/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION SIGNAL - form + learning path display
   Builds on the Seplat theme tokens (--sep-*) defined in each page's <head>.
   ============================================================ */

.ns-section { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.ns-hero { padding-top: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 11rem); }
.ns-hero-inner { max-width: 46rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ns-hero-inner .text_style-b1 { max-width: 38rem; }

/* ---------- FORM ---------- */
.ns-form { max-width: 52rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2.5rem; }
.ns-card {
  background: var(--sep-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sep-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.ns-card-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-card-head .heading_style-h4 { margin: 0; }

.ns-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ns-label {
  font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--sep-ink);
}
.ns-label small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .75; }
.ns-input, .ns-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font: inherit; font-size: var(--sep-b1); color: var(--sep-body);
  background: var(--sep-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sep-line);
  border-radius: var(--sep-radius);
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.ns-textarea { min-height: 8.5rem; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
.ns-input:focus, .ns-textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sep-ink); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,107,66,.12);
}
.ns-field.is-invalid .ns-input, .ns-field.is-invalid .ns-textarea { border-color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-error { display: none; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-field.is-invalid .ns-error { display: block; }

/* ---------- ACCORDION ---------- */
.ns-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-acc-item { border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--sep-white); overflow: hidden; }
.ns-acc-item.is-open { border-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-acc-item.is-invalid { border-color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-acc-btn {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  font: inherit; color: var(--sep-ink);
}
.ns-acc-num {
  flex: none; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sep-ink);
  transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.ns-acc-item.is-complete .ns-acc-num { background: var(--sep-ink); border-color: var(--sep-ink); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-acc-title { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.ns-acc-title strong { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--sep-b1); }
.ns-acc-title .ns-acc-summary {
  font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .8;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ns-acc-chev { flex: none; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .25s; margin-right: .25rem; }
.ns-acc-item.is-open .ns-acc-chev { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.ns-acc-panel { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .3s ease; }
.ns-acc-item.is-open .ns-acc-panel { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.ns-acc-panel-inner { overflow: hidden; }
.ns-acc-body { padding: .25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }

.ns-types { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ns-type input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ns-type span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .55rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.ns-type span:hover { border-color: var(--sep-ink); color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-type input:checked + span { background: var(--sep-ink); border-color: var(--sep-ink); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-type input:focus-visible + span { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,107,66,.25); }

.ns-acc-actions { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-btn {
  font: inherit; font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--sep-radius); padding: 12px 22px; text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  transition: background-color .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.ns-btn-primary { background: var(--sep-accent); border: 1px solid var(--sep-accent); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--sep-ink); border-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-btn-primary[disabled] { opacity: .6; cursor: progress; }
.ns-btn-ghost { background: none; border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-btn-ghost[hidden] { display: none; }

.ns-submit-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ns-progress { font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); }
.ns-alert {
  border-radius: var(--sep-radius); padding: .9rem 1.1rem; font-size: var(--sep-b2);
  background: #FDECEC; color: #9B1210;
}
.ns-alert.is-info { background: var(--sep-sand); color: var(--sep-body); border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }

/* ---------- LEARNING PATH (steps slider) ---------- */
.ns-plan .section-top-text { width: auto; max-width: 48rem; }
.ns-plan .section-top-text .text_style-b1 { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 40rem; }
.ns-plan-meta { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; background: var(--sep-sand); color: var(--sep-ink); border: 1px solid var(--sep-line);
}
.ns-chip.is-type { background: rgba(210,80,151,.1); color: #9E2D6C; border-color: rgba(210,80,151,.25); }

.ns-plan .steps_slider-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .4s ease, visibility .4s;
}
.ns-plan .steps_slider-img.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content-item-wrap { display: none; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active { display: block; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content-item { animation: nsFade .4s ease; }
@keyframes nsFade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.ns-plan .cms-item-tag { background-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-step-item-step-dot.is-active { background-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-step-item-text.is-active { color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-steps-nav-item { cursor: pointer; background: none; padding: 0; }
.ns-resource { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.ns-resource-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-resource a { color: var(--sep-ink); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---------- THANK-YOU + BROWSE ---------- */
.ns-done-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.ns-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ns-toolbar .ns-input { max-width: 22rem; }
.ns-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-filter button { font: inherit; }
.ns-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(17rem, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ns-path-card {
  text-align: left; font: inherit; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--sep-white); border: 1px solid var(--sep-line); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem;
  transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.ns-path-card:hover, .ns-path-card.is-selected { border-color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-path-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sep-ink); font-family: var(--sep-font); }
.ns-path-card p {
  margin: 0; font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.ns-empty { text-align: center; padding: 3rem 1rem; color: var(--sep-body); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ns-acc-actions .ns-btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONVERSATIONAL + INTERACTIVE LAYER
   ============================================================ */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* ---------- PHOTO HERO (satellite image sits right; its teal sky blends into the gradient) ---------- */
.ns-hero-photo {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--sep-white);
  min-height: min(88vh, 46rem); display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 10rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4cc3c2 0%, #2a9fa6 55%, #1d8791 100%);
}
.ns-hero-photo::before { /* the photo, faded on its left edge so it melts into the teal */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(60%, 46rem);
  background: url("../images/signal-navigation.png") right center / cover no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%);
}
.ns-hero-photo::after { /* darkens the text side for contrast */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,58,52,.85) 0%, rgba(0,72,66,.6) 40%, rgba(0,72,66,0) 75%);
}
.ns-hero-photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner { max-width: 40rem; }
.ns-hero-photo .heading_style-h1 { color: var(--sep-white) !important; }
.ns-hero-photo .text_style-b1 { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ns-eyebrow-light {
  display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .45rem .85rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ns-eyebrow-light::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #7CF2C4;
  animation: nsPing 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes nsPing { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124,242,196,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(124,242,196,0); } }
.ns-hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem 1.25rem; font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.ns-hero-meta span::before { content: "\2713"; margin-right: .4rem; color: #7CF2C4; }
.ns-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > * { animation: nsRise .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .08s; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .16s; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
.ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .32s; }
@keyframes nsRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.ns-btn { transition: background-color .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .15s; }
.ns-btn:active { transform: scale(.97); }
.ns-btn-light { background: var(--sep-white); border: 1px solid var(--sep-white); color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-btn-light:hover { background: var(--sep-accent); border-color: var(--sep-accent); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-btn-outline-light { background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.ns-btn-lg { padding: 16px 30px; font-size: var(--sep-b1); }

