/* =====================================================
   VARDHMAN BEARINGS — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Premium Industrial Corporate Redesign
   Font: Poppins | Framework: Bootstrap 5.3
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. DESIGN TOKENS ---------- */
:root{
  /* Brand colors (kept from existing site identity) */
  --vb-blue:        #0b3c71;
  --vb-blue-dark:   #062647;
  --vb-blue-light:  #1a5aa0;
  --vb-red:         #d31f26;
  --vb-red-dark:    #a5171c;
  --vb-white:       #ffffff;
  --vb-gray-50:     #f6f8fb;
  --vb-gray-100:    #eef1f6;
  --vb-gray-300:    #d7dee6;
  --vb-gray-500:    #8a94a3;
  --vb-text:        #1c2733;
  --vb-text-muted:  #5b6675;

  /* Elevation / radius / motion */
  --vb-radius-sm:   8px;
  --vb-radius-md:   16px;
  --vb-radius-lg:   28px;
  --vb-shadow-sm:   0 4px 14px rgba(11,60,113,0.08);
  --vb-shadow-md:   0 12px 32px rgba(11,60,113,0.12);
  --vb-shadow-lg:   0 24px 60px rgba(6,38,71,0.18);
  --vb-ease:        cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  --vb-font: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- 2. BASE ---------- */
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }

body{
  font-family: var(--vb-font);
  color: var(--vb-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: var(--vb-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
  font-family: var(--vb-font);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

p{ color: var(--vb-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }

a{ text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition: color .25s var(--vb-ease); }
img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }

::selection{ background: var(--vb-red); color:#fff; }

/* focus visibility for accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--vb-red);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.dropdown-submenu {
      position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu>.dropdown-menu {
      top: 0;
      left: 100%;
      margin-top: -1px;
      display: none;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu:hover>.dropdown-menu {
      display: block;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu>.dropdown-toggle::after {
      float: right;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }


    .child-menu{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.child-menu .dropdown-item{
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    color: #212529;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.child-menu .dropdown-item:hover{
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: #0d6efd;
}

.child-menu .dropdown-icon{
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0d6efd;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-left: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.child-menu:hover .dropdown-icon{
    color: #dc3545;
}

.container-xl{ max-width: 1260px; }

/* eyebrow / section labels */
.vb-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.55rem;
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--vb-red);
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.vb-eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:26px; height:2px;
  background: var(--vb-red);
  display:inline-block;
}

.vb-section-title{
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
}

.vb-section-sub{
  color: var(--vb-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.vb-section{ padding: 5.5rem 0; }
.vb-section-tight{ padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.bg-vb-gray{ background: var(--vb-gray-50); }
.bg-vb-blue{ background: var(--vb-blue); }

/* ---------- 3. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-vb{
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding: .85rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--vb-ease), color .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.btn-vb::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .45s var(--vb-ease);
}
.btn-vb:hover::before{ transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }

.btn-vb-primary{
  background: var(--vb-red);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-vb-primary::before{ background: var(--vb-blue-dark); }
.btn-vb-primary:hover{ color:#fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); }

.btn-vb-outline{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-vb-outline::before{ background:#fff; }
.btn-vb-outline:hover{ color: var(--vb-blue-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-vb-dark{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-vb-dark::before{ background: var(--vb-red); }
.btn-vb-dark:hover{ color:#fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); }

/* ripple */
.btn-vb .ripple{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: vb-ripple .6s linear;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes vb-ripple{ to{ transform: scale(3); opacity:0; } }

/* ---------- 4. TOP UTILITY BAR ---------- */
.vb-topbar{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .85rem;
  padding: .5rem 0;
}
.vb-topbar a{ color: #fff; }
.vb-topbar .vb-topbar-item{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
}
.vb-topbar i{ color: var(--vb-red); }

/* ---------- 5. HEADER / NAVIGATION ---------- */
.vb-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  background: #fff !important;
  transition: background .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease), padding .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-header.is-scrolled{
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  padding: .65rem 0;
}

