/* ===================================================================
   North of England FRCS — PREMIUM design system (layered over theme.css)
   Royal College-grade: editorial layouts, motion, refined typography.
   =================================================================== */

:root{
	--frcs-serif:'Fraunces','Iowan Old Style','Palatino Linotype',Palatino,Georgia,serif;
	--frcs-sans:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
	--frcs-gold:#b8924a;--frcs-gold-200:#e6d4ac;
	--frcs-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
	--frcs-section:clamp(64px,9vw,128px);
}

/* ---------- Typography refinements ---------- */
body{font-family:var(--frcs-sans);font-feature-settings:"ss01","cv05";letter-spacing:-.005em}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-optical-sizing:auto;letter-spacing:-.015em;font-weight:600}
h1{font-weight:600;line-height:1.06}
.noefrcs-eyebrow{font-family:var(--frcs-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* ---------- Reveal animation base ---------- */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s var(--frcs-ease),transform .7s var(--frcs-ease)}
[data-reveal].is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){[data-reveal]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important}}

/* ---------- Shared section heading ---------- */
.noefrcs-sechead{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto clamp(36px,5vw,60px);text-align:center}
.noefrcs-sechead__title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);margin:.1em 0 .35em}
.noefrcs-sechead__intro{color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.frcs-band--navy .noefrcs-sechead__intro,.noefrcs-outcomes .noefrcs-sechead__intro,.noefrcs-proof .noefrcs-sechead__intro{color:#c4d0e2}
.noefrcs-icon{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle}

/* Gold hairline accent under eyebrows in heads */
.noefrcs-sechead .noefrcs-eyebrow{position:relative;padding-bottom:14px}
.noefrcs-sechead .noefrcs-eyebrow::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;width:42px;height:2px;background:var(--frcs-gold);transform:translateX(-50%)}

/* ---------- HERO (premium rebuild) ---------- */
.noefrcs-hero{position:relative;background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%,#16335c 0%,#0f2647 45%,#0b1c36 100%);color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-hero__grid{position:absolute;inset:-20% 0 0 0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 0);background-size:30px 30px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 80%);pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-10%;width:560px;height:560px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,146,74,.18),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-hero__inner{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;padding-top:clamp(64px,9vw,120px);padding-bottom:clamp(64px,9vw,120px)}
.noefrcs-hero__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4rem);margin:.25em 0 .4em;max-width:14ch}
.noefrcs-hero__sub{color:#cdd9ea;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.62;max-width:50ch;margin-bottom:2em}
.noefrcs-hero__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:30px}
.noefrcs-hero__trust{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:22px;margin:0;padding:0}
.noefrcs-hero__trust li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#aebfd6;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500}
.noefrcs-hero__trust .noefrcs-icon{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-hero__motif{display:flex;justify-content:center;color:rgba(184,146,74,.5)}
.noefrcs-hero__aside .frcs-cohort-card{box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}

/* ---------- Trust ribbon ---------- */
.noefrcs-ribbon{background:#0b1c36;color:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.noefrcs-ribbon__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;padding:26px 0}
.noefrcs-ribbon__item{text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.noefrcs-ribbon__item:last-child{border-right:0}
.noefrcs-ribbon__v{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.noefrcs-ribbon__l{display:block;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9fb0c8;margin-top:4px}

/* ---------- Problem / stakes ---------- */
.noefrcs-problem{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-problem__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:start}
.noefrcs-problem__statement{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2.15rem);line-height:1.32;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-weight:500;margin:0}
.noefrcs-problem__body p{color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7}
.noefrcs-problem__body p:first-child{margin-top:0}

/* ---------- Method ---------- */
.noefrcs-method{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-method__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px}
.noefrcs-method__card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:14px;padding:36px 34px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s var(--frcs-ease),box-shadow .35s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-method__card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-method__card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:4px;height:0;background:var(--frcs-gold);transition:height .4s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-method__card:hover::before{height:100%}
.noefrcs-method__num{position:absolute;top:22px;right:28px;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--frcs-navy-50);font-weight:600;line-height:1}
.noefrcs-method__icon{display:inline-flex;width:56px;height:56px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:12px;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}
.noefrcs-method__card h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 .5em}
.noefrcs-method__card p{color:var(--frcs-muted);margin:0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.62}

/* ---------- Outcomes ---------- */
.noefrcs-outcomes{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-outcomes::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 0);background-size:32px 32px;pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-outcomes .noefrcs-container{position:relative}
.noefrcs-outcomes__tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-bottom:56px}
.noefrcs-otile{text-align:center;padding:18px 8px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.noefrcs-otile__v{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.noefrcs-otile__l{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:.86rem;color:#b9c6da;letter-spacing:.02em}
.noefrcs-outcomes__panel{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-otable{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-otable__head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 70px 130px;gap:14px;padding:16px 24px;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9fb0c8;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.noefrcs-otable__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 70px 130px;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:14px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.noefrcs-otable__row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.noefrcs-otable__label{color:#e7edf6;font-size:.98rem}
.noefrcs-otable__mean{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-otable__bar{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.noefrcs-otable__bar em{font-style:normal;font-size:.8rem;color:#aebfd6;min-width:34px}
.noefrcs-otable__fill{display:block;height:7px;border-radius:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--frcs-gold),var(--frcs-gold-200));width:0;flex:1;max-width:var(--w);transition:max-width 1.1s var(--frcs-ease) .2s}
.is-visible .noefrcs-otable__fill,.noefrcs-otable__fill{width:var(--w)}
.noefrcs-outcomes__foot{text-align:center;color:#8fa0ba;font-size:.84rem;margin-top:18px}