/* ---------- LAYOUT: form + live path preview ---------- */
#ns-start { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
.ns-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 20rem; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.ns-layout .ns-form { max-width: none; gap: 3.5rem; }
.ns-part { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ns-part-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: var(--sep-h4); font-weight: 500; color: var(--sep-ink);
  padding-bottom: .75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sep-line);
}
.ns-part-label span {
  font-family: var(--sep-font); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sep-accent); background: #FDECEC; padding: .3rem .6rem; border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---------- CHAT MESSAGES ---------- */
.ns-msg { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: .75rem; max-width: 40rem; }
.ns-msg[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-avatar {
  flex: none; width: 2.25rem; height: 2.25rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--sep-white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a9fa6, var(--sep-ink));
}
.ns-bubble {
  background: var(--sep-sand); border: 1px solid var(--sep-line);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 18px 4px; padding: .9rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: var(--sep-b1); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--sep-body);
}
.ns-bubble em { color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-reply { margin-left: 3rem; }
.ns-msg.ns-reaction .ns-bubble { background: #E6F4EE; border-color: #CBE8DB; color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-msg.is-pop { animation: nsPop .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.3) both; }
@keyframes nsPop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) scale(.96); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.ns-typing { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: .35rem 0; }
.ns-typing i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sep-ink); animation: nsDot 1s infinite; }
.ns-typing i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.ns-typing i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
@keyframes nsDot { 0%, 100% { opacity: .25; transform: translateY(0); } 50% { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-3px); } }

.ns-input.is-filled, .ns-textarea.is-filled { border-color: #9FD3BC; }
.ns-counter { align-self: flex-end; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .6; }

/* scroll reveal (only once JS has run, so the form never stays hidden) */
.ns-js .ns-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.ns-js .ns-reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- ACCORDION (conversational) ---------- */
.ns-layout .ns-accordion { margin-left: 3rem; }
.ns-acc-item { transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.ns-acc-item.is-open { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,107,66,.08); }
.ns-acc-item.is-complete .ns-acc-num { font-size: 0; }
.ns-acc-item.is-complete .ns-acc-num::after { content: "\2713"; font-size: .9rem; }
.ns-acc-prompt { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-type span { transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .15s; }
.ns-type input:checked + span { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ---------- LIVE PATH PREVIEW (aside) ---------- */
.ns-aside { position: sticky; top: 6rem; }
.ns-aside-card {
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.5rem; color: var(--sep-white);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1d8791 0%, var(--sep-ink) 55%, var(--sep-ink-2) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,83,50,.18);
}
.ns-aside-card .text_style-accent { color: #9FEBD0 !important; }
.ns-aside-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ns-ring {
  width: 3.25rem; height: 3.25rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(#7CF2C4 calc(var(--p) * 1%), rgba(255,255,255,.15) 0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.ns-ring span {
  width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sep-ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.ns-aside-role { font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; }
.ns-aside-dept { font-size: var(--sep-b2); opacity: .75; margin: .25rem 0 1.25rem; }
.ns-aside-role.is-empty, .ns-aside-dept.is-empty { opacity: .45; }
.ns-timeline { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ns-timeline li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 1rem 1.75rem; cursor: pointer; }
.ns-timeline li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 16px; bottom: -2px; width: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.ns-timeline li:last-child::before { display: none; }
.ns-timeline li.is-done::before { background: #7CF2C4; }
.ns-tl-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); transition: all .3s;
}
.ns-timeline li.is-done .ns-tl-dot { background: #7CF2C4; border-color: #7CF2C4; }
.ns-timeline li.is-current .ns-tl-dot { border-color: var(--sep-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.ns-tl-step { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .6; }
.ns-tl-title { font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.35; }
.ns-timeline li:not(.is-done) .ns-tl-title { opacity: .55; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.ns-tl-type { display: inline-block; margin-top: .3rem; font-size: .72rem; padding: .15rem .5rem; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ns-tl-type:empty { display: none; }