.vb-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.vb-logo-mark{
  width:46px; height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--vb-blue), var(--vb-red), var(--vb-blue));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.vb-logo-text{ line-height:1.1; }
.vb-logo-text strong{
  display:block; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  transition: color .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-header:not(.is-scrolled) .vb-logo-text strong{ color:#fff; }
.vb-logo-text span{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em; color: var(--vb-red); text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; }

.vb-nav .nav-link{
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:.95rem;
  color: #000 !important;
  padding: .5rem 1rem !important;
  position:relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle::after{
  height: 2px !important;
  border-top: 2px !important;
}
.vb-header.is-scrolled .vb-nav .nav-link{ color: var(--vb-text); }
.vb-nav .nav-link::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:1rem; right:1rem; bottom:.15rem; height:2px;
  background: var(--vb-red);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.vb-nav .nav-link.active::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }
.vb-nav .nav-link.active{ color: var(--vb-red) !important; }
.vb-header.is-scrolled .vb-nav .nav-link.active{ color: var(--vb-red) !important; }

.vb-nav .dropdown-menu{
  border:none;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
  padding: .6rem;
  margin-top: .75rem ;
}


.dropdown-item.active, .dropdown-item:active {
    color: var(--bs-dropdown-link-active-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}
.vb-nav .dropdown-item{
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: .55rem .9rem;
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color: var(--vb-text);
}
.vb-nav .dropdown-item:hover{ background: var(--vb-gray-50); color: #0d6efd; }

.vb-header .btn-vb-primary{ padding:.7rem 1.5rem; }

.navbar-toggler{ border:none; box-shadow:none !important; padding:0; }
.navbar-toggler .vb-burger{ width:26px; height:2px; background:#000 !important; display:block; position:relative; transition:.3s; }
.vb-header.is-scrolled .vb-burger{ background: var(--vb-blue-dark); }
.navbar-toggler .vb-burger::before,
.navbar-toggler .vb-burger::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:26px; height:2px; background:inherit; left:0; transition:.3s;
}
.navbar-toggler .vb-burger::before{ top:-8px; }
.navbar-toggler .vb-burger::after{ top:8px; }

/* ---------- 6. HERO ---------- */
.vb-hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top: -92px; /* pull under sticky header for transparent effect */
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vb-hero-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position:center;
  opacity:0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.vb-hero-slide.active{ opacity:1; }
.vb-hero-slide::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(6,38,71,.92) 0%, rgba(11,60,113,.82) 45%, rgba(11,60,113,.45) 100%);
}
.vb-hero-content{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  padding-top: 92px;
  color:#fff;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.vb-hero-content .vb-eyebrow{ color: #ffb4b4; }
.vb-hero-content .vb-eyebrow::before{ background:#ffb4b4; }
.vb-hero-content h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.vb-hero-content h1 em{
  font-style:normal;
  color: #fbf303 !important;
  position:relative;
}
.vb-hero-content p.lead{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.vb-hero-cta{ display:flex; gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.vb-hero-bottom{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  background: #fff;
  z-index:3;
}

.vb-hero-dots{
  position:absolute; z-index:4; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); bottom: 92px;
  display:flex; gap:.5rem;
}
.vb-hero-dots button{
  width:34px; height:4px; border-radius:2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border:none; padding:0; cursor:pointer; transition:.3s;
}
.vb-hero-dots button.active{ background: var(--vb-red); }

.vb-scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute; z-index:4; left:50%; bottom: 14px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:none;
}
.vb-scroll-indicator .vb-mouse{
  width:24px; height:38px; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); border-radius:14px;
  position:relative;
}
.vb-scroll-indicator .vb-mouse::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:6px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:4px; height:8px; background:#fff; border-radius:2px;
  animation: vb-scroll-wheel 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes vb-scroll-wheel{ 0%{opacity:1; top:6px;} 100%{opacity:0; top:18px;} }

/* Page (inner) hero — About/Products/Brands/Contact */
.vb-page-hero{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:-92px;
  padding: 11rem 0 6.5rem;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  color:#fff;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.vb-page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,38,71,.93), rgba(11,60,113,.8));
}
.vb-page-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.vb-breadcrumb{ font-size:.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.vb-breadcrumb a{ color:#fff; font-weight:500; }
.vb-breadcrumb .sep{ margin: 0 .5rem; color: var(--vb-red); }

