Hover for the images after they land */
    .industrial-image-box:hover {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      filter: brightness(1.1);
    }

    /* Initial Hidden States */
    .slide-in-left {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-100px);
      transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    .slide-in-right {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(100px);
      transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    /* The 'Active' class added by JS */
    .reveal-active .slide-in-left,
    .reveal-active .slide-in-right {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: translateX(0) !important;
    }

    /* Optional: Slight delay for the image to make it more professional */
    .reveal-section .col-lg-5.slide-in-right,
    .reveal-section .col-lg-4.slide-in-left {
      transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    /* Color & Space Optimization */
    .premium-dual-cta {
      position: relative;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #102a4d 0%, #0A192F 100%);
    }

    .tech-grid-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* The Glass-Morphism Card */
    .glass-cta-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.1);
      padding: 3rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .glass-cta-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-color: rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .card-edge-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d9c599, transparent);
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Typography & Buttons */
    .title-pro {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .text-gold-glow {
      color: #d9c599;
      text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-pro-gold {
      background: #d9c599;
      color: #0A192F !important;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .btn-pro-outline {
      border: 1px solid #d9c599;
      color: #d9c599 !important;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* Technical Details */
    .tech-badge-pill {
      font-family: monospace;
      color: #d9c599;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 197, 153, 0.4);
      display: inline-block;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }












    /* =================== Product_Page_Design TEST PAGE ================================== */




    /* ===== SECTION ===== */
.vmx-products-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a2a43 0%, #081f33 100%);
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.vmx-section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.vmx-eyebrow {
  color: #27a6df;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.vmx-section-header h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.vmx-section-header p {
  color: #b8d4e6;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ===== CARD ===== */
.vmx-product-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39,166,223,0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vmx-product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #27a6df;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* ===== IMAGE ===== */
.vmx-product-img {
  height: 130px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vmx-product-img img {
  max-height: 120px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.vmx-product-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ===== TEXT ===== */
.vmx-product-card h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vmx-product-card p {
  color: #bcd6e6;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== LINK ===== */
.vmx-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #27a6df;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vmx-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}






/* ==================Product_detail TEST PAGE ================== */



/* ===== SECTION ===== */
.vmx-product-detail {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#0a2a43 0%,#081f33 100%);
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.vmx-detail-header h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* ===== MAIN CARD ===== */
.vmx-detail-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39,166,223,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* ===== SUBTITLE ===== */
.vmx-subtitle {
  color: #27a6df;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ===== FEATURES ===== */
.vmx-feature-list {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.vmx-feature-list li {
  color: #c7ddeb;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== IMAGE ===== */
.vmx-product-gallery {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.vmx-product-gallery img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* ===== TABLE ===== */


/* ===== WRAPPER ===== */
.vmx-table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

/* ===== TABLE BASE ===== */
.vmx-spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ===== ROWS ===== */
.vmx-spec-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: background .25s ease;
}

.vmx-spec-table tr:hover {
  background: rgba(39,166,223,0.08);
}

/* ===== CELLS ===== */
.vmx-spec-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  color: #cfe6f3;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.vmx-spec-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 35%;
}

/* ===== MOBILE MAGIC ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .vmx-spec-table,
  .vmx-spec-table tbody,
  .vmx-spec-table tr,
  .vmx-spec-table td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .vmx-spec-table tr {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .vmx-spec-table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .vmx-spec-table td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #27a6df;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
  }
}






/* ===== APPLICATION BOX ===== */
.vmx-app-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  color: #cfe6f3;
}

.vmx-app-box h4 {
  color: #27a6df;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== ORDERING ===== */
.vmx-ordering {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.vmx-ordering img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* ===== CTA ===== */
.vmx-cta {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.vmx-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #27a6df;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: .3s;
}

.vmx-btn:hover {
  background: #1b8fc4;
  color: #fff;
}




















    /* ===================================================================================== */


      .hero-slider .owl-dots {
    display: none;
  }



    /* ================= HERO MOBILE HEIGHT FIX ================= */


@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* 🔥 Kill Bootstrap forced full height */
  .hero-section .container.h-100,
  .hero-premium .container.h-100,
  .hero-section .row.h-100,
  .hero-premium .row.h-100 {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  /* 🔥 Prevent vertical stretching */
  .hero-section .align-items-center,
  .hero-premium .align-items-center {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  /* 🔥 Let owl shrink-wrap */
  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-stage {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-stage-outer {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  /* 🔥 tighten hero bottom */
  .hero-section,
  .hero-premium,
  .hero-cinematic {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 🔥 dots spacing */
  .hero-slider .owl-dots {
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    display: none;
  }

}



/* ================= OWL MOBILE OVERFLOW FIX ================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* 🚨 allow slide to grow fully */
  .hero-slider .owl-stage-outer {
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  /* 🚨 ensure owl item doesn't clip */
  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

 

}



/* ===== Product_section ==== */


@media (max-width: 991px) {
.vmx_what_container {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}




.vmx_what_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);

}


}




@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
 
  .hero-premium .container.h-100,
  .hero-premium .row.h-100 {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }
 
  .hero-premium {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 25px 0 !important;
  }
 
  .slide-pad {
    padding: 25px 0 !important;
  }
 
  .hero-slider .owl-stage-outer,
  .hero-slider .owl-stage,
  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    height: auto !important;
  }
 
  .hero-slider .owl-item {
    display: block !important;
  }
 
  .visual-engine,
  .visual-hub-engine {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
    max-height: 260px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
  }
 
  .hero-product-img,
  .hero-product-img-premium {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
 
}