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/* =============================================================================
   1. BRAND CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (pixel-verified from NovoCircle Final.ai)
   ============================================================================= */
:root {
  /* Primary Brand Colors */
  --nc-blue:           #1B75BB;
  --nc-green:          #8BC53F;
  --nc-sky:            #26A9E0;
  --nc-orange:         #F7941D;   /* orange — SMB/Compass/Salesforce backgrounds */
  --nc-dark:           #1A1A1A;
  --nc-teal:           #169dda;       /* AI Augmented Architecture */

  /* Neutral Palette */
  --nc-white:          #FFFFFF;
  --nc-bg-light:       #F5F7FA;
  --nc-bg-mid:         #E8ECF0;
  --nc-text-primary:   #1A1A1A;
  --nc-text-subtle:    #6B7280;
  --nc-border:         #D1D5DB;

  /* Tint Fills */
  --nc-blue-tint:      #E8F2FB;
  --nc-green-tint:     #EEF7E0;
  --nc-definition-bg:  #F0F7FF;

  /* Sparx Colors — MEA page only */
  --sparx-discover:    #1D9E75;
  --sparx-connect:     #185FA5;
  --sparx-amplify:     #534AB7;

  /* Typography */
  --font-stack:        -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --text-display:      3.5rem;
  --text-h1:           2.75rem;
  --text-h2:           2rem;
  --text-h3:           1.5rem;
  --text-h4:           1.25rem;
  --text-body-lg:      1.125rem;
  --text-body:         1rem;
  --text-sm:           0.875rem;
  --text-xs:           0.75rem;

  /* Line Heights */
  --lh-tight:          1.1;
  --lh-snug:           1.2;
  --lh-normal:         1.4;
  --lh-relaxed:        1.6;
  --lh-body:           1.7;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:          8px;
  --space-sm:          16px;
  --space-md:          24px;
  --space-lg:          32px;
  --space-xl:          48px;
  --space-2xl:         64px;
  --space-3xl:         80px;
  --space-4xl:         128px;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width:         1200px;
  --content-width:     800px;
  --narrow-width:      640px;

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm:         4px;
  --radius-md:         8px;
  --radius-lg:         12px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card:       0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-nav:        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   0.15s ease;
  --transition-base:   0.25s ease;
}

/* =============================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: 0 0 0.75em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-h1); font-weight: 700; line-height: var(--lh-snug); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-h2); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-h4); font-weight: 600; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; line-height: var(--lh-body); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--nc-green); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

/* =============================================================================
   3. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.nc-container--narrow { max-width: var(--narrow-width); }
.nc-container--content { max-width: var(--content-width); }

.nc-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.nc-section--lg { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
.nc-section--sm { padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
.nc-section--dark { background: #8BC53F; color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--dark a:not(.nc-btn) { color: #1A1A1A; font-weight: 600; }

.nc-cta-banner { background: var(--nc-green) !important; color: #1A1A1A !important; }
.nc-cta-banner h2, .nc-cta-banner p, .nc-cta-banner a:not(.nc-btn) { color: #1A1A1A !important; }
.nc-section--blue { background: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-section--blue a:not(.nc-btn) { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90); }
.nc-section--light { background: var(--nc-bg-light); }
.nc-section--definition { background: var(--nc-definition-bg); }

.nc-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-lg); }
.nc-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.nc-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.nc-grid--6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.nc-flex { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); }
.nc-flex--center { align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nc-flex--between { align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nc-flex--wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }

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

/* =============================================================================
   4. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-header {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #1B75BB;
  height: 72px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), height var(--transition-base);
}

.nc-header.scrolled {
  height: 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Admin bar offset — keeps sticky header below the 32px WP admin bar */
.admin-bar .nc-header { top: 32px; }
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  .admin-bar .nc-header { top: 46px; }
}

.nc-header__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.nc-header__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-header__logo img { height: 28px; width: auto; }
.nc-header.scrolled .nc-header__logo img { height: 22px; }

/* Nav list: horizontal flex row */
.nc-nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Contact Us button (last nav item) */
.nc-nav__item:last-child .nc-nav__link {
  background: #1B75BB;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  height: auto !important;
  margin-left: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nc-nav__item:last-child .nc-nav__link:hover {
  background: #155d94;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.nc-nav__item:last-child .nc-nav__link::after {
  content: " \2192";
}

/* Primary nav */
.nc-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 100%;
}

.nc-nav__item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-nav__link {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
}

.nc-nav__link:hover,
.nc-nav__item:focus-within .nc-nav__link {
  color: #1B75BB;
}

.nc-nav__arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nc-nav__item--open .nc-nav__arrow,
.nc-nav__item:focus-within .nc-nav__arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* CTA button in nav */
.nc-nav__cta {
  background: var(--nc-green);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
  height: auto !important;
}

.nc-nav__cta:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #fff !important; }

/* Dropdown panel */
.nc-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-nav);
  min-width: 280px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nc-dropdown--wide { min-width: 380px; }

.nc-nav__item:hover .nc-dropdown,
.nc-nav__item--open .nc-dropdown,
.nc-nav__item:focus-within .nc-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Dropdown groups */
.nc-dropdown__group-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  padding: 12px 20px 4px;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.nc-dropdown__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nc-bg-mid);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.nc-dropdown__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nc-dropdown__link:hover {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-left-color: var(--nc-blue);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
}

.nc-dropdown__tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.nc-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nc-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nc-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nc-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nc-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nc-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: var(--nc-dark);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  padding-top: 72px;
}

.nc-mobile-nav.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nc-mobile-nav__overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 998;
}

.nc-mobile-nav__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nc-mobile-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.nc-mobile-nav__sub {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  display: none;
}

.nc-mobile-nav__sub.is-open { display: block; }

.nc-mobile-nav__sub-link {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 12px 24px 12px 36px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.nc-mobile-nav__sub-link:hover { color: var(--nc-green); }

.nc-mobile-nav__cta-wrap {
  padding: 24px;
}

.nc-mobile-nav__cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--nc-green);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =============================================================================
   5. FOOTER
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-footer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 3px solid #1B75BB;
  padding: 36px 0 0;
}

.nc-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.nc-footer__bottom-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nc-footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.nc-footer__logo { margin-bottom: 0; }
.nc-footer__logo img { height: 32px; width: auto; }

.nc-footer__tagline {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #333333;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 220px;
}

.nc-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.nc-footer__col-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #1B75BB;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nc-footer__col-heading--sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.nc-footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }

.nc-footer__links a {
  color: #444444;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nc-footer__links a:hover { color: #1B75BB; }

.nc-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nc-footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #777777;
}

.nc-footer__mantra {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #999999;
}

.nc-footer__legal a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #555555;
}

.nc-footer__legal a:hover { color: #1B75BB; }

.nc-btn--linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nc-blue);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nc-btn--linkedin:hover {
  background: var(--nc-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

/* =============================================================================
   6. HERO SECTIONS
   ============================================================================= */

/* =============================================================================
   COPILOT FOUNDATIONS PROMO SECTION
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-copilot-promo__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-copilot-promo__content .nc-eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; }

.nc-copilot-promo__content h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.nc-copilot-promo__content > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.nc-copilot-promo__pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nc-copilot-pillar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
}