/* ---------- 7. TRUST STRIP ---------- */
.vb-trust-strip{
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  margin-top: -58px;
  position:relative; z-index:5;
  padding: 1.6rem 1rem;
}
.vb-trust-strip .vb-trust-item{
  text-align:center;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--vb-gray-100);
}
.vb-trust-strip .col:last-child .vb-trust-item{ border-right:none; }
.vb-trust-item .num{
  font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
}
.vb-trust-item .num span{ color: var(--vb-red); }
.vb-trust-item .label{ font-size:.82rem; color: var(--vb-text-muted); font-weight:500; }

/* ---------- 8. INTRO / ABOUT SPLIT ---------- */
.vb-intro-media{ position:relative; }
.vb-intro-media img{
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-lg);
}
.vb-intro-media .vb-exp-badge{
  position:absolute; bottom:-1.6rem; right:-1.2rem;
  background: var(--vb-red);
  color:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.6rem;
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
}
.vb-exp-badge .vb-count{ font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1; }
.vb-exp-badge .vb-count-label{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.vb-intro-media::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:-1.4rem; left:-1.4rem;
  width:120px; height:120px;
  border: 10px solid var(--vb-gray-100);
  border-radius:50%;
  z-index:-1;
}

.vb-check-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:1.5rem 0; }
.vb-check-list li{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:.75rem;
  padding: .5rem 0;
  color: var(--vb-text);
  font-weight:500;
}
.vb-check-list li i{
  color:#fff; background: var(--vb-blue);
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:.7rem; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:.2rem;
}

/* ---------- 9. WHY CHOOSE US ---------- */
.vb-icon-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-gray-100);
  transition: transform .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease), border-color .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-icon-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.vb-icon-card .vb-icon-wrap{
  width:64px; height:64px;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-sm);
  background: var(--vb-gray-50);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.6rem; color: var(--vb-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  transition: background .35s, color .35s;
}
.vb-icon-card:hover .vb-icon-wrap{ background: var(--vb-red); color:#fff; }
.vb-icon-card h5{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:.6rem; font-weight:600; }
.vb-icon-card p{ font-size:.92rem; }

/* ---------- 10. PRODUCT CARDS ---------- */
.vb-product-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .4s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--vb-ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.vb-product-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); }
.vb-product-card .vb-product-img{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--vb-gray-100);
}
.vb-product-card .vb-product-img img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-product-card:hover .vb-product-img img{ transform: scale(1.08); }
.vb-product-card .vb-product-tag{
  position:absolute; top:1rem; left:1rem;
  background: var(--vb-red); color:#fff;
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.3rem .75rem; border-radius:50px;
}
.vb-product-card .vb-product-body{ padding: 1.5rem; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.vb-product-card h5{ font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.vb-product-card p{ font-size:.9rem; flex:1; }
.vb-product-card .vb-product-link{
  margin-top:1rem; font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; color: var(--vb-blue);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
}
.vb-product-card .vb-product-link i{ transition: transform .3s var(--vb-ease); }
.vb-product-card:hover .vb-product-link i{ transform: translateX(4px); }
.vb-product-card .vb-product-link:hover{ color: var(--vb-red); }

/* category filter */
.vb-filter-bar{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem; }
.vb-filter-btn{
  border: 1.5px solid var(--vb-gray-300);
  background: transparent;
  padding: .55rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size:.88rem; font-weight:500;
  color: var(--vb-text);
  transition: .3s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-filter-btn:hover{ border-color: var(--vb-blue); color: var(--vb-blue); }
.vb-filter-btn.active{ background: var(--vb-blue); border-color: var(--vb-blue); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- 11. BRANDS ---------- */
.vb-brand-tile{
  background:#fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-sm);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding: 1.6rem 1rem;
  height: 110px;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity:.75;
  transition: filter .35s var(--vb-ease), opacity .35s var(--vb-ease), transform .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.vb-brand-tile:hover{
  filter:grayscale(0); opacity:1; transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
}
.vb-brand-tile img{ max-height: 46px; width:auto; }