/* ---------- Value stack ---------- */
.noefrcs-value{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-value__layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .9fr;gap:44px;align-items:start}
.noefrcs-value__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px 28px}
.noefrcs-value__item{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.noefrcs-value__ic{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;width:44px;height:44px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;background:var(--frcs-navy-50);color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-value__item h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin:.1em 0 .25em}
.noefrcs-value__item p{margin:0;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55}
.noefrcs-value__card{background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:38px 34px;position:sticky;top:110px;box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-value__card .noefrcs-eyebrow{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-value__quote{color:#cdd9ea;font-size:1.02rem;margin:.4em 0 .6em}
.noefrcs-value__band{display:flex;flex-direction:column;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);line-height:1.05}
.noefrcs-value__band span{font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.noefrcs-value__plus{font-size:1.4rem!important;color:var(--frcs-gold-200)!important}
.noefrcs-value__note{color:#aebfd6;font-size:.92rem;margin:.8em 0 1.4em}
.noefrcs-value__cta{width:100%;text-align:center}

/* ---------- Programme timeline ---------- */
.noefrcs-timeline{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-phase{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:18px;padding:34px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.3fr;gap:36px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:34px}
.noefrcs-phase__k{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--frcs-gold);margin-bottom:10px}
.noefrcs-phase__tag h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 .4em}
.noefrcs-phase__tag p{color:var(--frcs-muted);margin:0}
.noefrcs-lectures{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.noefrcs-lecture{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft);border-radius:10px}
.noefrcs-lecture__n{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--frcs-gold);font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-lecture strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-lecture span{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--frcs-muted)}
.noefrcs-days{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}
.noefrcs-day{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:18px;padding:34px 32px}
.noefrcs-day__head{padding-bottom:18px;margin-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--frcs-line)}
.noefrcs-day__head h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin:0}
.noefrcs-day__list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.noefrcs-day__list li{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 22px 1fr;gap:6px;padding:16px 0}
.noefrcs-day__time{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:600;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:.98rem}
.noefrcs-day__dot{position:relative;width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--frcs-gold);background:#fff;margin-top:4px}
.noefrcs-day__list li:not(:last-child) .noefrcs-day__dot::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:13px;width:2px;height:calc(100% + 18px);background:var(--frcs-line);transform:translateX(-50%)}
.noefrcs-day__body strong{display:block;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:1rem}
.noefrcs-day__body span{color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5}
.noefrcs-timeline__note{text-align:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:26px}

/* ---------- Faculty showcase ---------- */
.noefrcs-faculty{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-faculty__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px}
.noefrcs-fcard{text-align:center;transition:transform .35s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-fcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.noefrcs-fcard__media{position:relative;width:160px;margin:0 auto 18px}
.noefrcs-fcard__photo{width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(15,38,71,.6)}
.noefrcs-fcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(12%) contrast(1.02)}
.noefrcs-fcard__photo--mono{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--frcs-navy-700),var(--frcs-navy-800));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.noefrcs-fcard__photo--mono span{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:3rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-fcard__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--frcs-gold-200);opacity:.6;pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-fcard__badge{position:absolute;bottom:-6px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);white-space:nowrap;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;color:#fff}
.noefrcs-fcard__badge.is-consultant{background:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-fcard__badge.is-recent{background:var(--frcs-gold)}
.noefrcs-fcard__name{font-size:1.18rem;margin:10px 0 2px}
.noefrcs-fcard__role{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--frcs-ink);margin:0 0 3px}
.noefrcs-fcard__sub{font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--frcs-gold);margin:0 0 8px}
.noefrcs-fcard__bio{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--frcs-muted);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 8px}
.noefrcs-fcard__link{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}

/* ---------- Social proof ---------- */
.noefrcs-proof{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy-800);color:#fff;position:relative}
.noefrcs-proof__feature{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 48px;text-align:center;position:relative}
.noefrcs-proof__mark{display:inline-flex;color:var(--frcs-gold);opacity:.8;margin-bottom:8px}
.noefrcs-proof__feature blockquote{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.05rem);line-height:1.4;color:#fff;margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:500;border:0;padding:0;font-style:normal}
.noefrcs-proof__feature figcaption{color:var(--frcs-gold-200);font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-proof__feature figcaption span{color:#9fb0c8;font-weight:400}
.noefrcs-proof__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.noefrcs-proof__card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:14px;padding:26px;margin:0}
.noefrcs-proof__stars{color:var(--frcs-gold);letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:12px}
.noefrcs-proof__card blockquote{border:0;margin:0 0 14px;padding:0;color:#dbe4f0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;font-style:normal}
.noefrcs-proof__card figcaption{color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.noefrcs-proof__card figcaption span{color:#9fb0c8;font-weight:400}
.noefrcs-proof__bars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:48px}
.noefrcs-proof__stat{text-align:center;padding:30px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.noefrcs-proof__big{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);margin-bottom:8px}
.noefrcs-proof__stat span:last-child{color:#b9c6da;font-size:.95rem}

