/* ==========================================================================
   NGCI design system — navy/teal (approved direction, proposal rev. 3 Oct 2026)
   Shared by ngci.ai and ngciglobal.com. Components are prefixed .ds-
   Tokens: navy #101C34 · teal action #7DE3CF · deep teal #0B7465 · light surface #EAF6F5
   Contrast: navy on teal 11.1:1 · white on deep teal 5.7:1 · #4A5870 on white 7.0:1
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --ds-navy:#101C34; --ds-navy-2:#17284A; --ds-navy-3:#22375E; --ds-navy-line:rgba(125,227,207,.22);
  --ds-teal:#7DE3CF; --ds-teal-2:#A6EEDF; --ds-teal-deep:#0B7465; --ds-teal-deeper:#085A4E;
  --ds-surface:#EAF6F5; --ds-surface-2:#F5FAFA; --ds-white:#fff;
  --ds-ink:#101C34; --ds-text:#2A3850; --ds-muted:#4A5870; --ds-line:#D5E2E4;
  --ds-on-navy:#fff; --ds-on-navy-muted:rgba(255,255,255,.78); --ds-on-navy-faint:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  --ds-display:"Syne",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --ds-body:"DM Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --ds-mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;
  --ds-max:1200px; --ds-gutter:24px; --ds-header-h:68px;
  --ds-r:10px; --ds-r-lg:16px; --ds-r-xl:22px;
  --ds-focus:0 0 0 3px #fff,0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal-deep);
  --ds-focus-dark:0 0 0 3px var(--ds-navy),0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal);
  --ds-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
@media (max-width:640px){:root{--ds-gutter:20px;--ds-header-h:60px}}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
.ds-wrap{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--ds-gutter)}
.ds-skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:8px;z-index:200;background:var(--ds-navy);color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px}
.ds-skip:focus{left:12px}
.ds-sr{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ---------- preview banner (removed in production build) ---------- */
.ds-preview{background:#FFF4D6;color:#4A3800;font:500 13px/1.4 var(--ds-body);text-align:center;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #E9D59A}
.ds-preview b{font-weight:700}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.ds-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5em;min-height:48px;padding:.75em 1.35em;border-radius:10px;
  font:600 16px/1.2 var(--ds-body);text-decoration:none;border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:background .18s,border-color .18s,color .18s,transform .18s var(--ds-ease)}
.ds-btn:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-btn--primary{background:var(--ds-teal-deep);color:#fff}
.ds-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--ds-teal-deeper)}
.ds-btn--secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--ds-ink);border-color:#9DB3B8}
.ds-btn--secondary:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal-deep);color:var(--ds-teal-deeper)}
.ds-dark .ds-btn--primary,.ds-btn--on-dark.ds-btn--primary{background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy)}
.ds-dark .ds-btn--primary:hover,.ds-btn--on-dark.ds-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--ds-teal-2)}
.ds-dark .ds-btn--secondary{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.ds-dark .ds-btn--secondary:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-dark .ds-btn:focus-visible{box-shadow:var(--ds-focus-dark)}
.ds-btn--sm{min-height:42px;padding:.55em 1.05em;font-size:15px}
.ds-link{color:var(--ds-teal-deep);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:1px}
.ds-dark .ds-link{color:var(--ds-teal)}

/* ---------- header + navigation ---------- */
.ds-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ds-line);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.2) blur(8px)}
.ds-header-in{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--ds-gutter);height:var(--ds-header-h);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}
.ds-brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ds-ink);flex:none;border-radius:8px}
.ds-brand img{height:34px;width:auto;display:block}
.ds-brand-tag{font:600 12px/1 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ds-teal-deep);padding-left:10px;border-left:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
.ds-brand:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;margin-left:auto}
.ds-nav>ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ds-nav-item{position:relative}
.ds-nav a.ds-nav-link,.ds-nav button.ds-nav-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;min-height:44px;padding:0 12px;border-radius:8px;border:0;background:none;
  font:500 15.5px/1 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-text);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}
.ds-nav .ds-nav-link:hover,.ds-nav .ds-nav-link[aria-expanded="true"]{color:var(--ds-ink);background:var(--ds-surface)}
.ds-nav .ds-nav-link[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ds-teal-deeper);box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--ds-teal-deep)}
.ds-nav .ds-nav-link:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-caret{width:10px;height:10px;transition:transform .2s}
