/* ========================================================    n    n   ====

   NXC HOME — UPDATED DESIGN

   ============================================================ */



:root {

    --nxc-orange: #E87722;

    --nxc-orange-deep: #C45E0A;

    --nxc-orange-light: #FF9A45;

    --nxc-charcoal: #1A1A1A;

    --nxc-white: #FFFFFF;

    --nxc-light: #F5F4F2;

    --nxc-gray: #2E2E2E;

    --nxc-gray-mid: #4A4A4A;

    --nxc-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

    --ease-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



/* ── RESET / OVERFLOW FIX ── */

html, body {

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

    overflow-x: clip;

    scrollbar-gutter: stable;

}

.nxc-home * { box-sizing: border-box; }

.nxc-home { width: 100%; position: relative; }



/* ============================================================

   HERO — VIVID with particle canvas + tilt + glitch effect

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-hero {

    position: relative;

    min-height: 100vh;

    background: #080808;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    justify-content: center;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 0;

}



/* Animated gradient background */

.nxc-hero__bg-gradient {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 0;

    background:

        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 20%, rgba(232,119,34,0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),

        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 20% 80%, rgba(180,60,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),

        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(232,119,34,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);

    animation: bgPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;

}



@keyframes bgPulse {

    0%   { opacity: 0.7; }

    100% { opacity: 1; }

}



/* Particle canvas */

#nxcParticleCanvas {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    pointer-events: none;

}



/* Accenture-style blurred gradient orbs */

.nxc-orbs {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    pointer-events: none;

    z-index: 2;

    overflow: hidden;

}



.nxc-orb {

    position: absolute;

    border-radius: 50%;

    filter: blur(80px);

    opacity: 0;

    animation: orbFloat 3s var(--ease-expo) forwards;

}



.nxc-orb-1 {

    width: 900px; height: 900px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.32) 0%, transparent 65%);

    top: -300px; right: -200px;

    animation-delay: 0.3s;

}

.nxc-orb-2 {

    width: 600px; height: 600px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180,80,10,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%);

    bottom: -150px; left: -100px;

    animation-delay: 0.6s;

}

.nxc-orb-3 {

    width: 400px; height: 400px;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,140,50,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);

    top: 45%; left: 40%;

    animation-delay: 0.9s;

}



@keyframes orbFloat {

    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px); }

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

}



/* Moving interactive orb (follows mouse) */

.nxc-orb-interactive {

    position: absolute;

    width: 600px; height: 600px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.2) 0%, rgba(255,120,30,0.08) 40%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(70px);

    pointer-events: none;

    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.4s;

    opacity: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

}



/* Dot grid overlay */

.nxc-hero__grid {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);

    background-size: 36px 36px;

    z-index: 3;

    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 100%);

}



/* Scanline effect */

.nxc-hero__scanlines {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 3;

    background: repeating-linear-gradient(

        0deg,

        transparent,

        transparent 3px,

        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 3px,

        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 4px

    );

    pointer-events: none;

}



.nxc-hero__inner {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 4;

    max-width: 1280px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    padding: 160px 60px 160px;

    width: 100%;

}



/* ── HERO TAG ── */

.nxc-hero__tag {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    font-size: 11px;

    font-weight: 500;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 28px;

    opacity: 0;

    animation: slideUp 0.7s var(--ease-expo) 0.4s forwards;

}

.nxc-hero__tag::before {

    content: '';

    display: block;

    width: 28px; height: 2px;

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

}



/* Glitch headline */

.nxc-hero__headline {

    font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px);

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1.0;

    letter-spacing: -0.03em;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    margin-bottom: 32px;

    overflow: hidden;

}



.nxc-word {

    display: inline-block;

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateY(60px) skewY(3deg);

    animation: wordReveal 0.8s var(--ease-expo) forwards;

    margin-right: 0.18em;

}

.nxc-word--orange { color: var(--nxc-orange); }



@keyframes wordReveal {

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

}



/* Orange text glow */

.nxc-word--orange {

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(232,119,34,0.5), 0 0 80px rgba(232,119,34,0.2);