/* ---------- Previous courses section ---------- */
.noefrcs-prev{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}

/* ---------- Affiliations ---------- */
.noefrcs-affil{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,72px) 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft);border-top:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--frcs-line)}
.noefrcs-affil__kicker{text-align:center;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--frcs-muted);margin:0 0 28px}
.noefrcs-affil__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.noefrcs-affil__item{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px}
.noefrcs-affil__mono{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:64px;height:54px;padding:0 12px;border:1.5px solid var(--frcs-navy);border-radius:8px;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-navy);letter-spacing:.02em}
.noefrcs-affil__txt strong{display:block;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:3px}
.noefrcs-affil__txt span{color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.45}
.noefrcs-affil__foot{text-align:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.78rem;margin:24px 0 0;opacity:.8}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.noefrcs-faq-sec{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-faq-wrap{max-width:840px}
.noefrcs-faq{margin-top:10px}
.noefrcs-faq__item{border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.noefrcs-faq__item.is-open{border-color:var(--frcs-navy);box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-faq__q{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 26px;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-faq__icon{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;width:22px;height:22px}
.noefrcs-faq__icon::before,.noefrcs-faq__icon::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--frcs-gold);transition:transform .3s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-faq__icon::before{top:10px;left:2px;width:18px;height:2px}
.noefrcs-faq__icon::after{top:2px;left:10px;width:2px;height:18px}
.noefrcs-faq__item.is-open .noefrcs-faq__icon::after{transform:rotate(90deg);opacity:0}
.noefrcs-faq__a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-faq__a-inner{padding:0 26px 24px}
.noefrcs-faq__a p{margin:0;color:var(--frcs-muted);line-height:1.7}

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.noefrcs-finalcta{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0b1c36,#16335c);color:#fff;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-finalcta::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:50%;width:700px;height:700px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,146,74,.16),transparent 65%);transform:translateX(-50%);pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-finalcta__inner{position:relative;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-finalcta h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.8rem);margin:.2em 0 .3em}
.noefrcs-finalcta__cohort{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);margin:0 0 18px}
.noefrcs-finalcta__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px 22px;margin-bottom:28px}
.noefrcs-finalcta__meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.92rem;color:#cdd9ea}
.noefrcs-finalcta__cap{font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-finalcta__cap.is-open{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-finalcta__cap.is-full{color:#f3b6b0}
.noefrcs-finalcta__meta .noefrcs-icon{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-finalcta__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- Sticky register bar ---------- */
.noefrcs-stickybar{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:300;background:rgba(11,28,54,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border-top:1px solid rgba(184,146,74,.4);transform:translateY(100%);transition:transform .35s var(--frcs-ease);box-shadow:0 -10px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.noefrcs-stickybar.is-visible{transform:none}
.noefrcs-stickybar__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:12px 0}
.noefrcs-stickybar__txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:#fff;line-height:1.2}
.noefrcs-stickybar__txt strong{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.05rem}
.noefrcs-stickybar__txt span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-btn--sm{padding:10px 22px;font-size:.92rem}

/* ---------- Page hero intro refinement ---------- */
.noefrcs-pagehero{background:radial-gradient(120% 140% at 85% 0%,#16335c,#0f2647 55%,#0b1c36)}

/* ---------- Refine existing testimonial/stat shortcode output ---------- */
.frcs-stat-value{font-family:var(--frcs-serif)}
.frcs-cohort-title{font-family:var(--frcs-serif)}

/* ---------- Footer polish ---------- */
.noefrcs-footer{background:#0b1c36}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1080px){
	.noefrcs-faculty__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:980px){
	.noefrcs-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
	.noefrcs-problem__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
	.noefrcs-method__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-outcomes__tiles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-value__layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-value__card{position:static}
	.noefrcs-phase{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
	.noefrcs-days{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-faculty__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-proof__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.noefrcs-affil__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-proof__bars{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
	.noefrcs-ribbon__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px 0}
	.noefrcs-ribbon__item:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
	.noefrcs-value__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-lectures{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-faculty__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.noefrcs-proof__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-otable__head,.noefrcs-otable__row{grid-template-columns:1fr 50px 90px;padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
	.noefrcs-otable__label{font-size:.86rem}
	.noefrcs-stickybar__txt span{display:none}
}

/* ===================================================================
   PHASE 2 — real photography integration (image treatments)
   =================================================================== */