.ds-nav-link[aria-expanded="true"] .ds-caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.ds-sub{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 6px);left:0;min-width:260px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ds-line);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(16,28,52,.14);padding:8px;display:none}
.ds-sub.is-open{display:block}
.ds-sub a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:8px;color:var(--ds-text);text-decoration:none;font:500 15px/1.3 var(--ds-body)}
.ds-sub a small{display:block;color:var(--ds-muted);font-size:13px;font-weight:400;margin-top:2px}
.ds-sub a:hover{background:var(--ds-surface);color:var(--ds-ink)}
.ds-sub a:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-header-cta{flex:none;margin-left:8px}
.ds-menu-btn{display:none;margin-left:auto;min-height:44px;min-width:44px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid #9DB3B8;background:#fff;color:var(--ds-ink);font:600 15px/1 var(--ds-body);cursor:pointer;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.ds-menu-btn:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-menu-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .ds-menu-btn{display:inline-flex}
  .ds-header-cta{display:none}
  .ds-nav{position:fixed;inset:var(--ds-header-h) 0 0 0;background:#fff;display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;overflow-y:auto;padding:12px var(--ds-gutter) 32px;margin:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
  .ds-nav.is-open{display:flex}
  .ds-nav>ul{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0}
  .ds-nav-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
  .ds-nav a.ds-nav-link,.ds-nav button.ds-nav-link{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;min-height:54px;font-size:17px;padding:0 4px;border-radius:0}
  .ds-nav .ds-nav-link[aria-current="page"]{box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 var(--ds-teal-deep);padding-left:12px}
  .ds-sub{position:static;box-shadow:none;border:0;border-radius:0;padding:0 0 10px 8px;min-width:0}
  .ds-sub a{padding:12px 10px;font-size:16px}
  .ds-nav-mobile-cta{display:block!important;margin-top:20px}
  .ds-nav-mobile-cta .ds-btn{width:100%}
  body.ds-menu-open{overflow:hidden}
}
.ds-nav-mobile-cta{display:none}

/* ---------- hero (navy) ---------- */
.ds-dark{background:var(--ds-navy);color:var(--ds-on-navy)}
.ds-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:
  radial-gradient(900px 520px at 78% 30%,rgba(125,227,207,.10),transparent 62%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,#101C34 0%,#0D172C 100%)}
.ds-hero-in{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(40px,6vw,80px) var(--ds-gutter) clamp(36px,5vw,64px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,46fr) minmax(0,54fr);gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:center}
.ds-hero--global .ds-hero-in{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,55fr) minmax(0,45fr)}
.ds-eyebrow{font:600 13px/1.3 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ds-teal-deep);margin:0 0 14px}
.ds-dark .ds-eyebrow{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-hero h1{font:700 clamp(32px,4.3vw,54px)/1.08 var(--ds-display);letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:0 0 18px;color:#fff;text-wrap:balance}
.ds-hero h1 span{display:block}
.ds-hero-lead{font:400 clamp(17px,1.6vw,19px)/1.6 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted);max-width:56ch;margin:0 0 28px}
.ds-hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 22px}
.ds-hero-support{font:500 15px/1.5 var(--ds-body);color:#fff;margin:0}
.ds-hero-support small{display:block;font:400 13.5px/1.5 var(--ds-mono);color:var(--ds-on-navy-faint);margin-top:4px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.ds-tourbar{background:var(--ds-surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
.ds-tourbar-in{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:0 auto;padding:12px var(--ds-gutter);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 28px;align-items:center;font:500 14.5px/1.45 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-text)}
.ds-tourbar b{color:var(--ds-ink);font-weight:700}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .ds-hero-in,.ds-hero--global .ds-hero-in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ds-hero-actions .ds-btn{flex:1 1 220px}
}
@media (max-width:420px){.ds-hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,8.6vw,36px)}}

/* ---------- Brain preview (SVG workflow map) ---------- */
.ds-brain{position:relative;color:#fff}
.ds-brain-figure{margin:0;position:relative}
.ds-brain-figure svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;overflow:visible}
.ds-brain .n-stage rect{fill:#15274A;stroke:var(--ds-navy-line);stroke-width:1.5;transition:fill .2s,stroke .2s}
.ds-brain .n-stage text{fill:#fff;font:600 15px var(--ds-body)}
.ds-brain .n-stage.is-active rect,.ds-brain .n-stage.is-path rect{stroke:var(--ds-teal);fill:#173458}
.ds-brain .n-stage.is-active rect{fill:#1B3E62;stroke-width:2.5}