}



.nxc-hero__sub {

    max-width: 520px;

    font-size: 18px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);

    font-weight: 300;

    margin-bottom: 48px;

    opacity: 0;

    animation: slideUp 0.7s var(--ease-expo) 1.2s forwards;

}



.nxc-hero__actions {

    display: flex;

    gap: 16px;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    opacity: 0;

    animation: slideUp 0.7s var(--ease-expo) 1.4s forwards;

}



/* Pulsing ring behind CTA button */

.nxc-btn--orange { position: relative; overflow: visible; }

.nxc-btn--orange::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    inset: -6px;

    border-radius: 4px;

    border: 1.5px solid rgba(232,119,34,0.4);

    animation: btnPulse 2s ease-in-out 2s infinite;

}

@keyframes btnPulse {

    0%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1); }

    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }

}



/* ── SCROLL INDICATOR ── */

.nxc-scroll-indicator {

    position: absolute;

    bottom: 40px;

    left: 60px;

    z-index: 4;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    opacity: 0;

    animation: slideUp 0.6s var(--ease-expo) 1.8s forwards;

}

.nxc-scroll-indicator__line {

    width: 1px;

    height: 40px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.nxc-scroll-indicator__line::after {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: -100%;

    left: 0;

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

    animation: scrollLine 1.5s ease-in-out 2s infinite;

}

@keyframes scrollLine {

    0%   { top: -100%; }

    100% { top: 100%; }

}

.nxc-scroll-indicator__text {

    font-size: 10px;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);

    writing-mode: vertical-lr;

}



/* ── HERO STAT BAR ── */

.nxc-hero__stats {

    position: absolute;

    bottom: 0;

    right: 0;

    z-index: 4;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);

    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    opacity: 0;

    animation: slideUp 0.7s var(--ease-expo) 1.6s forwards;

}

.nxc-hero__stat {

    padding: 28px 36px;

    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

    transition: background 0.3s;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.nxc-hero__stat::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,119,34,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity 0.4s;

}

.nxc-hero__stat:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.nxc-hero__stat-num {

    font-size: 30px;

    font-weight: 800;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: -0.02em;

}

.nxc-hero__stat-label {

    font-size: 11px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);

    margin-top: 4px;

    letter-spacing: 0.05em;

}



/* ============================================================

   SHARED UTILITIES

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-container {

    max-width: 1280px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    padding: 0 60px;

}



.nxc-section-label {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    font-size: 11px;

    font-weight: 500;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 16px;

}

.nxc-section-label::before {

    content: '';

    display: block;

    width: 24px; height: 2px;

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

}



.nxc-section-title {

    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px);

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -0.025em;

    line-height: 1.1;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

}



/* Scroll reveal */

.nxc-reveal {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateY(40px);

    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-expo);

}

.nxc-reveal.is-visible {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateY(0);

}

.nxc-reveal--d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }

.nxc-reveal--d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

.nxc-reveal--d3 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.nxc-reveal--d4 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

.nxc-reveal--d5 { transition-delay: 0.65s; }

.nxc-reveal--d6 { transition-delay: 0.8s; }



@keyframes slideUp {

    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }

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

}



/* Buttons */

.nxc-btn {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 500;

    letter-spacing: 0.03em;

    padding: 16px 36px;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-expo);

    cursor: pointer;

    border: none;

    position: relative;

}

.nxc-btn i { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-expo); }

.nxc-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }



.nxc-btn--orange {

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

    color: var(--nxc-white);

}

.nxc-btn--orange:hover { background: var(--nxc-orange-deep); color: var(--nxc-white); }



.nxc-btn--outline {

    background: transparent;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);

}

.nxc-btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--nxc-orange); color: var(--nxc-orange); }



.nxc-btn--outline-dark {

    background: transparent;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);

}

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



/* ============================================================

   INTRO BAND — Updated "In Trust & Integrity"

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-intro-band {

    background: var(--nxc-white);

    padding: 110px 0;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}



/* Subtle background accent */

.nxc-intro-band::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: -200px; right: -200px;

    width: 600px; height: 600px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);

    pointer-events: none;