.nc-copilot-pillar h4 {
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nc-copilot-pillar p {
  color: #444444;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-copilot-promo__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Copilot Foundations Promo */
.nc-copilot-promo__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-copilot-promo__content h2 { color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.nc-copilot-promo__content > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.nc-copilot-promo__pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); }
.nc-copilot-pillar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
}
.nc-copilot-pillar h4 {
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nc-copilot-pillar p { color: #444444; font-size: 0.875rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-copilot-promo__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   TEAL HERO  –  AI Augmented Architecture pages
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero modifier */
.nc-hero--teal { background: var(--nc-teal); color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-hero__eyebrow  { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-hero__h1       { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-hero__subhead  { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); max-width: 520px; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-btn--primary   { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-btn--primary:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-btn--ghost     { border: 2px solid var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green); background: transparent; font-weight: 600; }
.nc-hero--teal .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); }

/* Ghost button override on dark/navy hero backgrounds (P2-B fix) */
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--ghost     { border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #ffffff; background: transparent; font-weight: 600; }
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* Auto-apply teal hero to AA pages via body class */
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-vs-ai-augmented-architecture .nc-hero,
.category-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero,
.category-ai-strategy .nc-hero {
  background: var(--nc-teal) !important;
}
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-vs-ai-augmented-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.category-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.category-ai-strategy .nc-hero__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; }
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--primary,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero .nc-btn--primary,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--primary,
.category-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--primary,
.category-ai-strategy .nc-hero .nc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green);
}
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost,
.category-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost,
.category-ai-strategy .nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost {
  border-color: var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green);
}

/* =========================================================
   ORANGE SECTION  –  Salesforce / Compass promo band
   ========================================================= */
.nc-section--orange                      { background: var(--nc-orange); }
.nc-section--orange h2,
.nc-section--orange h3,
.nc-section--orange p                    { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__eyebrow,
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-band__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__sub  { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-path-card { background: #fff; border-color: #e0e0e0; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-path-card h3,
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-path-who,
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-path-price { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-btn--primary    { background: #fff; color: var(--nc-blue); border-color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-btn--primary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-section--orange .nc-btn--ghost     { border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.3); color: #1A1A1A; background: transparent; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__btn-primary:hover { background: #eef6ff; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__btn-ghost { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
.nc-section--orange .nc-smb-promo__btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.14); }

/* =========================================================
   AA PROMO SECTION  –  nc-aa-promo (homepage teal band)
   ========================================================= */
.nc-section--teal                  { background: var(--nc-teal); }
.nc-section--teal h2,
.nc-section--teal h3,
.nc-section--teal p                { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--teal .nc-btn--primary { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-section--teal .nc-btn--primary:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-section--teal .nc-btn--ghost  { border: 2px solid var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green); background: transparent; font-weight: 600; }
.nc-section--teal .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); }

/* AA promo layout — mirrors copilot promo */
.nc-aa-promo__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-aa-promo__inner   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; padding: 72px 0; }
.nc-aa-promo__title   { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.nc-aa-promo__sub     { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.nc-aa-promo__body    { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 28px; }
.nc-aa-promo__content .nc-btn { margin-right: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-aa-promo__pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.nc-aa-pillar         { background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px 24px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; }
.nc-aa-pillar__title  { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.nc-aa-pillar__text   { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nc-aa-promo__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 52px 0; }
}

/* Compass Promo Cards */
.nc-compass-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nc-compass-card__name {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.nc-compass-card__price { margin: 4px 0; }
.nc-price-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #1B75BB;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.nc-compass-card__copy { color: #444444; font-size: 0.875rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.nc-compass-card__learn-link { color: #1B75BB; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto; }
.nc-compass-card__learn-link:hover { color: #155fa0; }

/* Copilot Foundations Page Layout */
.nc-cf-hero { padding: 80px 0; }
.nc-cf-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-cf-hero__video video { max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; }
.nc-pain-blocks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xl); margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.nc-pain-block h3 { color: #1B75BB; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-pain-block p { color: #444444; }
.nc-cf-session-card__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #1B75BB;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nc-cf-pricing { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); align-items: start; margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.nc-cf-pricing__table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.nc-cf-pricing__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.nc-cf-pricing__table th { background: #1B75BB; color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.nc-cf-pricing__table td { padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; vertical-align: top; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.nc-cf-pricing__row--featured td { background: #f0f7ff; }
.nc-cf-pricing__price { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1B75BB; white-space: nowrap; }
.nc-badge { display: inline-block; background: #e8f4e8; color: #2a7a2a; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 6px; vertical-align: middle; }
.nc-cf-pricing__notes { padding: var(--space-lg); background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; }
.nc-cf-pricing__notes p { color: #555; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-list { padding-left: 1.25rem; color: #444; line-height: 1.8; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-cf-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-cf-pricing { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.nc-hero {
  background: #8BC53F;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
}

.nc-hero--display { padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 96px; }
.nc-hero--blue    { background: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-hero--orange { background: var(--nc-orange); color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--orange .nc-hero__h1 { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--orange .nc-hero__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--orange .nc-hero__subhead { color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--orange .nc-hero__breadcrumb a { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

/* ── Dark / SMB Hero (variant: dark) ──────────────────────────────────── */
.nc-hero--dark {
  background: #0D2B45;
  color: #fff;
}
.nc-hero--dark .nc-hero__h1      { color: #fff; }
.nc-hero--dark .nc-hero__subhead  { color: #c8d9ea; }
.nc-hero--dark .nc-hero__eyebrow  { color: var(--nc-orange); }
.nc-hero--dark .nc-hero__price-badge {
  background: rgba(247,148,29,0.15);
  color: var(--nc-orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,148,29,0.3);
}
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--ghost       { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #fff; }
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--ghost:hover  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* Text-link CTA style — used for secondary hero CTAs on dark/SMB heroes */
.nc-btn--text-link {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-underline-offset: 3px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  height: auto;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.nc-btn--text-link:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* SMB template section eyebrows — orange across all SMB pages */
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-eyebrow,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-eyebrow,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-eyebrow,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-eyebrow,
.page-template-template-pricing .nc-eyebrow,
.page-template-template-how-it-works-smb .nc-eyebrow {
  color: var(--nc-orange);
}

/* SMB template dark sections — navy background instead of lime */
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-section--dark,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-section--dark,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-section--dark,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-section--dark,
.page-template-template-pricing .nc-section--dark,
.page-template-template-how-it-works-smb .nc-section--dark {
  background: #0D2B45;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-section--dark a:not(.nc-btn),
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-section--dark a:not(.nc-btn),
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-section--dark a:not(.nc-btn),
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-section--dark a:not(.nc-btn) {
  color: #c8d9ea;
}
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-section--dark h2,
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-section--dark .nc-section__subhead,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-section--dark h2,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-section--dark .nc-section__subhead,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-section--dark h2,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-section--dark .nc-section__subhead,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-section--dark h2,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-section--dark .nc-section__subhead {
  color: #fff;
}
/* SMB CTA banner — navy instead of lime */
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-cta-banner,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-cta-banner,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-cta-banner,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-cta-banner {
  background: #0D2B45 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-cta-banner h2,
.page-template-template-smb-service .nc-cta-banner p,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-cta-banner h2,
.page-template-template-smb-overview .nc-cta-banner p,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-cta-banner h2,
.page-template-template-product-hub .nc-cta-banner p,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-cta-banner h2,
.page-template-template-compass-platform .nc-cta-banner p {
  color: #fff !important;
}
/* Ghost buttons adapt to lime/orange hero backgrounds */
.nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--ghost { border-color: var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COLOR PAIRING RULES: Lime bg → Blue buttons | Blue bg → Lime buttons
   Applies to heroes, sections, CTA banners, cards
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Dark/lime section backgrounds → BLUE buttons ── */
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--green,
.nc-cta-banner .nc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--green:hover,
.nc-cta-banner .nc-btn--primary:hover {
  background: #155e99; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
/* ── Hero button colors: dark (SMB navy) + blue heroes both get lime CTAs ── */
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--green,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--green {
  background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700;
}
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-hero--dark .nc-btn--green:hover,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--green:hover {
  background: #7AB32E; color: #1A1A1A; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.nc-hero .nc-btn--outline,
.nc-hero .nc-btn--secondary,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--outline,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--secondary {
  border-color: var(--nc-blue); color: var(--nc-blue); background: transparent;
}
.nc-hero .nc-btn--outline:hover,
.nc-hero .nc-btn--secondary:hover,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--outline:hover,
.nc-section--dark .nc-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff;
}