/* ---------- MOBILE PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
.ns-mobile-bar {
  display: none; position: fixed; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 50;
  align-items: center; gap: .75rem; padding: .65rem .95rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--sep-ink); color: var(--sep-white); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transform: translateY(160%); transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.ns-mobile-bar.is-visible { transform: none; }
.ns-mobile-bar-segs { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.ns-mobile-bar-segs i { flex: 1; height: 5px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); transition: background-color .3s; }
.ns-mobile-bar-segs i.is-done { background: #7CF2C4; }

/* ---------- THANK YOU, TOAST, CONFETTI ---------- */
.ns-thanks { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ns-thanks .ns-msg { max-width: 38rem; }
.ns-thanks .ns-bubble { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.ns-toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 24px; z-index: 60; transform: translate(-50%, 160%);
  background: var(--sep-body); color: var(--sep-white); padding: .75rem 1.15rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--sep-b2); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); transition: transform .35s ease; pointer-events: none;
  max-width: calc(100% - 32px); text-align: center;
}
.ns-toast.is-visible { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.ns-confetti { position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 70; overflow: hidden; }
.ns-confetti i { position: absolute; top: -16px; width: 8px; height: 14px; border-radius: 2px; animation: nsFall linear forwards; }
@keyframes nsFall { to { transform: translateY(110vh) rotate(720deg); } }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ns-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ns-aside { display: none; }
  .ns-mobile-bar { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-photo {
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .ns-hero-photo::before { width: 100%; background-position: center 15%; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .ns-hero-photo::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,58,52,.35) 0%, rgba(0,58,52,.9) 65%); }
  .ns-reply, .ns-layout .ns-accordion { margin-left: 0; }
  .ns-avatar { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }
}
/* ============================================================
   TWO-PART FORM, CONVERSATION VIEW, ROLE CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.ns-part[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-part.is-entering { animation: nsRise .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
.ns-textarea-sm { min-height: 5rem; }
.ns-submit-row .ns-progress { margin-left: auto; }

/* ---------- the professional talking the viewer through their path ---------- */
.ns-avatar-person { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sep-accent-2), var(--sep-accent)); font-size: .95rem; }
.ns-intro { max-width: 44rem; margin: 0 auto clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-intro .ns-msg, .ns-talk .ns-msg { max-width: none; }
.ns-plan .ns-bubble { background: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-plan .section-top-text { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.ns-talk { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content-item.ns-talk { animation: none; }
.ns-talk .steps_slider-content-item-tag { margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.ns-talk-skill {
  display: block; margin-top: .35rem;
  font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sep-ink);
}
.ns-talk .ns-bubble strong { color: var(--sep-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.ns-talk .ns-bubble a { color: var(--sep-ink); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; word-break: break-word; }
.ns-talk .ns-chip { margin-left: .35rem; vertical-align: middle; }
/* bubbles arrive one after another each time a step opens */
.steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg { animation: nsPop .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.2) both; }
.steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: .45s; }
.steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: .8s; }
.steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg:nth-of-type(5) { animation-delay: 1.15s; }
.ns-msg-viewer { align-self: flex-end; }
.ns-plan .ns-viewer-reply {
  font: inherit; font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--sep-ink); border-color: var(--sep-ink); color: var(--sep-white);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 4px 18px; padding: .7rem 1.1rem;
  transition: background-color .2s, transform .15s;
}
.ns-plan .ns-viewer-reply:hover { background: var(--sep-accent); border-color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-plan .ns-viewer-reply:active { transform: scale(.97); }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content { justify-content: flex-start; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-content-items { justify-content: flex-start; flex: none; min-height: 21rem; }

/* ---------- role carousel (same card as the homepage signals) ---------- */
#ns-list { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
.ns-list-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ns-list-title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-list-title .heading_style-h2 { margin: 0; }
.ns-list-tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; flex: 1; justify-content: flex-end; min-width: min(100%, 18rem); }
.ns-list-tools .ns-input { max-width: 22rem; }
.ns-carousel-nav .steps_slider-steps-nav-item { cursor: pointer; background: none; padding: 0; }
.ns-carousel {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: .25rem 0 1rem; margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--_responsive---container--container-padding, 0px));
  padding-left: var(--_responsive---container--container-padding, 0px); padding-right: var(--_responsive---container--container-padding, 0px);
  scroll-padding-left: var(--_responsive---container--container-padding, 0px);
}
.ns-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ns-role-card { scroll-snap-align: start; cursor: pointer; background: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-role-card.is-selected { border-color: var(--sep-ink) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-role-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(0,107,66,.35); outline-offset: 2px; }
.ns-role-cover {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; gap: .4rem; padding: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--sep-white); max-width: 76vw;
}
.ns-role-cover::before { /* faint satellite photo behind the role name */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: url("../images/signal-navigation.png") center 30% / cover no-repeat; opacity: .28; mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ns-role-card:hover .ns-role-cover::before { transform: scale(1.1); }
.ns-cover-0 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1d8791, var(--sep-ink) 70%); }
.ns-cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), var(--sep-ink-2)); }
.ns-cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #B8346F, var(--sep-accent) 85%); }
.ns-cover-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2a9fa6, #14566b); }
.ns-role-cover-kicker, .ns-role-cover-title { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ns-role-cover-kicker { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .8; }
.ns-role-cover-title {
  font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.ns-carousel .ns-empty { width: 100%; }
.ns-selected-section { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-list-tools { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .ns-list-tools .ns-input { max-width: none; flex: 1 1 12rem; }
  .ns-plan .steps_slider-content-items { min-height: 0; }
  .ns-submit-row .ns-progress { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ns-hero-photo .ns-hero-inner > *, .ns-msg.is-pop, .ns-eyebrow-light::before, .ns-typing i,
  .ns-part.is-entering, .steps_slider-content-item-wrap.is-active .ns-talk > .ns-msg { animation: none !important; }
  .ns-js .ns-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .ns-confetti { display: none; }
}

