*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
 
:root {
  --vmi-black: #0a0a0a;
  --vmi-white: #f5f3ef;
  --vmi-red: #c8351a;
  --vmi-red-dark: #9e2813;
  --vmi-red-light: #e8493a;
  --vmi-gray-100: #f0ede8;
  --vmi-gray-200: #e2ddd6;
  --vmi-gray-400: #a09890;
  --vmi-gray-600: #5c544c;
  --vmi-gray-800: #2a2520;
  --vmi-font-display: Arial, sans-serif;
  --vmi-font-body: Arial, sans-serif;
  --vmi-transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
 
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
 
body {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  color: var(--vmi-black);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
 
/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
}
 
.vmi__hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
.vmi__hero-bg-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
.vmi__hero-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px 60px 100px;  
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;                
}


.vmi__hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 700px;
}


.vmi__hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.5);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  max-width: 600px;             
}


@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .vmi__hero-inner { padding: 64px 24px 80px; }  
}
 
.vmi__hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
 
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
 
.vmi__hero-tag-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: vmi-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
@keyframes vmi-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.7); }
}
 
.vmi__hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--vmi-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
 
.vmi__hero-h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--vmi-black);
}
 
.vmi__hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 300;
   color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
 
.vmi__hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
 
.vmi__hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.vmi__btn-primary {
 background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--vmi-transition), transform var(--vmi-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
 
.vmi__btn-primary:hover {
background: var(--vmi-gray-100);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
 
.vmi__btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--vmi-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
 .vmi__btn-red{
     background: var(--vmi-red);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0 ,0, 0.4);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--vmi-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
 }
.vmi__btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  background: rgb(128, 128, 128);
}
 
.vmi__hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 40px;
   border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.vmi__hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vmi-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
 
.vmi__hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
 
/* ============================================================
   SHARED SECTION STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 96px 32px;
}
 
.vmi__section-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
 
.vmi__section-wrap--gray { background: var(--vmi-gray-100); }
.vmi__section-wrap--dark { background: var(--vmi-gray-800); }
.vmi__section-wrap--black { background: var(--vmi-black); }
 
.vmi__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
 
.vmi__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
 
.vmi__section-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
 
.vmi__section-title--light { color: var(--vmi-white); }
 
.vmi__section-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
 
.vmi__section-desc--light { color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.55); }
 
/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border: 2px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
 
.vmi__service-card {
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: background var(--vmi-transition);
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
 
.vmi__service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
 
.vmi__service-card:hover { background: var(--vmi-gray-100); }
.vmi__service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
 
.vmi__service-card--featured {
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  border-color: var(--vmi-gray-200);
}

.vmi__service-card--featured:hover { background: var(--vmi-gray-100); }
 
.vmi__service-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
 
.vmi__service-icon--featured {
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
}
 
.vmi__service-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
 
.vmi__service-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
 
.vmi__service-name {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
 
.vmi__service-name--light { color: var(--vmi-white); }
 
.vmi__service-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
 
.vmi__service-desc--light { color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.5); }
 
.vmi__service-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__service-link:hover { gap: 8px; }
 
/* ============================================================
   APPROACH / PILLARS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__pillars-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
 
.vmi__pillars-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
 
.vmi__pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  transition: box-shadow var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__pillar-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
 
.vmi__pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  min-width: 24px;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-style: italic;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-chevron {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--vmi-transition), background var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__pillar-chevron svg {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__pillar-item--open .vmi__pillar-chevron {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  border-color: var(--vmi-red);
}
 
.vmi__pillar-item--open .vmi__pillar-chevron svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.vmi__pillar-item--open .vmi__pillar-chevron svg path { stroke: #fff; }
 
.vmi__pillar-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding var(--vmi-transition);
  padding: 0 24px;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-item--open .vmi__pillar-body {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
 
.vmi__pillar-body .vmi__pillar-kicker {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
}
/* ============================================================
   WHY VMI SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__section-wrap--dark {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
}

.vmi__why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.vmi__why-card {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: background var(--vmi-transition), border-color var(--vmi-transition);
}

.vmi__why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.vmi__why-num {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vmi-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vmi__why-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vmi__why-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