}



.nxc-intro-band__layout {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 80px;

    align-items: center;

}



.nxc-intro-band__eyebrow {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    font-size: 11px;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    font-weight: 600;

}

.nxc-intro-band__eyebrow::before {

    content: '';

    display: block;

    width: 24px; height: 2px;

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

}



.nxc-intro-band__heading {

    font-size: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 64px);

    font-weight: 900;

    letter-spacing: -0.04em;

    line-height: 0.95;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    margin-bottom: 20px;

}

.nxc-intro-band__heading .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }

.nxc-intro-band__heading span { color: var(--nxc-orange); }



.nxc-intro-band__sub {

    font-size: 20px;

    font-weight: 600;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    margin-bottom: 28px;

    line-height: 1.5;

    border-left: 3px solid var(--nxc-orange);

    padding-left: 18px;

}



.nxc-intro-band__body {

    font-size: 16px;

    line-height: 1.85;

    color: var(--nxc-gray);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-bottom: 36px;

    text-align: justify;

}



/* Stat pills inside intro */

.nxc-intro-band__stats {

    display: flex;

    gap: 24px;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    margin-bottom: 40px;

}

.nxc-intro-stat {

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 2px;

}

.nxc-intro-stat__num {

    font-size: 28px;

    font-weight: 900;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    letter-spacing: -0.03em;

    line-height: 1;

}

.nxc-intro-stat__num span { color: var(--nxc-orange); }

.nxc-intro-stat__label {

    font-size: 11px;

    color: var(--nxc-gray-mid);

    text-transform: uppercase;

    letter-spacing: 0.1em;

    font-weight: 500;

}



/* Images collage right side — WIPE + SLIDE + ZOOM hover */

.nxc-intro-band__images {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    grid-template-rows: 280px 280px;

    gap: 12px;

}



.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap {

    overflow: hidden;

    position: relative;

    background: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    cursor: pointer;

}



.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap--tall {

    grid-row: span 2;

}



/* The image itself zooms in */

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap img {

    width: 100%; height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    display: block;

    transform: scale(1);

    transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease-expo), filter 0.6s;

    will-change: transform;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover img {

    transform: scale(1.12);

    filter: brightness(0.35) saturate(0.7);

}



/* Wipe curtain — slides from bottom on hover, reverses on leave */

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(to top,

        rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 0%,

        rgba(10,10,10,0.6) 50%,

        transparent 100%);

    z-index: 1;

    transform: translateY(100%);

    transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-expo);

    pointer-events: none;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover::before {

    transform: translateY(0%);

}



/* Content overlay — slides up from bottom */

.nxc-intro-band__img-overlay {

    position: absolute;

    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    padding: 32px 28px;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: flex-start;

    transform: translateY(30px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-expo) 0.05s, opacity 0.5s var(--ease-expo) 0.05s;

    pointer-events: none;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover .nxc-intro-band__img-overlay {

    transform: translateY(0);

    opacity: 1;

}



/* Orange wipe line — slides in from left */

.nxc-intro-band__img-overlay::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: 0; left: 28px;

    height: 2px;

    width: 0;

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

    transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-expo) 0.2s;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover .nxc-intro-band__img-overlay::before {

    width: 40px;

}



.nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-icon {

    font-size: 22px;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 10px;

    transform: translateX(-10px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-expo) 0.1s, opacity 0.4s var(--ease-expo) 0.1s;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover .nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-icon {

    transform: translateX(0);

    opacity: 1;

}



.nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-title {

    font-size: 17px;

    font-weight: 800;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    letter-spacing: -0.01em;

    line-height: 1.25;

    margin-bottom: 6px;

    transform: translateX(-12px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-expo) 0.15s, opacity 0.45s var(--ease-expo) 0.15s;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover .nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-title {

    transform: translateX(0);

    opacity: 1;

}



.nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-sub {

    font-size: 11px;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    letter-spacing: 0.14em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    font-weight: 500;

    transform: translateX(-14px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-expo) 0.2s, opacity 0.5s var(--ease-expo) 0.2s;

