/* ===================================================================
   NEURACEPT — neurascept.com
   Palette : ink #1B3A6B (deep blue, from the label) | ink-dk #0F2647
             | steel(=bright blue accent, from the label's gradient)
             #2E7FD9 | steel-dk #1E5FA8 | sage(=lighter blue highlight)
             #6BAEEA | stone #F7FAFD | sand #EAF2FA | slate #43506B |
             line #DCE7F5
   Type    : 'Hanken Grotesk' (a clean, confident display) + 'Inter'
             (clean body) — a fresh pairing not reused
   Motif   : the uptake current — small particles rise in a gentle
             wave path from a capsule shape at the base and absorb,
             fading, into a brain silhouette at the top, on a loop,
             echoing the label's own "Bioavailability Boost / Optimized
             Ingredient Uptake" infographic panel specifically; distinct
             from every other signature used across this project (a
             single ASCENDING ABSORPTION current ending in a fade
             INTO a brain shape - not a scattered constellation, not
             a synapse spark web with vesicle release, not a neural
             bloom, not a golden nerve-pathway trace along branching
             fibers, not a viewfinder scan, not a performance gauge)
   Layout  : STRUCTURALLY UNIQUE HERO — the bottle sits centered with
             the uptake current animating behind it in open space,
             object-fit:contain, never clipped or masked by the
             particles or brain silhouette.
   Voice   : cautious, structure-function only - NeuraCept supports
             memory, focus, and mental clarity as part of a healthy
             lifestyle. NEVER claims to treat, cure, or prevent
             dementia, Alzheimer's, or any other diagnosed
             neurological or cognitive condition.
   SOURCING / HONESTY NOTE: the competitor site (myneuracept.com)
             confirms 4 named ingredients (Bacopa Monnieri, Lion's
             Mane, L-Theanine, Ginkgo Biloba) and a stimulant-free
             ("no caffeine") claim - Bacopa Monnieri and Lion's Mane
             are also independently confirmed directly on the
             product's own "How It Works" infographic. This build
             does NOT reproduce two things from the competitor site:
             (1) a padded 25-item "Scientific References" list where
             most citations (Omega-3, Citicoline, Phosphatidylserine,
             Huperzine A, curcumin, blueberries, exercise, sleep) have
             no connection to the actual 4-ingredient formula - only
             references for the 4 confirmed ingredients are used here;
             (2) a fake/broken countdown timer and a "0 customers and
             counting" live-counter element that was visibly
             non-functional in the source. An unverifiable "4.98/5
             based on 2000+ reviews" figure from the competitor is
             also not repeated here as fact. A packaging note is
             flagged honestly: the bottle label reads "30 Capsules,"
             which would be a 15-day supply if taken as two capsules
             daily per the competitor's own testimonials - this build
             states the label's serving size plainly rather than
             assuming either figure.
   Rules   : grids minmax(0,1fr) · flex min-width:0 · img max-width min(Npx,100%)
             mobile hero order = IMAGE first, then H1, then rest
=================================================================== */

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/* ---------- split ---------- */
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/* ---------- reviews ---------- */
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.nc-rev-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem}
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.nc-stars{color:#F4B740;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:10px}
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/* ---------- pricing plans ---------- */
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/* ---------- guarantee ---------- */
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/* ---------- steps ---------- */
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/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
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/* ---------- refs ---------- */
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.nc-final .sm{font-size:.82rem;color:#8FB3E0;margin-top:14px}

/* ---------- related / bonus / ingredients ---------- */
.nc-rel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
@media(max-width:820px){.nc-rel{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
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  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.nc-bonus-card img{max-width:120px;margin:14px auto 12px;border-radius:6px}
.nc-bonus-card h4{font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.nc-bonus-card p{font-size:.82rem;margin:0}

.nc-ing-grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.nc-ing-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.nc-ing-top{height:6px}
.nc-ing-body{padding:20px}
.nc-ing-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px}
.nc-ing-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.1rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.nc-ing-name{margin:0;font-size:.98rem}
.nc-ing-cat{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.nc-ing-body p{font-size:.87rem;margin:0}

/* ---------- article/legal pages ---------- */
.nc-article h2{margin-top:1.6em}
.nc-article p{color:var(--slate)}
.nc-article .lead{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.nc-alert{background:var(--sand);border-left:4px solid var(--steel);border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:18px 22px;
  color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:22px}
.nc-callout{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0}
.nc-meta{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:22px}

.nc-crumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--slate);padding:16px 0}
.nc-crumb a{color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:600}
.nc-crumb i{margin:0 6px;font-style:normal;opacity:.5}

/* ---------- blog hub ---------- */
.nc-bhero{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-dk) 100%);color:#fff;padding:44px 0 34px;text-align:center}
.nc-bhero .lede{color:#C6D9F0;max-width:540px;margin:14px auto 0}
.nc-bhero-meta{margin-top:16px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--sage)}
.nc-bhero-meta span{margin:0 10px}
.nc-pill{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:999px}
.nc-bgroup{margin-bottom:10px}
.nc-bsection-ttl{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--steel-dk);margin-bottom:16px}
.nc-bgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
@media(max-width:820px){.nc-bgrid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.nc-bcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:block}
.nc-bcard-head .tag{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.nc-bcard-head h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin:8px 0 10px}
.nc-bcard-body p{font-size:.88rem;margin:0 0 10px}
.nc-bcard-body .read{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.nc-foot{background:var(--ink-dk);color:#8FB3E0;padding:50px 0 26px;font-size:.85rem}
.nc-foot-nav,.nc-foot-legal{list-style:none;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 20px}
.nc-foot-nav a,.nc-foot-legal a{color:#C6D9F0}
.nc-foot hr{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);margin:20px 0}
.nc-foot p{color:#6482AD;font-size:.8rem}
.nc-foot .cr{color:#3E5A80;font-size:.78rem;margin-top:16px}

/* ---------- sticky bar ---------- */
.nc-sticky{position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:12px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;z-index:60}
.nc-sticky .t b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',serif}
.nc-sticky .t small{color:var(--slate);font-size:.78rem}
@media(min-width:920px){.nc-sticky{display:none}}
body{padding-bottom:70px}
@media(min-width:920px){body{padding-bottom:0}}