/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
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:root {
  --nc-header-h:    72px; /* height of the sticky header — used for scroll-padding and spacing */
  --nc-navy:        #1a3460;
  --nc-navy-dark:   #0d1f3c;
  --nc-navy-light:  #1e3d72;
  --nc-gold:        #d4962a;
  --nc-gold-light:  #e8a93a;
  --nc-gold-pale:   #fef3dc;
  --nc-dark:        #1c2b3a;
  --nc-text:        #374151;
  --nc-muted:       #6b7280;
  --nc-light:       #f8f9fb;
  --nc-border:      #e5e7eb;
  --nc-white:       #ffffff;
  --nc-shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08),0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --nc-shadow:      0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,.08),0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --nc-shadow-lg:   0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,.1),0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --nc-shadow-xl:   0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,.1),0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --nc-radius-sm:   6px;
  --nc-radius:      12px;
  --nc-radius-lg:   20px;
  --nc-transition:  all .22s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --nc-container:   1200px;
  --nc-section-py:  80px;
  --nc-font-serif:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --nc-font-sans:   'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & BASE
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*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--nc-header-h); /* prevents anchor targets from hiding under the sticky header */
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative; /* contain absolutely-positioned children */
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

img, video, iframe, embed, object {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
a { color: var(--nc-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--nc-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
::selection { background: var(--nc-gold); color: var(--nc-white); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT
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.nc-container {
  max-width: var(--nc-container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
}

.nc-section {
  padding-block: var(--nc-section-py);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nc-section-py: 56px; }
}

.nc-section-white     { background: var(--nc-white); }
.nc-section-light     { background: var(--nc-light); }
.nc-section-navy      { background: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-section-navy-dark { background: var(--nc-navy-dark); }
.nc-section-gold-soft { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbf0 0%, #fef3dc 100%); }

.nc-text-center { text-align: center; }

.nc-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-two-col-reverse { }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-two-col-reverse .nc-col-media { order: -1; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
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h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nc-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.nc-section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-title-light { color: var(--nc-white); }
.nc-title-accent {
  font-size: 0.65em;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.nc-eyebrow-light { color: var(--nc-navy); background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

.nc-section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-top: .5rem;
}

.nc-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}

.nc-text-muted-light { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

.nc-section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.nc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nc-btn-lg  { padding: 17px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.nc-btn-sm  { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: .85rem; }
.nc-btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.nc-btn-gold {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212,150,42,.35);
}

.nc-btn-gold-sm {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-btn-gold-sm:hover { background: var(--nc-gold-light); color: var(--nc-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.nc-btn-navy {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,52,96,.3);
}

.nc-btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.nc-btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: var(--nc-white);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-link-underline {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.nc-link-underline:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }

.nc-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.nc-link-arrow:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); gap: 10px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TOPBAR
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.nc-topbar {
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nc-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nc-topbar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.nc-topbar-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.nc-topbar-item a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-topbar-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-topbar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nc-topbar-social a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition: var(--nc-transition); }
.nc-topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); transform: translateY(-1px); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  /* Hide topbar on mobile so the hamburger overlay aligns correctly with just the header */
  .nc-topbar { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-topbar-inner { justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .nc-topbar-item:first-child { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER / NAV
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/* Hide topbar — clean single-bar header */
.nc-topbar { display: none; }

.nc-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.nc-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }

.nc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nc-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.nc-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nc-logo-main {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.nc-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nc-menu li { position: relative; }
.nc-menu > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.nc-menu > li > a:hover,
.nc-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.nc-menu > li.current-page-item > a {
  background: #f0ede8;
  color: #111;
}

.nc-nav-cta { margin-left: 12px; }

/* Dropdown — no movement, fade only */
.nc-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  padding: 6px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .12s ease;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nc-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.nc-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nc-menu .sub-menu li { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-menu .sub-menu li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-menu .sub-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #333;
  border-radius: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .12s;
}
.nc-menu .sub-menu a:hover {
  background: #f5f5f2;
  color: #111;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nc-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nc-hamburger-bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  display: block;
}
.nc-hamburger.open .nc-hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nc-hamburger.open .nc-hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nc-hamburger.open .nc-hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nc-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nc-nav { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile overlay — full-height drawer from the right ── */
.nc-mobile-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nc-header-h);   /* sits flush below the sticky header */
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(340px, 100vw);  /* max 340px wide, full-width on narrow phones */
  z-index: 999;
  background: #07122a;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nc-mobile-overlay.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Backdrop — covers the rest of the screen when menu is open */
.nc-mobile-overlay::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .32s ease;
}
.nc-mobile-overlay.open::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Close button — top-right of the drawer */
.nc-mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-mobile-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

/* Nav wrapper: top padding clears the close button (40px + 16px top + gap) */
.nc-mobile-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 72px 0 32px;       /* 72px top = close button height + spacing */
  gap: 0;
}

/* ── Menu links ── */
.nc-mobile-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-mobile-menu li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nc-mobile-menu li:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nc-mobile-menu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: color .18s ease, padding-left .18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nc-mobile-menu a:hover,
.nc-mobile-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.nc-mobile-menu .current-page-item > a {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  padding-left: 14px;
  background: none;
}
.nc-mobile-menu .current-menu-item > a::before,
.nc-mobile-menu .current-page-item > a::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-right: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile dropdown — parent row */
.nc-mobile-menu .menu-item-has-children {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.nc-mobile-menu .menu-item-has-children > a {
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Chevron toggle button */
.nc-mobile-sub-toggle {
  width: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transition: color .2s ease, transform .25s ease;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.nc-mobile-sub-toggle svg { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.nc-mobile-sub-toggle:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-mobile-menu .menu-item-has-children.open > .nc-mobile-sub-toggle {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-mobile-menu .menu-item-has-children.open > .nc-mobile-sub-toggle svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Sub-menu */
.nc-mobile-menu .sub-menu {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.nc-mobile-menu .menu-item-has-children.open > .sub-menu {
  max-height: 640px;
}
.nc-mobile-menu .sub-menu a {
  padding: 11px 8px 11px 28px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.nc-mobile-menu .sub-menu a::before {
  content: '›';
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .85rem;
}
.nc-mobile-menu .sub-menu a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); padding-left: 36px; }
.nc-mobile-menu .sub-menu li:last-child > a { border-bottom: none; }

/* ── Bottom CTAs ── */
.nc-mobile-cta-area {
  padding: 20px 20px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.nc-mobile-book-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.nc-mobile-book-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold-light);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nc-mobile-wa-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  background: rgba(37,211,102,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,211,102,.3);
  color: #25d366;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.nc-mobile-wa-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(37,211,102,.18);
  color: #25d366;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Services icon — desktop nav */
.nc-nav-svc-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 5px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  opacity: .7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Dropdown chevron next to Services label */
.nc-nav-dropdown-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  opacity: .5;
  transition: transform .2s, opacity .2s;
}
.nc-menu li:hover > a .nc-nav-dropdown-arrow,
.nc-menu li.open > a .nc-nav-dropdown-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mobile header responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --nc-header-h: 60px; }
  .nc-header-inner { height: 60px; gap: 8px; }
  .nc-logo-main { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .nc-logo-sub { font-size: .58rem; }
  .nc-logo img { height: 38px; }
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 0; background: var(--nc-gold); color: var(--nc-white); padding: 8px 16px; z-index: 9999; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.nc-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 12s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes heroZoom {
  to { transform: scale(1); }
}
.nc-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,60,.88) 0%, rgba(26,52,96,.75) 50%, rgba(13,31,60,.6) 100%);
}
.nc-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: clamp(88px, 12vw, 130px); /* enough space so content clears the sticky header */
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.nc-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.4);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.nc-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}
.nc-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.nc-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s infinite;
}
.nc-hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent);
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-stats-bar {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  padding-block: 40px;
}
.nc-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.nc-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.nc-stat sup {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-stat-prefix {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-stat-num {
  display: inline;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-stat-label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE LIST
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.nc-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.nc-feature-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MEDIA / IMAGE FRAMES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  display: block;
}
.nc-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
}
.nc-badge-num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.nc-badge-text { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; opacity: .9; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   WHO WE SERVE GRID
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-serve-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.nc-serve-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-serve-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.nc-serve-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #253f72 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,52,96,.15);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nc-serve-card:hover .nc-serve-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg); }
.nc-serve-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-serve-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOUNDER SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-founder-frame { position: relative; }
.nc-founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}
.nc-founder-quote-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  max-width: 280px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-founder-quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
}
.nc-founder-quote-card cite {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}
.nc-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
.nc-tag {
  background: var(--nc-light);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-founder-quote-card { position: relative; bottom: auto; right: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 20px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PILLARS GRID
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.nc-pillar-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-pillar-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,52,96,.14); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.nc-pillar-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  opacity: .35;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-pillar-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-pillar-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES TILES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.nc-service-tile {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-service-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-navy), var(--nc-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nc-service-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nc-service-tile:hover { border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.nc-service-tile-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,52,96,.18);
}
.nc-service-tile:hover .nc-service-tile-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(26,52,96,.28);
}
.nc-service-tile-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.nc-service-tile-title a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-service-tile-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-service-tile-desc { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-testimonials-slider {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-testimonial-slide { display: flex; }
.nc-testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.nc-testimonial-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.4); }
.nc-testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nc-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-testimonial-name { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-white); font-size: .92rem; }
.nc-testimonial-org { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

.nc-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.nc-slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nc-slider-btn:hover { background: var(--nc-gold); border-color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.nc-slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  border: none;
}
.nc-slider-dot.active { background: var(--nc-gold); transform: scale(1.3); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-testimonials-slider { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PACKAGES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-packages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.nc-package-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nc-package-card:hover { border-color: var(--nc-navy); box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl); }
.nc-package-featured {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fb 0%, #eef2f8 100%);
}
.nc-package-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  padding: 4px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nc-package-eyebrow {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nc-package-name { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-package-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nc-price-currency { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-price-amount { font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-navy); font-family: var(--nc-font-sans); line-height: 1; }
.nc-price-period { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-muted); }
.nc-package-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nc-package-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
}
.nc-package-features svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.nc-package-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.nc-package-note {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.nc-package-urgency { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .nc-packages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   IMPACT CTA BAND
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-impact-band {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-impact-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.nc-impact-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,60,.9) 0%, rgba(26,52,96,.82) 100%);
}
.nc-impact-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-page-hero {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0 clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px);
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-page-hero-navy { background: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-page-hero-content { max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; }
.nc-page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.nc-page-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.nc-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.nc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-breadcrumb span[aria-current] { color: var(--nc-gold); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — INLINE QUOTE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-inline-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius-sm) var(--nc-radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.nc-inline-quote p {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nc-inline-quote cite { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-navy); font-style: normal; }