/* ── BLUE backgrounds → LIME buttons ── */
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-smb-section--blue .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-smb-promo .nc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; border-color: var(--nc-green);
}
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-smb-section--blue .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-smb-promo .nc-btn--primary:hover {
  background: #7AB32E; color: #1A1A1A; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--outline,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--secondary,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--outline,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--secondary {
  border-color: var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green); background: transparent;
}
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--outline:hover,
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--secondary:hover,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--outline:hover,
.nc-section--blue .nc-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A;
}

/* Restore orange hero buttons (override lime rules above that would bleed through) */
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--primary,
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--outline,
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--secondary {
  background: #1A1A1A; color: #fff; border-color: #1A1A1A;
}
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--primary:hover,
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--outline:hover,
.nc-hero--orange .nc-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: #333; color: #fff;
}


.nc-hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: block;
}

.nc-hero__eyebrow--sky   { color: var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-hero__eyebrow--green { color: var(--nc-green); }

.nc-hero__h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-h1);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 820px;
}

.nc-hero--display .nc-hero__h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-display);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
}

.nc-hero__subhead {
  font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

.nc-hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.nc-hero__breadcrumb {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.nc-hero__breadcrumb a { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.nc-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }

/* Price badge in hero */
.nc-hero__price-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* =============================================================================
   7. BUTTONS
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.nc-btn--primary { background: var(--nc-green); color: #fff; }
.nc-btn--primary:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }

.nc-btn--secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--nc-green); border-color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--nc-green); color: #fff; }

.nc-btn--blue { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; }
.nc-btn--blue:hover { background: #155e99; color: #fff; }

.nc-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.nc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }

/* green = alias for primary; used in hero CTAs on dark backgrounds */
.nc-btn--green { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1a1a1a; border-color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-btn--green:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #1a1a1a; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }

/* outline = dark border on light backgrounds */
.nc-btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--nc-dark); border-color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--nc-dark); color: #fff; }
.nc-btn--dark { background: #1A1A1A; color: #fff; border-color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-btn--dark:hover { background: #333; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }

.nc-btn--lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.nc-btn--sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 0.8125rem; }

/* Text link style */
.nc-link { color: var(--nc-blue); font-weight: 500; }
.nc-link--arrow::after { content: " →"; }
.nc-link--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.nc-link--white:hover { color: #fff; }

/* =============================================================================
   8. CARDS
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.nc-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }

.nc-card--accented  { border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-card--green     { border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-green); }
.nc-card--sky       { border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-card--lg        { padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg); }

.nc-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  display: block;
}

.nc-card__title { font-size: var(--text-h3); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.nc-card__body  { font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.nc-card__link  { margin-top: var(--space-sm); display: inline-block; }

/* Price chip */
.nc-price-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(38,169,224,0.12);
  color: var(--nc-sky);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* =============================================================================
   9. EYEBROWS & BADGES
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.nc-eyebrow--subtle { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }
.nc-eyebrow--green  { color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-eyebrow--sky    { color: var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-eyebrow--white  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
/* ── Eyebrow color: black on ALL colored section/hero backgrounds ── */
.nc-section--dark    .nc-eyebrow,
.nc-section--dark    [class*="eyebrow"],
.nc-section--teal    .nc-eyebrow,
.nc-section--teal    [class*="eyebrow"],
.nc-section--orange  .nc-eyebrow,
.nc-section--orange  [class*="eyebrow"],
.nc-hero--teal       .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.nc-hero--orange     .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.nc-smb-hero         [class*="eyebrow"] { color: #1A1A1A !important; }

/* Blue hero eyebrow also black */
.nc-hero--blue       .nc-hero__eyebrow  { color: #1A1A1A !important; }

/* Body-class AA pages — eyebrow black */
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing          .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.category-enterprise-architecture         .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.category-ai-strategy                     .nc-hero__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A !important; }

.nc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
}

.nc-badge--green { background: var(--nc-green-tint); color: #3d6e18; border-color: rgba(139,197,63,0.3); }

/* =============================================================================
   10. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-faq { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }

.nc-faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
}

.nc-faq__question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nc-faq__question:hover { color: var(--nc-blue); }

.nc-faq__icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.nc-faq__item.is-open .nc-faq__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.nc-faq__answer {
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  padding: 0 0 20px;
  display: none;
}

.nc-faq__item.is-open .nc-faq__answer { display: block; }

/* =============================================================================
   11. SECTION COMPONENTS
   ============================================================================= */

/* Keyword highlight in headings */
.nc-blue-word { color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-green-word { color: var(--nc-green); }

/* Section heading block */
.nc-section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.nc-section-head--left { text-align: left; }
.nc-section-head__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.nc-section-head__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.nc-section-head__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}
.nc-section-head--left .nc-section-head__sub { margin: 0; }

/* Active card indicator for DBT strip */
.nc-dbt-card--active { border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); }

/* Stats band numbers */
.nc-stat__number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nc-stat__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.nc-stat__source {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #777777;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Divider bar between stats */
.nc-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

/* Scope box (Define page) */
.nc-scope-box {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.nc-scope-box__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.nc-scope-box--yes .nc-scope-box__title { color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-scope-box--no  .nc-scope-box__title { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }

.nc-scope-box li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.nc-scope-box li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* Engagement specs band (dark) */
.nc-specs-band {
  background: var(--nc-dark);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.nc-specs-band__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nc-specs-band__item { text-align: center; }
.nc-specs-band__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nc-specs-band__value { font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: var(--lh-snug); }

/* =============================================================================
   12. COMPARISON TABLE (Compass Pricing)
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.nc-comparison-table th {
  background: var(--nc-definition-bg);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--nc-sky);
  text-align: left;
}

.nc-comparison-table th.nc-col-orient  { color: var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-comparison-table th.nc-col-navigate { color: var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-comparison-table th.nc-col-explore { color: var(--nc-sky); }

.nc-comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

.nc-comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--nc-bg-light); }
.nc-comparison-table tr:hover td { background: var(--nc-blue-tint); }

.nc-check { color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-check--sky { color: var(--nc-sky); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-dash { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }

/* Edition pricing cards */
.nc-edition-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-sky);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nc-edition-card__name { font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-edition-card__price { font-size: var(--text-h2); font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-blue); margin: var(--space-sm) 0; }
.nc-edition-card__price span { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }
.nc-edition-card__desc { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); flex-grow: 1; }
.nc-edition-card__features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); }
.nc-edition-card__features li { font-size: var(--text-sm); padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid); display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.nc-edition-card__features li:last-child { border: none; }

/* Billing toggle */
.nc-billing-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nc-billing-toggle__btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nc-billing-toggle__btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--nc-blue);
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  background: var(--nc-blue-tint);
}

/* =============================================================================
   13. COMPASS SECTION STYLES
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-compass-accent { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: var(--nc-sky); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }

.nc-compass-callout {
  background: var(--nc-definition-bg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-sky);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.nc-compass-callout p { margin: 0; }

/* Disclaimer / third-party note */
.nc-disclaimer {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
}

