/* =============================================
   NEXCOGNITIVE MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM
   Version 2.0 — Premium Study Abroad Portal
   ============================================= */

/* ----- DESIGN TOKENS ----- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --nc-gold: #f5a425;
  --nc-gold-light: #ffd37a;
  --nc-gold-dark: #d88f1a;
  --nc-orange: #ff6b35;
  --nc-red: #a12c2f;
  --nc-red-light: #e74c4f;

  /* Neutral Palette */
  --nc-dark: #0f1419;
  --nc-dark-800: #1a1f25;
  --nc-dark-700: #2a2f35;
  --nc-dark-600: #3a3f45;
  --nc-gray-500: #6b7280;
  --nc-gray-400: #9ca3af;
  --nc-gray-300: #d1d5db;
  --nc-gray-200: #e5e7eb;
  --nc-gray-100: #f3f4f6;
  --nc-white: #ffffff;

  /* Accent Colors */
  --nc-blue: #3490dc;
  --nc-green: #28a745;
  --nc-purple: #6f42c1;
  --nc-teal: #20c997;

  /* Gradients */
  --nc-gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5a425 0%, #ff6b35 100%);
  --nc-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1419 0%, #1a1f25 50%, #2a2f35 100%);
  --nc-gradient-hero: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(15,20,25,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,31,37,0.85) 100%);
  --nc-gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --nc-gradient-glass: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
  --nc-gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #3490dc 0%, #2980b9 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --nc-font-heading: 'Inter', 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --nc-font-body: 'DM Sans', 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --nc-font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

  /* Fluid Type Scale */
  --nc-text-xs: clamp(0.7rem, 0.65rem + 0.25vw, 0.8rem);
  --nc-text-sm: clamp(0.8rem, 0.75rem + 0.25vw, 0.9rem);
  --nc-text-base: clamp(0.95rem, 0.9rem + 0.25vw, 1.05rem);
  --nc-text-lg: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.25rem);
  --nc-text-xl: clamp(1.25rem, 1.1rem + 0.75vw, 1.5rem);
  --nc-text-2xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 1.25vw, 2rem);
  --nc-text-3xl: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
  --nc-text-4xl: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 3.5rem);
  --nc-text-5xl: clamp(2.5rem, 1.8rem + 3.5vw, 4rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --nc-space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --nc-space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --nc-space-md: 1rem;
  --nc-space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --nc-space-xl: 2rem;
  --nc-space-2xl: 3rem;
  --nc-space-3xl: 4rem;
  --nc-space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Shadows */
  --nc-shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --nc-shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --nc-shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --nc-shadow-xl: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --nc-shadow-glow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(245,164,37,0.3);
  --nc-shadow-glow-blue: 0 8px 30px rgba(52,144,220,0.3);

  /* Border Radius */
  --nc-radius-sm: 6px;
  --nc-radius-md: 12px;
  --nc-radius-lg: 16px;
  --nc-radius-xl: 24px;
  --nc-radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --nc-ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --nc-ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --nc-transition-fast: 0.2s var(--nc-ease-out);
  --nc-transition-base: 0.35s var(--nc-ease-out);
  --nc-transition-slow: 0.5s var(--nc-ease-out);

  /* Z-Index Scale */
  --nc-z-dropdown: 100;
  --nc-z-sticky: 200;
  --nc-z-fixed: 300;
  --nc-z-modal-backdrop: 400;
  --nc-z-modal: 500;
  --nc-z-tooltip: 600;
}


/* ----- SMOOTH SCROLL & BASE ----- */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-body);
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

/* ----- SKIP TO CONTENT (A11Y) ----- */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--nc-radius-md) var(--nc-radius-md);
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top var(--nc-transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid var(--nc-dark);
}


/* ----- GLASSMORPHISM COMPONENTS ----- */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base),
              box-shadow var(--nc-transition-base),
              border-color var(--nc-transition-base);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.glass-card--light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
}

.glass-card--dark {
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
}


/* ----- PREMIUM CARD SYSTEM ----- */
.nc-card {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base),
              box-shadow var(--nc-transition-base);
  position: relative;
}
.nc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base);
}
.nc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}
.nc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nc-card__body {
  padding: var(--nc-space-xl);
}