/* Hero framed image + overlapping cohort card */
.noefrcs-hero__aside{position:relative}
.noefrcs-hero__figure{margin:0;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.75);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.noefrcs-hero__figure img{display:block;width:100%;height:420px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.noefrcs-hero__card{position:absolute;left:-18px;bottom:-26px;width:300px;max-width:78%}
.noefrcs-hero__card .frcs-cohort-card{box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}

/* Problem duotone band */
.noefrcs-problem__band{grid-column:1 / -1;margin:42px 0 0;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.noefrcs-problem__band::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(15,38,71,.5),rgba(15,38,71,.08));pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-problem__band img{display:block;width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 38%;filter:grayscale(.18) contrast(1.03)}

/* Method card photo banner */
.noefrcs-method__card{padding-top:0;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-method__photo{display:block;position:relative;margin:-1px -34px 0;height:150px;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-method__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.12) contrast(1.03);transition:transform .5s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-method__card:hover .noefrcs-method__photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.noefrcs-method__photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(15,38,71,.15),rgba(15,38,71,.55))}
.noefrcs-method__card{padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px;padding-bottom:32px}
.noefrcs-method__card .noefrcs-method__icon{margin-top:-30px;position:relative;z-index:2;border:3px solid #fff}
.noefrcs-method__card .noefrcs-method__num{top:118px;right:28px;color:#fff;opacity:.85;text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}

/* Outcomes & proof photographic backdrops */
.noefrcs-outcomes,.noefrcs-proof{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.noefrcs-outcomes__bg,.noefrcs-proof__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}

/* Programme phase photo trio */
.noefrcs-prog-photos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:34px}
.noefrcs-prog-photos figure{margin:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-prog-photos img{display:block;width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.1) contrast(1.02)}
.noefrcs-prog-photos figcaption{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:22px 16px 12px;color:#fff;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(11,28,54,.85))}

/* Faculty in action band */
.noefrcs-fia{margin-top:56px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--frcs-line)}
.noefrcs-fia__title{text-align:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin:0 0 6px}
.noefrcs-fia__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.noefrcs-fia__item{margin:0;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;box-shadow:0 16px 36px -22px rgba(15,38,71,.5)}
.noefrcs-fia__item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.2) contrast(1.04);transition:filter .4s var(--frcs-ease),transform .5s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-fia__item:hover img{filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1.02);transform:scale(1.04)}
.noefrcs-fia__note{text-align:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.85rem;margin:20px 0 0}

/* Archive cover & gallery images (driven by plugin shortcodes) */
.frcs-archive-thumb img{filter:grayscale(.08) contrast(1.02)}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:980px){
	.noefrcs-hero__figure img{height:300px}
	.noefrcs-hero__card{position:static;width:100%;max-width:none;margin-top:18px}
	.noefrcs-prog-photos{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-prog-photos img{height:220px}
	.noefrcs-fia__row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-fia__item:nth-child(4),.noefrcs-fia__item:nth-child(5){display:none}
	.noefrcs-problem__band img{height:220px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
	.noefrcs-fia__row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-fia__item:nth-child(5){display:none}
	.noefrcs-method__photo{height:130px}
}

/* ===================================================================
   V3 — Definitive experience: Angel brand + signature components
   =================================================================== */
:root{
	--frcs-cream:#efe7d6;       /* heritage paper from the logo ground */
	--frcs-cream-deep:#e6dcc6;
	--frcs-cream-line:#ddd2b8;
}

/* Logo: real Angel mark (image) replaces the generated box */
img.noefrcs-logo__mark{width:52px;height:52px;object-fit:contain;background:none!important;border-radius:0;display:block}
.noefrcs-logo__title{letter-spacing:-.01em}
.noefrcs-footer__logo{height:auto;margin-bottom:16px;filter:none}

/* Hero — Angel watermark */
.noefrcs-hero{position:relative}
.noefrcs-hero__angel{position:absolute;right:-90px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:560px;max-width:46vw;opacity:.06;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.noefrcs-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.noefrcs-hero__title{max-width:15ch}

/* Director's letter — heritage paper, the emotional opening */
.noefrcs-letter{position:relative;background:var(--frcs-cream);overflow:hidden;padding:var(--frcs-section) 0}
.noefrcs-letter__angel{position:absolute;right:-60px;bottom:-60px;width:380px;opacity:.07;pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-letter__inner{position:relative;max-width:760px}
.noefrcs-letter__lead{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.3;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-weight:500;margin:.2em 0 .8em}
.noefrcs-letter p{color:#4a4334;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75}
.noefrcs-letter__sign{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:1.15rem;margin-top:1.2em}