/* =============================================================================
   14. FORMS (Gravity Forms styling)
   ============================================================================= */
.gform_wrapper {
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
}

.gform_wrapper .gfield { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }

.gform_wrapper input[type="text"],
.gform_wrapper input[type="email"],
.gform_wrapper input[type="tel"],
.gform_wrapper textarea,
.gform_wrapper select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.gform_wrapper input:focus,
.gform_wrapper textarea:focus,
.gform_wrapper select:focus {
  border-color: var(--nc-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,117,187,0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.gform_wrapper label.gfield_label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.gform_wrapper .gfield_required { color: #DC2626; margin-left: 2px; }
.gform_wrapper .gfield_description { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-top: 4px; }

.gform_wrapper .gfield_error input,
.gform_wrapper .gfield_error textarea { border-color: #DC2626; }

.gform_wrapper .validation_message { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: #DC2626; margin-top: 4px; }

.gform_wrapper .gform_submit_button,
.gform_wrapper input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--nc-green);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-stack);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.gform_wrapper .gform_submit_button:hover,
.gform_wrapper input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: #7AB32E;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gform_wrapper .gform_confirmation_message {
  background: var(--nc-green-tint);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-green);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
}

.nc-gf-gdpr {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

/* =============================================================================
   15. BLOG POST / AUTHOR BIO
   ============================================================================= */
/* --- Post Hero (category-colored header band) --- */
.nc-post-hero {
    background: var(--nc-blue);
    padding: 64px 0 60px;
}
.nc-post-hero--orange { background: var(--nc-orange); }
.nc-post-hero--teal   { background: var(--nc-teal); }
.nc-post-hero--green  { background: var(--nc-green); }

.nc-post-hero__category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nc-post-hero__category:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #fff;
}

.nc-post-hero__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nc-post-hero__byline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.nc-post-hero__author {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.nc-post-hero__author:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.nc-post-body-section { padding-top: var(--space-xl) !important; }

.nc-post-body {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

.nc-post-body h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-top: 2em; }
.nc-post-body h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; margin-top: 1.5em; }
.nc-post-body ul, .nc-post-body ol { padding-left: 1.5em; list-style: initial; margin-bottom: 1em; }
.nc-post-body li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.nc-post-body blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg); margin: var(--space-xl) 0; background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; font-size: var(--text-body-lg); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }

.nc-author-bio {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.nc-author-bio__photo { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-author-bio__name  { font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-text-primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-author-bio__title { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.nc-author-bio__text  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* =============================================================================
   16. CALENDLY EMBED
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-calendly-wrap { min-height: 680px; }
.nc-calendly-wrap--tall { min-height: 720px; }

/* =============================================================================
   17. RESOURCES HUB — Search + Filter Controls
   ============================================================================= */

.nc-resources-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.nc-resources-search {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.nc-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--nc-mid);
    pointer-events: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nc-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 16px 10px 42px;
    border: 1.5px solid #D1D5DB;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--nc-dark);
    background: #fff;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.nc-search-input::placeholder {
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

.nc-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--nc-blue);
}

.nc-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nc-tab {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid #D1D5DB;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--nc-dark);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.nc-tab:hover {
    border-color: var(--nc-blue);
    color: var(--nc-blue);
}

.nc-tab.is-active {
    background: var(--nc-blue);
    border-color: var(--nc-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .nc-resources-search {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* =============================================================================
   18. GLOSSARY
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-glossary-letter { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.nc-glossary-letter__anchor { font-size: var(--text-h2); font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-blue); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--nc-bg-mid); }
.nc-glossary-term { padding: var(--space-md) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid); }
.nc-glossary-term:last-child { border: none; }
.nc-glossary-term__title { font-size: var(--text-h4); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-text-primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nc-glossary-term__def { font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); line-height: var(--lh-body); }

.nc-glossary-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.nc-glossary-nav a { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-blue); padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.nc-glossary-nav a:hover { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--nc-blue); }

/* =============================================================================
   19. ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================================================= */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; font-weight: 600; z-index: 10000; transition: top var(--transition-fast); }
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--nc-blue); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* =============================================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --text-display: 3rem;
    --text-h1: 2.25rem;
    --text-h2: 1.75rem;
  }

  .nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-specs-band__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --text-display: 2.25rem;
    --text-h1: 1.875rem;
    --text-h2: 1.5rem;
    --text-h3: 1.25rem;
  }

  .nc-nav { display: none; }
  .nc-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .nc-grid--2,
  .nc-grid--3,
  .nc-grid--6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .nc-hero--display { padding: 80px 0 64px; }
  .nc-hero { padding: 64px 0 48px; }

  .nc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .nc-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }

  .nc-author-bio { flex-direction: column; }
  .nc-specs-band__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-comparison-table { font-size: 0.8125rem; }
  .nc-comparison-table th, .nc-comparison-table td { padding: 10px 8px; }

  .nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-mobile-nav { display: block; }
  .nc-header__logo img { height: 32px; max-width: 220px; object-fit: contain; object-position: left center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-specs-band__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nc-container { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   21. PRINT
   ============================================================================= */
@media print {
  .nc-header, .nc-footer, .nc-hamburger, .nc-mobile-nav { display: none !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  .nc-section { padding: 24pt 0; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   22. SPARX SERVICES CALLOUT (MEA page only)
   ============================================================================= */
.nc-sparx-callout {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--sparx-discover);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.nc-btn--sparx {
  background: var(--sparx-discover);
  color: #fff;
}

.nc-btn--sparx:hover {
  background: #167a5a;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Resources hub panel visibility */
.nc-tab-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.nc-tab-panel { display: block; }

/* Entity cards */
.nc-entity-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Approach tiles */
.nc-approach-tile {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
}

.nc-approach-tile__num {
  font-size: var(--text-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Deliverable list */
.nc-deliverable-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.nc-deliverable-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
}
.nc-deliverable-list li:last-child { border: none; }
.nc-deliverable-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Course curriculum grid */
.nc-curriculum-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-blue);
}

.nc-curriculum-card__session {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Step process display */
.nc-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
}
.nc-step:last-child { border: none; }
.nc-step__num {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-step__title { font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.nc-step__body { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* Price display on edition cards */
.nc-price__amount { font-size: var(--text-h1); font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-price__period { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 400; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }

/* =============================================================================
   23. REDUCE MOTION
   ============================================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}


/* =============================================================
   B1 THEME OVERRIDES — Split Hero, Process Strip, Card Pills
   Applied: 2026-04-21
   ============================================================= */

/* ── B1: Nav — white background ─────────────────────── */
.nc-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.nc-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.nc-nav__link {
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}
.nc-nav__link:hover,
.nc-nav__item:focus-within .nc-nav__link {
  color: var(--nc-blue);
}

/* ── B1: Split Hero ──────────────────────────────────── */
.nc-hero--split { min-height: auto; }
.nc-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.nc-hero__content { max-width: none; }
.nc-hero__visual { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }

.nc-hero-mockup {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__chrome {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__chrome span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-card {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 6px;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-card--blue  { background: rgba(27,117,187,0.3); }
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-card--green { background: rgba(139,197,63,0.3); }
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-card--sky   { background: rgba(38,169,224,0.3); }
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-num {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__stat-lbl {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__chart {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 10px 6px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.nc-hero-mockup__bar {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  min-height: 4px;
}