}

.nxc-intro-band__img-wrap:hover .nxc-intro-band__img-overlay-sub {

    transform: translateX(0);

    opacity: 1;

}



/* COE Tile — animated dark with globe nodes */

.nxc-intro-band__tile {

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    text-align: center;

    cursor: pointer;

    background: #0e0e0e;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 20px;

}



/* Animated gradient orb inside tile */

.nxc-intro-band__tile::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: 50%; left: 50%;

    width: 200px; height: 200px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(35px);

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);

    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-expo), opacity 0.5s;

    opacity: 0.5;

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile:hover::before {

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);

    opacity: 1;

}



/* Orbiting ring animation */

.nxc-intro-band__tile::after {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: 50%; left: 50%;

    width: 170px; height: 170px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,0.2);

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);

    animation: tileOrbit 8s linear infinite;

}

@keyframes tileOrbit {

    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }

}



/* Canvas for nodes */

#nxcCoeCanvas {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 0;

    pointer-events: none;

}



.nxc-intro-band__tile-content {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.5s var(--ease-expo);

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile:hover .nxc-intro-band__tile-content {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: scale(0.85);

}



.nxc-intro-band__tile-big {

    font-size: 32px;

    font-weight: 900;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);

    letter-spacing: -0.02em;

    line-height: 1.1;

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile-label {

    font-size: 10px;

    letter-spacing: 0.18em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: rgba(232,119,34,0.7);

    margin-top: 8px;

    font-weight: 500;

}



/* Dots decoration */

.nxc-intro-band__tile-dots {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);

    background-size: 18px 18px;

    pointer-events: none;

}



/* Hover overlay — R&D reveal */

.nxc-intro-band__tile-overlay {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 3;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    padding: 24px;

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateY(16px);

    transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-expo) 0.05s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-expo) 0.05s;

    text-align: center;

    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile:hover .nxc-intro-band__tile-overlay {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateY(0);

}



.nxc-intro-band__tile-overlay-icon {

    font-size: 28px;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 12px;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(232,119,34,0.6));

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile-overlay-title {

    font-size: 18px;

    font-weight: 900;

    color: white;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: -0.02em;

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile-overlay-sub {

    font-size: 10px;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    margin-top: 8px;

    font-weight: 600;

}



/* Country flags row */

.nxc-intro-band__tile-flags {

    display: flex;

    gap: 8px;

    margin-top: 14px;

    justify-content: center;

}

.nxc-intro-band__tile-flag {

    font-size: 22px;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));

}



/* ============================================================
   INTRO BAND — THREE RECTANGLES (Accenture-style)
   zoom background + title reveal on hover
   ============================================================ */
.nxc-intro-band__rects {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    height: 100%;
}

.nxc-rect {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--nxc-charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Zooming background layer */
.nxc-rect__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-expo), filter 0.7s var(--ease-expo);
    will-change: transform;
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__bg,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__bg {
    transform: scale(1.16);
    filter: brightness(0.9);
}

/* Dark veil that deepens on hover so the title pops */
.nxc-rect__veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.78) 0%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.35) 45%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.10) 100%);
    transition: background 0.6s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__veil,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__veil {
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.88) 0%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.6) 50%,
        rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 100%);
}

/* Orange edge accent that grows on hover */
.nxc-rect::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--nxc-orange);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-expo);
    z-index: 3;
}
.nxc-rect:hover::after,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nxc-rect__content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 26px 28px;
}

.nxc-rect__index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px; right: 26px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    transition: color 0.5s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__index,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__index {
    color: var(--nxc-orange);
}

/* Animated stroke icon — draws on hover (see .nxc-ico-host in home-page.php) */
.nxc-rect__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--nxc-white);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: color 0.5s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.55s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect__icon .nxc-ico {
    width: 1em;
    height: 1em;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__icon,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__icon {
    color: var(--nxc-orange);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
}

