/*
Theme Name: National Drone Centre
Theme URI: https://nationaldronecentre.com/
Template: generatepress
Description: High-performance drone authority theme optimized for Google Discover & Web Stories.
Author: National Drone Centre
Author URI: https://nationaldronecentre.com/
Version: 1.0.0
*/

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM — CSS Custom Properties
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --ndc-navy: #0a1628;
  --ndc-navy-light: #111d32;
  --ndc-navy-mid: #162240;
  --ndc-cyan: #00d4ff;
  --ndc-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
  --ndc-orange: #ff6b35;
  --ndc-orange-glow: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.25);
  --ndc-white: #f0f4f8;
  --ndc-gray: #8892a4;
  --ndc-gray-light: #c5cdd8;
  --ndc-dark-card: rgba(22, 34, 64, 0.65);
  --ndc-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --ndc-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);

  /* Overlays */
  --ndc-header-bg: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85);
  --ndc-header-scrolled-bg: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.96);
  --ndc-hero-overlay-start: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.2);
  --ndc-hero-overlay-mid: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.65);
  --ndc-hero-bottom: var(--ndc-navy);
  --ndc-hero-img-brightness: 0.45;
  --ndc-card-overlay-start: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
  --ndc-card-overlay-mid: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);


  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --sp-xs: 0.25rem;
  --sp-sm: 0.5rem;
  --sp-md: 1rem;
  --sp-lg: 1.5rem;
  --sp-xl: 2.5rem;
  --sp-2xl: 4rem;
  --sp-3xl: 6rem;

  /* Sizing */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-med: 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-slow: 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

/* Light Theme Overrides */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --ndc-navy: #ffffff;
  --ndc-navy-light: #f4f7f9;
  --ndc-navy-mid: #eef2f6;
  --ndc-white: #111d32;
  --ndc-gray: #5c6b81;
  --ndc-gray-light: #44546a;
  --ndc-cyan: #0088cc;
  --ndc-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 136, 204, 0.15);
  --ndc-orange: #e85a22;
  --ndc-dark-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  --ndc-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  --ndc-glass-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  --ndc-header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --ndc-header-scrolled-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  --ndc-hero-overlay-start: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0);
  --ndc-hero-overlay-mid: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --ndc-hero-bottom: #f0f4f8;
  --ndc-hero-img-brightness: 0.85;
  --ndc-card-overlay-start: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --ndc-card-overlay-mid: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}


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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--ndc-navy);
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
}

a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-orange);
}

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

.ndc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-lg);
}

/* Section headings */
.ndc-section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}

/* ============================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARD
   ============================================================ */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.ndc-hero__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(var(--ndc-hero-img-brightness));
}

.ndc-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      var(--ndc-hero-overlay-start) 0%,
      var(--ndc-hero-overlay-mid) 60%,
      var(--ndc-hero-bottom) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ndc-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg);
  animation: heroFadeIn 1s var(--ease-out) both;
}

.ndc-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--sp-xs) var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ndc-hero__badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.ndc-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.ndc-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ndc-hero__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ndc-hero__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
}

.ndc-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
}

.ndc-hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-hero__stats {
    gap: var(--sp-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: var(--sp-xl);
  }

  .ndc-hero__stats > div {
    flex: 1 1 30%;
    min-width: 100px;
  }

  .ndc-hero__stat-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .ndc-hero__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .ndc-hero__content h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    padding: 0 var(--sp-sm);
  }

  .ndc-hero__content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0 var(--sp-sm);
  }
}

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WEB STORIES SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-stories {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ndc-stories__track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 40px, black calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 40px, black calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%);
}

.ndc-stories__track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  animation: storiesScroll 20s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ndc-stories__track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes storiesScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - (var(--sp-lg) / 2))); }
}

.ndc-story-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 130px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ndc-story-item__ring {
  width: 130px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), var(--ndc-orange));
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.ndc-story-item:hover .ndc-story-item__ring {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.ndc-story-item__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) - 3px);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--ndc-navy);
}

.ndc-story-item__title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-heading-color);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRENDING NOW SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-trending {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.ndc-trending__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-trending__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-trending__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  }

  .ndc-trending__card:first-child {
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
  }
}

.ndc-trending__card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ndc-trending__card a {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.ndc-trending__card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.ndc-trending__card:first-child .ndc-trending__card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 18;
}

.ndc-trending__card:hover .ndc-trending__card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ndc-trending__card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg,
      var(--ndc-card-overlay-start) 0%,
      var(--ndc-card-overlay-mid) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
}