.ds-brain .edge{stroke:rgba(166,238,223,.30);stroke-width:1.5;fill:none}
.ds-brain .edge.is-path{stroke:var(--ds-teal);stroke-width:2.2}
.ds-brain .ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--ds-teal);stroke-width:2;opacity:.85}
.ds-brain .ring-inner{fill:rgba(16,28,52,.85);stroke:rgba(125,227,207,.35);stroke-width:1}
.ds-brain .hub rect{fill:#101C34;stroke:var(--ds-teal);stroke-width:1.5}
.ds-brain .t-hub{fill:#fff;font:700 24px var(--ds-display)}
.ds-brain .t-hub-sub{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font:500 12.5px var(--ds-body)}
.ds-brain .t-nems{fill:var(--ds-teal);font:700 15px var(--ds-display);letter-spacing:.04em}
.ds-brain .t-nems-sub{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font:500 12px var(--ds-body)}
.ds-brain .chk rect{fill:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-brain .chk text{fill:var(--ds-navy);font:700 12px var(--ds-body)}
.ds-brain .pulse{fill:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-brain-caption{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px 16px;margin-top:10px}
.ds-brain-explain{font:400 15px/1.5 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted);margin:0;min-height:3em;flex:1 1 260px}
.ds-brain-explain b{color:#fff}
.ds-brain-controls{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ds-chip-btn{min-height:40px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);background:transparent;color:#fff;font:600 14px/1 var(--ds-body);cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;text-decoration:none}
.ds-chip-btn:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-chip-btn:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus-dark)}
.ds-stage-list{list-style:none;margin:14px 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.ds-stage-list button{min-height:40px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(166,238,223,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:#fff;font:500 14px/1 var(--ds-body);cursor:pointer}
.ds-stage-list button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy);border-color:var(--ds-teal);font-weight:700}
.ds-stage-list button:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus-dark)}
.ds-brain-foot{margin-top:14px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--ds-navy-line);border-radius:10px;font:500 13px/1.4 var(--ds-mono);color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted);text-align:center;letter-spacing:.02em}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ds-brain .pulse{display:none}}
.ds-brain.is-paused .pulse{display:none}
@media (max-width:640px){.ds-brain .n-stage text{font-size:17px}.ds-stage-list button{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px)}}

/* ---------- sections & typography ---------- */
.ds-section{padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) 0}
.ds-section--surface{background:var(--ds-surface)}
.ds-section--tint{background:var(--ds-surface-2)}
.ds-section h2,.ds-h2{font:700 clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px)/1.12 var(--ds-display);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ds-ink);text-wrap:balance}
.ds-dark h2,.ds-dark h3,.ds-section.ds-dark h2,.ds-section.ds-dark h3,.ds-dark .ds-card h3{color:#fff}
.ds-section h3,.ds-h3{font:700 clamp(19px,1.8vw,22px)/1.25 var(--ds-display);margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ds-ink)}
.ds-lead{font:400 clamp(17px,1.5vw,19px)/1.6 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-text);max-width:64ch;margin:0 0 8px}
.ds-dark .ds-lead{color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ds-section p{max-width:68ch}
.ds-head{margin-bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.ds-head--center{text-align:center}.ds-head--center .ds-lead,.ds-head--center p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* ---------- cards ---------- */
.ds-grid{display:grid;gap:20px}
.ds-grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ds-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ds-grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media (max-width:1000px){.ds-grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.ds-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:640px){.ds-grid--2,.ds-grid--3,.ds-grid--4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.ds-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ds-line);border-radius:var(--ds-r-lg);padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.ds-card p{color:var(--ds-text);margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}
.ds-card .ds-k{font:600 12.5px/1.3 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ds-teal-deep)}
.ds-card-link{margin-top:auto;font:600 15.5px/1.3 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-teal-deep);text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding-top:6px}
.ds-card-link::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:var(--ds-r-lg)}
.ds-card:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal-deep)}
.ds-card:focus-within{box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-card-link:focus-visible{outline:none}
.ds-dark .ds-card{background:var(--ds-navy-2);border-color:var(--ds-navy-line)}