.nc-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-slow);
}
.nc-card:hover .nc-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* ----- SECTION UTILITIES ----- */
.nc-section {
  padding: var(--nc-space-4xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nc-section--dark {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-dark);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

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

.nc-section--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f0e3 0%, #fef9f2 50%, #f8f0e3 100%);
}

.nc-section__heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-3xl);
}

.nc-section__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.12);
  color: var(--nc-gold-dark);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.2);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
}

.nc-section--dark .nc-section__badge {
  background: rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.15);
  color: var(--nc-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.25);
}

.nc-section__title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-md);
}

.nc-section--dark .nc-section__title {
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-section__title span {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.nc-section__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-lg);
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nc-section--dark .nc-section__subtitle {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
}


/* ----- BUTTON SYSTEM ----- */
.nc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.nc-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base);
}
.nc-btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.3);
}
.nc-btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-glow-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.nc-btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nc-btn--dark {
  background: var(--nc-dark);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}
.nc-btn--dark:hover {
  background: var(--nc-dark-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gold);
}
.nc-btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nc-btn--lg {
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: var(--nc-text-base);
}


/* ----- HERO SECTION ----- */
.nc-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}

.nc-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--nc-gradient-hero);
  z-index: 1;
}

.nc-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--nc-space-2xl) var(--nc-space-md);
}

.nc-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-5xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-lg);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nc-hero__title .nc-highlight {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.nc-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xl);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nc-space-2xl) auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nc-hero__buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--nc-space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-3xl);
}

.nc-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--nc-space-3xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.nc-hero__stat-number {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  display: block;
}

.nc-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ----- ANIMATED STATS COUNTER ----- */
.nc-counter {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.nc-counter[data-animated="true"] {
  animation: counterPulse 0.6s var(--nc-ease-out);
}

@keyframes counterPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}


/* ----- SERVICE CARDS ----- */
.nc-service-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--nc-space-xl);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--nc-transition-base);
  z-index: -1;
}

.nc-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nc-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.nc-service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-lg);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
}

.nc-service-card:hover .nc-service-card__icon {
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nc-service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-sm);
}

.nc-service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex-grow: 1;
}


/* ----- COUNTRY DESTINATION CARDS ----- */
.nc-destination-card {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}

.nc-destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-xl);
}

.nc-destination-card__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nc-destination-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-slow);
}

.nc-destination-card:hover .nc-destination-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nc-destination-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.nc-destination-card__body {
  padding: var(--nc-space-xl);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -20px;
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg) var(--nc-radius-lg) 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nc-destination-card__country {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-sm);
  transition: color var(--nc-transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: block;
}

.nc-destination-card__country:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-destination-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ----- FLAGS GRID ----- */
.nc-flags-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: var(--nc-space-2xl);
}

.nc-flag-item {
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base);
  cursor: default;
}

.nc-flag-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.nc-flag-item__img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-sm);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gray-200);
  margin: 0 auto var(--nc-space-sm) auto;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nc-flag-item:hover .nc-flag-item__img {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-glow-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.nc-flag-item__name {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nc-flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--nc-space-lg);
  }
}


/* ----- ROADMAP / TIMELINE ----- */
.nc-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
}

.nc-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--nc-gray-200);
}

.nc-timeline__step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--nc-space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-2xl);
  position: relative;
}

.nc-timeline__number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  min-width: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-glow-gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nc-timeline__content {
  background: var(--nc-white);
  padding: var(--nc-space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
}

.nc-timeline__content:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nc-timeline__title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-xs);
}

.nc-timeline__desc {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ----- FAQ ACCORDION ----- */
.nc-faq {
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.nc-faq__question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--nc-space-lg) var(--nc-space-xl);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--nc-space-md);
  transition: background var(--nc-transition-fast);
}

.nc-faq__question:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nc-faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-faq__icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  min-width: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--nc-transition-base);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.nc-faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] .nc-faq__icon {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.nc-faq__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--nc-ease-out),
              padding 0.4s var(--nc-ease-out);
}

.nc-faq__answer.is-open {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.nc-faq__answer-inner {
  padding: 0 var(--nc-space-xl) var(--nc-space-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ----- BREADCRUMBS ----- */
.nc-breadcrumbs {
  padding: var(--nc-space-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xs);
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nc-space-xs);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--nc-space-xs);
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__link {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--nc-transition-fast);
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__link:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__separator {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-size: 10px;
}