/* ── B1: Process strip ───────────────────────────────── */
.nc-process-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-bg-mid);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.nc-process-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-process-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.nc-process-step__num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-process-step__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nc-process-step__info strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.nc-process-step__info span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nc-process-strip__arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--nc-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── B1: Card pill tags ──────────────────────────────── */
.nc-card__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nc-card__pill--define {
  background: rgba(27,117,187,0.1);
  color: var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-card__pill--build {
  background: rgba(139,197,63,0.12);
  color: #4d7a10;
}
.nc-card__pill--train {
  background: rgba(38,169,224,0.1);
  color: #1575a0;
}

/* ── B1: Mobile responsive ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .nc-hero__visual { display: none; }
  .nc-process-strip__inner { gap: 16px; }
  .nc-process-strip__arrow svg { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}


/* =============================================================
   SPECIALTIES BAND — 4-tile practice area grid
   ============================================================= */

.nc-specialties-band { padding: 80px 0; }

.nc-section-head__sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.nc-specialties-band__grid { margin-top: 40px; }

.nc-specialty-tile {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--nc-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nc-specialty-tile--blue  { border-top-color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-specialty-tile--green { border-top-color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-specialty-tile--sky   { border-top-color: var(--nc-sky); }
.nc-specialty-tile--orange { border-top-color: #F4821F; }
.nc-specialty-tile--teal   { border-top-color: var(--nc-teal); }

.nc-specialty-tile__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nc-specialty-tile__body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.nc-specialty-tile__link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.nc-specialty-tile__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-specialties-band__grid.nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nc-specialties-band__grid.nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =============================================================
   THOUGHT LEADERSHIP / VIDEO SECTION
   ============================================================= */

.nc-thought-leadership { padding: 80px 0; }

.nc-thought-leadership__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.nc-video-wrapper { position: relative; }

.nc-video {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.nc-video__caption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}

.nc-thought-leadership__intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.nc-tl-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.nc-tl-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: padding-left 0.15s ease;
}
.nc-tl-link:first-child { border-top: 1px solid #E8ECF0; }
.nc-tl-link:hover { padding-left: 6px; }

.nc-tl-link__type {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-blue);
}

.nc-tl-link__title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.nc-tl-link:hover .nc-tl-link__title { color: var(--nc-blue); }

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



/* =============================================================
   PARTNERSHIPS BAND — Microsoft & Salesforce logos
   ============================================================= */

.nc-partnerships-band {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  padding: 36px 0;
}

.nc-partnerships-band__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}

.nc-partnerships-band__heading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.nc-partnerships-band__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.nc-partnerships-band__logos {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nc-partnerships-band__img {
  max-width: 320px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-partnerships-band__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nc-partnerships-band__img { max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
}



/* ============================================================
   NC-SMB: Homepage Compass 3-Path Band
   ============================================================ */
.nc-smb-promo:not(.nc-section--orange) { background: var(--nc-blue); padding: 88px 0; }
.nc-smb-promo__inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 48px; }
.nc-smb-promo__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.nc-smb-promo__eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.nc-smb-promo__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.nc-smb-promo__sub { font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.75; }

.nc-smb-promo__paths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.nc-smb-path-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.nc-smb-path-card:hover { background: #f0f6ff; }

.nc-smb-path-card__tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-block; }
.nc-smb-path-card__tag--new { background: rgba(139,197,63,0.2); color: #5a8a1a; }
.nc-smb-path-card__tag--fix { background: rgba(244,130,31,0.2); color: #b06010; }
.nc-smb-path-card__tag--sub { background: rgba(38,169,224,0.2); color: var(--nc-sky); }

.nc-smb-path-card__title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-path-card__body { font-size: 13.5px; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.65; }
.nc-smb-path-card__price { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #333333; border-top: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.nc-smb-path-card__link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1B75BB; text-decoration: none; }
.nc-smb-path-card__link:hover { color: #0d5a9a; }

.nc-smb-promo__footer { text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-promo__footer-text { font-size: 15px; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-smb-promo__btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nc-smb-promo__btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--nc-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; }
.nc-smb-promo__btn-primary:hover { background: #eef6ff; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-promo__btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.nc-smb-promo__btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-smb-promo__paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .nc-smb-promo { padding: 64px 0; }
  .nc-smb-promo__inner { padding: 0 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NC-SMB: /smb/ section shared page styles
   ============================================================ */
.nc-smb-breadcrumb { background: var(--bg-light, #F5F7FA); padding: 10px 48px; font-size: 12px; color: #777; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde2e8; }
.nc-smb-breadcrumb a { color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; }
.nc-smb-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.nc-smb-breadcrumb__sep { color: #bbb; margin: 0 6px; }

.nc-smb-hero { background: var(--nc-orange); padding: 80px 48px 88px; text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-hero__eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-hero__pill { display: inline-block; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2); border-radius: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #1A1A1A; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.nc-smb-hero__h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 900; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.nc-smb-hero__sub { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 17px); color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.75; }
.nc-smb-hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nc-smb-btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--nc-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }
.nc-smb-btn-white:hover { background: #f0f0f0; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-btn-ghost-white { border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.3); color: #1A1A1A; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }
.nc-smb-btn-ghost-white:hover { border-color: #1A1A1A; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }

.nc-smb-section { padding: 80px 48px; }
.nc-smb-section--white { background: #fff; }
.nc-smb-section--light { background: #F5F7FA; }
.nc-smb-section--blue { background: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-section__inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nc-smb-section__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.nc-smb-section__eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1A1A1A; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-section__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-dark); line-height: 1.2; }
.nc-smb-section__title--light { color: #fff; }
.nc-smb-section__sub { font-size: 1rem; color: #555; max-width: 640px; margin: 12px auto 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* SMB Paths grid (hub page) */
.nc-smb-paths-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.nc-smb-path { border: 2px solid #E8ECF0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 36px 32px; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
.nc-smb-path:hover { border-color: var(--nc-blue); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(27,117,187,0.1); }
.nc-smb-path__tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 20px; display: inline-block; }
.nc-smb-path__tag--green { background: rgba(139,197,63,0.15); color: #4a7a1e; }
.nc-smb-path__tag--orange { background: rgba(244,130,31,0.15); color: #9a4a00; }
.nc-smb-path__tag--blue { background: rgba(27,117,187,0.12); color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-path__title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-path__body { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; flex: 1; }
.nc-smb-path__price { background: #F5F7FA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.55; }
.nc-smb-path__price-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6B7280; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-smb-path__price-value { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-path__price-sub { font-size: 12px; color: #777; }
.nc-smb-path__cta { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid var(--nc-blue); border-radius: 6px; padding: 11px 20px; text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-path__cta:hover { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; }

/* SMB Comparison table */
.nc-smb-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; }
.nc-smb-table th { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; }
.nc-smb-table td { padding: 13px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8ECF0; color: #444; vertical-align: top; }
.nc-smb-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-smb-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafbfc; }
.nc-smb-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-dark); }

/* SMB Why grid */
.nc-smb-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.nc-smb-why-body p { font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-smb-why-stat { padding: 28px 32px; border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); margin-bottom: 16px; background: #F5F7FA; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }
.nc-smb-why-stat__num { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-blue); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nc-smb-why-stat__label { font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4; }

/* SMB includes/feature cards */
.nc-smb-includes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.nc-smb-include-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E8ECF0; border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; padding: 28px; }
.nc-smb-include-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-smb-include-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; }

/* SMB Steps */
.nc-smb-steps { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nc-smb-step { display: flex; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 36px; align-items: flex-start; }
.nc-smb-step__num { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--nc-blue); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.nc-smb-step h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nc-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nc-smb-step p { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; }