/* The Circuit — signature alternating scroll */
.noefrcs-circuit{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-circuit .noefrcs-sechead__title,.noefrcs-circuit .noefrcs-sechead__intro{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-circuit__track{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.noefrcs-circuit__track::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(#1f3a63,rgba(31,58,99,.1));transform:translateX(-50%)}
.noefrcs-station{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:48px;position:relative}
.noefrcs-station:nth-child(even) .noefrcs-station__media{order:2}
.noefrcs-station__media{position:relative;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.noefrcs-station__media img{display:block;width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.15) contrast(1.04)}
.noefrcs-station__n{position:absolute;top:14px;left:16px;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:rgba(11,28,54,.6);width:46px;height:46px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.noefrcs-station__body h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 .4em}
.noefrcs-station__tested{color:#c4d0e2;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 .8em}
.noefrcs-station__q{border:0;margin:0;padding:14px 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.5}
.noefrcs-station__q cite{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--frcs-sans);font-size:.82rem;color:#9fb0c8;letter-spacing:.04em}
.noefrcs-circuit__foot{text-align:center;color:#9fb0c8;margin-top:20px;font-size:.95rem}

/* Two faculties */
.noefrcs-twofac{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-twofac__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-twofac__card{background:var(--frcs-bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-twofac__card figure{margin:0}
.noefrcs-twofac__card img{display:block;width:100%;height:260px;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.18) contrast(1.03)}
.noefrcs-twofac__card h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin:24px 28px 10px}
.noefrcs-twofac__card p{margin:0 28px 28px;color:var(--frcs-muted);line-height:1.65}
.noefrcs-twofac__line{text-align:center;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--frcs-navy);margin:36px auto 0;max-width:680px}

/* History timeline */
.noefrcs-history{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-cream)}
.noefrcs-history .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-history__track{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px}
.noefrcs-history__node{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-decoration:none;text-align:center}
.noefrcs-history__img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -16px rgba(15,38,71,.5);transition:transform .35s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-history__node:hover .noefrcs-history__img{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.noefrcs-history__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.2)}
.noefrcs-history__date{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-navy);margin-top:14px;font-size:1.05rem}
.noefrcs-history__note{color:#6b6248;font-size:.82rem;margin-top:2px}

/* Assurance */
.noefrcs-assure{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-assure__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-assure__card{text-align:center;padding:34px 28px;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-assure__ic{display:inline-flex;width:54px;height:54px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:12px;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px}
.noefrcs-assure__card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:0 0 .5em}
.noefrcs-assure__card p{margin:0;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6}
.noefrcs-assure__fee{text-align:center;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--frcs-navy);margin:40px auto 0;max-width:640px}

/* Affiliations refinement */
.noefrcs-affil__mono{font-family:var(--frcs-serif)}

@media(max-width:900px){
	.noefrcs-hero__angel{display:none}
	.noefrcs-station{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
	.noefrcs-station:nth-child(even) .noefrcs-station__media{order:0}
	.noefrcs-circuit__track::before{display:none}
	.noefrcs-station__media img{height:240px}
	.noefrcs-twofac__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px}
	.noefrcs-history__track{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px 14px}
	.noefrcs-assure__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:460px}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
	.noefrcs-history__track{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}

/* ===================================================================
   V4 — Institution components
   =================================================================== */

/* Authority ribbon */
.noefrcs-authbar{background:#0a1830;color:#c8d3e4;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.noefrcs-authbar__inner{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px 34px;padding:14px 0}
.noefrcs-authbar__item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.02em;white-space:nowrap}
.noefrcs-authbar__item .noefrcs-icon{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}

/* Letter cosign */
.noefrcs-letter__cosign{color:#6b6248;font-size:.9rem;margin:.2em 0 0}

/* Founder */
.noefrcs-founder{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--frcs-cream);padding:var(--frcs-section) 0}
.noefrcs-founder__angel{position:absolute;left:-70px;top:-50px;width:340px;opacity:.06;pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-founder__inner{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.noefrcs-founder__story h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem);margin:.1em 0 .5em}
.noefrcs-founder__story p{color:#4a4334;line-height:1.75;font-size:1.05rem}
.noefrcs-leader{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-cream-line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px;margin-bottom:16px}
.noefrcs-leader__mono{flex:0 0 auto;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem}
.noefrcs-leader strong{display:block;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:1.08rem}
.noefrcs-leader__role{display:block;color:var(--frcs-gold-600);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;margin:2px 0}
.noefrcs-leader__trust{display:block;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.4}

/* Growth 6 -> 52 */
.noefrcs-growth{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff}
.noefrcs-growth .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-growth__viz{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(24px,6vw,80px);margin:10px 0 30px}
.noefrcs-growth__pole{text-align:center;opacity:.8}
.noefrcs-growth__pole.is-now{opacity:1}
.noefrcs-growth__n{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(3.4rem,10vw,6.5rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1;color:#fff}
.noefrcs-growth__pole.is-now .noefrcs-growth__n{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-growth__y{display:block;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9fb0c8;margin-top:10px}
.noefrcs-growth__l{display:block;font-size:.85rem;color:#c4d0e2;margin-top:2px}
.noefrcs-growth__arrow{color:var(--frcs-gold);opacity:.7}
.noefrcs-growth__txt{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;color:#c4d0e2;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7}