.nxc-rect__title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--nxc-white);
    margin: 0;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__title,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__title {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sub + CTA stay hidden until hover, then slide up */
.nxc-rect__sub,
.nxc-rect__cta {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: max-height 0.55s var(--ease-expo),
                opacity 0.45s var(--ease-expo),
                transform 0.55s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__sub,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__sub,
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__cta,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__cta {
    max-height: 60px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nxc-rect__sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--nxc-orange);
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.nxc-rect__cta {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--nxc-white);
    margin-top: 12px;
}
.nxc-rect__cta i {
    margin-left: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-expo);
}
.nxc-rect:hover .nxc-rect__cta i,
.nxc-rect:focus-visible .nxc-rect__cta i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}



/* ============================================================

   MANAGED SERVICES — LIGHT version

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-services {

    background: var(--nxc-light);

    padding: 110px 0;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}



.nxc-services::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: -200px; right: -200px;

    width: 700px; height: 700px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(60px);

    pointer-events: none;

}



.nxc-services .nxc-section-title { color: var(--nxc-charcoal); }

.nxc-services .nxc-section-label { color: var(--nxc-orange); }



.nxc-services__header {

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-end;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 40px;

    margin-bottom: 64px;

}



.nxc-services__header-left { max-width: 600px; }



.nxc-services__header p {

    font-size: 17px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: var(--nxc-gray);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-top: 16px;

    text-align: justify;

}



/* Services grid — light cards */

.nxc-services__grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 16px;

}



.nxc-svc-card {

    background: var(--nxc-white);

    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;

    padding: 44px 36px;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    text-decoration: none;

    display: block;

    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-expo), box-shadow 0.4s;

    cursor: default;

}



.nxc-svc-card::after {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    bottom: -80px; right: -80px;

    width: 240px; height: 240px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(30px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-expo), transform 0.5s var(--ease-expo);

    transform: scale(0.7);

    pointer-events: none;

}

.nxc-svc-card:hover::after {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: scale(1);

}

.nxc-svc-card:hover {

    border-bottom-color: var(--nxc-orange);

    transform: translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

}



.nxc-svc-card__num {

    font-size: 11px;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.15em;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 20px;

    display: block;

}



.nxc-svc-card__icon {

    width: 52px;

    height: 52px;

    margin-bottom: 20px;

    display: block;

    transition: filter 0.3s, transform 0.3s;

    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(50%) sepia(5%) saturate(200%) hue-rotate(0deg);

}

.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon {

    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(48%) sepia(98%) saturate(400%) hue-rotate(350deg) brightness(0.95);

    transform: scale(1.08);

}

/* ===== Inline animated stroke icons (service + consulting cards) ===== */
.nxc-ico {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* drawable elements start fully drawn; redraw from 0 on card hover */
.nxc-ico path,
.nxc-ico line,
.nxc-ico circle,
.nxc-ico rect,
.nxc-ico polyline,
.nxc-ico polygon,
.nxc-ico ellipse {
    stroke-dasharray: 1;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

@keyframes nxcDraw {
    0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 1; }
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* service card icon as inline SVG (overrides the <img> filter sizing) */
.nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    color: var(--nxc-gray-soft, #565656);
    filter: none;
    transition: color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico {
    color: var(--nxc-orange);
    filter: none;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico path,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico line,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico circle,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico rect,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico polyline,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico polygon,
.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico ellipse {
    animation: nxcDraw 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

/* consulting card icon as inline SVG (sits inside the orange chip) */
.nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico {
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    color: var(--nxc-orange);
    filter: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nxc-consult-card:not(.nxc-consult-card--no-link):hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico {
    color: #fff;
}

.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico path,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico line,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico circle,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico rect,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico polyline,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico polygon,
.nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico ellipse {
    animation: nxcDraw 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico path,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico line,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico circle,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico rect,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico polyline,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico polygon,
    .nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__icon.nxc-ico ellipse,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico path,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico line,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico circle,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico rect,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico polyline,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico polygon,
    .nxc-consult-card:hover .nxc-consult-card__icon .nxc-ico ellipse {
        animation: none;
    }
}