.ndc-trending__card-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-trending__card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.ndc-trending__card:first-child .ndc-trending__card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.ndc-trending__card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-trending__card-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRENDING CARDS — LIGHT MODE (simple, clean card style)
   ============================================================ */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card:first-child .ndc-trending__card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card:hover .ndc-trending__card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-overlay {
  position: static;
  background: none;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-cat {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-title {
  color: #0a1628;
  text-shadow: none;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-title a {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-meta {
  color: #6b7280;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trending__card-meta svg {
  stroke: #6b7280;
}


/* ============================================================
   IN-DEPTH REVIEWS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-reviews {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.ndc-reviews__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-reviews__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-reviews__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.ndc-review-card {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med);
}

.ndc-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ndc-review-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-review-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.ndc-review-card:hover .ndc-review-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ndc-review-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-md);
  left: var(--sp-md);
  background: var(--ndc-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ndc-review-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-review-card__cat {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-review-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-review-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ndc-review-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-review-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-review-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-review-card__read-more {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-review-card__read-more:hover {
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ndc-orange);
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL LINKS SECTION (PREMIUM CTA)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-social-links {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.ndc-social-links__wrapper {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-xl);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}





/* Keep content above the glow */
.ndc-social-links__pre-title,
.ndc-social-links__title,
.ndc-social-links__desc,
.ndc-social-links__icons,
.ndc-social-links__stats,
.ndc-social-links__btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ndc-social-links__pre-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-social-links__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--ndc-white);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-social-links__title {
  color: #0a1628;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.ndc-social-links__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-2xl);
  max-width: 650px;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-social-links__desc {
  color: #44546a;
}

.ndc-social-links__icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3xl);
}

.ndc-social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-social-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-social-icon {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  color: #44546a;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.ndc-social-icon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: var(--ndc-cyan);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--ndc-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 136, 204, 0.25);
}

.ndc-social-links__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-social-links__stats {
  color: #44546a;
}

.ndc-social-links__stats span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ndc-social-links__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2, #0d5cbf);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.3);
}

.ndc-social-links__btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.ndc-social-links__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-newsletter {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.ndc-newsletter__box {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-xl);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-newsletter__box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
  filter: blur(100px);
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ndc-newsletter__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-newsletter__desc {
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ndc-newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ndc-newsletter__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-newsletter__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-newsletter__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-newsletter__btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ndc-newsletter__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ndc-newsletter__form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AD ZONES
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-ad-zone {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.ndc-ad-zone__label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--ndc-glass-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

/* ============================================================
   WEB STORIES ARCHIVE GRID (Instagram-style)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-stories-archive {
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0;
}

.ndc-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-md);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
}

.ndc-stories-grid__item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
}

.ndc-stories-grid__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
}

.ndc-stories-grid__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ndc-stories-grid__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85) 0%, transparent 50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-stories-grid__item:hover .ndc-stories-grid__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ndc-stories-grid__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ndc-stories-grid__play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-stories-grid__item:hover .ndc-stories-grid__play {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.ndc-stories-grid__play svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--ndc-navy);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Load more button */
.ndc-load-more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--sp-xl);
}

.ndc-load-more__btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-load-more__btn:hover {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — HEADER & FEATURED IMAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-post-header {
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-post-header__breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-post-header__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-post-header__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-post-header__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-meta-sep {
  color: var(--ndc-glass-border);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.ndc-post-header__author-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-right: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-post-header__reading-time {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Featured image below header */
.ndc-post-featured-img {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
}

.ndc-post-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — OVERRIDE GENERATEPRESS CONTAINER
   ============================================================ */
body.single-post .site.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

body.single-post #content.site-content {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT (main + sidebar)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  padding-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-post-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — ARTICLE BODY
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-article-body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}


.ndc-article-body .entry-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-md);
  padding-left: var(--sp-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0 var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ndc-orange);
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content ul,
.ndc-article-body .entry-content ol {
  padding-left: var(--sp-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-article-body .entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   COMMUNITY CTA (Single Post)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-community-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-2xl);
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-community-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
  filter: blur(80px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ndc-community-cta__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-community-cta__content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-community-cta__content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  max-width: 450px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ndc-community-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-community-cta__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-community-cta {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .ndc-community-cta__content p {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .ndc-community-cta__btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR BOX (E-E-A-T)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}

.ndc-author-box__avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ndc-author-box__avatar img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-author-box__info {
  flex: 1;
}