/* SMB CTA banner */
.nc-smb-cta-banner { background: var(--nc-blue); padding: 88px 48px; text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-cta-banner__h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.nc-smb-cta-banner__sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* SMB FAQ */
.nc-smb-faq { background: #F5F7FA; padding: 80px 48px; }
.nc-smb-faq__inner { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nc-smb-faq__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-dark); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nc-smb-paths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .nc-smb-includes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-smb-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .nc-smb-section { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .nc-smb-hero { padding: 60px 24px 70px; }
  .nc-smb-breadcrumb { padding: 10px 24px; }
  .nc-smb-cta-banner { padding: 64px 24px; }
  .nc-smb-faq { padding: 56px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-smb-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .nc-smb-section { padding: 44px 20px; }
}


/* =============================================================
   SMB COMPASS PAGES — ADDITIONAL CSS  v1.0.7
   ============================================================= */

/* FAILURE CALLOUT (QuickFix) */
.nc-smb-failure-callout { border-left: 4px solid #F4821F; background: #fff8f4; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 28px 32px; margin: 32px 0; }
.nc-smb-failure-callout p { color: #444; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 15px; }
.nc-smb-failure-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* PROCESS GRID (Compass Hub) */
.nc-smb-process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.nc-smb-process-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px; }
.nc-smb-process-card__num { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nc-blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-process-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-process-card p { color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-smb-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* EDITIONS GRID (Compass Hub) */
.nc-smb-editions-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nc-smb-edition-label { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.nc-smb-edition-label--orient { background: #E8F4FD; color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-edition-label--navigate { background: #EDF7E6; color: #5A9E20; }
.nc-smb-edition-label--explore { background: #FEF3E7; color: #C0620A; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__name { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__price { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__price-note { font-size: 12px; color: #888; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__tagline { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__adds-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #888; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; flex: 1; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__list li { font-size: 13px; color: #444; padding: 5px 0 5px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F0F0F0; position: relative; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__list li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__cta { display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto; }
.nc-smb-edition-card__cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-smb-editions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* PERSONA GRID (Compass Hub) */
.nc-smb-persona-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.nc-smb-persona-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-persona-card__icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-persona-card__role { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-smb-persona-card__desc { font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-smb-persona-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .nc-smb-persona-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* SUBSCRIBE/DEPLOY/USE (Compass Hub) */
.nc-smb-sdu-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.nc-smb-sdu-step__num { font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-sdu-step__title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-sdu-step__body { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-smb-sdu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* STATS BAND (Compass Hub) */
.nc-smb-stats-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; padding: 40px 0 16px; }
.nc-smb-stat-item__num { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nc-smb-stat-item__label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.5; }
.nc-smb-stat-source { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-align: center; padding-bottom: 48px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-smb-stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* PRICING CARDS */
.nc-smb-pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 32px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nc-smb-pricing-card--featured { border: 2px solid var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-pricing-card__badge { position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 4px 16px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap; }
.nc-smb-pricing-card__name { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-card__tagline { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-card__divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-row__label { font-size: 13px; color: #666; }
.nc-smb-pricing-row__value { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-smb-pricing-row__alt { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #1A1A1A; }
.nc-smb-pricing-row-sub { font-size: 12px; color: #888; margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: right; }
.nc-smb-pricing-savings { background: #F0F9EB; border-radius: 6px; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #5A9E20; margin: 12px 0 20px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-cta { display: block; text-align: center; padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto; }
.nc-smb-pricing-cta--primary { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; }
.nc-smb-pricing-cta--ghost { border: 2px solid var(--nc-blue); color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-smb-pricing-cta:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
.nc-smb-pricing-note { font-size: 12px; color: #888; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }
.nc-smb-pricing-included-note { background: #F5F7FA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nc-smb-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* MATRIX TABLE (Pricing) */
.nc-smb-matrix-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table thead th { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table thead th:first-child { text-align: left; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #F8FAFC; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table tbody td { padding: 10px 16px; color: #444; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8ECF0; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table tbody td:first-child { text-align: left; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table tr.nc-smb-matrix-group td { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 8px 16px; text-align: left; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table .nc-smb-check { color: var(--nc-green); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table .nc-smb-dash { color: #ccc; }
.nc-smb-matrix-table .nc-smb-partial { color: #F4821F; font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; }

/* UPGRADE GRID (Pricing) */
.nc-smb-upgrade-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 32px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__from { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #888; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__path { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__price { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--nc-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__fee { font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__cta { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; }
.nc-smb-upgrade-card__cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nc-smb-upgrade-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* NOT INCLUDED (Pricing) */
.nc-smb-not-included { background: #FFF8F4; border-left: 4px solid #F4821F; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 24px 28px; }
.nc-smb-not-included h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nc-smb-not-included p { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nc-smb-not-included p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }


/* ============================================
   Homepage Iteration v2 — Hero video split, compass paths
   Added 2026-04-21
   ============================================ */
.nc-hero--split .nc-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nc-hero--blue { color: #fff; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-hero__h1 { color: #fff; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-hero__eyebrow { color: #1A1A1A; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-hero__subhead { color: #fff; max-width: 480px; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary { background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; font-weight: 700; border-color: var(--nc-green); }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--primary:hover { background: #7AB32E; color: #1A1A1A; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--ghost { border: 2px solid var(--nc-green); color: var(--nc-green); background: transparent; font-weight: 600; }
.nc-hero--blue .nc-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--nc-green); background: var(--nc-green); color: #1A1A1A; }

.nc-hero__video-panel {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  display: block !important;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nc-hero__video {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: #000;
}
.nc-hero__video-footer {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-hero__video-caption {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-btn--whitepaper {
  background: #8BC53F;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.nc-btn--whitepaper:hover { background: #79b030; }

/* Compass 3-path cards */
.nc-compass-paths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 52px;
}
.nc-compass-path-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nc-compass-path-card:hover { background: #f0f6ff; }
.nc-section--orange .nc-compass-path-card:hover { background: #fafafa; }
.nc-compass-path-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.nc-compass-path-tag--new { background: rgba(139,197,63,0.15); color: #5a8a1a; }
.nc-compass-path-tag--fix { background: rgba(244,130,31,0.15); color: #c07010; }
.nc-compass-path-tag--sub { background: rgba(38,169,224,0.18); color: #26A9E0; }
.nc-compass-path-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nc-compass-path-who {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #555555;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.nc-compass-path-price {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #333333;
  border-top: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.nc-compass-path-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1B75BB;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nc-compass-path-link:hover { color: #1B75BB; }

/* Thought leadership: Further Reading column */
.nc-further-reading-header {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6B7280;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E8ECF0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.nc-further-reading-link {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E8ECF0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: padding-left 0.15s;
  color: inherit;
}
.nc-further-reading-link:hover { padding-left: 4px; }
.nc-further-reading-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nc-further-reading-badge--wp { background: #1B75BB; color: #fff; }
.nc-further-reading-badge--article { background: #E8ECF0; color: #6B7280; }
.nc-further-reading-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.nc-further-reading-link:hover .nc-further-reading-title { color: #1B75BB; }
.nc-further-reading-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #6B7280;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nc-hero--split .nc-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .nc-hero__video-panel { max-width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
  .nc-compass-paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* ============================================================
   How We Work — Framework page styles (v1.0.49)
   ============================================================ */

/* Grid column aliases used by template-how-we-work.php */
.nc-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.nc-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-grid--2col,
  .nc-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Stage boxes: horizontal Define → Build → Train row */
.nc-stage-boxes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.nc-stage-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.nc-stage-box__number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-stage-box--define .nc-stage-box__number { background: var(--nc-orange); }
.nc-stage-box--build  .nc-stage-box__number { background: var(--nc-blue);   }
.nc-stage-box--train  .nc-stage-box__number { background: var(--nc-green);  }
.nc-stage-box__content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.nc-stage-box__content strong { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-dark); }
.nc-stage-box__content span   { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }
.nc-stage-box__connector {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.nc-stage-box__connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent;
  border-left-color: var(--nc-border);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-stage-boxes { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .nc-stage-box__connector { width: 2px; height: 20px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .nc-stage-box__connector::after { display: none; }
}