/* Mission Vision Values */
/* keep for legacy use if referenced elsewhere */
.nc-mvv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* ── Separated Mission / Vision / Values sections ── */
.nc-mvs-wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nc-mvs-eyebrow-row { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.nc-mvs-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
}
.nc-mvs-block-light {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-left-color: var(--nc-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow);
}
.nc-mvs-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.28);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-mvs-icon-navy {
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.15);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-mvs-label {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.nc-mvs-label-navy { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-mvs-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-mvs-text-dark { color: var(--nc-text); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-mvs-block { flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; }
  .nc-mvs-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .nc-mvs-text { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ── Stacked Mission / Vision blocks (legacy) ── */
.nc-mv-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.nc-mv-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.nc-mv-block:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.nc-mv-block-alt {
  border-left-color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.nc-mv-block-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,150,42,.18) 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.25);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-mv-block-body { flex: 1; }
.nc-mv-block-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.nc-mv-block-alt .nc-mv-block-label { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-mv-block-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nc-mv-block { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 20px; }
  .nc-mv-block-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
}
.nc-mvv-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 32px;
}
.nc-mvv-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,150,42,.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: transform .3s, background .3s;
}
.nc-mvv-card:hover .nc-mvv-icon {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.25);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.nc-mvv-title { color: var(--nc-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-mvv-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.nc-values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; }
.nc-value-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.nc-value-title { color: var(--nc-gold); display: block; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--nc-font-serif); }
.nc-value-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .nc-mvv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .nc-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .nc-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Serve Cards Large */
.nc-serve-cards-lg { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.nc-serve-card-lg {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-serve-card-lg:hover { border-color: var(--nc-gold); box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow); }
.nc-serve-card-lg h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--nc-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-serve-card-lg p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .nc-serve-cards-lg { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Approach */
.nc-approach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.nc-approach-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-approach-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.nc-approach-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #253f72 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nc-approach-card:hover .nc-approach-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg); }
.nc-approach-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-approach-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .nc-approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE — DETAIL SECTIONS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.nc-why-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  background: var(--nc-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-why-card:hover { border-color: var(--nc-gold); box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow); }
.nc-why-stat { display: block; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-navy); font-family: var(--nc-font-sans); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-why-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--nc-muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .nc-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.nc-service-detail-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-service-num {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  opacity: .25;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-service-icon-lg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #c07e1a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,150,42,.3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.nc-service-detail-title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-service-detail-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.nc-service-best-for {
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius-sm) var(--nc-radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.nc-service-best-for strong { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-service-list-heading { font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--nc-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: var(--nc-font-sans); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-service-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.nc-service-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-text); line-height: 1.5; }
.nc-service-list svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .nc-service-detail-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKING PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-book-packages {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.nc-book-pkg {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-book-pkg:hover { border-color: var(--nc-navy); box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl); }
.nc-book-pkg-flagship {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf5 0%, #fef6e0 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.nc-book-pkg-flagship:hover { border-color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-flagship-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 32px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  padding: 4px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nc-flagship-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin: 24px 0; }
.nc-flagship-feature { background: var(--nc-white); border-radius: var(--nc-radius); padding: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.2); }
.nc-flagship-feature h4 { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-flagship-feature p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.nc-book-pkg-header { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-pkg-eyebrow {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nc-book-pkg h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-pkg-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-pkg-price span { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-navy); font-family: var(--nc-font-sans); line-height: 1; }
.nc-pkg-price em { font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-muted); }
.nc-pkg-ideal { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--nc-muted); font-style: italic; border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border); padding-top: 10px; }
.nc-pkg-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; padding-left: 0; }
.nc-pkg-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--nc-text);
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nc-pkg-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--nc-gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-pkg-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--nc-muted); font-style: italic; margin: 12px 0 0; }
.nc-pkg-urgency { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .nc-book-packages { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .nc-book-pkg-flagship { grid-column: 1; } .nc-flagship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-flagship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Contact Form */
.nc-book-form-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.nc-book-form-info { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.nc-contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin: 2rem 0; }
.nc-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.nc-contact-item svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.nc-contact-item > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nc-contact-item strong { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--nc-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.nc-contact-item a, .nc-contact-item span { color: var(--nc-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.nc-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-response-promise { background: var(--nc-gold-pale); border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.25); border-radius: var(--nc-radius); padding: 16px 20px; font-size: .88rem; }
.nc-response-promise strong { color: var(--nc-navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-response-promise p { color: var(--nc-muted); margin: 0; }
.nc-book-form-container {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
}
.nc-form-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.nc-form-row-2 > * { flex: 1; }
.nc-form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-form-group label { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-form-group input,
.nc-form-group select,
.nc-form-group textarea {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  outline: none;
}
.nc-form-group input:focus,
.nc-form-group select:focus,
.nc-form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,52,96,.1);
}
.nc-form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.nc-required { color: #e53e3e; }
.nc-form-legal { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--nc-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; }
.nc-form-legal a { color: var(--nc-navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.nc-form-feedback {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: none;
}
.nc-form-feedback.success { background: #f0fff4; color: #276749; border: 1px solid #9ae6b4; display: block; }
.nc-form-feedback.error { background: #fff5f5; color: #c53030; border: 1px solid #fed7d7; display: block; }
.nc-terms-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.nc-terms-list li { padding-left: 20px; position: relative; color: var(--nc-muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.nc-terms-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-gold); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .nc-book-form-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .nc-book-form-info { position: static; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-form-row { flex-direction: column; } .nc-book-form-container { padding: 24px; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PRE-FOOTER CTA
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-prefooter { background: var(--nc-navy); padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.nc-prefooter-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-prefooter-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); color: var(--nc-white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-prefooter-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .95rem; }
.nc-prefooter-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-footer-main { background: #ffffff; padding: 64px 0 48px; }
.nc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.nc-footer-brand { }
.nc-footer-logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-footer-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.nc-footer-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-footer-logo-text .nc-logo-main { color: var(--nc-navy); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.nc-footer-logo-text .nc-logo-sub { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-footer-tagline { font-size: .88rem; color: #5a6a7e; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 300px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.nc-footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #5a6a7e;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-footer-social a:hover { background: var(--nc-gold); color: var(--nc-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nc-footer-col-title { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: #8a9ab0; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: var(--nc-font-sans); }
.nc-footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.nc-footer-links a { font-size: .88rem; color: #3d4f63; transition: var(--nc-transition); }
.nc-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.nc-footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: #3d4f63; }
.nc-footer-contact svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.nc-footer-contact a { color: #3d4f63; }
.nc-footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-footer-bottom {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.nc-footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-copyright { font-size: .82rem; color: #8a9ab0; }
.nc-footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.nc-footer-legal a { font-size: .82rem; color: #8a9ab0; }
.nc-footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-footer-cta-mini { margin-top: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .nc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .nc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .nc-prefooter-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL TO TOP
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 900;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nc-scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.nc-scroll-top:hover { background: var(--nc-gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.nc-blog-card { background: var(--nc-white); border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--nc-transition); }
.nc-blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.nc-blog-card-img-wrap { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.nc-blog-card-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.nc-blog-card:hover .nc-blog-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.nc-blog-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.nc-blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--nc-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-blog-card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.nc-blog-card-title a { color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-blog-card-excerpt { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.nc-pagination { margin-top: 48px; text-align: center; }
.nc-pagination .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nc-pagination .page-numbers { padding: 8px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-text); }
.nc-pagination .current { background: var(--nc-navy); color: var(--nc-white); border-color: var(--nc-navy); }

/* Single post */
.nc-single-hero-img { border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.nc-single-hero-img img { width: 100%; max-height: 480px; object-fit: cover; }
.nc-single-footer { margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border); }
.nc-post-tags { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--nc-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.nc-post-nav { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PROSE (Rich Text Content)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-prose,
.nc-prose-wide,
.nc-page-article {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.nc-prose-wide { max-width: 980px; }
.nc-prose h1, .nc-prose h2, .nc-prose h3, .nc-prose h4 { margin-block: 1.5em .6em; color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-prose p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; color: var(--nc-text); }
.nc-prose ul, .nc-prose ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.nc-prose ul li, .nc-prose ol li { margin-bottom: .5em; }
.nc-prose ul { list-style: disc; }
.nc-prose ol { list-style: decimal; }
.nc-prose blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold); padding: 12px 20px; background: var(--nc-gold-pale); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin: 1.5em 0; font-style: italic; }
.nc-prose a { color: var(--nc-navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.nc-prose a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-prose strong { color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-prose img { border-radius: var(--nc-radius); margin-block: 1.5em; }
.nc-prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 1.5em; }
.nc-prose th, .nc-prose td { padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); text-align: left; font-size: .9rem; }
.nc-prose th { background: var(--nc-light); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-dark); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   404
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-404-num { font-family: var(--nc-font-serif); font-size: 8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-gold); opacity: .25; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-404 h1 { color: var(--nc-white); margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOCK EDITOR INTEGRATION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.wp-block-button .wp-block-button__link { border-radius: 100px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 14px 28px !important; }
.has-nc-navy-background-color { background-color: var(--nc-navy) !important; }
.has-nc-gold-background-color { background-color: var(--nc-gold) !important; }
.has-nc-navy-color { color: var(--nc-navy) !important; }
.has-nc-gold-color { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; }
.nc-hero-block { padding: 80px 40px !important; }
.nc-testimonial-card.wp-block-group { background: var(--nc-light); border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); border-radius: var(--nc-radius); padding: 28px; }
.nc-service-card.wp-block-group { background: var(--nc-white); border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); border-radius: var(--nc-radius); padding: 28px; }
.nc-stats-row.wp-block-group { padding: 40px; background: var(--nc-light); border-radius: var(--nc-radius); }
.nc-stat-num.wp-block-heading { font-size: 2.5rem !important; color: var(--nc-navy) !important; margin: 0 0 6px !important; }
.nc-stat-label.wp-block-paragraph { font-size: .85rem !important; color: var(--nc-muted) !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin: 0 !important; }