/* Evolution */
.noefrcs-evo{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-evo__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-evo__step{background:var(--frcs-bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 32px}
.noefrcs-evo__step.is-now{background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-evo__when{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--frcs-gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px}
.noefrcs-evo__step strong{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--frcs-navy);margin-bottom:.4em}
.noefrcs-evo__step.is-now strong{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-evo__step p{margin:0;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.95rem}
.noefrcs-evo__step.is-now p{color:#c4d0e2}
.noefrcs-evo__arrow{color:var(--frcs-gold)}

/* Evidence — the 757 */
.noefrcs-evidence{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-evidence__hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:48px}
.noefrcs-evidence__big{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(4rem,11vw,7rem);font-weight:700;line-height:.9;color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-evidence__vs{display:block;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--frcs-gold-600);font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 14px}
.noefrcs-evidence__claim p{color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.noefrcs-evidence__sheet{margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-evidence__sheet img{display:block;width:100%;border-radius:6px}
.noefrcs-evidence__sheet figcaption{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--frcs-muted);margin-top:10px;text-align:center}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars h3{text-align:center;margin-bottom:24px}
.noefrcs-evrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--frcs-line)}
.noefrcs-evrow__name{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--frcs-ink)}
.noefrcs-evrow__track{position:relative;height:12px;background:#e7ebf1;border-radius:8px;overflow:visible}
.noefrcs-evrow__fill{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:var(--w);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--frcs-navy),var(--frcs-gold));border-radius:8px}
.noefrcs-evrow__pass{position:absolute;top:-4px;bottom:-4px;left:var(--p);width:2px;background:#a8261f}
.noefrcs-evrow__pass::after{content:"PASS";position:absolute;top:-16px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#a8261f;font-weight:700}
.noefrcs-evrow__mark{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);color:var(--frcs-navy);white-space:nowrap}
.noefrcs-evrow__mark strong{font-size:1.15rem}
.noefrcs-evrow__mark em{font-style:normal;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.85rem}
.noefrcs-evidence__foot{text-align:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:28px;max-width:680px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* Recognition */
.noefrcs-recog{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff}
.noefrcs-recog .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-recog__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-recog__text p{color:#c4d0e2;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7}
.noefrcs-recog__shots{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.noefrcs-recog__shots figure{margin:0;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.noefrcs-recog__shots img{display:block;width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:cover;object-position:top}

/* Archive intro */
.noefrcs-archintro{background:var(--frcs-navy-800);color:#fff;padding:clamp(48px,7vw,80px) 0}
.noefrcs-archintro h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem);max-width:18ch}
.noefrcs-archintro p{color:#c4d0e2;max-width:60ch;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7}
.noefrcs-archgrid{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}

@media(max-width:900px){
	.noefrcs-founder__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
	.noefrcs-evo__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-evo__arrow{transform:rotate(90deg);justify-self:center}
	.noefrcs-evidence__hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
	.noefrcs-recog__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-evrow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr auto;gap:10px}
	.noefrcs-evrow__name{font-size:.82rem}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
	.noefrcs-authbar__inner{gap:10px 18px;font-size:.76rem}
	.noefrcs-growth__viz{gap:18px}
}

/* ===================================================================
   V5 — Feedback intelligence (evidence) components
   =================================================================== */

/* Research band */
.noefrcs-research{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff}
.noefrcs-research .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-research__tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px}
.noefrcs-rtile{text-align:center;padding:22px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.noefrcs-rtile__v{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);line-height:1}
.noefrcs-rtile__l{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:.82rem;color:#c4d0e2;line-height:1.35}

/* Pay-curve chart */
.noefrcs-paycurve{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-cream)}
.noefrcs-paycurve .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-chart{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-cream-line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--frcs-shadow)}
.noefrcs-chart svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.noefrcs-chart__grid{stroke:var(--frcs-line);stroke-width:1}
.noefrcs-chart__ylab{fill:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:12px;text-anchor:end;font-family:var(--frcs-sans)}
.noefrcs-chart__xlab{fill:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:13px;text-anchor:middle;font-family:var(--frcs-sans);font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-chart__area{fill:rgba(184,146,74,.12)}
.noefrcs-chart__line{fill:none;stroke:var(--frcs-gold);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.noefrcs-chart__dot{fill:var(--frcs-navy);stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2}
.noefrcs-chart__val{fill:var(--frcs-navy);font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-anchor:middle}
.noefrcs-paycurve__foot{text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:26px auto 0;color:#5c5340;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6}

/* Rating bars */
.noefrcs-ratings{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-ratings__list{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-raterow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 1fr 48px;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:9px 0}
.noefrcs-raterow__name{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--frcs-ink);text-align:right}
.noefrcs-raterow__track{height:12px;background:#e7ebf1;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden}
.noefrcs-raterow__fill{display:block;height:100%;width:var(--w);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--frcs-navy),var(--frcs-gold));border-radius:8px}
.noefrcs-raterow__v{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-ratings__foot{text-align:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.84rem;margin-top:20px}