.ns-back-roles { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; background: var(--sep-white); }

/* ---------- step visual: an icon for the kind of resource + what was shared (replaces template photos) ---------- */
.ns-avatar-person svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
.ns-plan .steps_slider-img-wrap { border-radius: 16px; }
.ns-visual {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); color: var(--sep-white); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1d8791, var(--sep-ink) 70%);
}
.ns-visual-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), var(--sep-ink-2)); }          /* Book */
.ns-visual-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2a9fa6, #14566b); }                         /* Online course */
.ns-visual-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-accent), #8E0F0C); }               /* YouTube video */
.ns-visual-4 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1d8791, var(--sep-ink) 70%); }              /* Degree */
.ns-visual-5 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #B8346F, #6E1D45); }                         /* Certification */
.ns-visual-6 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #3C3C3B, var(--sep-ink-2)); }                /* Internship */
.ns-visual-num {
  position: absolute; right: -.05em; bottom: -.28em; line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: clamp(11rem, 22vw, 19rem); font-weight: 700; opacity: .09;
}
.ns-visual-icon {
  width: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem); height: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem); border-radius: 24%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.ns-visual-icon svg { width: 58%; height: 58%; }
.steps_slider-img.is-active .ns-visual-icon { animation: nsPop .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.3) both; }
.ns-visual-text { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; max-width: 26rem; }
.ns-visual-type { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .8; }
.ns-visual-title { font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.ns-visual-for { font-size: var(--sep-b2); opacity: .8; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-plan .steps_slider-img-wrap { min-height: 18rem; }
}

/* ---------- review queue (navigation-signal-admin.html) ---------- */
.ns-admin-login { max-width: 28rem; }
.ns-admin-login[hidden], .ns-admin-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-admin-bar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ns-admin-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 52rem; }
.ns-admin-card-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-admin-card-head h2 { margin: .6rem 0 0; }
.ns-admin-date { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .7; white-space: nowrap; }
.ns-admin-desc { margin: 0; color: var(--sep-body); line-height: 1.6; }
.ns-admin-steps { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; color: var(--sep-body); }
.ns-admin-steps strong { color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-admin-detail { font-size: var(--sep-b2); opacity: .8; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.ns-admin-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }

.ns-admin-date { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: .4rem; }
.ns-status { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .25rem .6rem; border-radius: 999px; opacity: 1; }
.ns-status-pending { background: #FFF4D6; color: #7A5600; }
.ns-status-approved { background: #E6F4EE; color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-status-rejected { background: #FDECEC; color: #9B1210; }
.ns-admin-delete { margin-left: auto; color: #9B1210; }
.ns-admin-delete:hover, .ns-admin-delete.is-confirming { border-color: var(--sep-accent); background: var(--sep-accent); color: var(--sep-white); }

/* ============================================================
   BEACON SIGNAL PAGE, VOLUNTEER + CONTACT FORMS
   ============================================================ */
/* lighthouse photo sits right; its blue sky blends into the gradient */
.ns-hero-beacon { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a3f93 0%, #0f55a8 45%, #2f6fae 100%); min-height: min(92vh, 52rem); }
.ns-hero-beacon::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-beacon.png"); background-position: right bottom; }
.ns-hero-beacon::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,28,74,.88) 0%, rgba(6,40,98,.62) 42%, rgba(6,40,98,0) 78%); }
.ns-hero-beacon .ns-hero-inner { max-width: 36rem; }
.ns-hero-beacon::before { width: min(50%, 44rem); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%); }
.ns-hero-beacon .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #FFE9A8; animation-name: nsPingWarm; }
@keyframes nsPingWarm { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,233,168,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,233,168,0); } }

/* the slide-deck text, set over the photo */
.ns-deck {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94); font-size: var(--sep-b1); line-height: 1.6;
}
.ns-deck > * { margin: 0; }
.ns-deck-heading { font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: var(--sep-h4); font-weight: 500; color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-deck ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.ns-deck-pending { border-style: dashed; border-width: 2px; }
.ns-deck-pending p { opacity: .75; font-style: italic; }

/* updates list */
#beacon-updates { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
.ns-updates { display: flex; flex-direction: column; max-width: 54rem; }
.ns-update { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 11rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; padding: 1.75rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }
.ns-update:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }
.ns-update-date { font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--sep-accent); padding-top: .2rem; }
.ns-update-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.ns-update-body > * { margin: 0; }
.ns-updates .ns-empty { text-align: left; padding: 2rem; border: 1px dashed var(--sep-line); border-radius: 12px; }