.nc-breadcrumbs__current {
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* ----- FOOTER ----- */
.nc-footer {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-dark);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--nc-gold);
  padding: 0;
}

.nc-footer__main {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.nc-footer__brand {
  flex: 1;
  background: #f8f8f8;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nc-footer__links {
  flex: 2;
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.nc-footer__heading {
  color: var(--nc-white);
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-xl);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--nc-space-sm);
}

.nc-footer__heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nc-footer__link {
  display: block;
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nc-footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.nc-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: var(--nc-space-xl) 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nc-space-md);
}

.nc-footer__copyright {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
}

.nc-footer__policy-links a {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: var(--nc-space-lg);
  transition: color var(--nc-transition-fast);
}

.nc-footer__policy-links a:hover {
  color: var(--nc-gold);
}


/* ----- SOCIAL ICONS ----- */
.nc-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nc-social__link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.nc-social__link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--nc-shadow-glow-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
}

.nc-social__link--facebook:hover { background: #1877F2; }
.nc-social__link--instagram:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
}
.nc-social__link--linkedin:hover { background: #0A66C2; }
.nc-social__link--twitter:hover { background: #1DA1F2; }
.nc-social__link--youtube:hover { background: #FF0000; }


/* ----- CONTACT INFO ITEMS ----- */
.nc-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--nc-space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-lg);
}

.nc-contact-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nc-gold);
  color: var(--nc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.nc-contact-item__text {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.nc-contact-item__label {
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-xs);
}


/* ============================
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED ANIMATIONS
   ============================ */

/* Fade In Up */
.nc-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out),
              transform 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out);
}
.nc-animate.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Fade In Left */
.nc-animate--left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out),
              transform 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out);
}
.nc-animate--left.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Fade In Right */
.nc-animate--right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out),
              transform 0.7s var(--nc-ease-out);
}
.nc-animate--right.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Scale In */
.nc-animate--scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--nc-ease-out),
              transform 0.6s var(--nc-ease-out);
}
.nc-animate--scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger children */
.nc-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--nc-ease-out),
              transform 0.5s var(--nc-ease-out);
}
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.nc-stagger.is-visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ----- FLOATING ANIMATION ----- */
@keyframes nc-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.nc-float {
  animation: nc-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nc-pulse-soft {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.nc-pulse {
  animation: nc-pulse-soft 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ----- FORM ELEMENTS ----- */
.nc-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--nc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-base);
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  background: var(--nc-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--nc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--nc-radius-md);
  transition: all var(--nc-transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.nc-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--nc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 164, 37, 0.12);
}

.nc-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--nc-gray-400);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.nc-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}


/* ----- UTILITY CLASSES ----- */
.nc-text-gradient {
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

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

.nc-mt-1 { margin-top: var(--nc-space-md); }
.nc-mt-2 { margin-top: var(--nc-space-xl); }
.nc-mt-3 { margin-top: var(--nc-space-2xl); }
.nc-mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-md); }
.nc-mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-xl); }
.nc-mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-2xl); }

.nc-mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }


/* ----- 404 PAGE ----- */
.nc-404 {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--nc-space-3xl) var(--nc-space-md);
}

.nc-404__code {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--nc-gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-md);
  animation: nc-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.nc-404__title {
  font-family: var(--nc-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--nc-text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nc-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--nc-space-md);
}

.nc-404__desc {
  font-size: var(--nc-text-lg);
  color: var(--nc-gray-500);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nc-space-2xl) auto;
}


/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nc-footer__main {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .nc-footer__brand {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
  .nc-footer__links {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
  .nc-hero__stats {
    gap: var(--nc-space-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nc-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--nc-text-3xl);
  }
  .nc-hero__buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .nc-hero__stats {
    gap: var(--nc-space-lg);
  }
  .nc-section {
    padding: var(--nc-space-3xl) 0;
  }
  .nc-footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nc-footer__policy-links a {
    margin-left: var(--nc-space-sm);
    margin-right: var(--nc-space-sm);
  }
  .nc-timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .nc-timeline__number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    font-size: var(--nc-text-base);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nc-hero__stat-number {
    font-size: var(--nc-text-2xl);
  }
}