/* Gutenberg colour-preset fix:
   WordPress generates .has-*-white-color { color:#fff !important } for all pages.
   Reset white-text classes to readable dark by default; re-enable white only
   when the direct parent block actually has a dark background. */
.has-nc-white-color,
.has-white-color { color: var(--nc-text) !important; }

.has-nc-navy-background-color .has-nc-white-color,
.has-nc-navy-background-color .has-white-color,
.has-nc-gold-background-color .has-nc-white-color,
.has-nc-gold-background-color .has-white-color,
.has-nc-dark-background-color .has-nc-white-color,
.has-nc-dark-background-color .has-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#1a3460"] .has-nc-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#1a3460"] .has-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#0d1f3c"] .has-nc-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#0d1f3c"] .has-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#1c2b3a"] .has-nc-white-color,
[style*="background-color:#1c2b3a"] .has-white-color,
.nc-section-navy .has-nc-white-color,
.nc-section-navy .has-white-color,
.nc-section-navy-dark .has-nc-white-color,
.nc-section-navy-dark .has-white-color,
.nc-hero-block .has-nc-white-color,
.nc-hero-block .has-white-color { color: #fff !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   NO RESULTS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-no-results { text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px; }
.nc-no-results h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-no-results p { color: var(--nc-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE SINGLE PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-service-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 72px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1c38 0%, #1a3460 55%, #0e2248 100%);
}
.nc-service-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(212,150,42,.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 85% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-service-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nc-service-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.4);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 14px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nc-service-hero-icon-sm {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-service-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.nc-service-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ── Layout ─────────────────────────── */
.nc-svc-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.nc-svc-main { min-width: 0; }

/* ── Icon display ────────────────────── */
.nc-svc-icon-display { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.nc-svc-icon-wrap {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(212,150,42,.28);
}

/* ── Prose overrides ─────────────────── */
.nc-svc-prose h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}
.nc-svc-prose ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nc-svc-prose ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.nc-svc-prose ul li::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  background-color: var(--nc-gold);
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
}
.nc-service-best-for,
.wp-block-group.nc-service-best-for {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,150,42,.08) 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.03) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius) var(--nc-radius) 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}
.nc-service-best-for strong,
.wp-block-group.nc-service-best-for strong { color: var(--nc-navy); }

/* ── CTA row ─────────────────────────── */
.nc-svc-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: .65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.nc-btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--nc-navy); color: #fff; }
.nc-btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  color: #fff;
  padding: .65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.nc-btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* ── Sidebar ─────────────────────────── */
.nc-svc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-cta {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-cta-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #25407a 100%);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-cta-body {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--nc-radius-lg) var(--nc-radius-lg);
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-cta-body p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--nc-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-svc-sidebar-contact {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-contact a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.nc-svc-sidebar-contact a:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }

/* ── Services nav ───────────────────── */
.nc-svc-nav {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-svc-nav-title {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  padding: 14px 18px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-svc-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.nc-svc-nav li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  transition: background .15s, color .15s;
}
.nc-svc-nav li a:hover { background: var(--nc-light); color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-svc-nav li.active a {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.08);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-svc-nav-icon { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: .6; }
.nc-svc-nav li.active .nc-svc-nav-icon { opacity: 1; color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-svc-nav-current { margin-left: auto; font-size: .55rem; color: var(--nc-gold); }

/* ── Related services ───────────────── */
.nc-related-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.nc-related-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .25s;
  position: relative;
}
.nc-related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.nc-related-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nc-related-num { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--nc-muted); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.nc-related-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-dark); line-height: 1.3; }
.nc-related-excerpt { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--nc-muted); line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; }
.nc-related-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.nc-related-card:hover .nc-related-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .nc-svc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-svc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-svc-sidebar { position: static; }
  .nc-related-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .nc-related-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ ACCORDION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-faq-columns {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nc-faq-item {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.nc-faq-item:hover,
.nc-faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,150,42,.12);
}
.nc-faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nc-faq-q:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); background: var(--nc-light); }
.nc-faq-item.open .nc-faq-q {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,52,96,.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-faq-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-border);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  transition: background .25s, transform .3s;
}
.nc-faq-q:hover .nc-faq-icon,
.nc-faq-item.open .nc-faq-icon {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.nc-faq-icon svg:last-child { display: none; }
.nc-faq-item.open .nc-faq-icon svg:first-child { display: none; }
.nc-faq-item.open .nc-faq-icon svg:last-child { display: block; }
.nc-faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .42s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nc-faq-item.open .nc-faq-a { max-height: 400px; }
.nc-faq-a-inner {
  padding: .1rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-faq-a-inner p {
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-faq-cta {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.nc-faq-cta p { color: var(--nc-muted); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-faq-q { font-size: .93rem; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; }
  .nc-faq-a-inner { padding: .1rem 1.1rem 1.1rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   LINKED TAGS (founder, etc)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
a.nc-tag {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
a.nc-tag:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FLAGSHIP FEATURE ICON
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-flagship-feature { position: relative; }
.nc-flagship-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,52,96,.2);
}
.nc-flagship-feature h4 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   AOS ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-aos] { transition-property: transform, opacity; }
[data-aos="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(24px); opacity: 0; }
[data-aos="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-24px); opacity: 0; }
[data-aos="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(24px); opacity: 0; }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-24px); opacity: 0; }
[data-aos].aos-animate { transform: translate(0); opacity: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITY
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — GLOBAL
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-hero { min-height: 80vh; }
  .nc-hero-content { padding-block: 60px; }
  .nc-hero-scroll { display: none; }
  .nc-two-col { gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .nc-btn-lg { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Ensure WP admin bar offset */
.admin-bar .nc-header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .nc-header { top: 46px; } }

/* Mobile overlay: shift down when admin bar is visible */
.admin-bar .nc-mobile-overlay { top: calc(var(--nc-header-h) + 32px); }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .nc-mobile-overlay { top: calc(var(--nc-header-h) + 46px); } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG HOME SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-blog-home-section { overflow: hidden; }

.nc-blog-home-slider-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.nc-blog-home-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.nc-blog-home-card {
  flex: 0 0 33.333%;
  max-width: 33.333%;
  padding: 0 10px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nc-blog-home-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-blog-home-card:hover .nc-blog-home-inner {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.25);
}

.nc-blog-home-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 196px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--nc-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-blog-home-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.nc-blog-home-card:hover .nc-blog-home-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.nc-blog-home-img-placeholder { background: var(--nc-border); }

.nc-blog-home-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.nc-blog-home-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .78rem;
}
.nc-blog-home-cat {
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  font-size: .72rem;
}
.nc-blog-home-date { color: var(--nc-muted); }

.nc-blog-home-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.38;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-blog-home-title a { color: inherit; }
.nc-blog-home-title a:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }

.nc-blog-home-excerpt {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}

.nc-blog-home-actions { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px; }
.nc-blog-home-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.nc-blog-home-read:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); gap: 10px; }
.nc-blog-home-read svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

.nc-blog-home-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.nc-blog-home-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }

.nc-blog-home-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nc-blog-home-card { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-blog-home-card { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
  .nc-blog-home-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CREATIVE DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Gradient text on italic emphasis ─ */
.nc-section-title em,
.nc-hero-title em,
.nc-page-hero-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(118deg, #f9c85a 0%, var(--nc-gold-light) 45%, var(--nc-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Dot-grid texture on light sections ─ */
.nc-section-light {
  background-color: var(--nc-light);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,52,96,.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
}

/* ── Gold-soft section — organic blobs ─ */
.nc-section-gold-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #fffdf5 0%, #fef3dc 45%, #fffbf0 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-section-gold-soft::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.13) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-section-gold-soft::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: -40px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,52,96,.055) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Hero overlay — richer atmosphere ─ */
.nc-hero-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10,22,50,.92) 0%,
    rgba(20,44,90,.78) 50%,
    rgba(8,18,40,.68) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Hero badge — animated shimmer ─── */
.nc-hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-hero-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -80%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: nc-shimmer 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nc-shimmer {
  0%   { left: -80%; }
  60%  { left: 160%; }
  100% { left: 160%; }
}

/* ── Glassmorphism stats bar ─────── */
.nc-stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.10),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset;
}
.nc-stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.nc-stat sup {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, var(--nc-gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.nc-stat {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.nc-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.nc-stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 40px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nc-stat:hover::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }

/* ── Service tile link (missing style) ─ */
.nc-service-tile-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.nc-service-tile-link:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); gap: 10px; }

/* ── Service tile — flowing gradient border ─ */
.nc-service-tile::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-navy), var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-gold-light), var(--nc-navy));
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  height: 3px;
}
.nc-service-tile:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  animation: nc-border-flow 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes nc-border-flow {
  from { background-position: 0% 0; }
  to   { background-position: 300% 0; }
}

/* ── Service tile icon depth ─────── */
.nc-service-tile-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 55%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* ── Serve card icon — gold on hover ─ */
.nc-serve-card:hover .nc-serve-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Pillars — no border, gold top-strip on hover ─── */
.nc-pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-navy));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius) var(--nc-radius) 0 0;
}
.nc-pillar-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nc-pillar-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold-pale) 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.18) 100%);
}

/* ── Testimonials — giant quote mark ─ */
#testimonials { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#testimonials::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(14rem, 22vw, 28rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.028);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
#testimonials .nc-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Testimonial card glass upgrade ─ */
.nc-testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  transition: transform .28s, background .28s, border-color .28s, box-shadow .28s;
}
.nc-testimonial-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.nc-testimonial-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212,150,42,.4);
}