/* call to action */
.ns-cta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ns-cta-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; max-width: 40rem; }
.ns-cta-text > * { margin: 0; }
.ns-inline-link { color: var(--sep-ink); font-weight: 500; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.ns-inline-link:hover { color: var(--sep-accent); }

/* email forms */
.ns-select {
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 2.75rem;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%23006B42' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center;
}
.ns-mail-form .ns-progress { margin-left: 0; }
.ns-mail-after { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .9rem; }
.ns-mail-after[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-mail-after p { margin: 0; }
.ns-mail-after .ns-btn { background: var(--sep-white); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-beacon::before { background-position: 62% bottom; }
  .ns-hero-beacon::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,28,74,.55) 0%, rgba(4,28,74,.9) 60%); }
  .ns-update { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .5rem; }
}
.ns-deck p, .ns-deck li { color: inherit; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ns-hero-beacon::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,28,74,.3) 0%, rgba(4,28,74,.86) 62%); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ns-hero-beacon .ns-hero-inner { max-width: none; } .ns-hero-beacon::before { width: 100%; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   PULSE SIGNAL PAGE (heartbeat-monitor photo as the brand backdrop)
   ============================================================ */
.ns-hero-pulse { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #021a0c 0%, #03250f 60%, #041c0c 100%); }
.ns-hero-pulse::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-pulse.png"); background-position: right center; width: min(58%, 48rem); }
.ns-hero-pulse::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1,18,8,.9) 0%, rgba(1,22,10,.6) 45%, rgba(1,22,10,0) 80%); }
.ns-hero-pulse .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #9DFF4F; animation-name: nsPingGreen; }
@keyframes nsPingGreen { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(157,255,79,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(157,255,79,0); } }

/* showcase: the whole section sits on the Pulse photo */
.ns-pulse-showcase {
  position: relative; color: var(--sep-white); scroll-margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,16,7,.88) 0%, rgba(2,26,11,.8) 50%, rgba(1,16,7,.92) 100%),
    url("../images/signal-pulse.png") center / cover no-repeat,
    #03250f;
}
.ns-pulse-showcase .heading_style-h2 { color: var(--sep-white) !important; }
.ns-pulse-showcase .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #9DFF4F; }
.ns-pulse-showcase .ns-search { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-pulse-showcase .ns-search::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.ns-pulse-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 19rem), 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ns-pulse-card {
  font: inherit; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; color: var(--sep-white);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; min-height: 15rem; padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(157,255,79,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  animation: nsRise .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.ns-pulse-card:hover, .ns-pulse-card:focus-visible { border-color: #9DFF4F; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(157,255,79,.3); outline: none; }
.ns-pulse-card-kicker { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9DFF4F; }
.ns-pulse-card-title { font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ns-pulse-card-text {
  font-size: var(--sep-b2); line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.ns-pulse-card-foot { margin-top: auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding-top: .75rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.ns-pulse-card-more { color: #9DFF4F; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }
.ns-pulse-empty { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding: 2.5rem; border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.ns-pulse-empty a { color: #9DFF4F; }

/* full innovation, opened from a card */
.ns-pulse-dialog {
  width: min(52rem, calc(100% - 32px)); max-height: calc(100% - 48px); padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--sep-white); overflow: auto;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,16,7,.92), rgba(2,26,11,.95)),
    url("../images/signal-pulse.png") center / cover no-repeat, #03250f;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.ns-pulse-dialog::backdrop { background: rgba(0,15,6,.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.ns-pulse-dialog[open] { animation: nsPop .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.15) both; }
.ns-pulse-dialog-inner { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
.ns-pulse-dialog-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-pulse-dialog-head .heading_style-h2 { color: var(--sep-white) !important; margin: .9rem 0 .5rem; }
.ns-pulse-dialog .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #9DFF4F; }
.ns-pulse-by { font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ns-pulse-close {
  flex: none; width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: var(--sep-white);
}
.ns-pulse-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.ns-pulse-sections { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ns-pulse-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; padding: 1.4rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.ns-pulse-section-num { font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: #9DFF4F; padding-top: .1rem; }
.ns-pulse-section-title { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-family: var(--sep-font); }
.ns-pulse-section p { margin: 0 0 .75rem; font-size: var(--sep-b1); line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ns-pulse-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* form */
#pulse-form { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }
.ns-pulse-form-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 20rem) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.ns-pulse-form-wrap .ns-cta-text { position: sticky; top: 6rem; }
.ns-pulse-form-wrap .ns-form { max-width: none; }
.ns-pulse-form[hidden], .ns-pulse-done[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-pulse-done { grid-column: 2; }
.ns-pulse-done .ns-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2f8f1f, #03250f); }