.ndc-author-box__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ndc-author-box__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-author-box__credentials {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-author-box__bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-author-box__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-author-box__stats strong {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-author-box__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-author-box__social a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-author-box__social a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-author-box__social svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ndc-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ndc-author-box__social {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL TRUST BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-trust-banner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.ndc-trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
}

.ndc-trust-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-trust-banner__link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   RELATED STORIES WIDGET
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-related {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}

.ndc-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.ndc-related-card {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
}

.ndc-related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ndc-related-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ndc-related-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-related-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-related-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ndc-related-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-related-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin-top: var(--sp-xs);
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM HEADER — Sticky Dark Nav
   ============================================================ */
/* Hide GeneratePress default header completely */
.site-header {
  display: none !important;
}

.ndc-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--ndc-header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-header.is-scrolled {
  background: var(--ndc-header-scrolled-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ndc-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-lg);
  height: 70px;
}

/* Logo */
.ndc-header__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ndc-header__logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}

.ndc-header__logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ndc-header__logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ndc-header__logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.ndc-header__nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-header__nav {
    display: block;
  }
}

.ndc-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ndc-nav-list li {
  position: relative;
}

.ndc-nav-list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-nav-list li a:hover,
.ndc-nav-list li.current-menu-item>a,
.ndc-nav-list li.current_page_item>a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Dropdown */
.ndc-nav-list li ul.sub-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--ndc-navy-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 100;
}

.ndc-nav-list li:hover>ul.sub-menu {
  display: block;
}

.ndc-nav-list li ul.sub-menu li a {
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* Header Actions */
.ndc-header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-header__search-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--sp-sm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-header__search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Hamburger */
.ndc-header__hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-header__hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}

.ndc-header__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-header__hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.ndc-header__hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.ndc-header__hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Search Overlay */
.ndc-search-overlay {
  display: none;
  background: var(--ndc-navy-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-search-overlay.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.ndc-search-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}

.ndc-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-search-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  border: none;
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.ndc-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--ndc-navy);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
  padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-mobile-menu.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ndc-mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.ndc-mobile-nav-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
}

.ndc-mobile-nav-list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-mobile-nav-list li a:hover,
.ndc-mobile-nav-list li.current-menu-item>a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Push content below fixed header */
#page {
  padding-top: 70px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
/* Hide GP default footer */
.site-footer {
  display: none !important;
}

.ndc-footer {
  background: var(--ndc-navy-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 0;
}

.ndc-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.ndc-footer__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-footer__logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.ndc-footer__logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ndc-footer__tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-footer__social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-footer__social a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}

.ndc-footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.ndc-footer__links li {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-footer__links li a {
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-footer__links li a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.ndc-footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

.ndc-footer__disclaimer {
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (About / Contact)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 35vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-navy) 0%, var(--ndc-navy-mid) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-page-hero__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
  filter: blur(120px);
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ndc-page-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-page-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Page Body */
.ndc-page-body {
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) var(--sp-lg);
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-about-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3xl);
}

.ndc-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  }
}

.ndc-about-grid__text p {
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-about-grid__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-stat-card {
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.ndc-stat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ndc-stat-card__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Expertise grid */
.ndc-expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.ndc-expertise-card {
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
}

.ndc-expertise-card__icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-expertise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-expertise-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Editorial points */
.ndc-editorial-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-editorial-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ndc-editorial-point svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ndc-editorial-point strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ndc-editorial-point p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Contact Form */
.ndc-contact-form .ndc-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ndc-contact-form .ndc-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ndc-form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.ndc-form-group input,
.ndc-form-group select,
.ndc-form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-form-group input:focus,
.ndc-form-group select:focus,
.ndc-form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238892a4' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.ndc-form-group select option {
  background: var(--ndc-navy);
}

.ndc-form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Contact Info Cards */
.ndc-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-contact-card {
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-contact-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-contact-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ndc-contact-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ndc-contact-card a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   GENERATEPRESS LAYOUT OVERRIDES
   Force full-width, single-column layout on custom pages.
   GP structure: #page > .site-content(#content, flex) > #primary + #right-sidebar
   ============================================================ */

/* --- GLOBAL: Force all GP containers full-width --- */
#page {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.site-content {
  display: block !important;
  /* kill GP's flex row that creates sidebar layout */
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.inside-page-header,
.page-header {
  display: none !important;
  /* hide GP's page header on custom pages */
}