/* ── Package price — gradient text ─── */
.nc-price-amount {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
}
.nc-package-featured .nc-price-amount {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}
.nc-package-featured {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, #f0f5fc 0%, #e8eef8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(26,52,96,.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
}
.nc-package-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 72px rgba(26,52,96,.22), 0 6px 18px rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  transform: translateY(-7px);
}

/* ── Media badge elevation ────────── */
.nc-media-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(212,150,42,.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ── Founder quote card glass ────── */
.nc-founder-quote-card {
  bottom: -28px;
  right: -20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

/* ── Impact band — stripe overlay ─── */
.nc-impact-band { overflow: hidden; }
.nc-impact-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    138deg,
    rgba(8,18,42,.93) 0%,
    rgba(22,50,100,.84) 55%,
    rgba(8,18,42,.80) 100%
  );
}
.nc-impact-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 28px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.014) 28px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.014) 29px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nc-impact-content { z-index: 3; text-align: center; }

/* ── Diagonal prefooter top edge ─── */
.nc-prefooter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 52px, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  padding-top: calc(clamp(48px,7vw,80px) + 48px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-prefooter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Footer — gradient accent border ─ */
.nc-footer-main {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  background:
    #ffffff padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-navy), var(--nc-gold) 50%, var(--nc-navy)) border-box;
}

/* ── Eyebrow — pill with gradient ring ─ */
.nc-eyebrow {
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--nc-gold-pale), var(--nc-gold-pale)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-gold-light)) border-box;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

/* ── Nav active — gold underline ───── */
.nc-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.nc-menu .current-page-item > a {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 80%, rgba(212,150,42,.15) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm) var(--nc-radius-sm) 0 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--nc-gold);
}

/* ── Header scroll elevation ─────── */
.nc-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(26,52,96,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(26,52,96,.1), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset;
}

/* ── Scroll-to-top gradient ─────── */
.nc-scroll-top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, var(--nc-navy-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,52,96,.32);
}
.nc-scroll-top:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, var(--nc-gold-light) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212,150,42,.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ── Blog card image overlay on hover ─ */
.nc-blog-card {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-sm);
}
.nc-blog-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(26,52,96,.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* ── Why-us radial glow ──────────── */
#why-us { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#why-us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.07) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Approach card icon upgrade ─── */
.nc-approach-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, #253f72 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

/* ── Why-card stat gradient ─────── */
.nc-why-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Service-single hero depth ───── */
.nc-service-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #081224 0%, #0e2248 35%, #1a3460 70%, #0b1c38 100%);
}
/* Featured image as hero background — service pages */
.nc-service-hero.has-featured-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.nc-service-hero.has-featured-image .nc-service-hero-bg {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,18,36,.82) 0%, rgba(14,34,72,.78) 50%, rgba(8,18,36,.88) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(212,150,42,.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.nc-svc-icon-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(212,150,42,.35), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* ── Page hero depth ─────────────── */
.nc-page-hero-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #1a3460 60%, #0d1f3c 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-page-hero-navy::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 600px; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 100% 50%, rgba(212,150,42,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Featured image as hero background — blog posts */
.nc-page-hero-navy.has-featured-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.nc-page-hero-navy.has-featured-image::before {
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,18,36,.80) 0%, rgba(14,34,72,.75) 60%, rgba(8,18,36,.88) 100%);
}

/* ── Book page flag packages ─────── */
.nc-book-pkg-flagship {
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #fffef9 0%, #fef6e0 60%, #fffbf0 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(212,150,42,.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(212,150,42,.08);
}
.nc-book-pkg-flagship:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 72px rgba(212,150,42,.24);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.nc-flagship-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,150,42,.4);
}

/* ── Sidebar CTA header gradient ─── */
.nc-svc-sidebar-cta-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 100%);
}

/* ── Form focus glow ─────────────── */
.nc-form-group input:focus,
.nc-form-group select:focus,
.nc-form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26,52,96,.09), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
}

/* ── Response-promise card ────────── */
.nc-response-promise {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold-pale) 0%, rgba(254,243,220,.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.28);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius) var(--nc-radius) 0;
}

/* ── Package note urgency pulse ───── */
.nc-package-urgency,
.nc-pkg-urgency {
  color: var(--nc-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── Mobile menu overlay depth ────── */
.nc-mobile-menu a {
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

/* ── Topbar gold accent on social ─── */
.nc-topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }

/* ── Footer social hover ring ──────── */
.nc-footer-social a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212,150,42,.38);
}

/* ── 404 page ──────────────────────── */
.nc-404-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, var(--nc-gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Responsive guard for prefooter clip ─ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-prefooter {
    clip-path: polygon(0 28px, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    padding-top: calc(56px + 28px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-prefooter { clip-path: none; padding-top: 56px; }
  .nc-price-amount { font-size: 2.6rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STICKY CTA BAR
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nc-sticky-cta { display: none !important; }
}
.nc-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, var(--nc-navy) 60%, #1a3a7a 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.nc-sticky-cta.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nc-sticky-cta.dismissed {
  display: none;
}
.nc-sticky-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  max-width: var(--nc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nc-sticky-cta-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  color: var(--nc-white);
}
.nc-sticky-cta-text svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-sticky-phone {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.nc-sticky-phone:hover { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-sticky-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-size: .85rem; }
.nc-sticky-tagline {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.nc-sticky-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-sticky-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nc-sticky-wa:hover { background: #1daf57; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nc-sticky-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-sticky-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-sticky-sep,
  .nc-sticky-tagline { display: none; }
  .nc-sticky-cta-inner { padding: 10px 16px; gap: 10px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE FEATURE IMAGES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-page-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}
.nc-split-img-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-split-img-section.nc-split-reverse { direction: rtl; }
.nc-split-img-section.nc-split-reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.nc-split-img-section .nc-split-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.nc-split-img-section .nc-split-image { position: relative; }
.nc-split-img-section .nc-split-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px -12px 12px 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: .4;
}
.nc-img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, var(--nc-navy-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .8rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
  min-height: 280px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}
.nc-img-placeholder svg { opacity: .4; }
.nc-service-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-service-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-split-img-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .nc-split-img-section.nc-split-reverse { direction: ltr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST — TWO-COLUMN + STICKY SIDEBAR
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-single-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.nc-single-main { min-width: 0; }

/* Sticky wrapper */
.nc-single-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

/* CTA card */
.nc-blog-cta-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.nc-blog-cta-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,52,96,.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(26,52,96,.08);
}
.nc-blog-cta-top {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #1a3460 100%);
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
}
.nc-blog-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.nc-blog-cta-body {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-blog-cta-actions {
  padding: 20px 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nc-blog-cta-wa {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-blog-cta-wa:hover { background: #1daf57; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nc-blog-cta-call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.nc-blog-cta-call:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nc-blog-cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  background: var(--nc-light);
}
.nc-blog-cta-trust svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Collapse sidebar below article on small screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-single-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nc-single-sidebar {
    position: static;
    order: -1; /* show CTA above article on mobile */
  }
  .nc-blog-cta-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .nc-blog-cta-top { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .nc-blog-cta-trust { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nc-blog-cta-card { display: block; }
  .nc-single-sidebar { order: 0; }
}

.nc-page-feature-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border); }
.nc-page-feature-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; align-items: center; }

/* ── WhatsApp button ─ */
.nc-btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.nc-btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #1daf57; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.35); }

/* ── WhatsApp Floating Button ─ */
.nc-wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 890;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: nc-wa-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nc-wa-float:hover {
  background: #1daf57;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.6);
  animation: none;
}
@keyframes nc-wa-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.45); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.7), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,.12); }
}

/* ── Call button ─ */
.nc-btn-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.nc-btn-call:hover { background: var(--nc-gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,150,42,.35); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS / HOW WE WORK SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.nc-process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 32px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 32px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, var(--nc-gold-light) 50%, var(--nc-gold) 100%);
  opacity: .25;
  z-index: 0;
}
.nc-process-step {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nc-process-num {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(212,150,42,.18), 0 0 0 6px rgba(212,150,42,.07);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.nc-process-step:hover .nc-process-num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,150,42,.3), 0 0 0 10px rgba(212,150,42,.1);
}
.nc-process-icon {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: .8;
}
.nc-process-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: .65rem;
}
.nc-process-desc {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .nc-process-grid::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .nc-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS — SPOTLIGHT FADE SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-testi-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--nc-section-py);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0d1f3c 0%, var(--nc-navy) 55%, #1a2f58 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-testi-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 20% 20%, rgba(212,150,42,.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 80%, rgba(212,150,42,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  gap: 16px;
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-track {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-testi-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.97) translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-testi-slide.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nc-testi-open-quote {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 7rem;
  line-height: .4;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  opacity: .35;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.nc-testi-stars-row {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-q {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nc-testi-avatar-xl {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,150,42,.5);
}
.nc-testi-byline strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
}
.nc-testi-byline span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .85rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.nc-testi-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-testi-arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.1);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.nc-testi-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}
.nc-testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nc-testi-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-radius .3s ease;
}
.nc-testi-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nc-testi-arrow { display: none; }
  .nc-testi-spotlight-track { min-height: 420px; }
  .nc-testi-slide { padding: 0; }
  .nc-testi-spotlight-wrap { padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 24px); }
}

/* ── Hero — pain questions block ────── */
.nc-hero-pain {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius-sm) var(--nc-radius-sm) 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.nc-hero-pain-q {
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.6vw, 1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
}
.nc-hero-pain-q:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Hero — 3-button CTA row ────────── */
.nc-hero-actions-3 {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-hero-actions-3 { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .nc-hero-actions-3 .nc-btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Who We Serve — bullet list ─────── */
.nc-serve-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
}
.nc-serve-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--nc-radius-sm) var(--nc-radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-serve-list-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-left-color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-serve-list-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.nc-serve-list-item > p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nc-text);
}

/* ── Package cards — extra content ─── */
.nc-package-desc {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.nc-package-desc-long {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.nc-package-featured .nc-package-desc { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-package-featured .nc-package-desc-long { color: var(--nc-muted); }
.nc-package-features-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.2);
}
.nc-package-featured .nc-package-features-label {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212,150,42,.3);
}