/* review page extras */
.ns-admin-filters { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-admin-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem; }
.ns-admin-block p { margin: 0; color: var(--sep-body); line-height: 1.6; }
.ns-admin-contact { font-size: var(--sep-b2); padding: .6rem .9rem; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--sep-sand); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ns-pulse-form-wrap { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ns-pulse-form-wrap .ns-cta-text { position: static; }
  .ns-pulse-done { grid-column: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-pulse::before { width: 100%; background-position: 70% center; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .ns-hero-pulse::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,18,8,.45) 0%, rgba(1,18,8,.9) 60%); }
  .ns-pulse-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .25rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ns-pulse-card, .ns-pulse-dialog[open] { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESONANCE SIGNAL PAGE (tuning-fork photo)
   ============================================================ */
.ns-hero-resonance { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #7a0f2e 0%, #9c1426 55%, #6e0c1c 100%); }
.ns-hero-resonance::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-resonance.png"); background-position: right center; width: min(52%, 44rem); }
.ns-hero-resonance::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(48,4,14,.9) 0%, rgba(60,6,18,.62) 45%, rgba(60,6,18,0) 80%); }
.ns-hero-resonance .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #FFC2CF; animation-name: nsPingRose; }
@keyframes nsPingRose { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,194,207,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,194,207,0); } }
#resonance-sessions { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }

.ns-session-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block; }
.ns-session-card .loop_carousel-list-item-title-main { max-width: 18.3rem; }
.ns-session-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-resonance.png"); opacity: .35; mix-blend-mode: soft-light; }
.ns-session-cover-0 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #b3172f, #5e0a1a 80%); }
.ns-session-cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), var(--sep-ink-2)); }
.ns-session-cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #B8346F, #5a1235 85%); }
.ns-session-play {
  position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; z-index: 1;
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: var(--sep-white);
  transition: transform .2s, background-color .2s;
}
.ns-session-play svg { width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; margin-left: 2px; }
.ns-session-card:hover .ns-session-play { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--sep-accent); border-color: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-resonance-note { margin-top: 1rem; opacity: .75; }
.ns-admin-add[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-admin-add { margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 52rem; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-resonance::before { width: 100%; background-position: center 30%; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .ns-hero-resonance::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(48,4,14,.4) 0%, rgba(48,4,14,.9) 60%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   NETWORK SIGNAL PAGE + HOMEPAGE "LATEST FROM NETWORK SIGNAL"
   ============================================================ */
.ns-hero-network { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d4f93 0%, #3a6fb0 55%, #5b8cc6 100%); }
.ns-hero-network::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-network.png"); background-position: right center; width: min(50%, 42rem); }
.ns-hero-network::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,28,64,.9) 0%, rgba(10,36,80,.62) 45%, rgba(10,36,80,0) 80%); }
.ns-hero-network .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #BFE0FF; animation-name: nsPingBlue; }
@keyframes nsPingBlue { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(191,224,255,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(191,224,255,0); } }
#network-upcoming, #network-past { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }

/* event card: same carousel card, with a calendar tag on the cover */
.ns-event-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; cursor: default; }
.ns-event-card .loop_carousel-list-item-title-main { max-width: 18.3rem; }
.ns-event-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-network.png"); opacity: .22; }
.ns-event-cover.has-photo::before { display: none; }
.ns-event-cover-0 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1d4f93, #0b2a57 85%); }
.ns-event-cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), var(--sep-ink-2)); }
.ns-event-cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2a9fa6, #14566b); }
.ns-event-cover-3 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #B8346F, #5a1235 85%); }
.ns-event-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.ns-event-cover.has-photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 100%);
}
.ns-event-card:hover .ns-event-photo { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ns-event-cal {
  position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; left: 1.1rem; z-index: 1;
  width: 3.6rem; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  background: var(--sep-white); color: var(--sep-ink); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.ns-event-month { display: block; background: var(--sep-accent); color: var(--sep-white); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .2rem 0; }
.ns-event-day { display: block; font-family: var(--sep-font-head); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
.ns-event-cost {
  position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; right: 1.1rem; z-index: 1;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .65rem; border-radius: 999px;
}
.ns-event-cost.is-free { background: #7CF2C4; color: #003d26; }
.ns-event-cost.is-paid { background: #FFE9A8; color: #6b4a00; }
.ns-event-actions { margin-top: .9rem; }
.ns-event-btn { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: .875rem; }
.ns-event-note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .7; }
.ns-event-card.is-past .ns-event-cover:not(.has-photo) { filter: saturate(.75); }