#vmi-why .vmi__eyebrow {
  color: var(--vmi-white) !important;
}

#vmi-why .vmi__eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--vmi-white);
}

#vmi-why .vmi__section-title--light {
  color: #ffffff;
}

#vmi-why .vmi__section-desc--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
 
/* ============================================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
 
.vmi__process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  right: calc(12.5%);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
  z-index: 0;
}
 
.vmi__process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
 
.vmi__process-dot {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
  transition: all var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__process-step:hover .vmi__process-dot {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  border-color: var(--vmi-red);
  color: var(--vmi-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
 
.vmi__process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
 
.vmi__process-step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
 
/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
 
.vmi__testi-card {
  background: var(--vmi-gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
 
.vmi__testi-quote {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
 
.vmi__testi-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}
 
.vmi__testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
 
.vmi__testi-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
 
.vmi__testi-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
 
.vmi__testi-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
}
 
/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 56px 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
 
.vmi__cta-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -5%;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
.vmi__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
 
.vmi__cta-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
 
.vmi__cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
 
.vmi__btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--vmi-transition), box-shadow var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
 
.vmi__btn-ghost-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: border-color var(--vmi-transition), background var(--vmi-transition);
}
 
.vmi__btn-ghost-white:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
 
/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
 
.vmi__fade-up--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
 
.vmi__fade-up--d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vmi__fade-up--d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vmi__fade-up--d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vmi__fade-up--d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
 
 /* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__section-wrap--black {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
}

#vmi-insights .vmi__ins-eyebrow {
  color: var(--vmi-white);
}

#vmi-insights .vmi__ins-eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--vmi-white);
}

#vmi-insights .vmi__eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

#vmi-insights .vmi__eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}
.ai-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
 
}

/* Star shape */
.spark.star {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
}


.spark.star::before,
.spark.star::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
 background: #c8351a;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Vertical line */
.spark.star::before {
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Horizontal line */
.spark.star::after {
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Positions */
.spark.top {
  top: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: sparkle 2.5s infinite;
}

.spark.right {
  right: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: sparkle 2.5s infinite 0.6s;
}

.spark.bottom {
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: sparkle 2.5s infinite 1.2s;
}

.spark.left {
  left: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: sparkle 2.5s infinite 1.8s;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes sparkle {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
  }
  40% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
  }
}
.vmi__ins-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--vmi-transition), transform var(--vmi-transition);
}

.vmi__ins-btn:hover {
  background: var(--vmi-gray-100);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* ============================================================
   AI FIRST SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vmi__ai-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 96px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vmi__ai-title {
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vmi__ai-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
}

.vmi__ai-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.vmi__ai-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--vmi-font-body);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--vmi-transition), transform var(--vmi-transition);
}

.vmi__ai-btn:hover {
  background: var(--vmi-red-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right — levels chart */
.vmi__ai-levels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.vmi__ai-level-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--vmi-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  min-width: 180px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--dim {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--red {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
  border-color: var(--vmi-red);
}

.vmi__ai-level-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vmi-red);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--dim .vmi__ai-level-num {
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--red .vmi__ai-level-num {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.vmi__ai-level-name {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--vmi-black);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--dim .vmi__ai-level-name {
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
}

.vmi__ai-level-pill--red .vmi__ai-level-name {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vmi__ai-level-bar-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-200);
  border-radius: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vmi__ai-level-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--vmi-gray-400);
  transition: width 1s ease;
}

.vmi__ai-level-bar--red {
  background: var(--vmi-red);
}

.vmi__ai-level-pct {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
  min-width: 28px;
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vmi__ai-caption {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--vmi-gray-400);
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vmi__ai-caption strong {
  color: var(--vmi-red);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .vmi__ai-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding: 72px 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vmi__ai-inner       { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .vmi__ai-level-pill  { min-width: 140px; }
  .vmi__ai-btn         { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
.vmi__service-card--featured .vmi__service-name--light {
  color: var(--vmi-black);
}