/* ── Pillars section — new layout ───── */
.nc-pillars-h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
}
.nc-pillars-intro p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

.nc-pillar-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), rgba(212,150,42,.4));
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,150,42,.22);
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-num {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: .25;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-icon {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.14);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}
.nc-section-navy .nc-pillar-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.nc-pillars-close {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nc-serve-list-item { flex-direction: column; }
  .nc-hero-pain { padding: 16px 18px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BOOK / RESOURCES SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-book-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* ── Book cover ─── */
.nc-book-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.nc-book-cover-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(26,52,96,.22), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}
.nc-book-cover-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 72px rgba(26,52,96,.28), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.nc-book-cover-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.nc-book-cover-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: -4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-gold) 0%, #b8751a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212,150,42,.4);
}
.nc-book-cover-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  right: 0;
  border-width: 6px 4px 0 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #7a4d10 transparent transparent transparent;
}

/* ── Book meta / purchase ─── */
.nc-book-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.nc-book-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-book-byline {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-book-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nc-book-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.nc-book-features svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.nc-book-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.22);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
}
.nc-book-price {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-book-currency {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  vertical-align: super;
}
.nc-book-price-note {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.nc-paypal-btn-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.nc-book-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-book-guarantee svg { color: var(--nc-navy); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── PDF Preview ─── */
.nc-book-preview { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.nc-preview-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: var(--nc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.22);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.nc-preview-frame-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow);
  background: #f5f5f5;
}
.nc-preview-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 900px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-preview-fade {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.85) 40%, var(--nc-white) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-preview-gate {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 24px 28px;
}
.nc-preview-gate-inner {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.14);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nc-preview-lock-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark), var(--nc-navy));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.3);
}
.nc-preview-gate-inner h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-preview-gate-inner p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nc-book-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-book-cover-wrap { max-width: 320px; }
  .nc-book-info { flex-direction: row; gap: 28px; }
  .nc-book-meta { flex: 1; }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MISSION CARD — full-width dark statement
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-mission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f3c 0%, var(--nc-navy) 50%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.nc-mission-card {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 60px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.22);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-mission-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-gold-light), var(--nc-gold));
}
.nc-mission-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nc-mission-card-eyebrow {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-mission-card-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-mission-card-statement {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.nc-mission-card-bar {
  height: 3px;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-mission-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .nc-mission-card-top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   VISION CARD — split graphic + text
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-vision-section {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.nc-vision-card {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(26,52,96,.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
}
.nc-vision-card-graphic {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #1e4a8a 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 48px 32px;
}
.nc-vision-globe-wrap {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,150,42,.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-vision-word {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nc-vision-card-body {
  padding: 52px 56px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-navy);
}
.nc-vision-statement {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nc-vision-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-vision-card-graphic { flex-direction: row; padding: 24px 28px; gap: 16px; }
  .nc-vision-word { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; transform: none; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .nc-vision-card-body { padding: 32px 28px; border-top: none; border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-navy); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   VALUES — numbered accent cards
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-val-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.nc-val-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.09);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 36px 28px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.nc-val-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,52,96,.14);
}
.nc-val-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--val-accent);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
.nc-val-card-num {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  color: var(--val-accent);
  opacity: .12;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.nc-val-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.nc-val-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.nc-val-card-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
/* 5th card centred on last row */
.nc-val-grid .nc-val-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+2) {
  grid-column: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-val-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-val-grid .nc-val-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+2) { grid-column: auto; }
  .nc-val-grid .nc-val-card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .nc-val-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-val-grid .nc-val-card:last-child { grid-column: auto; max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-book-info { flex-direction: column; }
  .nc-preview-frame-wrap { height: 480px; }
  .nc-preview-iframe { height: 700px; }
}
/* Nobal Final polish - scoped section upgrades */
.nc-packages-grid {
  max-width: 1120px;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.nc-package-card {
  isolation: isolate;
  border-width: 1px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(255,255,255,1)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.13), transparent 34%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(13,31,60,.08);
}
.nc-package-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-navy));
  transform: scaleX(.45);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.nc-package-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(13,31,60,.14);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.nc-package-card:hover::before,
.nc-package-featured::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nc-package-featured {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248,250,253,.98), rgba(255,255,255,1)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(47,125,122,.12), transparent 36%);
  border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.24);
}
.nc-package-name { letter-spacing: 0; }
.nc-package-price {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.045);
}
.nc-package-features li {
  padding-block: 5px;
}
.nc-package-card .nc-btn {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(13,31,60,.12);
}

.nc-blog-home-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fb 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.nc-blog-home-slider-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-blog-home-inner {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(13,31,60,.08);
}
.nc-blog-home-card:hover .nc-blog-home-inner {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(13,31,60,.14);
}
.nc-blog-home-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  height: auto;
}
.nc-blog-home-cat {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.14);
}
.nc-blog-home-title {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.14rem);
}

.nc-services-grid {
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px);
}
.nc-service-tile {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(13,31,60,.07);
}
.nc-service-tile:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.34);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(13,31,60,.13);
}
.nc-service-tile-icon,
.nc-service-icon-lg {
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.nc-service-detail-header,
.nc-svc-content-card,
.nc-svc-sidebar-card,
.nc-service-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.nc-service-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(212,150,42,.16), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #081224 0%, #17315d 58%, #0d1f3c 100%);
}

.nc-testi-section {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #17315d 58%, #f7f4ee 58%, #f7f4ee 100%);
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-track {
  min-height: 340px;
}
.nc-testi-slide {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(30px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(13,31,60,.18);
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-q {
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
}
.nc-testi-byline strong { color: var(--nc-navy-dark); }
.nc-testi-byline span { color: var(--nc-muted); }
.nc-testi-open-quote { color: rgba(212,150,42,.2); }
.nc-testi-dots { gap: 9px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nc-packages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-blog-home-slider-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
  .nc-testi-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #17315d 54%, #f7f4ee 54%, #f7f4ee 100%); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   READ MORE / EXPAND TOGGLE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-expand-body {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height .48s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity .38s ease;
}
.nc-expand-body.is-open {
  max-height: 1200px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.nc-read-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 14px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-read-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,150,42,.3);
}
.nc-read-more-btn .nc-rm-icon {
  transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-read-more-btn.is-open .nc-rm-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Light variant — for dark/navy sections */
.nc-read-more-btn-light {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.nc-read-more-btn-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color: var(--nc-white);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED ICONS — PILLAR CARDS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-pillar-icon {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: var(--nc-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.22) !important;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.nc-pillar-card:hover .nc-pillar-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.32) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVE LIST — visible check icons
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-serve-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.nc-serve-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-serve-list-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.nc-serve-list-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, #2a4f8f 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26,52,96,.2);
}
.nc-serve-list-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  padding-top: 6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED PACKAGE DESC-LONG
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-package-desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nc-package-desc-long {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE TILE — icon glow on hover
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-service-tile-icon svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(212,150,42,.4));
}
.nc-service-tile-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-service-tile-link:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PACKAGES — CREATIVE ENHANCEMENTS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-package-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,52,96,.09) 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.12) 100%);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nc-package-card:hover .nc-package-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,52,96,.14) 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.2) 100%);
}
.nc-package-featured .nc-package-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,150,42,.18) 0%, rgba(26,52,96,.14) 100%);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS — ENHANCED SPOTLIGHT
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-testi-section {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #081224 0%, #17315d 50%, #f7f4ee 50%, #f7f4ee 100%);
}
.nc-testi-slide {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(13,31,60,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.nc-testi-slide:not(.active) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}
.nc-testi-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nc-testi-open-quote {
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: .8;
  color: rgba(212,150,42,.18);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
}
.nc-testi-stars-row {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nc-testi-spotlight-q {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nc-testi-avatar-xl {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy) 0%, var(--nc-gold) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,31,60,.2);
}
.nc-testi-byline strong {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
}
.nc-testi-byline span {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
}
.nc-testi-arrow {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.nc-testi-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.nc-testi-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.nc-testi-dot.active {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG SECTION — NO HORIZONTAL SCROLL
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-blog-home-section {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.nc-blog-home-slider-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.nc-blog-home-track {
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-blog-home-section,
  .nc-blog-home-slider-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   VALUES — ICON-FORWARD DARK REDESIGN
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-val2-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060f1e 0%, #0d1f3c 45%, #17315d 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-val2-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px; right: -160px;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.14) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-val2-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,52,96,.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-val2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nc-val2-card {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 26px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-val2-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.nc-val2-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }
.nc-val2-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
/* colour-theme variants */
.nc-vi-gold .nc-val2-icon-ring       { color: #d4962a; background: rgba(212,150,42,.14); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.35); }
.nc-vi-gold:hover                    { border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.4); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(212,150,42,.12); }
.nc-vi-teal .nc-val2-icon-ring       { color: var(--nc-gold-light); background: rgba(212,150,42,.12); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.3); }
.nc-vi-teal:hover                    { border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.38); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(212,150,42,.10); }
.nc-vi-blue .nc-val2-icon-ring       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); background: rgba(26,52,96,.3); border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.55); }
.nc-vi-blue:hover                    { border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.65); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(26,52,96,.18); }
.nc-vi-green .nc-val2-icon-ring      { color: var(--nc-gold); background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.28); }
.nc-vi-green:hover                   { border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.36); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(212,150,42,.09); }
.nc-vi-gold-bright .nc-val2-icon-ring { color: #f5b942; background: rgba(245,185,66,.14); border-color: rgba(245,185,66,.35); }
.nc-vi-gold-bright:hover             { border-color: rgba(245,185,66,.4); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(245,185,66,.10); }