/* photo viewer */
.ns-gallery {
  width: min(64rem, calc(100% - 24px)); max-height: calc(100% - 24px); padding: 1rem; border: 0; border-radius: 18px;
  background: #0b1220; color: var(--sep-white); overflow: auto;
}
.ns-gallery::backdrop { background: rgba(5,10,20,.75); }
.ns-gallery[open] { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; animation: nsPop .3s both; }
.ns-gallery-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-gallery-title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.ns-gallery-title span { font-size: .85rem; opacity: .7; }
.ns-gallery-close, .ns-gallery-nav {
  flex: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: var(--sep-white);
  border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1;
}
.ns-gallery-close { width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; }
.ns-gallery-nav { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; }
.ns-gallery-close:hover, .ns-gallery-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.ns-gallery-stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-gallery-img { width: 100%; max-height: 68vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 10px; background: #000; }
.ns-gallery-count { text-align: center; font-size: .85rem; opacity: .7; }
.ns-gallery-thumbs { display: flex; gap: .5rem; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: .25rem; }
.ns-gallery-thumbs button { flex: none; width: 4.5rem; height: 3.25rem; padding: 0; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; background: none; opacity: .6; }
.ns-gallery-thumbs button.is-active { border-color: var(--sep-white); opacity: 1; }
.ns-gallery-thumbs img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* review page: photo management */
.ns-admin-photos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(6.5rem, 1fr)); gap: .5rem; margin: .25rem 0 .5rem; }
.ns-admin-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--sep-sand); }
.ns-admin-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ns-admin-photo-del {
  position: absolute; top: .3rem; right: .3rem; min-width: 1.6rem; height: 1.6rem; padding: 0 .4rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.6); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1;
}
.ns-admin-photo-del.is-confirming { background: var(--sep-accent); }
.ns-admin-upload { align-self: flex-start; cursor: pointer; }
.ns-admin-upload-status { font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-network::before { width: 100%; background-position: center 20%; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .ns-hero-network::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,28,64,.35) 0%, rgba(8,28,64,.9) 60%); }
  .ns-gallery-stage { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ns-gallery-nav { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ECHO SIGNAL PAGE (dolphins photo)
   ============================================================ */
.ns-hero-echo { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a6c94 0%, #075a80 55%, #04405f 100%); }
.ns-hero-echo::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-echo.png"); background-position: right center; width: min(52%, 44rem); }
.ns-hero-echo::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,30,48,.9) 0%, rgba(3,40,62,.62) 45%, rgba(3,40,62,0) 80%); }
.ns-hero-echo .ns-hero-inner { max-width: 42rem; }
.ns-hero-echo .ns-eyebrow-light::before { background: #A8ECFF; animation-name: nsPingSea; }
@keyframes nsPingSea { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(168,236,255,.7); } 80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(168,236,255,0); } }
#echo-about, #echo-submit { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }

.ns-echo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.6fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.ns-echo-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-echo-block p { margin: 0; }
.ns-echo-values { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--sep-line); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-echo-values ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; }
.ns-echo-values li {
  padding: .6rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 600;
  color: #04405f; background: rgba(10,108,148,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(10,108,148,.2);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ns-echo-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-hero-echo::before { width: 100%; background-position: center 30%; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .ns-hero-echo::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,30,48,.4) 0%, rgba(2,30,48,.92) 55%); }
}
.ns-echo-help { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; padding: .9rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--sep-radius); background: rgba(10,108,148,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(10,108,148,.18); color: #04405f; font-weight: 500; }

/* Beacon: L.E.A.P. slide text on a light section; Echo: spacing between about blocks */
.ns-deck-light { background: var(--sep-sand); border-color: var(--sep-line); color: var(--sep-body); -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
.ns-deck-light .ns-deck-heading { color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-deck-light.ns-deck-pending { border-color: #b9c7bd; }
#beacon-leap { scroll-margin-top: 3rem; }
.ns-echo-sub { margin-top: 1.25rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONVERSATIONAL FORMS (js/signal-chat.js) + PULSE CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.ns-chat-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.ns-chat { max-width: 46rem; scroll-margin-top: 6rem; gap: 1.75rem; }
.ns-chat .ns-part { gap: 1.1rem; }
.ns-chat .ns-part[hidden], .ns-chat-done[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-chat-done { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.ns-chat-done.is-entering { animation: nsRise .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
/* bubbles arrive one after another when a step opens */
.ns-chat .ns-part.is-entering > .ns-msg { animation: nsPop .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.2) both; }
.ns-chat .ns-part.is-entering > .ns-msg ~ .ns-msg { animation-delay: .25s; }
.ns-chat .ns-part.is-entering > .ns-field { animation: nsRise .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .12s both; }
.ns-chat-progress { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.ns-chat-progress[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-chat-progress-text { font-size: var(--sep-b2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-chat-progress-segs { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.ns-chat-progress-segs span { flex: 1; height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--sep-line); transition: background-color .3s; }
.ns-chat-progress-segs span.is-done { background: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-chat-progress-segs span.is-current { background: #7CC9A6; }
.ns-chat-nav { margin-top: .5rem; }
.ns-chat-nav .ns-btn-primary { margin-left: auto; }
.ns-chat-alert[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-chat-nav .ns-btn { flex: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ns-chat .ns-part.is-entering > *, .ns-chat-done.is-entering { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Pulse: innovations as a carousel */
.ns-pulse-grid.ns-carousel { display: flex; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: none; }
.ns-pulse-grid .ns-pulse-card { flex: none; width: min(19.5rem, 80vw); scroll-snap-align: start; }
.ns-pulse-grid .ns-pulse-empty { flex: 1; }
.ns-pulse-showcase .ns-carousel-nav .steps_slider-steps-nav-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ns-pulse-showcase .ns-carousel-nav img { filter: invert(1); }
.ns-pulse-cta { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.ns-pulse-cta .text_style-b1 { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* ============================================================
   INITIATIVE LANDING PAGES - same pattern as the Navigation Signal paths page
   (carousel of what's been shared -> pick one -> it opens in full, with "Back to all")
   ============================================================ */
#pulse-list, #beacon-updates { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
.ns-list-cta { margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--sep-line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ns-list-cta .text_style-b1 { margin: 0; }