.ds-dark .ds-card p{color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ds-dark .ds-card .ds-k,.ds-dark .ds-card-link{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-pathlist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
.ds-pathlist a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:16px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ds-line);color:var(--ds-ink);text-decoration:none;font:600 17px/1.3 var(--ds-body);min-height:56px}
.ds-pathlist a span{font-weight:400;color:var(--ds-muted);font-size:15px;display:block}
.ds-pathlist a:hover{color:var(--ds-teal-deeper)}
.ds-pathlist a:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}

/* ---------- labels ---------- */
.ds-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font:600 12.5px/1 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--ds-surface);color:var(--ds-teal-deeper);border:1px solid #BFE3DD}
.ds-label--sample{background:#FFF7E0;color:#5C4300;border-color:#EAD38A}
.ds-dark .ds-label{background:rgba(125,227,207,.12);color:var(--ds-teal);border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.35)}

/* ---------- workflow stepper ---------- */
.ds-wf-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 20px}
.ds-wf-tabs button{min-height:44px;padding:0 16px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid var(--ds-line);background:#fff;font:600 15px/1 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-text);cursor:pointer}
.ds-wf-tabs button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--ds-navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ds-navy)}
.ds-wf-tabs button:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus)}
.ds-wf-panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ds-line);border-radius:var(--ds-r-xl);padding:clamp(20px,3vw,36px)}
.ds-wf-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.ds-steps{list-style:none;margin:22px 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;counter-reset:s}
.ds-steps li{position:relative;counter-increment:s;background:var(--ds-surface-2);border:1px solid var(--ds-line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 12px 12px;font:600 14.5px/1.35 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-ink)}
.ds-steps li::before{content:counter(s,decimal-leading-zero);display:block;font:600 12px/1 var(--ds-mono);color:var(--ds-teal-deep);margin-bottom:8px}
.ds-steps li.is-human{background:var(--ds-navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ds-navy)}
.ds-steps li.is-human::before{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-steps li.is-human::after{content:"Human decision";display:table;margin-top:8px;font:700 11px/1 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy);padding:5px 7px;border-radius:5px}
@media (max-width:1000px){.ds-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:520px){.ds-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- architecture ---------- */
.ds-arch{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px}
.ds-arch-flow{grid-column:1/-1;background:var(--ds-surface);border:1px solid #BFE3DD;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px}
.ds-arch-flow b{display:block;font:700 16px/1.3 var(--ds-display);color:var(--ds-ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.ds-arch-ngos{background:var(--ds-navy);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px}
.ds-arch-ngos b,.ds-arch-nems b{display:block;font:700 22px/1.2 var(--ds-display)}
.ds-arch-ngos small,.ds-arch-nems small{display:block;font:500 13px/1.3 var(--ds-mono);opacity:.85;margin:4px 0 10px}
.ds-arch-nems{background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--ds-teal-deep);border-radius:12px;padding:20px;color:var(--ds-ink)}
.ds-arch-nems small{color:var(--ds-teal-deeper);opacity:1}
.ds-arch-brands{grid-column:1/-1;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ds-line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px}
.ds-arch-brands ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;margin:10px 0 0;padding:0}
.ds-arch-brands li{font:600 14px/1 var(--ds-body);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--ds-surface-2);border:1px solid var(--ds-line)}
.ds-arch-public{grid-column:1/-1;border:1px dashed #9DB3B8;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;color:var(--ds-text)}
@media (max-width:760px){.ds-arch{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- forms ---------- */
.ds-form{display:grid;gap:16px;max-width:640px}
.ds-form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
@media (max-width:560px){.ds-form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.ds-field label{display:block;font:600 15px/1.3 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-ink);margin:0 0 6px}
.ds-field .ds-req{color:#A3261B;font-weight:700}
.ds-field .ds-hint{display:block;font:400 13.5px/1.4 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-muted);margin-top:5px}
.ds-field input,.ds-field select,.ds-field textarea{width:100%;min-height:48px;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid #8FA4AA;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;color:var(--ds-ink);font:400 16px/1.4 var(--ds-body)}