.nc-val2-icon-ring {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nc-val2-card:hover .nc-val2-icon-ring {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
}
.nc-val2-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}
.nc-val2-text {
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-val2-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-val2-card { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
  .nc-val2-card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .nc-val2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-val2-card:last-child { grid-column: auto !important; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM PACKAGE PAGE — REDESIGN
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Shared section header ── */
.prem-section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px); }
.prem-section-header-light .nc-section-title { color: #fff; }
.prem-phase-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.2);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.prem-phase-pill-gold {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.12);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.3);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.prem-phase-pill-light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.prem-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(110px, 14vw, 160px) 0 clamp(72px, 8vw, 110px);
}
.prem-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #04091a 0%, #0b1a38 50%, #152d58 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.prem-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}
.prem-hero-orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -150px; right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.prem-hero-orb-2 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  bottom: -100px; left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,52,96,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.prem-hero-orb-3 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  top: 40%; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.prem-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr clamp(320px, 44vw, 560px);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
}
.prem-hero-content {
  min-width: 0;
}
.prem-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.35);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.prem-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.prem-hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  position: relative;
}
.prem-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.prem-hero-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.prem-price-display {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.prem-price-from {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.prem-price-amount {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 3px;
}
.prem-price-symbol {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.prem-price-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.prem-price-period {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.prem-slots-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.prem-slots-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.2);
  animation: prem-pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes prem-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.2); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,.1); }
}
.prem-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.prem-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.prem-hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.prem-hero-chip svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.prem-hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.prem-scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
  animation: prem-scroll-drop 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes prem-scroll-drop {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Hero image frame ───────────────────────── */
.prem-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.prem-hero-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: visible; /* let corners + tag overflow */
}
.prem-hero-img-frame img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  object-fit: unset;  /* never crop the photo */
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,150,42,.35),
    0 0 0 5px rgba(212,150,42,.10),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
/* Gold corner accents */
.prem-hero-img-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.prem-hero-img-corner-tl {
  top: -6px; left: -6px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 0;
}
.prem-hero-img-corner-br {
  bottom: -6px; right: -6px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
/* Tag sits below the image frame — never overlaps the photo */
.prem-hero-img-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  margin-top: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Mobile: stack hero vertically ─────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .prem-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .prem-hero-visual { order: -1; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .prem-hero-img-frame { overflow: visible; width: 100%; }
  .prem-hero-img-frame img { height: auto !important; width: 100%; object-fit: unset !important; border-radius: 16px; }
  .prem-hero-img-tag { margin-top: 10px; }
  .prem-hero-sub { max-width: 100%; }
  .prem-hero-price-row,
  .prem-hero-actions,
  .prem-hero-chips { justify-content: center; }
  .prem-hero-content { text-align: center; }
  .prem-hero-badge { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PHOTO FEATURE — single landscape
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.prem-feature-img {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
}
.prem-fi-stage {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.prem-fi-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 72px rgba(26,52,96,.2),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,150,42,.22),
    0 0 0 5px rgba(212,150,42,.07);
}
.prem-fi-frame img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.prem-fi-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.prem-fi-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,18,42,.65) 0%, transparent 50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}
.prem-fi-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 13px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
/* Floating stat chips */
.prem-fi-chip {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.prem-fi-chip-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}
.prem-fi-chip-lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.prem-fi-chip-tl { top: -18px; right: -12px; }
.prem-fi-chip-br { bottom: -18px; left: -12px; }
.prem-fi-caption {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.prem-fi-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .prem-fi-chip { display: none; }
}

/* ── OPENING ── */
.prem-opening {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.prem-opening-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prem-opening-quote {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 40px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
}
.prem-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: .5;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  opacity: .25;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}
.prem-quote-mark-close {
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: right;
}
.prem-opening-quote p {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
}
.prem-stats-band {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1a38 0%, #17315d 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,26,56,.25);
}
.prem-stat-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 130px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}
.prem-stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.prem-stat-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.prem-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}

/* ── PHOTO SHOWCASE ── */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PHOTO DUO — retained for reference (section removed; use prem-feature-img)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.prem-duo {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
}

/* Centred eyebrow with flanking rules */
.prem-duo-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.prem-duo-eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.prem-duo-rule {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--nc-gold));
}
.prem-duo-heading .prem-duo-rule:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--nc-gold));
}

/* Outer stage — position: relative so chips can overflow the frame */
.prem-duo-stage {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Floating stat chips ────────────── */
.prem-duo-chip {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(26,52,96,.06);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.prem-duo-chip-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}
.prem-duo-chip-lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.prem-duo-chip-tl {
  top: -18px;
  right: -12px;
}
.prem-duo-chip-br {
  bottom: -18px;
  left: -12px;
}

/* ── The single unified frame ───────── */
.prem-duo-frame {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 4px 7fr;
  height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 460px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 80px rgba(26,52,96,.22),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,150,42,.25),
    0 0 0 5px rgba(212,150,42,.08);
}

/* Each image panel */
.prem-duo-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-duo-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.prem-duo-frame:hover .prem-duo-panel img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Dark gradient + label at bottom of each panel */
.prem-duo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,18,42,.72) 0%, transparent 55%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
}
.prem-duo-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px 5px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* Gold divider with centre star gem */
.prem-duo-sep {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.prem-duo-sep-gem {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212,150,42,.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Caption below */
.prem-duo-caption {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.prem-duo-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}

/* ── Mobile ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .prem-duo-frame {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 4px 1fr;
    height: auto;
  }
  .prem-duo-panel { height: 220px; }
  .prem-duo-sep { height: 4px; width: 100%; }
  .prem-duo-sep-gem { display: none; }
  .prem-duo-chip { display: none; }
}

/* ── JOURNEY SECTION ── */
.prem-journey .prem-section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.prem-journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.prem-journey-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.prem-journey-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}
.prem-journey-card-navy { border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-navy); }
.prem-journey-card-gold { border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-gold); }
.prem-journey-card-result { border-top: 3px solid #10b981; }
.prem-journey-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 24px;
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.prem-journey-step-gold { background: var(--nc-gold); }
.prem-journey-step-result {
  background: #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
}
.prem-journey-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.prem-journey-icon-gold { background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); color: var(--nc-gold); }
.prem-journey-icon-result { background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: #10b981; }
.prem-journey-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}
.prem-journey-card p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.prem-journey-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.prem-journey-tag-gold { background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); color: var(--nc-gold); }
.prem-journey-tag-result { background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: #10b981; }
.prem-journey-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.prem-connector-line {
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--nc-border), var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-border));
}
.prem-connector-arrow {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-top: -2px;
}

/* ── PHASE 1 ── */
.prem-phase1 {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #060e22 0%, #0d1f3c 55%, #162e56 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-phase1-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.prem-phase1-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -80px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.prem-p1-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.prem-p1-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-p1-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(212,150,42,.4), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.prem-p1-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.prem-p1-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.prem-p1-card-gold {
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.28);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.06);
}
.prem-p1-card-gold:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.5);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.1);
}
.prem-p1-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  user-select: none;
}
.prem-p1-card-num-gold { color: rgba(212,150,42,.1); }
.prem-p1-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.prem-p1-icon-gold {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.14);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.28);
}
.prem-p1-card:hover .prem-p1-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.prem-p1-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.prem-p1-desc {
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.prem-p1-desc strong { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.prem-p1-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.prem-p1-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.prem-p1-list li svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.prem-p1-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.4);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── PHASE 2 ── */
.prem-phase2 { }
.prem-ongoing-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.22);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.prem-streams-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.prem-streams-grid .prem-stream-card:nth-child(4),
.prem-streams-grid .prem-stream-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 1;
}
.prem-stream-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-stream-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--nc-navy), var(--nc-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.prem-stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,52,96,.12);
  border-color: rgba(26,52,96,.2);
}
.prem-stream-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.prem-stream-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.prem-stream-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  color: rgba(26,52,96,.08);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.prem-stream-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prem-stream-card:hover .prem-stream-icon {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.prem-stream-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.prem-stream-desc {
  font-size: .855rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.prem-stream-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.prem-stream-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.prem-stream-points li svg { color: var(--nc-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.prem-stream-outcome {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.prem-stream-outcome strong { color: var(--nc-navy-dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── PREMIUM ADDITIONS ── */
.prem-additions {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0b1a38 0%, #152d58 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-additions-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 100%, rgba(212,150,42,.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.prem-add-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.prem-add-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.prem-add-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.prem-add-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.24);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.prem-add-card:hover .prem-add-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.2);
}
.prem-add-body { }
.prem-add-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.prem-add-card p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── PRICING ── */
.prem-pricing .prem-section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.prem-pricing-wrap {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.prem-pricing-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(26,52,96,.14);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prem-pricing-card-left {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0b1a38 0%, #17315d 100%);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.prem-pricing-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.35);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.prem-pricing-amount {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}
.prem-pricing-symbol {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.prem-pricing-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.prem-pricing-period {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.prem-pricing-sub {
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin: 0;
}
.prem-pricing-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.prem-pricing-wa:hover { color: #25d366; }
.prem-pricing-wa svg { color: #25d366; }
.prem-pricing-note {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.prem-pricing-card-right {
  padding: 44px 36px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
}
.prem-pricing-includes-title {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}
.prem-pricing-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 20px;
}
.prem-pricing-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.prem-pricing-list li svg {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.prem-faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.prem-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.prem-faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border); }
.prem-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  transition: color .2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.prem-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.prem-faq-q:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.prem-faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.prem-faq-item[open] .prem-faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.prem-faq-a {
  padding: 0 4px 22px;
  animation: prem-faq-open .25s ease;
}
@keyframes prem-faq-open {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.prem-faq-a p {
  font-size: .925rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── FINAL CTA ── */
.prem-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e22 0%, #0d1f3c 55%, #152d58 100%);
}
.prem-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.prem-cta-orb-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: 10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,150,42,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}
.prem-cta-orb-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: 5%;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,52,96,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}
.prem-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
}
.prem-cta-slots-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.prem-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.prem-cta-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.prem-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.prem-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.prem-cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.prem-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.prem-trust-item svg { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.prem-trust-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ── White-text override for dark premium sections ── */
.prem-phase1,
.prem-additions,
.prem-cta {
  color: #fff;
}
.prem-phase1 p,
.prem-additions p,
.prem-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .prem-journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .prem-journey-connector { display: none; }
  .prem-streams-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .prem-pricing-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prem-pricing-card-left { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .prem-pricing-card-right { padding: 36px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .prem-p1-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .prem-add-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prem-pricing-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .prem-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .prem-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .prem-hero-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .prem-streams-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prem-stat-sep { display: none; }
  .prem-stat-item { min-width: 50%; }
  .prem-stats-band { gap: 0; }
  .prem-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .prem-cta-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .prem-opening-quote { padding: 0 12px; }
  .prem-quote-mark { font-size: 4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .prem-stat-item { min-width: 100%; }
  .prem-hero-chips { gap: 6px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL: WHITE TEXT ON DARK/NAVY BG
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-section-navy,
.nc-section-navy-dark,
.nc-val2-section,
.nc-mission-section,
.nc-testi-section,
.nc-impact-band {
  color: #fff;
}
.nc-section-navy p,
.nc-section-navy-dark p,
.nc-mission-section p,
.nc-testi-section p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.nc-section-navy h1,
.nc-section-navy h2,
.nc-section-navy h3,
.nc-section-navy h4,
.nc-section-navy-dark h1,
.nc-section-navy-dark h2,
.nc-section-navy-dark h3 {
  color: #fff;
}
/* links inside dark sections */
.nc-section-navy a:not(.nc-btn),
.nc-section-navy-dark a:not(.nc-btn) {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.nc-section-navy a:not(.nc-btn):hover,
.nc-section-navy-dark a:not(.nc-btn):hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL FONT CONSISTENCY
══════════════════════════════════════ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
}
p, li, td, th, label, input, textarea, select, button {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}
/* Prices and large numerals — sans for clarity */
.nc-price-amount,
.nc-stat-num,
.prem-price-num,
.prem-pricing-num,
.prem-stat-val,
.nc-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}
/* Nav and UI labels — always sans */
.nc-eyebrow,
.nc-breadcrumb,
.nc-topbar,
.nc-header,
.nc-footer,
.nc-btn {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CREATIVE SERVICES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.nc-svchero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 130px) 0 clamp(60px, 9vw, 100px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-svchero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 20% 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 85% 100%, rgba(47,125,122,.14), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-svchero-inner {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-svchero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.28);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nc-svchero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.nc-svchero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}
.nc-svchero-sub {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.18rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
/* pill cloud */
.nc-svchero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.nc-svchero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nc-svchero-pill svg { opacity: .7; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-svchero-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.18);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.5);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Category sections ── */
.nc-svccat {
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}
.nc-svccat-dark {
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
}
.nc-svccat-dark.nc-svccat-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #152847 100%);
}
.nc-svccat-dark.nc-svccat-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #111c2e 0%, #1a2f50 100%);
}
.nc-svccat-light {
  background: var(--nc-light);
}
.nc-svccat-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
}
.nc-svccat-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}
.nc-svccat-dark .nc-svccat-title { color: #fff; }
.nc-svccat-light .nc-svccat-title { color: var(--nc-navy-dark); }
.nc-svccat-tagline {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.nc-svccat-dark .nc-svccat-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.nc-svccat-light .nc-svccat-tagline { color: var(--nc-muted); }