.nxc-svc-card__title {

    font-size: 19px;

    font-weight: 800;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    margin-bottom: 14px;

    line-height: 1.3;

}



.nxc-svc-card__desc {

    font-size: 14px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: var(--nxc-gray);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-bottom: 28px;

    text-align: justify;

}



.nxc-svc-card__link {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 600;

    color: var(--nxc-gray-mid);

    text-decoration: none;

    letter-spacing: 0.05em;

    transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;

}

.nxc-svc-card:hover .nxc-svc-card__link {

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    gap: 14px;

}



/* ============================================================

   MARQUEE BAND

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-marquee-band {

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

    padding: 20px 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    white-space: nowrap;

}

.nxc-marquee__inner {

    display: inline-flex;

    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;

}

.nxc-marquee__inner span {

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.1em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);

    padding: 0 40px;

}

.nxc-marquee__inner span.nxc-dot {

    padding: 0;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);

}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {

    from { transform: translateX(0); }

    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }

}



/* ============================================================

   CONSULTING — Dark theme with descriptions + grid layout

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-consulting {

    background: #0e0e0e;

    padding: 110px 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    position: relative;

}



.nxc-consulting::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    top: -200px; left: -200px;

    width: 700px; height: 700px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(60px);

    pointer-events: none;

}



.nxc-consulting .nxc-section-title { color: var(--nxc-white); }

.nxc-consulting .nxc-section-label { color: var(--nxc-orange); }



.nxc-consulting__header {

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-end;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 40px;

    margin-bottom: 64px;

}



.nxc-consulting__header-left { max-width: 560px; }



.nxc-consulting__header-desc {

    font-size: 17px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-top: 16px;

    text-align: justify;

}



/* Grid layout */

.nxc-consulting__grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 2px;

}



.nxc-consult-card {

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);

    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;

    padding: 44px 36px;

    text-decoration: none;

    display: block;

    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-expo), box-shadow 0.4s, background 0.3s;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: inherit;

}



.nxc-consult-card::before {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    bottom: -100px; left: -100px;

    width: 260px; height: 260px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,119,34,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);

    filter: blur(40px);

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s;

    transform: scale(0.7);

}

.nxc-consult-card:hover::before {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: scale(1);

}

.nxc-consult-card:hover {

    border-bottom-color: var(--nxc-orange);

    transform: translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);

}



.nxc-consult-card--no-link {

    cursor: default;

}

.nxc-consult-card--no-link:hover {

    transform: none;

    box-shadow: none;

    border-bottom-color: transparent;

}



.nxc-consult-card__icon {

    width: 56px; height: 56px;

    border-radius: 16px;

    background: rgba(232,119,34,0.1);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    transition: background 0.3s;

    padding: 12px;

}

.nxc-consult-card__icon img {

    width: 100%; height: 100%;

    object-fit: contain;

    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(48%) sepia(98%) saturate(400%) hue-rotate(350deg) brightness(0.95);

    transition: filter 0.3s;

}

.nxc-consult-card:not(.nxc-consult-card--no-link):hover .nxc-consult-card__icon {

    background: var(--nxc-orange);

}

.nxc-consult-card:not(.nxc-consult-card--no-link):hover .nxc-consult-card__icon img {

    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);

}



.nxc-consult-card__title {

    font-size: 19px;

    font-weight: 800;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    line-height: 1.3;

    margin-bottom: 12px;

}



.nxc-consult-card__desc {

    font-size: 14px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    text-align: justify;

}



.nxc-consult-card__arrow {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 600;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);

    letter-spacing: 0.05em;

    transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;

    text-decoration: none;

}

.nxc-consult-card:not(.nxc-consult-card--no-link):hover .nxc-consult-card__arrow {

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    gap: 14px;

}



.nxc-consult-card__badge {

    display: inline-block;

    font-size: 10px;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.15em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    background: rgba(232,119,34,0.12);

    border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,0.25);

    padding: 4px 10px;

    border-radius: 2px;

    margin-bottom: 16px;

}



.nxc-consulting__footer {

    margin-top: 56px;

    text-align: right;