/* --- HOME PAGE --- */
body.home .site-content,
body.home #content,
body.home .container.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

body.home #primary,
body.home .content-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: none !important;
}

body.home .inside-article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.home #right-sidebar,
body.home .widget-area,
body.home #secondary {
  display: none !important;
}

body.home .entry-header {
  display: none !important;
  /* hide the default GP post title */
}

body.home main {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --- SINGLE POST --- */
body.single-post .site-content,
body.single-post #content,
body.single-post .container.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

body.single-post #primary,
body.single-post .content-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: none !important;
}

body.single-post .inside-article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.single-post #right-sidebar,
body.single-post .widget-area,
body.single-post #secondary {
  display: none !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-header {
  display: none !important;
  /* we use our own hero header */
}

body.single-post .post-image {
  display: none !important;
  /* hide GP's default featured image */
}

body.single-post article.post {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.single-post main {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --- WEB STORIES ARCHIVE (page template) --- */
body.page-template-page-web-stories .site-content,
body.page-template-page-web-stories #content,
body.page-template-page-web-stories .container.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

body.page-template-page-web-stories #primary,
body.page-template-page-web-stories .content-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: none !important;
}

body.page-template-page-web-stories .inside-article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.page-template-page-web-stories #right-sidebar,
body.page-template-page-web-stories .widget-area,
body.page-template-page-web-stories #secondary {
  display: none !important;
}

body.page-template-page-web-stories .entry-header {
  display: none !important;
}

body.page-template-page-web-stories main {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --- ARCHIVE (Category, Tag, Author) --- */
body.archive .site-content,
body.archive #content,
body.archive .container.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

body.archive #primary,
body.archive .content-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL / COMMUNITY CTA (Home Page)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-social-links {
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0 var(--sp-sm); /* Reduced top/bottom padding */
}

.ndc-social-links__wrapper {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle glow effect behind the card content */
.ndc-social-links__wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ndc-social-links__wrapper > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ndc-social-links__pre-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-social-links__title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-social-links__desc {
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ndc-social-links__icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--ndc-cyan);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.ndc-social-links__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-social-links__stats span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ndc-social-links__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--ndc-blue); /* Match facebook color roughly */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-social-links__btn:hover {
  background: #1877f2; /* Facebook brand color */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ndc-social-links__wrapper {
    padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-md);
  }
  .ndc-social-links__title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .ndc-social-links__stats { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-sm); }
}

body.archive .inside-article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.archive #right-sidebar,
body.archive .widget-area,
body.archive #secondary {
  display: none !important;
}

body.archive .page-header,
body.archive .entry-header {
  display: none !important;
}

body.archive main {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --- GP grid-container override (used in many layouts) --- */
.grid-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* --- Hide duplicate site title text next to logo --- */
.site-branding .main-title {
  /* Keep visible but style nicely */
}

/* Post navigation styling */
.post-navigation {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.post-navigation a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan) !important;
}

.post-navigation a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-orange) !important;
}

/* Pagination Links (Archives) */
.ndc-pagination-links {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ndc-pagination-links .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-sm);
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-pagination-links .page-numbers:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-pagination-links .page-numbers.current {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
}

.ndc-pagination-links .page-numbers svg {
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* Comment form dark theme */
.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
  background: var(--ndc-glass) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border) !important;
  color: var(--ndc-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

.comment-form label {
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light) !important;
}

h3#reply-title,
.comments-title {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}

.comment-form .submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3) !important;
  color: var(--ndc-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   UI FIXES: Pagination & Web Stories
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Improve Pagination Styling */
.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-numbers:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.page-numbers.current {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ndc-navy);
}

/* 2. Increase Web Stories Thumbnail Size */
.web-stories-list__story-poster {
  width: 130px !important;
  height: 200px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 3px solid var(--ndc-cyan) !important;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}

li.web-stories-list__story:hover .web-stories-list__story-poster {
    border-color: var(--ndc-orange) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
}

.web-stories-list__story {
  width: 130px !important;
  text-align: center;
}

.web-stories-list__title {
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

/* Fix Story circles container */
.web-stories-list.is-style-circles > div > ul {
  gap: 2rem !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  padding-bottom: 2rem !important; /* give room for descriptions */
}

/* 3. Add Close Icon Visibility to Web Stories */
.web-stories-story-viewer-close,
.wp-block-web-stories-embed-close,
amp-story [role="button"][class*="close"],
amp-story [aria-label="Close"] {
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  z-index: 100000 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST — LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */

/* Post Hero: replace dark navy gradient with a soft light fade */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-post-hero__gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg,
      #f8fafc 0%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.5) 40%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1) 100%);
}

/* Post Hero img: bump brightness back up */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-post-hero__img {
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