/* Referral + competitor */
.noefrcs-referral{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-navy-800);color:#fff}
.noefrcs-referral__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px;max-width:980px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-referral__card{text-align:center;padding:40px 32px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.noefrcs-referral__big{display:block;font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,4.6rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);line-height:1}
.noefrcs-referral__card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem;margin:.3em 0 .5em}
.noefrcs-referral__card p{color:#c4d0e2;margin:0;line-height:1.6}

/* Cohort feedback summaries */
.noefrcs-cohortfb{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:#fff}
.noefrcs-cohortfb__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px}
.noefrcs-cfb{border:1px solid var(--frcs-line);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}
.noefrcs-cfb header{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.noefrcs-cfb__cohort{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-weight:700;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-size:1.1rem}
.noefrcs-cfb__n{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--frcs-muted)}
.noefrcs-cfb__stats{display:flex;gap:16px}
.noefrcs-cfb__stats span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--frcs-muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.noefrcs-cfb__stats strong{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--frcs-navy);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.noefrcs-cfb blockquote{margin:0;border:0;padding:0;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--frcs-ink);font-style:italic}
.noefrcs-cfb--single{max-width:520px;margin:2.4em 0;background:var(--frcs-bg-soft)}

/* Responsiveness */
.noefrcs-respond{padding:var(--frcs-section) 0;background:var(--frcs-cream)}
.noefrcs-respond .noefrcs-sechead__title{color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.noefrcs-respond__list{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.noefrcs-respond__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--frcs-cream-line);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px}
.noefrcs-respond__ask{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:var(--frcs-muted);font-size:.95rem}
.noefrcs-respond__did{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:var(--frcs-navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem}
.noefrcs-respond__ask .noefrcs-icon{color:var(--frcs-gold);flex:0 0 auto}
.noefrcs-respond__did .noefrcs-icon{color:#1f7a3d;flex:0 0 auto}
.noefrcs-respond__arrow{color:var(--frcs-gold)}

@media(max-width:980px){
	.noefrcs-research__tiles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-research__tiles .noefrcs-rtile:last-child{grid-column:1 / -1}
	.noefrcs-cohortfb__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
	.noefrcs-referral__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-respond__row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;text-align:left}
	.noefrcs-respond__arrow{transform:rotate(90deg)}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
	.noefrcs-research__tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.noefrcs-raterow{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr 40px;gap:10px}
	.noefrcs-raterow__name{font-size:.8rem}
	.noefrcs-cohortfb__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ===================================================================
   Launch-hardening — teasers, cross-links, footer credit
   =================================================================== */
.noefrcs-evteaser{background:var(--frcs-navy);color:#fff}
.noefrcs-evteaser__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding:34px 0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.noefrcs-evteaser__items{display:flex;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.noefrcs-evteaser__items span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:#c4d0e2;font-size:.9rem;max-width:200px}
.noefrcs-evteaser__items strong{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--frcs-gold-200);line-height:1}
.noefrcs-evteaser__items strong em{font-style:normal;font-size:1.1rem;color:#9fb0c8}

.noefrcs-crosslink{background:var(--frcs-bg-soft);border-top:1px solid var(--frcs-line)}
.noefrcs-crosslink .noefrcs-container{padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px;text-align:center}
.noefrcs-crosslink .noefrcs-textlink{font-size:1.05rem;font-family:var(--frcs-serif)}

.noefrcs-textlink--light{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}
.noefrcs-textlink--light:hover{color:#fff}
.noefrcs-proof__more{text-align:center;margin-top:26px}
.noefrcs-letter__more{margin-top:14px}

.noefrcs-footer__credit a{color:#dbe3ef;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,146,74,.6);padding-bottom:1px;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s}
.noefrcs-footer__credit a:hover{color:var(--frcs-gold-200);border-color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}

@media(max-width:760px){
	.noefrcs-evteaser__inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px}
	.noefrcs-evteaser__items{gap:22px}
}

/* ===================================================================
   EXPERIENCE LAYER — meaningful motion (stillness is the default)
   Every effect resolves to a complete static state; all are disabled
   under prefers-reduced-motion.
   =================================================================== */

/* --- The 757 reveal: marks climb to their value, staggered --- */
.noefrcs-evrow__fill{width:0;transition:width .95s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow__fill{width:var(--w)}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(2) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.10s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(3) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.25s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(4) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.40s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(5) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.55s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(6) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.70s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow:nth-child(7) .noefrcs-evrow__fill{transition-delay:.85s}
.noefrcs-evrow__pass{opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease 1s}
.noefrcs-evidence__bars.is-visible .noefrcs-evrow__pass{opacity:1}

/* --- Rating bars fill on reveal --- */
.noefrcs-raterow__fill{width:0;transition:width .9s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow__fill{width:var(--w)}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(2) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.07s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(3) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.14s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(4) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.21s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(5) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.28s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(6) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.35s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(7) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.42s}
.noefrcs-ratings__list.is-visible .noefrcs-raterow:nth-child(8) .noefrcs-raterow__fill{transition-delay:.49s}