}



/* ============================================================

   BLOG

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-blog {

    background: var(--nxc-light);

    padding: 110px 0;

}

.nxc-blog__header {

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-end;

    justify-content: space-between;

    margin-bottom: 56px;

    gap: 40px;

}

.nxc-blog__grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 16px;

}

.nxc-blog-card {

    background: var(--nxc-white);

    text-decoration: none;

    display: block;

    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;

    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.nxc-blog-card:hover {

    border-bottom-color: var(--nxc-orange);

    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);

}

.nxc-blog-card__thumb {

    overflow: hidden;

    aspect-ratio: 16/10;

}

.nxc-blog-card__thumb img {

    width: 100%; height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    display: block;

    filter: brightness(0.95);

    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-expo), filter 0.5s;

}

.nxc-blog-card:hover .nxc-blog-card__thumb img {

    transform: scale(1.05);

    filter: brightness(1);

}

.nxc-blog-card__body { padding: 28px 28px 32px; }

.nxc-blog-card__tag {

    display: inline-block;

    font-size: 10px;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.15em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: var(--nxc-orange);

    margin-bottom: 12px;

}

.nxc-blog-card__title {

    font-size: 18px;

    font-weight: 700;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    line-height: 1.4;

    margin-bottom: 12px;

}

.nxc-blog-card__excerpt {

    font-size: 14px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color: var(--nxc-gray);

    font-weight: 400;

    margin-bottom: 20px;

    display: -webkit-box;

    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;

    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;

    overflow: hidden;

    text-align: justify;

}

.nxc-blog-card__author {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    margin-top: 16px;

    padding-top: 16px;

    border-top: 1px solid var(--nxc-border);

}

.nxc-blog-card__author img {

    width: 36px; height: 36px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    object-fit: cover;

}

.nxc-blog-card__author-name {

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 500;

    color: var(--nxc-charcoal);

    display: block;

}

.nxc-blog-card__author-date {

    font-size: 11px;

    color: var(--nxc-gray-mid);

    display: block;

    margin-top: 1px;

}



/* ============================================================

   CTA CLOSER — split dark/orange

   ============================================================ */

.nxc-cta-split {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

}

.nxc-cta-split__panel {

    padding: 80px 70px;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.nxc-cta-split__panel--dark { background: var(--nxc-charcoal); }

.nxc-cta-split__panel--orange { background: var(--nxc-orange); }

.nxc-cta-split__panel::after {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    bottom: -80px; right: -80px;

    width: 300px; height: 300px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);

    pointer-events: none;

}

.nxc-cta-split__label {

    display: block;

    font-size: 10px;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    font-weight: 600;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);

    margin-bottom: 16px;

}

.nxc-cta-split__heading {

    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px);

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -0.025em;

    color: var(--nxc-white);

    line-height: 1.15;

    margin-bottom: 28px;

}



/* ============================================================

   RESPONSIVE

   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .nxc-container { padding: 0 40px; }

    .nxc-hero__inner { padding: 140px 40px 120px; }

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

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

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

}



@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .nxc-intro-band__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }

    .nxc-intro-band__images { display: none; }

    .nxc-intro-band__rects { flex-direction: row; }

    .nxc-rect { min-height: 240px; }

    .nxc-services__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

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

    .nxc-consulting__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

    .nxc-consulting__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .nxc-blog__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

    .nxc-blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .nxc-cta-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .nxc-hero__stats { position: static; }

    .nxc-scroll-indicator { display: none; }

}



@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .nxc-container { padding: 0 24px; }

    .nxc-hero__inner { padding: 120px 24px 80px; }

    .nxc-hero__headline { font-size: 44px; }

    .nxc-hero__stat { padding: 20px 24px; }

    .nxc-cta-split__panel { padding: 56px 32px; }

    .nxc-intro-band__rects { flex-direction: column; }

    .nxc-rect { min-height: 180px; }

    /* On touch screens reveal the details by default (no hover) */
    .nxc-rect__sub, .nxc-rect__cta { max-height: 60px; opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    .nxc-rect::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

}