/* ---------- 12. INDUSTRIES / APPLICATIONS ---------- */
.vb-app-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  color:#fff;
  height:100%;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.vb-app-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--vb-blue) 0%, var(--vb-blue-dark) 100%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-app-card:hover::before{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.vb-app-card i{ font-size:2rem; color: var(--vb-red); margin-bottom:1.1rem; display:block; }
.vb-app-card h5{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; }
.vb-app-card p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:.88rem; margin-top:.5rem; }

/* ---------- 13. COUNTERS ---------- */
.vb-counters{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vb-counters::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(211,31,38,.18), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 45%);
}
.vb-counter-item{ text-align:center; position:relative; }
.vb-counter-item .vb-num{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.15rem;
}
.vb-counter-item .vb-num .plus{ color: var(--vb-red); }
.vb-counter-item .vb-label{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:.92rem; margin-top:.6rem; font-weight:500; }

/* ---------- 14. TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.vb-testi-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  height:100%;
  position:relative;
}
.vb-testi-card .vb-quote-icon{
  font-size:2rem; color: var(--vb-gray-300); margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.vb-testi-card p.msg{ color: var(--vb-text); font-size:.96rem; font-style:italic; }
.vb-testi-person{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.9rem; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.vb-testi-person .avatar{
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--vb-gray-100);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:700; color: var(--vb-blue);
}
.vb-testi-person strong{ display:block; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--vb-blue-dark); }
.vb-testi-person span{ font-size:.8rem; color: var(--vb-text-muted); }
.vb-testi-stars{ color: var(--vb-red); font-size:.8rem; margin-bottom:.8rem; }

/* ---------- 15. CTA BAND ---------- */
.vb-cta-band{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align:center;
  isolation:isolate;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
}
.vb-cta-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,38,71,.94), rgba(211,31,38,.72));
}
.vb-cta-band h2{ color:#fff; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.vb-cta-band p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 1.8rem; }

/* ---------- 16. FOOTER ---------- */
.vb-footer{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}
.vb-footer h6{
  color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
  position:relative; padding-bottom:.8rem;
}
.vb-footer h6::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:36px; height:2px; background: var(--vb-red);
}
.vb-footer p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size:.9rem; }
.vb-footer .vb-flinks{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.vb-footer .vb-flinks li{ margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.vb-footer .vb-flinks a{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size:.9rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  transition: color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.vb-footer .vb-flinks a::before{ content:"\f105"; font-family:"bootstrap-icons"; color: var(--vb-red); font-size:.75rem; }
.vb-footer .vb-flinks a:hover{ color:#fff; transform: translateX(4px); }
.vb-footer .vb-contact-item{ display:flex; gap:.85rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.vb-footer .vb-contact-item i{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color: var(--vb-red); flex-shrink:0;
}
.vb-social{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.vb-social a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.vb-social a:hover{ background: var(--vb-red); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vb-footer-bottom{
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  font-size:.85rem;
}
.vb-footer-bottom a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.vb-footer-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.vb-footer-logo strong{ color:#fff; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; }
.vb-footer-logo span{ display:block; font-size:.78rem; color: var(--vb-red); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }

/* ---------- 17. BACK TO TOP ---------- */
.vb-totop{
  position:fixed; right:1.6rem; bottom: 3.6rem; z-index:999;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--vb-red); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: .35s var(--vb-ease);
  border:none;
}
.vb-totop.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; }
.vb-totop:hover{ background: var(--vb-blue-dark); }

/* ---------- 17b. MISSION / VISION / VALUES ---------- */
.vb-mv-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--vb-blue);
  transition: transform .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease), border-color .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-mv-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); border-color: var(--vb-red); }
.vb-mv-card .vb-mv-icon{
  width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--vb-gray-50);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; color: var(--vb-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.vb-mv-card h5{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.vb-mv-card p{ font-size:.92rem; }

/* ---------- 17c. TIMELINE ---------- */
.vb-timeline{ position:relative; padding-left: 2.2rem; }
.vb-timeline::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left: 7px; top:6px; bottom:6px;
  width:2px; background: var(--vb-gray-300);
}
.vb-timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.vb-timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.vb-timeline-item::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:-2.2rem; top:4px;
  width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--vb-red);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--vb-red);
}
.vb-timeline-item .vb-year{
  display:inline-block; font-weight:700; color: var(--vb-red);
  font-size:.95rem; letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom:.3rem;
}
.vb-timeline-item h5{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.vb-timeline-item p{ font-size:.9rem; }