/* Pulse: covers and the opened innovation carry the heartbeat photo */
.ns-pulse-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-pulse.png"); opacity: .45; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.ns-pulse-cover-0 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0b3b1a, #021a0c 85%); }
.ns-pulse-cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), #022a14 85%); }
.ns-pulse-cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1f5a2a, #03250f 85%); }
.ns-pulse-selected {
  color: var(--sep-white);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,16,7,.9) 0%, rgba(2,26,11,.84) 50%, rgba(1,16,7,.94) 100%),
    url("../images/signal-pulse.png") center / cover no-repeat, #03250f;
}
.ns-pulse-selected .ns-plan .heading_style-h1 { color: var(--sep-white) !important; }
.ns-pulse-selected .text_style-accent { color: #9DFF4F !important; }
.ns-pulse-selected .ns-chip { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-pulse-selected .ns-back-roles { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: var(--sep-white); }
.ns-pulse-talk { gap: 1.5rem; }
.ns-pulse-topic { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-pulse-topic .ns-resource-label { color: #9DFF4F; margin-left: 3rem; }
.ns-avatar-pulse { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5fcf3a, #0b3b1a); font-size: .95rem; }
.ns-pulse-talk .ns-bubble { background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }

/* Beacon updates as cards */
.ns-update-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-beacon.png"); opacity: .4; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.ns-update-cover-0 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a3f93, #04204d 85%); }
.ns-update-cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sep-ink), var(--sep-ink-2)); }
.ns-update-cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2f6fae, #0a3f93 85%); }
.ns-update-full { max-width: 46rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.ns-update-full > * { margin: 0; }
.ns-update-full .ns-update-date { padding: 0; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-pulse-topic .ns-resource-label { margin-left: 2.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ONE DESIGN FOR EVERY INITIATIVE LANDING PAGE (js/signal-landing.js)
   Same hero, carousel, card, full view and call-to-action row; only the photo changes.
   ============================================================ */
#landing-list, #landing-selected { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }
.ns-landing .ns-role-cover::before { background-size: cover; background-position: center 30%; }
.ns-landing[data-landing="pulse"] .ns-role-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-pulse.png"); }
.ns-landing[data-landing="beacon"] .ns-role-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-beacon.png"); }
.ns-landing[data-landing="echo"] .ns-role-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-echo.png"); }
.ns-landing[data-landing="resonance"] .ns-role-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-resonance.png"); }
.ns-landing[data-landing="network"] .ns-role-cover::before { background-image: url("../images/signal-network.png"); }
.ns-landing .ns-role-cover.has-photo::before { display: none; }

.ns-landing-topic { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.ns-landing-topic .ns-resource-label { margin-left: 3rem; }
.ns-landing .ns-intro { gap: 1.25rem; }
.ns-landing-actions { max-width: 44rem; margin: -2rem auto 0; padding-left: 3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem 1.25rem; }
.ns-landing-note { font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); opacity: .75; }
.ns-landing-photos {
  max-width: 44rem; margin: 2rem auto 0; padding-left: 3rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(8.5rem, 1fr)); gap: .5rem;
}
.ns-landing-photo { padding: 0; border: 0; cursor: pointer; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--sep-line); }
.ns-landing-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.ns-landing-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ns-landing-topic .ns-resource-label, .ns-landing-actions, .ns-landing-photos { margin-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
  .ns-landing-actions { margin-top: -1.5rem; }
}

/* staff sign-in */
.ns-login-form { max-width: 34rem; }
.ns-login-current { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.ns-login-current[hidden] { display: none; }
.ns-login-current p, .ns-login-note { margin: 0; }
.ns-chat input[readonly] { background: var(--sep-sand); color: var(--sep-ink); }


/* standalone pages (share-your-path.html): no menu, no links back into the site */
.ns-standalone-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: var(--sep-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }
.ns-standalone-brand { padding: 1.1rem 0; text-align: center; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sep-ink); font-size: var(--sep-b2); }
.ns-standalone .ns-hero-photo { padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem); }
.ns-standalone-footer { padding: 2rem 0; text-align: center; font-size: var(--sep-b2); color: var(--sep-body); border-top: 1px solid var(--sep-line); }


/* homepage dark slider across all six signals (js/signal-split.js) */
.ns-split .section_slider-split-top { transition: opacity .25s ease; }
.ns-split .section_slider-split-top.is-swapping { opacity: 0; }
.ns-split-dots { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.ns-split-dot { font: inherit; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; padding: .45rem .95rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); background: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.ns-split-dot:hover { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }
.ns-split-dot.is-active { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: var(--sep-ink); }
.ns-split .slider_split-item-content-item-wrap { display: none; }
.ns-split .slider_split-item-content-item-wrap.is-active { display: block; animation: nsFadeIn .45s ease both; }
.ns-split .slider_split-item-img { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s; }
.ns-split .slider_split-item-img.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
@keyframes nsFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.ns-split .slider_split-controls-nav-item { cursor: pointer; }
/* the button under the slider: red, white on hover */
.ns-split .ns-split-btn { background-color: var(--sep-accent) !important; border-color: var(--sep-accent) !important; color: var(--sep-white) !important; }
.ns-split .ns-split-btn:hover { background-color: var(--sep-white) !important; border-color: var(--sep-white) !important; color: var(--sep-accent) !important; }
.ns-split .ns-split-btn .btn-arrow { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); transition: filter .2s; }
.ns-split .ns-split-btn:hover .btn-arrow { filter: none; }
#signal-programmes { scroll-margin-top: 4rem; }