.vmi__service-card--featured .vmi__service-desc--light {
  color: var(--vmi-gray-600);
}
/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet landscape — 960px */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .vmi__hero-inner           { padding: 80px 40px 80px; }
  .vmi__section              { padding: 72px 40px; }
  .vmi__services-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vmi__pillars-layout       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .vmi__pillars-sticky       { position: static; }
  .vmi__why-grid             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vmi__process-steps        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .vmi__process-steps::before{ display: none; }
  .vmi__testi-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmi__cta-inner            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 40px 36px; }
  .vmi__cta-btns             { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .vmi__hero-h1              { font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px); }
  #vmi-insights .vmi__section{ padding-top: 72px; padding-bottom: 72px; }
}

/* Tablet portrait — 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmi__hero-inner           { padding: 72px 32px 72px; }
  .vmi__section              { padding: 64px 32px; }
  .vmi__hero-stats           { gap: 32px; }
  .vmi__hero-stat-num        { font-size: 26px; }
  .vmi__pillars-list         { gap: 8px; }
  .vmi__why-grid             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  
  .vmi__testi-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmi__cta-inner            { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .vmi__section-title        { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px); }
  #vmi-insights .vmi__section{ padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmi__hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}
/* Mobile large — 640px */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vmi__hero-inner           { padding: 60px 20px 64px; }
  .vmi__section              { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .vmi__hero-h1              { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 46px); max-width: 100%; }
  .vmi__hero-tagline         { font-size: 15px; }
  .vmi__hero-desc            { font-size: 14px; }
  .vmi__hero-btns            { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .vmi__btn-primary,
  .vmi__btn-outline          { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .vmi__hero-stats           { gap: 20px; }
  .vmi__hero-stat-num        { font-size: 24px; }
  .vmi__services-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmi__why-grid             { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .vmi__why-card             { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .vmi__why-num              { font-size: 28px; }
  .vmi__process-steps        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .vmi__testi-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmi__cta-inner            { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .vmi__cta-btns             { flex-direction: column; }
  .vmi__btn-white,
  .vmi__btn-ghost-white      { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .vmi__section-title        { font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 32px); }
  .vmi__section-desc         { font-size: 14px; }
  .vmi__pillar-title         { font-size: 13px; }
  .vmi__pillar-subtitle      { font-size: 11px; }
  #vmi-insights .vmi__section{ padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .vmi__ins-btn              { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Mobile small — 400px */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .vmi__hero-inner           { padding: 48px 16px 56px; }
  .vmi__section              { padding: 48px 16px; }
  .vmi__hero-h1              { font-size: 28px; }
  .vmi__why-grid             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmi__hero-stats           { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .vmi__cta-inner            { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .vmi__cta-title            { font-size: 22px; }
}
/* MOBILE PERFORMANCE FIX */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmi__hero-bg-grid,
  .vmi__hero-bg-orb,
  .spark,
  .vmi__star {
    display: none !important;
  }

  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}
.vmi__star {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #c8351a;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: vmi-star-pop 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Positions scattered around the text */
.vmi__star--1 { top: -18px; left: 0px;   animation-delay: 0s;    font-size: 10px; }
.vmi__star--2 { top: -22px; left: 40px;  animation-delay: 0.3s;  font-size: 14px; }
.vmi__star--3 { top: -14px; right: 10px; animation-delay: 0.6s;  font-size: 8px;  }
.vmi__star--4 { top: 4px;   right: -18px;animation-delay: 0.9s;  font-size: 12px; }
.vmi__star--5 { bottom: -8px; right: 20px; animation-delay: 1.2s; font-size: 9px; }
.vmi__star--6 { bottom: -14px; left: 30px; animation-delay: 1.5s; font-size: 13px;}
.vmi__star--7 { bottom: 0px; left: -16px; animation-delay: 1.8s;  font-size: 8px; }
.vmi__star--8 { top: 8px;   left: -14px;  animation-delay: 2.1s;  font-size: 11px;}

@keyframes vmi-star-pop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4) rotate(0deg);   }
  20%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2) rotate(15deg);  }
  40%  { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1) rotate(-10deg); }
  60%  { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6) rotate(20deg);  }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4) rotate(0deg);   }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmi__hero-bg-grid,
  .vmi__hero-bg-orb {
    display: none;
  }

  .vmi__hero {
    background: #c8351a; /* flat color only */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmi__hero-stats {
    display: none;
  }
}
.vmi__section-wrap {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 500px;
}