/* Stage section layout (Stage 1, 2, 3 sections) */
.nc-stage-section { max-width: 720px; }
.nc-stage-section__label { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nc-stage-section__subhead { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.nc-stage-section__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: var(--space-lg); }

/* =============================================================================
   ITERATION 2 — Content Section Components (v1.0.50)
   Styles for: deliverables list, engagement specs grid, fit/scope columns,
   publication details, how-it-works process steps, whitepaper findings cards.
   ============================================================================= */

/* ── Numbered Deliverables List ── */
.nc-deliverables-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-deliverables-list__item {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-deliverables-list__number {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
}
.nc-deliverables-list__content strong {
  display: block; font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
}
.nc-deliverables-list__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0; line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

/* ── Engagement Specs Grid (lime bg band) ── */
.nc-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center;
}
.nc-spec { padding: 0.5rem; }
.nc-spec__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.nc-spec__value {
  font-size: var(--text-h4); font-weight: 700; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}

/* ── Good Fit / Better Fit Columns ── */
.nc-fit-col { }
.nc-fit-col__title {
  font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-fit-col--good .nc-fit-col__title { color: var(--nc-blue); border-color: var(--nc-blue); }
.nc-fit-col--elsewhere .nc-fit-col__title { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); }
.nc-fit-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.nc-fit-list li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-primary); line-height: var(--lh-body);
  padding-left: 1.25rem; position: relative;
}
.nc-fit-list--good li::before {
  content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-blue); font-weight: 700;
}
.nc-fit-list--elsewhere li::before {
  content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
}

/* ── Scope Box Lists (What's Included / Not Included) ── */
.nc-scope-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nc-scope-list li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem; position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border); line-height: var(--lh-body);
}
.nc-scope-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-scope-list li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.nc-scope-list--excluded li::before { content: '✕'; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); font-weight: 400; }

/* ── Publication Details (Whitepaper pages) ── */
.nc-pub-details {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem; background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.nc-pub-details dt {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.nc-pub-details dd {
  font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-text-primary); margin: 0;
}

/* ── How Compass Works — Process Steps ── */
.nc-process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.nc-process-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; text-align: center;
}
.nc-process-step__number {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--nc-orange); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
}
.nc-process-step__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.nc-process-step__body { color: #c8d9ea; font-size: 0.9375rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── Whitepaper Key Findings Cards ── */
.nc-findings-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-finding-card {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--nc-blue); padding: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-finding-card__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.nc-finding-card__body { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0; line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* ── Approach Tiles (service pages) ── */
.nc-card--accented {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-blue); background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.nc-card--accented .nc-card__title { font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.nc-card--accented .nc-card__body { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0; line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* ── How Compass Works — Process Stages (template-how-it-works-smb.php) ── */
.nc-process-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-process-stage:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.nc-process-stage__number {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--nc-orange); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-process-stage__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.nc-process-stage__steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.nc-process-stage__steps li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  padding-left: 1.25rem; position: relative;
}
.nc-process-stage__steps li::before {
  content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-process-stage__connector {
  width: 2px; height: 2rem; background: var(--nc-border);
  margin: 0 0 0 39px;
}

/* ── Detail Cards (nc-card--detail) ── */
.nc-card--detail {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.nc-card--detail .nc-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; color: var(--nc-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.nc-card--detail .nc-card__body { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0; line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* ── Whitepaper: Publication Details (dl/dt/dd pattern) ── */
dl.nc-pub-details {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem; background: var(--nc-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Fallback: generic publication-details styling for bare text structure */
.nc-publication-details {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: max-content 1fr; gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); margin: 2rem 0;
  align-items: baseline;
}

/* ── How We Work — DBT Step Sections ── */
.nc-dbt-stages { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nc-dbt-stage {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-dbt-stage:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.nc-dbt-stage__number {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.nc-dbt-stage__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-h2); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ── Service Sub-Cards on How We Work page ── */
.nc-service-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-service-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem; background: #fff; border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-service-card__title { font-size: var(--text-body); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.nc-service-card__body { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0 0 0.75rem; line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.nc-service-card__link { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-blue); text-decoration: none; }
.nc-service-card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Version bump for this batch */

/* =============================================================================
   ITERATION 3 — Polish pass (v1.0.52)
   Whitepaper meta card, blog post tables, QuickFix layout, nc-grid--4
   ============================================================================= */

/* ── Whitepaper Publication Details Card ── */
.nc-whitepaper-abstract__meta { margin-top: 2rem; }
.nc-whitepaper-meta-card {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border); padding: 1.5rem;
}
.nc-whitepaper-meta-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
  margin: 0 0 1rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-whitepaper-meta-list { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nc-whitepaper-meta-list__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 0.25rem 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border); align-items: baseline;
}
.nc-whitepaper-meta-list__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-whitepaper-meta-list dt {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--nc-text-subtle);
}
.nc-whitepaper-meta-list dd {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc-text-primary); margin: 0;
}

/* ── Blog Post Markdown Tables ── */
.nc-md-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; margin: 1.5rem 0; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-border);
}
.nc-md-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.nc-md-table thead tr { background: var(--nc-blue); color: #fff; }
.nc-md-table thead th {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.nc-md-table tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nc-border); }
.nc-md-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-md-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--nc-bg-light); }
.nc-md-table tbody td {
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem; color: var(--nc-text-primary); line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

/* ── nc-grid--4 (deployment details on how-it-works) ── */
.nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ── QuickFix / QuickStart content layout ── */
.nc-smb-service-section {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
.nc-smb-service-intro { max-width: 100%; }
.nc-smb-service-intro h2 { font-size: var(--text-h2); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ── Whitepaper findings cards ── */
.nc-whitepaper-findings { margin: 2rem 0; }
.nc-whitepaper-findings__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
}
.nc-whitepaper-findings__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem;
}
.nc-whitepaper-finding {
  background: var(--nc-bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nc-blue); padding: 1.25rem;
}
.nc-whitepaper-finding__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  color: var(--nc-text-primary);
}
.nc-whitepaper-finding__body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin: 0; line-height: var(--lh-body);
}

/* ── Whitepaper download CTA section ── */
.nc-whitepaper-download {
  background: var(--nc-blue); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; text-align: center; color: #fff; margin: 2rem 0;
}
.nc-whitepaper-download__title { font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.nc-whitepaper-download__note { font-size: var(--text-sm); opacity: 0.75; margin: 0.75rem 0 0; }

/* ── nc-fit-cta (bottom CTA on Define page) ── */
.nc-fit-cta { margin-top: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }
.nc-fit-cta p { color: var(--nc-text-subtle); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ── Mobile responsive adjustments for new components ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nc-process-stage { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .nc-process-stage__number { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .nc-deliverables-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nc-specs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nc-whitepaper-meta-list__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.1rem; }
  .nc-whitepaper-meta-list__row dt { margin-bottom: 0; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   QA FIXES v1.0.57 — April 2026
   Applied after WP Engine restore from v1.0.52 baseline.
   ============================================================================= */

