/*
Theme Name: Nielsen Contracting
Theme URI: https://nielsencontractingne.com
Author: Control Yours
Author URI: https://controlyours.com
Description: Custom theme for Nielsen Contracting LLC — Licensed general contractor serving Kearney, Nebraska and central Nebraska with quality concrete paving and construction services.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: nielsen-contracting
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Custom Properties
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --nc-navy: #1B1464;
  --nc-navy-dark: #110E42;
  --nc-navy-light: #2A2080;
  --nc-white: #FFFFFF;
  --nc-offwhite: #F8F9FA;
  --nc-gray-50: #F0F1F3;
  --nc-gray-100: #E5E7EB;
  --nc-gray-200: #D1D5DB;
  --nc-gray-400: #9CA3AF;
  --nc-gray-500: #6B7280;
  --nc-gray-600: #4B5563;
  --nc-gray-700: #374151;
  --nc-gray-800: #1F2937;
  --nc-gray-900: #111827;
  --nc-gold: #C8960A;
  --nc-gold-light: #DAA520;
  --nc-gold-dark: #A67C00;

  /* Typography */
  --nc-font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --nc-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --nc-section-padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  --nc-container-max: 1200px;
  --nc-container-wide: 1400px;
  --nc-container-padding: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);

  /* Transitions */
  --nc-transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --nc-transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --nc-shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.04);
  --nc-shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.04);
  --nc-shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.1), 0 4px 8px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.04);
  --nc-shadow-xl: 0 20px 50px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.12);

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


/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nc-gray-700);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--nc-transition);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }

p + p {
  margin-top: 1em;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-container {
  max-width: var(--nc-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--nc-container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--nc-container-padding);
}

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

.nc-section {
  padding-top: var(--nc-section-padding);
  padding-bottom: var(--nc-section-padding);
}

.nc-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.nc-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.nc-section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.nc-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.screen-reader-text {
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  position: absolute !important;
  height: 1px;
  width: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.nc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.35);
}

.nc-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.nc-btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border-color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
}

.nc-btn--outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-btn--navy {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
}

.nc-btn--navy:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy-light);
  border-color: var(--nc-navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.3);
}

.nc-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Top Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-topbar {
  background: var(--nc-navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nc-topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-topbar__contact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-topbar__contact a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.nc-topbar__contact a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-topbar__contact svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nc-topbar__license {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Site Header
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-header {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nc-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
}

.custom-logo-link,
.nc-header__logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.custom-logo-link img,
.nc-header__logo img {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
}

.nc-header__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.nc-header__nav .menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.nc-header__nav .menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color var(--nc-transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nc-header__nav .menu li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-header__nav .menu li a:hover,
.nc-header__nav .menu li.current-menu-item a,
.nc-header__nav .menu li.current_page_item a {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-header__nav .menu li a:hover::after,
.nc-header__nav .menu li.current-menu-item a::after,
.nc-header__nav .menu li.current_page_item a::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nc-header__cta {
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.nc-header__cta .nc-btn {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}


/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.nc-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.nc-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.nc-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nc-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.nc-hero__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
}

.nc-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.72) 40%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.55) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.nc-hero__location {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nc-hero__location::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nc-hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.nc-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nc-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  animation: nc-bounce 2s infinite;
  display: none;
}

@keyframes nc-bounce {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  40% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
  60% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px); }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Welcome / Intro Section
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-welcome {
  background: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-welcome__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-welcome__content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.nc-welcome__content p {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-welcome__image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}

.nc-welcome__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nc-welcome__image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.15), transparent);
}

.nc-welcome__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
}

.nc-welcome__badge-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nc-welcome__badge-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-welcome__badge-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nc-welcome__badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-services {
  background: var(--nc-gray-50);
}

.nc-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nc-service-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nc-service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nc-service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-service-card:hover .nc-service-card__icon {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
}

.nc-service-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  transition: color var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-service-card:hover .nc-service-card__icon svg {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.nc-service-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.nc-service-card ul li {
  padding: 0.375rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-service-card ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-why {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-why::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nc-why .nc-section-header h2 {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-why .nc-section-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nc-why .nc-eyebrow {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-why-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nc-why-item__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.nc-why-item__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-why-item h3 {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nc-why-item p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--nc-section-padding) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-cta__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.nc-cta__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nc-cta__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.85) 100%
  );
}

.nc-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nc-cta .nc-eyebrow {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-cta h2 {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.nc-cta__desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.nc-cta__contact {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nc-cta__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-cta__contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nc-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-footer {
  background: var(--nc-gray-900);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.nc-footer__main {
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
}

.nc-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.nc-footer__brand p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.nc-footer__brand .nc-header__logo img {
  height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.nc-footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nc-footer__links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nc-footer__links li a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-footer__links li a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-footer__contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.nc-footer__contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.nc-footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.nc-footer__bottom-inner a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.nc-footer__bottom-inner a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Page Hero (Interior Pages)
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.nc-page-hero__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
}