/* eyebrow color variants */
.nc-eyebrow-navy  { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.25); }
.nc-eyebrow-teal  { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.25); }
.nc-eyebrow-gold  { color: var(--nc-gold) !important; background: rgba(212,150,42,.1); border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.25); }

/* ── Service cards grid ── */
.nc-svccat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
.nc-svccard {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-svccard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  transition: height .24s ease;
}
.nc-svccard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.nc-svccard:hover::before { height: 6px; }

/* navy variant (on dark bg) */
.nc-svccard-navy {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.nc-svccard-navy::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), #e8a93a); }
.nc-svccard-navy:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
}
/* light variant (on light bg) */
.nc-svccard-teal {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,52,96,.07);
}
.nc-svccard-teal::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-navy), var(--nc-gold)); }
.nc-svccard-teal:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,52,96,.13); }
/* gold variant (on dark bg) */
.nc-svccard-gold {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.nc-svccard-gold::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-navy)); }
.nc-svccard-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
/* icon wrap */
.nc-svccard-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-svccard-navy .nc-svccard-icon-wrap,
.nc-svccard-gold .nc-svccard-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.14);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}
.nc-svccard-teal .nc-svccard-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.09);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
/* titles */
.nc-svccard-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-svccard-navy .nc-svccard-title,
.nc-svccard-gold .nc-svccard-title { color: #fff; }
.nc-svccard-teal .nc-svccard-title { color: var(--nc-navy-dark); }
/* desc */
.nc-svccard-desc {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-svccard-navy .nc-svccard-desc,
.nc-svccard-gold .nc-svccard-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.nc-svccard-teal .nc-svccard-desc { color: var(--nc-muted); }
/* cta link */
.nc-svccard-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.nc-svccard:hover .nc-svccard-cta { gap: 10px; }
.nc-svccard-navy .nc-svccard-cta,
.nc-svccard-gold .nc-svccard-cta { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-svccard-teal .nc-svccard-cta { color: var(--nc-navy); }

/* ── Process strip ── */
.nc-svcprocess {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
}
.nc-svcprocess-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow .22s, transform .22s;
}
.nc-svcprocess-step:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.nc-svcprocess-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,52,96,.08), rgba(212,150,42,.1));
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.nc-svcprocess-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.nc-svcprocess-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.nc-svcprocess-body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-svccat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-svccat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nc-svchero-pill { font-size: .76rem; padding: 6px 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   REDESIGNED ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.nc-about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  padding: clamp(72px, 11vw, 120px) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 10% -5%, rgba(212,150,42,.2), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 110%, rgba(47,125,122,.15), transparent 50%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}
.nc-about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.28);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nc-about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.nc-about-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}
.nc-about-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.nc-about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
/* stats bar inside hero */
.nc-about-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-around;
}
.nc-about-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 100px;
}
.nc-about-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nc-about-stat-num span { font-size: .75em; opacity: .8; }
.nc-about-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.nc-about-stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* breadcrumb strip below hero */
.nc-about-breadcrumb {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 12px 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.nc-about-breadcrumb .nc-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Split layout (Who We Are / Founder) ── */
.nc-about-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-about-split-reverse { direction: rtl; }
.nc-about-split-reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
/* image frame */
.nc-about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(13,31,60,.14);
}
.nc-about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.nc-about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.35);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nc-about-rm-wrap { margin-top: 20px; }

/* ── Mission / Vision two-panel ── */
.nc-about-mv-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nc-navy-dark) 0%, #112040 100%);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}
.nc-about-mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
}
.nc-about-mv-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-about-mv-mission {
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.22);
}
.nc-about-mv-vision {
  background: rgba(26,52,96,.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.5);
}
.nc-about-mv-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.nc-about-mv-mission .nc-about-mv-icon { background: rgba(212,150,42,.18); color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-about-mv-vision  .nc-about-mv-icon { background: rgba(26,52,96,.25);   color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.nc-about-mv-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nc-about-mv-mission .nc-about-mv-label { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-about-mv-vision  .nc-about-mv-label { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-about-mv-text {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Who We Serve cards ── */
.nc-serve-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
}
.nc-serve-grid-extra { margin-top: 0; }
.nc-serve-card {
  background: var(--nc-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: box-shadow .22s, transform .22s;
}
.nc-serve-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.nc-serve-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,52,96,.08), rgba(212,150,42,.1));
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nc-serve-card-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.nc-serve-card-body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Approach ── */
.nc-about-approach-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #1a3460 100%);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}
.nc-approach2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
}
.nc-approach2-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background .22s, transform .22s;
}
.nc-approach2-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), #e8a93a);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
}
.nc-approach2-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.nc-approach2-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nc-approach2-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212,150,42,.14);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.nc-approach2-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.nc-approach2-body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nc-approach2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-about-split,
  .nc-about-mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-about-split-reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .nc-about-hero-stats { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .nc-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-about-hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .nc-about-stat-div { width: 60px; height: 1px; }
  .nc-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-approach2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ACCORDION / FAQ
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nc-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nc-accordion-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .22s;
}
.nc-accordion-item.is-open {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.13);
}
.nc-accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nc-accordion-trigger::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 0 0;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  transition: border-color .22s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-accordion-item.is-open .nc-accordion-trigger { color: var(--nc-navy); }
.nc-accordion-item.is-open .nc-accordion-trigger::before { border-left-color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-accordion-trigger:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }
/* chevron icon */
.nc-accordion-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nc-accordion-item.is-open .nc-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
/* panel — hidden by default, revealed via max-height */
.nc-accordion-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nc-accordion-item.is-open .nc-accordion-panel {
  max-height: 400px;
}
.nc-accordion-panel p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 28px 22px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MISSING CLASS FIXES — pre-deploy audit
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero contact row (phone + WhatsApp) */
.nc-hero-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-hero-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.nc-hero-contact-link:hover { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-hero-wa { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.nc-hero-wa:hover { color: #25d366; }
.nc-hero-contact-sep {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

/* Package card header wrapper */
.nc-package-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-package-featured .nc-package-header {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(26,52,96,.12);
}

/* Service hero "Service 01" number text */
.nc-service-hero-num {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* About page hero text wrapper */
.nc-about-hero-text {
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Mobile nav wrapper — styles defined earlier in the mobile overlay block */

/* Main content wrapper */
.nc-main {
  display: block;
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding-top: 72px; /* compensate for fixed header */
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS — GLOBAL SAFETY
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 768px — tablet landscape ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent any element from pushing past the viewport */
  .nc-container { padding-inline: 16px; }

  /* Ensure all section padding shrinks */
  .nc-section { padding-block: 48px; }

  /* Hero */
  .nc-hero-content { padding-block: 48px; }
  .nc-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .nc-hero-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .nc-hero-contact { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

  /* Two-col splits collapse */
  .nc-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .nc-about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; direction: ltr; }
  .nc-about-split > * { direction: ltr; }
  .nc-about-mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  /* Process strip */
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* About hero stats — wrap to 2×2 */
  .nc-about-hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nc-about-stat { min-width: 50%; padding: 12px 0; }
  .nc-about-stat-div { display: none; }

  /* Values grid */
  .nc-val2-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-val2-card { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
  .nc-val2-card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; max-width: 380px; margin-inline: auto; width: 100%; }