.ds-field textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.ds-field input:focus,.ds-field select:focus,.ds-field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--ds-teal-deep);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,116,101,.25)}
.ds-field [aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#A3261B}
.ds-field .ds-err{display:block;color:#A3261B;font:600 14px/1.35 var(--ds-body);margin-top:6px}
.ds-field .ds-err:empty{display:none}
.ds-consent,.ds-field label.ds-consent{display:flex;font-weight:400;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font:400 15px/1.45 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-text)}
.ds-consent input{width:22px;height:22px;flex:none;margin-top:1px;accent-color:var(--ds-teal-deep)}
.ds-status{font:500 15px/1.45 var(--ds-body);margin:0;min-height:1.4em}
.ds-status.is-error{color:#A3261B}.ds-status.is-ok{color:var(--ds-teal-deeper)}
.ds-next{font:400 14.5px/1.5 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-muted)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.ds-footer{background:var(--ds-navy);color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted);padding:56px 0 28px;font:400 15px/1.55 var(--ds-body)}
.ds-footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px}
.ds-footer img{height:36px;width:auto;margin-bottom:12px}
.ds-footer h2{font:600 12.5px/1 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ds-teal);margin:0 0 12px}
.ds-footer a{display:block;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:6px 0}
.ds-footer a:hover{color:var(--ds-teal);text-decoration:underline}
.ds-footer a:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus-dark);border-radius:4px}
.ds-footer-bottom{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);margin-top:36px;padding-top:20px;font-size:14px}
.ds-footer-bottom a{display:inline;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.ds-social{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.ds-social a{width:44px;height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:10px;padding:0}
.ds-social svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor}
@media (max-width:860px){.ds-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.ds-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- demo shell (ngci.ai demos) ---------- */
.ds-demo-shell{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;background:var(--ds-navy);color:#fff;font:500 14.5px/1.3 var(--ds-body);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ds-navy-line)}
.ds-demo-shell-in{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:0 auto;padding:8px var(--ds-gutter);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px 16px}
.ds-demo-shell a{color:#fff;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:40px;border-radius:8px;padding:0 8px}
.ds-demo-shell a:hover{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-demo-shell a:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:var(--ds-focus-dark)}
.ds-demo-shell .ds-label{margin-right:auto}
.ds-demo-shell .ds-demo-cta{background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy);font-weight:700;padding:0 14px}
.ds-demo-shell .ds-demo-cta:hover{background:var(--ds-teal-2);color:var(--ds-navy)}
.ds-demo-note{max-width:var(--ds-max);margin:12px auto 0;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;background:#FFF7E0;border:1px solid #EAD38A;color:#4A3800;font:500 14.5px/1.45 var(--ds-body)}
@media (max-width:560px){.ds-demo-shell .ds-label{flex-basis:100%;order:-1}}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}}
html{scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--ds-header-h) + 12px)}

/* ---------- holographic Brain stage (saifrehman.org-inspired, NGCI navy/teal) ---------- */
.ds-holo{position:relative;color:#fff}
.ds-holo-top{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:6px}
.ds-holo-stage{position:relative;height:clamp(420px,46vw,600px);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 45%,rgba(125,227,207,.16),transparent 70%),
  radial-gradient(90% 70% at 50% 100%,rgba(11,116,101,.30),transparent 65%),
  repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(125,227,207,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 40px),
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(125,227,207,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 40px),#0A1428;
  border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.22);box-shadow:inset 0 0 80px rgba(125,227,207,.08),0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.ds-holo--compact .ds-holo-stage{height:clamp(380px,38vw,500px)}
.ds-holo-stage canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1}
.ds-holo-beam{position:absolute;left:50%;top:-10%;width:46%;height:72%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(166,238,223,.22),rgba(125,227,207,.04) 75%,transparent);clip-path:polygon(38% 0,62% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);filter:blur(2px)}
.ds-holo-core{position:absolute;left:50%;top:44%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:30;text-align:center;pointer-events:none;