/* ---------- 17d. STRENGTH STAT BARS ---------- */
.vb-strength-item{ margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.vb-strength-item:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.vb-strength-item .vb-strength-top{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:.5rem;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
}
.vb-strength-bar{
  height:8px; border-radius:5px; background: var(--vb-gray-100); overflow:hidden;
}
.vb-strength-bar span{
  display:block; height:100%; border-radius:5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vb-blue), var(--vb-red));
  width:0;
  transition: width 1.4s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-strength-bar.vb-in span{ width: var(--vb-w, 0%); }

/* ---------- 17e. CONTACT PAGE ---------- */
.vb-contact-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  text-align:center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-contact-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); }
.vb-contact-card .vb-icon-wrap{ margin:0 auto 1.2rem; }
.vb-contact-card h5{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.vb-contact-card p{ font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.vb-contact-card a{ color: var(--vb-text-muted); }
.vb-contact-card a:hover{ color: var(--vb-red); }

.vb-form-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
}
.vb-form-card .form-label{ font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; color: var(--vb-blue-dark); }
.vb-form-card .form-control,
.vb-form-card .form-select{
  border: 1.5px solid var(--vb-gray-300);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  font-size:.92rem;
  background: var(--vb-gray-50);
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.vb-form-card .form-control:focus,
.vb-form-card .form-select:focus{
  border-color: var(--vb-blue);
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11,60,113,.08);
}

.vb-map-wrap{
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  line-height:0;
}
.vb-map-wrap iframe{ width:100%; height: 100%; min-height: 340px; border:0; }

.vb-hours-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.vb-hours-list li{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vb-gray-300);
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.vb-hours-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.vb-hours-list li span:first-child{ font-weight:600; color: var(--vb-blue-dark); }

/* ---------- 17f. BRANDS PAGE ---------- */
.vb-brand-detail-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  height:100%;
  transition: transform .35s var(--vb-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--vb-ease);
}
.vb-brand-detail-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md); }
.vb-brand-detail-card .vb-brand-logo-box{
  padding: 30px !important;
}
.vb-brand-detail-card .vb-brand-logo-box img{ width:100% !important }
.vb-brand-detail-card .vb-brand-body{ padding: 1.6rem; }
.vb-brand-detail-card h5{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.vb-brand-detail-card p{ font-size:.9rem; }

.vb-partner-cta{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
  text-align:center;
  color:#fff;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.vb-partner-cta::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(211,31,38,.25), transparent 50%);
}
.vb-partner-cta h2{ color:#fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vb-partner-cta p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width:560px; margin: 0 auto 1.8rem; }

/* ---------- 17g. PRODUCTS PAGE ---------- */
.vb-cat-pill-bar{
  display:flex; gap:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
}

/* ---------- 17h. CONTENT BLOCK / SPEC SECTION (Bearings & Lubricants detail page) ---------- */
.vb-content-block{ margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.vb-content-block:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.vb-content-block h2,
.vb-content-block h3{
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.vb-content-block h2::before,
.vb-content-block h3::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:.2rem; bottom:.2rem;
  width: 4px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--vb-red);
}
.vb-content-block .vb-tagline{
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vb-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.vb-content-block p{
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--vb-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.vb-content-block p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/* spec / category table */
.vb-spec-table-wrap{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
  margin: 1rem 0 2.6rem;
}
.vb-spec-table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin:0;
}
.vb-spec-table thead th{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  color:#fff;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border: none;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.vb-spec-table tbody td{
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--vb-gray-100);
  vertical-align: top;
  width: 25%;
}
.vb-spec-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{ background: var(--vb-gray-50); }
.vb-spec-table tbody p{
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--vb-text);
  margin: 0 0 .55rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.vb-spec-table tbody p::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:.5rem;
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--vb-red);
}
.vb-spec-table tbody p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.vb-spec-table tbody p strong{ color: var(--vb-blue-dark); }