  /* Approach 4-col → 2-col */
  .nc-approach2-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Services category grid */
  .nc-svccat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Package hero CTA buttons */
  .prem-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .prem-hero-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Footer */
  .nc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ── 600px — large phone ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-section { padding-block: 36px; }

  /* Typography scale down */
  .nc-section-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem); }

  /* Grids → single column */
  .nc-svccat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-approach2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nc-about-mv-card { padding: 24px 20px; }

  /* About hero stats → 2-up */
  .nc-about-stat { min-width: 50%; }

  /* Services hero pills */
  .nc-svchero-pills { gap: 8px; }
  .nc-svchero-pill { font-size: .76rem; padding: 6px 12px; }

  /* Accordion */
  .nc-accordion-trigger { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .nc-accordion-panel p { padding: 0 20px 18px; padding-top: 14px; }

  /* Pillar cards */
  .nc-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Related services */
  .nc-related-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Footer */
  .nc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-prefooter-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 16px; }

  /* Premium page */
  .prem-stats-band { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .prem-stat-item { min-width: 50%; }
  .prem-stat-sep { display: none; }
  .prem-p1-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prem-add-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 480px — small phone ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-container { padding-inline: 14px; }
  .nc-section { padding-block: 28px; }

  /* Collapse remaining 2-col grids */
  .nc-svcprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-val2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-val2-card:last-child { grid-column: auto !important; max-width: 100%; }
  .nc-about-stat { min-width: 50%; }

  /* About hero */
  .nc-about-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8vw, 2.2rem); }
  .nc-about-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .nc-about-hero-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Packages */
  .nc-packages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Services page */
  .nc-svccat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-approach2-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Values */
  .nc-val2-card { padding: 24px 18px; }

  /* Premium streams */
  .prem-streams-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prem-stat-item { min-width: 100%; }

  /* Testimonial slider */
  .nc-testi-arrows { gap: 8px; }

  /* Buttons always full-width in CTA bands on tiny screens */
  .nc-text-center .nc-btn { width: auto; min-width: 0; }

  /* Footer */
  .nc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 360px — very small phones ── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .nc-container { padding-inline: 12px; }
  h1, .nc-hero-title, .nc-about-hero-title, .nc-svchero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 9vw, 2rem);
  }
  .nc-btn { font-size: .82rem; padding: .6rem 1rem; }
  .nc-hero-badge, .nc-about-eyebrow, .nc-svchero-eyebrow { font-size: .72rem; }
  .nc-package-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .nc-svccard { padding: 22px 18px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GUIDE PAGE  (page-guide.php)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.nc-guide-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-guide-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 40%, rgba(212,150,42,.13) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 10% 80%, rgba(26,52,96,.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-guide-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.nc-guide-hero-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.nc-guide-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nc-guide-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.nc-guide-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.nc-guide-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 14px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nc-guide-meta-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.nc-guide-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ── Cover image ── */
.nc-guide-hero-cover {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-guide-cover-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.nc-guide-cover-img {
  display: block;
  width: 260px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.nc-guide-cover-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb (inside hero) ── */
.nc-guide-breadcrumb {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.nc-guide-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.nc-guide-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--nc-gold-light); }
.nc-guide-breadcrumb span[aria-current] { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* ── Chapters grid ── */
.nc-guide-chapters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.nc-guide-chapter {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,52,96,.07);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--nc-transition);
}
.nc-guide-chapter:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,52,96,.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.nc-guide-chapter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nc-gold), var(--nc-navy));
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius) var(--nc-radius) 0 0;
}
.nc-guide-ch-icon {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nc-guide-ch-num {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nc-guide-ch-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.nc-guide-ch-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── PDF embed ── */
.nc-guide-pdf-wrap {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.nc-guide-pdf-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nc-guide-pdf-title {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.nc-guide-pdf-open {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-guide-pdf-open:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.nc-guide-pdf-object {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 720px;
  border: none;
}
.nc-guide-pdf-fallback {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 60px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
}

/* ── Author ── */
.nc-guide-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
}
.nc-guide-author-img-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-guide-author-img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.15);
  border: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-guide-author-text {
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-guide-author-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}

/* ── Homepage book-guide link ── */
.nc-book-guide-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: .75;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.nc-book-guide-link:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--nc-gold-dark); }

/* ── Guide page responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-guide-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-top: 56px; }
  .nc-guide-hero-cover { display: none; }
  .nc-guide-chapters { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-guide-chapters { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-guide-author { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .nc-guide-author-img { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
  .nc-guide-pdf-object { height: 420px; }
  .nc-guide-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .nc-guide-hero-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   NO HORIZONTAL SCROLL — GLOBAL MOBILE
   Applied to every section-level container
   so nothing can bleed past the viewport.
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Clip every top-level page region except header (dropdown must overflow) */
.nc-topbar,
.nc-hero,
.nc-main,
.nc-prefooter,
.nc-footer-main,
.nc-footer-bottom,
section,
.nc-section {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Two-column grids: reduce gap on mobile and collapse when needed */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-split-img-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  /* Tighten up all grid gaps so items don't bleed out */
  .nc-two-col { gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px); }
  .nc-about-split { gap: 24px; }
}

/* Images and embeds always stay inside their box */
img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Tables in blog / prose content get a horizontal scroll box instead of breaking layout */
.nc-prose table,
.entry-content table,
.wp-block-table table {
  display: block;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Pre / code blocks wrap instead of overflowing */
pre, code {
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile overlay: hide the transform-translated panel from paint region */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nc-mobile-overlay {
    contain: layout paint;  /* browser won't paint outside the element */
  }
}

/* Sticky CTA bar: ensure it never exceeds viewport width */
.nc-sticky-cta,
.nc-sticky-cta-inner {
  max-width: 100vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Flex rows that could overflow on narrow screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-hero-contact,
  .nc-topbar-inner,
  .nc-prefooter-inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  /* Button rows */
  .nc-hero-actions,
  .nc-about-hero-actions,
  .prem-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .nc-hero-actions .nc-btn,
  .nc-about-hero-actions .nc-btn,
  .prem-hero-actions .nc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BOOK CONSULTATION PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero */
.nc-book-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #04091a 0%, #0b1a38 55%, #152d58 100%);
  padding: clamp(110px, 14vw, 150px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nc-book-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(212,150,42,.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 100%, rgba(26,52,96,.7) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nc-book-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nc-book-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}
.nc-book-hero-title em {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}
.nc-book-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.nc-book-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Services grid */
.nc-book-services { background: var(--nc-light); }
.nc-book-svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.nc-book-svc-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,52,96,.09);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.nc-book-svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,52,96,.1);
  border-color: rgba(212,150,42,.3);
}
.nc-book-svc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,150,42,.12), rgba(26,52,96,.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,150,42,.2);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-book-svc-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.nc-book-svc-body p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-book-svc-cta {
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.nc-book-svc-note {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.nc-book-cta {
  background: var(--nc-white);
}
.nc-book-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
}
.nc-book-cta-note {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-book-svc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nc-book-svc-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .nc-book-hero-actions,
  .nc-book-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .nc-book-hero-actions .nc-btn,
  .nc-book-cta-actions .nc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PACKAGES OVERVIEW PAGE (page-book.php)
══════════════════════════════════════ */

.pkg-hero {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.pkg-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.pkg-hero-tag1 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
}
.pkg-hero-tag2 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pkg-intro { background: #fff; }
.pkg-intro-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}
.pkg-intro-inner p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.pkg-intro-note {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #f7f4ee;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.pkg-list-section { background: var(--nc-light); }

.pkg-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.pkg-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.pkg-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,52,96,.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.pkg-card--premium {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.pkg-card--flagship {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,52,96,.10);
}

.pkg-card-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 18px;
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pkg-card--flagship .pkg-card-flag { background: var(--nc-gold); color: #1a1a1a; }

.pkg-card-top {
  padding: 28px 24px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.pkg-card-tier {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pkg-card-name {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pkg-card-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pkg-card-price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.pkg-card-period {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
}

.pkg-card-mid {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pkg-card-ideal {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pkg-card-ideal span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}
.pkg-card-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pkg-card-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pkg-card-bullets li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.pkg-card-quote {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--nc-border);
}

.pkg-card-foot {
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.pkg-card-details {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pkg-card-details:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }
.pkg-card-foot .nc-btn { white-space: nowrap; font-size: .85rem; padding: 9px 16px; }

.pkg-terms { background: #fff; }
.pkg-terms-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pkg-terms-h {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pkg-terms-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pkg-terms-list li {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pkg-terms-list li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.pkg-help { background: var(--nc-light); }
.pkg-help-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PACKAGE DETAIL PAGES (individual)
══════════════════════════════════════ */

.pkg-detail-back-bar {
  background: var(--nc-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.pkg-back-link {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.pkg-back-link:hover { color: var(--nc-gold); }

.pkg-detail-hero {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  color: #fff;
}
.pkg-detail-hero--premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2d2010 100%);
}
.pkg-detail-hero-inner { max-width: 760px; }
.pkg-detail-tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pkg-detail-tier-badge--premium { color: #f0c040; border-color: rgba(240,192,64,.4); }
.pkg-detail-h1 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.pkg-detail-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pkg-detail-price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}
.pkg-detail-period {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

.pkg-detail-body { background: #fff; }
.pkg-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.pkg-detail-main { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; }

.pkg-detail-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pkg-detail-block p {
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}

.pkg-detail-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pkg-detail-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}
.pkg-detail-bullets li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.pkg-detail-quote {
  background: #f7f4ee;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-gold);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.pkg-detail-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.pkg-detail-cta-box {
  background: var(--nc-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pkg-detail-cta-box--premium { border-color: var(--nc-gold); }
.pkg-detail-cta-price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pkg-detail-cta-price span {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
}
.pkg-detail-cta-sub {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pkg-detail-cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.pkg-detail-cta-back {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--nc-muted);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.pkg-detail-cta-back:hover { color: var(--nc-navy); }

/* Responsive — packages grid */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pkg-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .pkg-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pkg-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pkg-detail-sidebar { position: static; }
  .pkg-help-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .pkg-help-actions .nc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}