/* Post Hero text & meta: switch to dark colors */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-post-hero__title {
  color: #0a1628;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-post-hero__breadcrumb {
  color: #44546a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-post-hero__meta {
  color: #44546a;
}

/* Article body */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-article-body .entry-content {
  color: #2c3e50;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-article-body .entry-content h2,
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-article-body .entry-content h3 {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-article-body .entry-content blockquote {
  background: rgba(0,136,204,0.06);
  color: #44546a;
}

/* Author box */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-author-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-author-box__name {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-author-box__bio {
  color: #44546a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-author-box__credentials {
  color: #5c6b81;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-author-box__stats {
  color: #5c6b81;
}

/* Community CTA */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-community-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,136,204,0.07) 0%, rgba(0,136,204,0.03) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,136,204,0.3);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-community-cta__content h3 {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-community-cta__content p {
  color: #44546a;
}

/* Related stories section */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-related-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-related-card__title {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-related-card__title a {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-related-card__meta {
  color: #5c6b81;
}

/* Trust banner */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trust-banner {
  background: rgba(0,136,204,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-trust-badge {
  color: #44546a;
}

/* Post navigation links */
[data-theme="light"] .post-navigation .nav-previous a,
[data-theme="light"] .post-navigation .nav-next a {
  color: #0a1628;
}

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-post-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
}

.ndc-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--ndc-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-sidebar-widget__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
}

/* Recent posts */
.ndc-sidebar-recent {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__img-wrap img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__title:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-sidebar-recent__date {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
}

/* Categories */
.ndc-sidebar-cats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-sidebar-cats li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border);
  color: var(--ndc-white); /* for the count text */
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ndc-sidebar-cats li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-sidebar-cats li a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

/* Newsletter sidebar CTA */
.ndc-sidebar-newsletter p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ndc-sidebar-newsletter__btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ndc-cyan), #0090b3);
  color: var(--ndc-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.ndc-sidebar-newsletter__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--ndc-cyan-glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS — THEME-AWARE (Easy TOC / Rank Math)
   ============================================================ */
/* Base: flexible clean style */
.ez-toc-v2_0_37,
#ez-toc-container,
.ez-toc-container,
.rank-math-toc {
  background: var(--ndc-glass) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ndc-glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) !important;
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Force strip inner garbage from plugins */
.ez-toc-container nav,
.ez-toc-container ul,
.ez-toc-container li,
.ez-toc-v2_0_37 nav,
.ez-toc-v2_0_37 ul,
.ez-toc-v2_0_37 li {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
}

.ez-toc-container ul,
.ez-toc-v2_0_37 ul {
  padding-left: var(--sp-md) !important;
  margin-top: var(--sp-sm) !important;
}

/* TOC title/toggle */
.ez-toc-title,
.ez-toc-heading-2,
.ez-toc-container .ez-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ndc-white) !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm) !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* TOC links */
.ez-toc-list a,
.ez-toc-container nav a,
.ez-toc-list li a {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast) !important;
  display: block !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.ez-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-orange) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Light mode overrides for TOC */
[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-v2_0_37,
[data-theme="light"] #ez-toc-container,
[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-container,
[data-theme="light"] .rank-math-toc {
  background: #f8fafc !important; /* Clean light background */
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-title,
[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-heading-2 {
  color: #0a1628 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-list a,
[data-theme="light"] .ez-toc-container nav a {
  color: #0088cc !important;
}

/* Light mode sidebar widgets */
[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-widget {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-widget__title {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-recent__title {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-recent__date {
  color: #5c6b81;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-cats li {
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  color: #5c6b81; /* Post count color */
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-cats li a {
  color: #0a1628;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ndc-sidebar-newsletter p {
  color: #44546a;
}

/* ============================================================
   AD ZONES (Hidden until needed)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-ad-zone {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   TEAM GRID (About Page)
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ndc-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.ndc-team-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg);
}

.ndc-team-card__avatar {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-team-card__avatar img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs);
}

.ndc-team-card__name a {
  color: var(--ndc-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ndc-team-card__name a:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-team-card__role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}

.ndc-team-card__bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ndc-team-card__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-team-card__stats strong {
  color: var(--ndc-white);
}

.ndc-team-card__link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ndc-cyan);
}

.ndc-team-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--ndc-orange);
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR ARCHIVE HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ndc-author-hero {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  text-align: left;
}

.ndc-author-hero__avatar img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid var(--ndc-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
}

.ndc-author-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ndc-gray);
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
}

.ndc-author-hero__meta strong {
  color: var(--ndc-white);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ndc-author-hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

}