.nc-page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.90) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.78) 40%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.65) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-page-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}

.nc-page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nc-page-hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 600px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are — Our Story
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-about-story {
  background: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-about-story__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-about-story__content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.nc-about-story__content p {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-about-story__image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}

.nc-about-story__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are — Values
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-about-values {
  background: var(--nc-gray-50);
}

.nc-about-values__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nc-value-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-value-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.nc-value-card__number {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.nc-value-card:hover .nc-value-card__number {
  color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.15);
}

.nc-value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
}

.nc-value-card p {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are — Credentials
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-about-credentials {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--nc-section-padding) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-about-credentials__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.nc-about-credentials__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nc-about-credentials__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.88) 100%
  );
}

.nc-about-credentials__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nc-about-credentials__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.nc-about-credentials__header .nc-eyebrow {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-about-credentials__header h2 {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-about-credentials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nc-credential {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-credential:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nc-credential__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.nc-credential__icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-credential h3 {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nc-credential p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are — Services Overview
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-about-services {
  background: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-about-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.nc-about-service {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-about-service:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.nc-about-service__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-about-service:hover .nc-about-service__icon {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
}

.nc-about-service__icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  transition: color var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-about-service:hover .nc-about-service__icon svg {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-about-service h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.nc-about-service p {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

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


/* ==========================================================================
   Elementor Section Styling — Theme Integration
   Ensures Elementor-rendered content matches the theme design
   regardless of Elementor's CSS cache state.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Shared: Sections with background images + overlay --- */
.nc-el-hero,
.nc-el-page-hero,
.nc-el-credentials,
.nc-el-cta {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-el-hero::before,
.nc-el-page-hero::before,
.nc-el-credentials::before,
.nc-el-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-el-hero > .elementor-container,
.nc-el-page-hero > .elementor-container,
.nc-el-credentials > .elementor-container,
.nc-el-cta > .elementor-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Shared: Eyebrow labels (span headings) --- */
.nc-el-hero span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-page-hero span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-welcome span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-services span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-story span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-values span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-expertise span.elementor-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-hero span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-page-hero span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.nc-el-welcome span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-services span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-story span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-values span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-expertise span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.nc-el-why-choose span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-cta span.elementor-heading-title,
.nc-el-credentials span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Shared: Elementor heading font family --- */
.elementor-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
}


/* ----- Home Hero ----- */
.nc-el-hero {
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.nc-el-hero > .elementor-container {
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-el-hero::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.72) 40%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.55) 100%
  );
}

.nc-el-hero h1.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-container {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column {
  width: auto !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:first-child .elementor-button {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:first-child .elementor-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.35);
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:last-child .elementor-button {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.nc-el-hero .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:last-child .elementor-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--nc-white);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border-color: var(--nc-white);
}


/* ----- Home Welcome ----- */
.nc-el-welcome {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-welcome h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-welcome .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-el-welcome .elementor-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-welcome .elementor-button:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-el-welcome .elementor-image img {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ----- Home Services ----- */
.nc-el-services {
  background-color: var(--nc-gray-50);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-services h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-services .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-services .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-services .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-services .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}


/* ----- Home Why Choose Us ----- */
.nc-el-why-choose {
  background-color: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-el-why-choose::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nc-el-why-choose h2.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-icon-box-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-why-choose .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ----- CTA Section ----- */
.nc-el-cta {
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.nc-el-cta::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.85) 100%
  );
}

.nc-el-cta h2.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-widget-text-editor a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-widget-text-editor a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:first-child .elementor-button {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:first-child .elementor-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.35);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:last-child .elementor-button {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.nc-el-cta .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column:last-child .elementor-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--nc-white);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border-color: var(--nc-white);
}


/* ----- Page Hero (Interior Pages) ----- */
.nc-el-page-hero {
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 50vh;
}

.nc-el-page-hero > .elementor-container {
  min-height: 50vh;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-el-page-hero::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.90) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.78) 40%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.65) 100%
  );
}

.nc-el-page-hero > .elementor-container > .elementor-column > .elementor-widget-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nc-el-page-hero h1.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.nc-el-page-hero .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ----- Who We Are: Our Story ----- */
.nc-el-story {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-story h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-story .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-el-story .elementor-image img {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ----- Who We Are: Core Values ----- */
.nc-el-values {
  background-color: var(--nc-gray-50);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-values h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-values .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-values .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-values .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-values .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}


/* ----- Who We Are: Credentials ----- */
.nc-el-credentials {
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-credentials::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.88) 100%
  );
}

.nc-el-credentials h2.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-credentials .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-credentials .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-credentials .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-credentials .elementor-icon-box-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-credentials .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ----- Who We Are: Our Expertise ----- */
.nc-el-expertise {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-expertise h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-expertise .elementor-button:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}