  padding:8px 14px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(10,20,40,.72);border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.7);box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(125,227,207,.35)}
.ds-holo-core b{display:block;font:700 clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px)/1 var(--ds-display);letter-spacing:.02em}
.ds-holo-core span{display:block;font:500 12px/1.3 var(--ds-body);color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-top:4px}
.ds-holo-nems{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:30;pointer-events:none;
  font:600 12px/1 var(--ds-mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ds-teal);background:rgba(10,20,40,.7);padding:5px 8px;border-radius:6px}
.ds-holo-chk{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:40;pointer-events:none;font:700 12px/1 var(--ds-body);color:var(--ds-navy);background:var(--ds-teal);
  padding:6px 9px;border-radius:7px;box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(125,227,207,.6);white-space:nowrap}
.ds-holo-card{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:20;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;min-width:92px;padding:10px 12px 9px;
  border-radius:14px;cursor:pointer;color:#fff;font:600 15px/1 var(--ds-body);will-change:transform;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(166,238,223,.20),rgba(10,24,48,.82) 60%);border:1px solid rgba(166,238,223,.55);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(125,227,207,.25),inset 0 0 14px rgba(125,227,207,.15);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.ds-holo-card svg{width:30px;height:30px;fill:var(--ds-teal);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(125,227,207,.8))}
.ds-holo-card:hover,.ds-holo-card.is-active{border-color:var(--ds-teal);box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(125,227,207,.65),inset 0 0 18px rgba(125,227,207,.3);opacity:1!important}
.ds-holo-card.is-active{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(125,227,207,.45),rgba(10,24,48,.85) 70%)}
.ds-holo-card:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--ds-navy),0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-holo .ds-brain-explain{margin:12px 0 0;min-height:3em}
.ds-holo-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:10px}
.ds-sr-mobile{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0)}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ds-holo-stage{height:540px}
  .ds-holo-nems{display:none}
  .ds-holo-core{top:46%;padding:6px 10px}
  .ds-holo-card{min-width:72px;padding:7px 8px;font-size:13px}.ds-holo-card svg{width:22px;height:22px}
}
/* ngci.ai: centred stage hero */
.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-in{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;gap:28px;padding-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,64px)}
.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-actions{justify-content:center}
.ds-hero--stage .ds-holo{text-align:left;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
/* typography: left-aligned, balanced headings, no stranded words */
h1,h2,h3,.ds-h2,.ds-h3{text-wrap:balance}
p,li{text-wrap:pretty}

/* ---------- hologram emblems + holo cards (solutions & capabilities) ---------- */
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(125,227,207,.10),rgba(10,22,44,.92) 46%),#0B1630;border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.28);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 40px rgba(125,227,207,.05),0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);padding-top:20px;overflow:hidden}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(125,227,207,.035) 0 1px,transparent 1px 4px)}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal);box-shadow:0 0 32px rgba(125,227,207,.25),inset 0 0 40px rgba(125,227,207,.08)}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card h3{color:#fff}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card p{color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card .ds-k,.ds-holo-cards .ds-card-link{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-label--sample{background:rgba(255,215,120,.12);color:#FFE3A3;border-color:rgba(255,215,120,.4)}
.ds-emblem{position:relative;width:96px;height:104px;margin:0 0 10px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.ds-emblem svg{position:relative;z-index:2;width:42px;height:42px;fill:#C8FAF0;color:#C8FAF0;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(125,227,207,.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(125,227,207,.55));margin-top:-8px}
.ds-emblem-ring{position:absolute;left:8px;top:0;width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%,rgba(125,227,207,.35),rgba(11,116,101,.18) 45%,rgba(16,28,52,.2) 70%);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(166,238,223,.75);box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(125,227,207,.55),inset 0 0 18px rgba(125,227,207,.45)}
.ds-emblem-ring::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-7px;border-radius:50%;border:1px dashed rgba(166,238,223,.45)}