/* C3: Fix white text on orange section band (homepage Compass feature band).
   Design rules: orange backgrounds must use #1A1A1A text only.
   WCAG: white on orange = 2.2:1 — fails AA. Black on orange = 4.6:1 — passes.
   !important needed to override Elementor inline color styles. */
.nc-section--orange h1,
.nc-section--orange h2,
.nc-section--orange h3,
.nc-section--orange p,
.nc-section--orange .nc-section-head__title,
.nc-section--orange .nc-section-head__sub {
  color: #1A1A1A !important;
}

/* Auto-teal via body class — Enterprise Architecture pages.
   Design rules: MEA and Architecture Staffing = teal hero (#169dda).
   nc_hero() defaults to dark navy; body-class CSS forces teal background.
   Text must be #1A1A1A on teal (contrast passes at 4.8:1). */
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-for-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero {
  background: #169dda;
}

/* C4: Fix white text on teal hero (WCAG fail 2.9:1 → black text passes 4.8:1). */
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero h1,
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero h2,
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero p,
.page-slug-modern-enterprise-architecture .nc-hero .nc-hero__eyebrow,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero h1,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero h2,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero p,
.page-slug-architecture-staffing .nc-hero .nc-hero__eyebrow {
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

/* H1/H2: Fix dark navy hero on general service/utility pages — force blue. */
.page-slug-technology-advisory-services .nc-hero,
.page-slug-emerging-technology-services .nc-hero,
.page-slug-glossary .nc-hero,
.page-slug-partnerships .nc-hero {
  background: var(--nc-blue);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------
   v1.0.58 - Blue hero for general service/utility pages
   (nc_hero() now adds nc-hero--dark for dark variant;
    these pages should render blue, not dark navy)
   --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-slug-intelligent-automation .nc-hero,
.page-slug-systems-and-data-integration .nc-hero,
.page-slug-analytics-and-dashboarding-service .nc-hero,
.page-slug-intelligent-automation-of-business-processes .nc-hero,
.page-slug-contact-us .nc-hero,
.page-slug-careers .nc-hero,
.page-slug-the-framework .nc-hero { background: var(--nc-blue) !important; }

/* v1.0.59 -- Small Business post hero (dark navy, matches SMB page) */
.nc-post-hero--dark { background: #0D2B45; }
.nc-post-hero--dark .nc-post-hero__category { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.nc-post-hero--dark .nc-post-hero__title { color: #fff; }
.nc-post-hero--dark .nc-post-hero__byline,
.nc-post-hero--dark .nc-post-hero__byline a,
.nc-post-hero--dark .nc-post-hero__byline time { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* ===================== Post Tables (Session 7, 2026-04-24) ===================== */
.nc-post-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1.75em 0;
  font-size: 0.95em;
  border: 1px solid #d8dde2;
  table-layout: auto;
}
.nc-post-body table thead tr {
  background: #e8eef4;
}
.nc-post-body table th {
  background: #e8eef4;
  color: #1a2d4d;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #d8dde2;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.nc-post-body table td {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #d8dde2;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.nc-post-body table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f7f9fb;
}
.nc-post-body table tr.nc-table-total td,
.nc-post-body table tr.nc-table-total th {
  font-weight: 700;
  border-top: 2px solid #1a2d4d;
  background: #eef3f8;
}
.nc-post-body .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nc-post-body table { font-size: 0.9em; display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
}
/* End Post Tables */


/* ── CF Problem/Solution Paired Layout (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ──────────── */
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__header {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 52px 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	align-items: end;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 52px 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.125rem;
	align-items: stretch;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__problem,
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__solution {
	background: #F5F7FA;
	border-radius: 10px;
	padding: 1.375rem 1.5rem;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__solution {
	background: #EBF5FF;
	border-color: #BDD7F5;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__problem h3 {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	color: #1A1A1A;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__problem p,
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__solution p {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: #444;
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__connector {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__connector svg {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__header,
	.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__row {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__col-arrow {
		display: none;
	}
	.nc-cf-ps-section .nc-cf-ps__connector {
		transform: rotate(90deg);
		margin: 0.25rem auto;
	}
}

/* ── Compact Gravity Form on Contact Page (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ───── */
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper .gform_fields {
	row-gap: 0.625rem !important;
}
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper .gfield {
	margin-bottom: 0 !important;
	padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper .gfield_label {
	margin-bottom: 0.125rem !important;
	font-size: 0.875rem !important;
}
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper input[type="text"],
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper input[type="email"],
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper input[type="tel"],
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper textarea,
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper select {
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem !important;
	font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper textarea {
	min-height: 90px !important;
}
.nc-contact-form-wrap .gform_wrapper .gform_footer {
	margin-top: 0.875rem !important;
	padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* ── Hero CTA-2 text-link style (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ─────────────── */
.nc-hero .nc-hero__cta-link {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.25rem;
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
	transition: opacity 0.15s;
	line-height: 1.4;
	vertical-align: middle;
}
.nc-hero .nc-hero__cta-link:hover {
	opacity: 0.8;
}
.nc-hero--light .nc-hero__cta-link {
	color: var(--nc-blue);
}
.nc-hero--light .nc-hero__cta-link:hover {
	color: var(--nc-dark);
}

/* ── /define/ page (page-id-1306) — blue hero + hide metrics band ──── */
body.page-id-1306 .nc-hero,
body.page-id-1306 .nc-hero.nc-hero--dark {
	background: var(--nc-blue) !important;
}
body.page-id-1306 .nc-stats-band {
	display: none !important;
}

/* ── Footer v2 — 3-col layout, LinkedIn, subheadings (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ── */
.nc-footer__grid--3col {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.nc-footer__linkedin {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.375rem;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-top: 0.75rem;
	transition: color 0.15s;
}
.nc-footer__linkedin:hover { color: #fff; }
.nc-footer__linkedin svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nc-footer__col-subheading {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	color: var(--nc-blue);
	margin: 1rem 0 0.25rem;
	padding: 0;
}
.nc-footer__col-subheading:first-of-type { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ── CF Solution card heading (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ─────────────── */
.nc-cf-ps__solution-heading {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1B4F72;
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── DBT Strip v2 — Flow layout with numbered badges + arrows (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ── */
.nc-dbt-strip__flow {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0;
	margin: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nc-dbt-card {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.875rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 10px;
	padding: 1.125rem 1.375rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: #1A1A1A;
	transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
	width: 230px;
	min-height: 90px;
}
.nc-dbt-card:hover {
	border-color: #B0C4DC;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.nc-dbt-card--active {
	border-color: #1B75BB;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(27,117,187,0.18);
	background: #fff;
}
.nc-dbt-card__badge {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1;
}
.nc-dbt-card__badge--orange { background: var(--nc-orange, #F7941D); }
.nc-dbt-card__badge--blue   { background: var(--nc-blue, #1B75BB); }
.nc-dbt-card__badge--green  { background: var(--nc-green, #8BC53F); }
.nc-dbt-card__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nc-dbt-card__title {
	display: block;
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
	color: #1A1A1A;
}
.nc-dbt-card--active .nc-dbt-card__title { color: #1B75BB; }
.nc-dbt-card__copy {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: #555;
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.45;
}
.nc-dbt-strip__arrow {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #B0BEC5;
	padding: 0 0.625rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nc-dbt-strip__arrow svg {
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.nc-dbt-strip__flow { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
	.nc-dbt-card { width: 100%; }
	.nc-dbt-strip__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ── Footer bottom left-align (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ───────────── */
.nc-footer__bottom-inner--left {
	justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ── Compact Copilot Foundations curriculum rows (Session 8, 2026-04-24) ── */
.nc-cf-session-row {
	padding-top: 0.875rem !important;
	padding-bottom: 0.875rem !important;
}
#curriculum.nc-section {
	padding-top: 3rem !important;
	padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
}