/* ----- Contact Page ----- */
.nc-el-contact {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-contact h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-icon-box-description a {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nc-el-contact .elementor-icon-box-description a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}


/* ----- Gravity Forms Theme Integration ----- */
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme input[type="text"],
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme input[type="email"],
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme input[type="tel"],
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme select,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme textarea {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--nc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  transition: border-color var(--nc-transition), box-shadow var(--nc-transition);
  width: 100%;
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme input:focus,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme select:focus,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--nc-navy);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.1);
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gfield_label {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-gray-700);
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper .gform_footer input[type="submit"],
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper .gform_button,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gform_footer input[type="submit"],
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gform_button,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper input[type="submit"].gform_button {
  background: var(--nc-gold) !important;
  color: var(--nc-white) !important;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold) !important;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper .gform_footer input[type="submit"]:hover,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper .gform_button:hover,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gform_footer input[type="submit"]:hover,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gform_button:hover,
.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper input[type="submit"].gform_button:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--nc-gold-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gfield_required {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-el-contact .gform_wrapper.gravity-theme .gform_confirmation_message {
  background: rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-body);
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ----- Careers: Why Join Us ----- */
.nc-el-careers-intro {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-careers-intro span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-careers-intro h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-careers-intro .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-el-careers-intro .elementor-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-careers-intro .elementor-button:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-el-careers-intro .elementor-image img {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ----- Careers: Benefits ----- */
.nc-el-benefits {
  background-color: var(--nc-gray-50);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-benefits span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-benefits h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-benefits .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-benefits .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-benefits .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-benefits .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ----- Careers: How to Apply ----- */
.nc-el-apply {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-apply::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(17, 14, 66, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-el-apply > .elementor-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nc-el-apply span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-apply h2.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-icon-box-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-button {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-apply .elementor-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.35);
}


/* ----- Featured Projects: Portfolio Overview ----- */
.nc-el-project-intro {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-project-intro span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-project-intro h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-project-intro .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.nc-el-project-intro .elementor-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-navy);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-project-intro .elementor-button:hover {
  background: var(--nc-navy);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-el-project-intro .elementor-image img {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ----- Featured Projects: Project Showcase Grid ----- */
.nc-el-project-grid {
  background-color: var(--nc-gray-50);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-project-grid span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-project-grid h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-project-grid > .elementor-container .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-project-grid .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column > .elementor-widget-wrap {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.nc-el-project-grid .elementor-inner-section .elementor-column > .elementor-widget-wrap:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nc-el-project-grid .elementor-inner-section .elementor-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.nc-el-project-grid .elementor-inner-section h3.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.nc-el-project-grid .elementor-inner-section .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
}


/* ----- How We Work: Process Steps ----- */
.nc-el-process {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.nc-el-process span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-process h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-wrapper {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 20, 100, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition);
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-navy);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-gray-900);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-process .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: var(--nc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ----- How We Work: Our Commitment ----- */
.nc-el-commitment {
  background-color: var(--nc-navy);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-el-commitment::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nc-el-commitment span.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nc-el-commitment h2.elementor-heading-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-widget-text-editor {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-icon i {
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-icon-box-title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-icon-box-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-icon-box-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.nc-el-commitment .elementor-icon-box-wrapper:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 10, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* --- Elementor Shared Button Styling --- */
.nc-el-hero .elementor-button,
.nc-el-cta .elementor-button,
.nc-el-page-hero .elementor-button {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition);
}


/* --- Elementor Responsive Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-el-hero {
    min-height: 85vh;
  }

  .nc-el-hero > .elementor-container {
    min-height: 85vh;
  }

  .nc-el-page-hero {
    min-height: 40vh;
  }

  .nc-el-page-hero > .elementor-container {
    min-height: 40vh;
  }

  .nc-el-hero h1.elementor-heading-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Animations
   ========================================================================== */

.nc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.nc-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nc-reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.nc-reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.nc-reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nc-hero__scroll {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nc-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .nc-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .nc-about-credentials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .nc-about-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .nc-header__inner {
    padding: 0.625rem 0;
  }

  .nc-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nc-header__nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--nc-navy);
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .nc-header__nav.is-open {
    display: block;
  }

  .nc-header__nav .menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .nc-header__nav .menu li a {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }

  .nc-header__nav .menu li a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nc-header__cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .nc-header__cta .nc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nc-hero {
    min-height: 85vh;
  }

  .nc-hero__content {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }

  .nc-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .nc-hero__actions .nc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nc-welcome__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .nc-welcome__image {
    order: -1;
  }

  .nc-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nc-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nc-page-hero {
    min-height: 40vh;
  }

  .nc-page-hero__content {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .nc-about-story__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .nc-about-story__image {
    order: -1;
  }

  .nc-about-story__image img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .nc-about-values__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nc-about-credentials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nc-about-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nc-cta__contact {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .nc-cta__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nc-cta__actions .nc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nc-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .nc-footer__bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-hero__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .nc-service-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .nc-why-item {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}