/* --- The pay-curve draws itself upward (the market changing its mind) --- */
.noefrcs-chart__line{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1}
.noefrcs-chart.is-visible .noefrcs-chart__line{stroke-dashoffset:0;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.7s var(--frcs-ease) .15s}
.noefrcs-chart__dot,.noefrcs-chart__val,.noefrcs-chart__area{opacity:0}
.noefrcs-chart.is-visible .noefrcs-chart__dot,.noefrcs-chart.is-visible .noefrcs-chart__val{opacity:1;transition:opacity .55s ease 1.25s}
.noefrcs-chart.is-visible .noefrcs-chart__area{opacity:1;transition:opacity 1s ease .3s}

/* --- Walking the Circuit: each station lights as you reach it (a trail) --- */
.noefrcs-station__n{transition:background .45s var(--frcs-ease),color .45s,border-color .45s,box-shadow .45s}
.noefrcs-station.is-visible .noefrcs-station__n{background:var(--frcs-gold);color:#0b1c36;border-color:var(--frcs-gold-200);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(184,146,74,.18)}

/* --- The Threshold: dread → recognition (still by default) --- */
.noefrcs-threshold{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#0a1320;color:#fff;padding:clamp(72px,12vw,140px) 0;text-align:center}
.noefrcs-threshold__angel{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:520px;max-width:70%;opacity:.05;pointer-events:none}
.noefrcs-threshold__inner{position:relative;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.noefrcs-threshold .noefrcs-eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:26px}
.noefrcs-threshold__line{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.32;color:#fff;margin:0 0 .45em;font-weight:500}
.noefrcs-threshold__line--2{color:var(--frcs-gold-200)}

/* --- The Angel closer: resolve. The figure on the hill, arms open. --- */
.noefrcs-closer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a1830,#0f2647);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:clamp(64px,10vw,120px) 0}
.noefrcs-closer__angel{width:118px;height:auto;margin:0 auto 22px;display:block;opacity:0;transform:scale(.9);transition:opacity 1s ease,transform 1.3s var(--frcs-ease)}
.noefrcs-closer__inner.is-visible .noefrcs-closer__angel{opacity:.92;transform:scale(1)}
.noefrcs-closer__line{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem);color:#fff;margin:0 0 .35em;font-weight:600}
.noefrcs-closer__sub{color:#9fb0c8;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.03em;margin:0}

/* --- Reduced-motion: every moment resolves instantly to its final state --- */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
	.noefrcs-evrow__fill,.noefrcs-raterow__fill{width:var(--w)!important;transition:none!important}
	.noefrcs-evrow__pass{opacity:1!important;transition:none!important}
	.noefrcs-chart__line{stroke-dashoffset:0!important;transition:none!important}
	.noefrcs-chart__dot,.noefrcs-chart__val,.noefrcs-chart__area{opacity:1!important;transition:none!important}
	.noefrcs-station__n{transition:none!important}
	.noefrcs-closer__angel{opacity:.92!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important}
}

/* ===================================================================
   Accessibility — gold contrast on light backgrounds (WCAG AA)
   Bright gold (#b8924a ~3:1) is kept for decorative rules/dark bg only.
   Small gold TEXT on light uses a darker token; gold buttons use navy text.
   =================================================================== */
:root{--frcs-gold-ink:#7a5d27}
.noefrcs-eyebrow{color:var(--frcs-gold-ink)}
.noefrcs-eyebrow--light{color:#d8c293}
.noefrcs-fcard__sub,.noefrcs-phase__k,.noefrcs-evo__when,.noefrcs-evidence__vs,
.noefrcs-lecture__n,.noefrcs-affil__mono{color:var(--frcs-gold-ink)}
.noefrcs-textlink:hover{color:var(--frcs-gold-ink)}
/* Gold CTA buttons: navy label for AA contrast on gold */
.noefrcs-btn--gold,.noefrcs-btn--gold:hover{color:var(--frcs-navy)}
.frcs-btn--gold{color:var(--frcs-navy)}

/* Cohort page — consistent closing CTAs */
.noefrcs-cohort-links{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2em}
.noefrcs-content--page .noefrcs-cohort-links{justify-content:flex-start}

/* ===================================================================
   Logo lockup rebalance — FRCS as the centred anchor line, matched to
   the Angel mark's height; more header breathing room.
   =================================================================== */
.noefrcs-header__inner{min-height:96px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}
.noefrcs-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}
img.noefrcs-logo__mark{width:60px;height:60px;flex:0 0 auto}
.noefrcs-logo__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1;text-align:center;padding-left:2px;border-left:1px solid var(--frcs-line);padding-left:16px}
.noefrcs-logo__region{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--frcs-muted);white-space:nowrap}
.noefrcs-logo__frcs{font-family:var(--frcs-serif);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--frcs-navy);line-height:1.04;margin:1px 0}
.noefrcs-logo__tag{font-family:var(--frcs-sans);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--frcs-gold-ink,#7a5d27);white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:560px){
	img.noefrcs-logo__mark{width:50px;height:50px}
	.noefrcs-logo__text{padding-left:12px}
	.noefrcs-logo__frcs{font-size:1.45rem}
	.noefrcs-logo__tag{display:none}
}