.vb-spec-caption{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  font-weight:700; color: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.vb-spec-caption i{ color: var(--vb-red); }

/* CRM / technology highlight box */
.vb-highlight-box{
  background: var(--vb-blue-dark);
  border-radius: var(--vb-radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.vb-highlight-box::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(211,31,38,.22), transparent 45%);
}
.vb-highlight-box i{ color: var(--vb-red); font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:1rem; display:block; }
.vb-highlight-box p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:.94rem; margin:0; }



/* ================= PRODUCT CATEGORY CARDS ================= */

.vb-category-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    transition:.35s ease;
    height:100%;
    border:1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.vb-category-card:hover{
    /* transform:translateY(-8px); */
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.vb-category-card h4{
    margin:0;
    height: 70px !important;
    padding:18px 20px;
    background:var(--vb-blue-dark);
    color:#fff;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.4px;
}

.vb-category-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:18px 20px;
    margin:0;
}

.vb-category-card ul li{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:18px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    font-size:15px;
    color:var(--vb-text);
    line-height:1.5;
}

.vb-category-card ul li:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.vb-category-card ul li::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:9px;
    width:6px;
    height:6px;
    background:var(--vb-red);
    border-radius:50%;
}

.vb-category-card strong{
    color:var(--vb-blue-dark);
}

.vb-spec-caption{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--vb-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.vb-spec-caption i{
    color:var(--vb-red);
}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .vb-category-card{
        margin-bottom:10px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .vb-category-card h4{
        font-size:14px;
    }

    .vb-category-card ul li{
        font-size:14px;
    }

}
/* ---------- 18. AOS-LIKE ANIMATION FALLBACK ---------- */
[data-aos]{
  opacity:0;
  transition-property: opacity, transform;
  transition-duration: .8s;
  transition-timing-function: var(--vb-ease);
}
[data-aos="fade-up"]{ transform: translateY(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-down"]{ transform: translateY(-30px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"]{ transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"]{ transform: translateX(-30px); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"]{ transform: scale(.92); }
[data-aos].vb-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  [data-aos]{ transition:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
}


/* =====================================================
   VARDHMAN BEARINGS — RESPONSIVE STYLESHEET
   Desktop -> Laptop -> Tablet -> Mobile
   ===================================================== */

/* ----- Laptop / small desktop (<=1199px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .vb-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
  .vb-hero {
    min-height: 82vh;
  }
  .vb-trust-strip .vb-trust-item {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* ----- Tablet (<=991px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  .vb-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
  .vb-hero-content {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .vb-page-hero {
    padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
  }
  .mobile {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .desktop 
  {
    display: none;
  }
  .vb-nav {
    background: #fff;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--vb-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--vb-shadow-md);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .vb-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--vb-text) !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .vb-nav .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .vb-header .btn-vb-primary {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .vb-intro-media {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .vb-intro-media .vb-exp-badge {
    right: 0.5rem;
    bottom: -1.2rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .vb-section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .vb-trust-strip {
    margin-top: -40px;
  }
  .vb-trust-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ----- Mobile (<=767px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vb-topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .vb-brand-detail-card .vb-brand-logo-box img {
    width: 100% !important;
}

.vb-brand-detail-card .vb-brand-logo-box {
    padding: 20px !important;
}
  .vb-header {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
  }
  .vb-hero {
    margin-top: -70px;
  }
  .vb-hero-content {
    padding-top: 110px;
  }
  .vb-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .vb-hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .vb-hero-cta .btn-vb {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .vb-hero-dots {
    bottom: 60px;
  }

  .vb-page-hero {
    margin-top: -70px;
    padding: 7.5rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .vb-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .vb-section-tight {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .vb-icon-card,
  .vb-product-card,
  .vb-testi-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .vb-counter-item {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  .vb-counter-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .vb-cta-band {
    padding: 3rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .vb-footer {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .vb-footer .col-lg-3 {
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  }

  .vb-totop {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .vb-in img{
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ----- Small mobile (<=479px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 479.98px) {
  .vb-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .vb-hero-content p.lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .vb-logo-mark {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .vb-logo-text strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .vb-trust-item .num {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .btn-vb {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}