.ds-emblem-base{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:2px;width:68px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(125,227,207,.75),rgba(125,227,207,0) 70%)}
.ds-holo-cards .ds-card:hover .ds-emblem-ring::after{animation:ds-spin 6s linear infinite}
@keyframes ds-spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ds-holo-cards .ds-card:hover .ds-emblem-ring::after{animation:none}}
/* keep each headline phrase on one line at desktop widths (two-line hero) */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .ds-hero h1 span{white-space:nowrap}
  .ds-hero--global .ds-hero-in{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,58fr) minmax(0,42fr)}
  .ds-hero--global h1{font-size:clamp(34px,3.5vw,48px)}
}

/* ---------- product / capability hologram scenes ---------- */
.ds-scene{position:relative;height:190px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 55%,rgba(125,227,207,.14),transparent 70%),
  repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(125,227,207,.06) 0 1px,transparent 1px 26px),
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(125,227,207,.06) 0 1px,transparent 1px 26px),#081226;
  border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.25);box-shadow:inset 0 0 30px rgba(125,227,207,.10)}
.ds-scene canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.ds-card .ds-scene{margin:-6px -6px 12px}
.ds-scene--lg{height:clamp(260px,30vw,380px)}
.ds-scene--sm{height:140px}
.ds-motion-toggle{position:fixed;left:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:150;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:44px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(10,20,40,.88);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.55);font:600 14px/1 var(--ds-body);cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.ds-motion-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ds-motion-toggle:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #fff,0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal-deep)}

/* ---------- ngci.ai: hologram-first dark theme ---------- */
.ai-holo-site{background:#08111F}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section,.ai-holo-site .ds-section--surface,.ai-holo-site .ds-section--tint{color:#fff;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 0%,rgba(125,227,207,.07),transparent 70%),
  repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(125,227,207,.035) 0 1px,transparent 1px 48px),
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(125,227,207,.035) 0 1px,transparent 1px 48px),#0A1428}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section--surface{background-color:#0C1830}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section h2,.ai-holo-site .ds-section h3{color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section .ds-lead,.ai-holo-site .ds-section p{color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-eyebrow{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-link{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-card{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(125,227,207,.10),rgba(10,22,44,.92) 46%),#0B1630;border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.28)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-card .ds-k,.ai-holo-site .ds-card-link{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-card:focus-within{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #08111F,0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-tourbar{background:#0F2140;border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.2)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-tourbar-in,.ai-holo-site .ds-tourbar b{color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-tabs button{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.4)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-tabs button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy);border-color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-tabs button:focus-visible{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #08111F,0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-panel{background:rgba(10,22,44,.85);border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.28);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px 32px;align-items:center}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-panel .ds-steps{grid-column:1/-1}
.ai-holo-site .ds-steps li{background:rgba(125,227,207,.06);border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.25);color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-steps li::before{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-steps li.is-human{background:rgba(125,227,207,.18);border-color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-btn--secondary{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-btn--secondary:hover{color:var(--ds-teal);border-color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section .ds-btn--primary{background:var(--ds-teal);color:var(--ds-navy)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section .ds-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--ds-teal-2)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section .ds-btn:focus-visible{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #08111F,0 0 0 6px var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-flow,.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-brands,.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-public{background:rgba(10,22,44,.85);border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.28);color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-flow b,.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-brands b,.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-public b{color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-brands li{background:rgba(125,227,207,.08);border-color:rgba(125,227,207,.3);color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-ngos{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(125,227,207,.16),#0B1630 60%);border:1px solid rgba(125,227,207,.5)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-nems{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(125,227,207,.10),#0B1630 60%);border-color:var(--ds-teal);color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-nems small{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-ngos .ds-scene,.ai-holo-site .ds-arch-nems .ds-scene{margin-top:14px}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form{background:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form p,.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form .ds-hint{color:var(--ds-muted)}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form .ds-status.is-ok{color:var(--ds-teal-deeper)}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form .ds-status.is-error{color:#A3261B}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form .ds-link{color:var(--ds-teal-deep)}
.ai-holo-site .ai-contact .ds-form .ds-btn--primary{background:var(--ds-teal-deep);color:#fff}
.ai-holo-site .ds-next{color:var(--ds-on-navy-muted)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-next b{color:#fff}
@media (max-width:860px){.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* Global: product page hero holograms */
.page-hero{position:relative}
.gl-hero-scene{position:absolute!important;right:max(24px,calc((100vw - 1200px)/2 + 24px));top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:min(40%,460px);height:78%;z-index:2;
  background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
@media (min-width:1001px){.page-hero.has-scene .wrap>*{max-width:min(60%,720px)}}
@media (max-width:1000px){.gl-hero-scene{position:relative!important;right:auto;top:auto;transform:none;width:auto;height:240px;margin:8px var(--ds-gutter) 24px}}
.ai-holo-site .ds-section .ds-eyebrow{color:var(--ds-teal)}
.ai-holo-site .ds-wf-panel>.ds-btn{justify-self:start}
@media (min-width:1001px){.page-hero.has-scene h1{font-size:clamp(32px,3.5vw,48px)}}
.page-hero.has-scene .hbr{display:none}

/* ===== Typography & alignment pass (3 Oct 2026): left-aligned layout, deliberate heading lines ===== */
h1,h2,h3{text-wrap:balance}
p,li{text-wrap:pretty}
.hl{display:inline}
@media (min-width:760px){
  [data-hl] .hl{display:block;width:max-content;max-width:none;white-space:nowrap}
  [data-hl].hl-wrap .hl{display:inline;width:auto;white-space:normal}
  [data-hl].hl-one .hl{display:inline;width:auto}
}
/* left-align everything: section intros, CTA bands, stats */
main .center,main .band,main .ds-head--center,main .stats,main .gl-cta,main .partners-label,main .partners-note,main .brain-power-note,
main [style*="text-align:center"],main [style*="text-align: center"],.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-in{text-align:left!important}
main .center>*,main .band>*,main .ds-head--center>*,main .ds-head--center .ds-lead,main .ds-head--center p,main .mx-auto,
.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-in>*{margin-left:0!important;margin-right:auto!important}
main .btn-row.center,main .pill-row,main .flow,.ds-hero--stage .ds-hero-actions,main .trust .wrap{justify-content:flex-start!important}
/* stats: values never split across lines on desktop */
main .stats{gap:1.5rem 2rem}
main .stat{border-top:2px solid var(--ds-teal,#7DE3CF);padding-top:12px}
main .stat b{font-size:clamp(22px,2.3vw,30px);line-height:1.15}
@media (min-width:900px){main .stat b{white-space:nowrap}}
main .stat span{display:block;margin-top:4px}

/* ===== Brand header (buyer-experience pass): more presence for the logo ===== */
:root{--ds-header-h:92px}
.ds-brand img{height:58px}
.ds-brand-tag{font-size:13px}
@media (max-width:1080px){:root{--ds-header-h:76px}.ds-brand img{height:48px}}
@media (max-width:640px){:root{--ds-header-h:72px}.ds-brand img{height:46px}}
.ds-arch-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;color:var(--ds-teal);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.gl-evline{margin:4px 0 0;font:500 13px/1.4 var(--ds-mono);color:var(--ds-teal)}

.ds-brain-svg--tall{display:none!important}
@media (max-width:560px){.ds-brain-svg--wide{display:none!important}.ds-brain-svg--tall{display:block!important;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}}