/* ================================================================
   EPINIUM DESIGN SYSTEM v1
   Font stack: Nunito Sans (headings 700/800) + Poppins (body)
   Color theming via [data-service] on <body>
   ================================================================ */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — service tokens
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Default = Platform (purple) */
  --ep-accent:          #7C3AED;
  --ep-accent-sec:      #A855F7;
  --ep-accent-dark:     #5B21B6;
  --ep-accent-light:    rgba(124,58,237,0.10);
  --ep-accent-light2:   rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  --ep-accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #A855F7, #7C3AED);
  --ep-accent-glow:     0 4px 24px rgba(124,58,237,0.40);
  --ep-border-acc:      rgba(124,58,237,0.35);

  /* Neutral backgrounds */
  --ep-bg-darkest:  #06050E;
  --ep-bg-dark:     #0D0B1E;
  --ep-bg-card:     rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
  --ep-border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.10);

  /* Text */
  --ep-text-white:  #FFFFFF;
  --ep-text-light:  rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
  --ep-text-muted:  rgba(255,255,255,0.54);
  --ep-text-dark:   #181818;
  --ep-text-body:   #555555;

  /* Shape tokens */
  --ep-r-xs:   4px;
  --ep-r-sm:   8px;
  --ep-r-md:   12px;
  --ep-r-lg:   20px;
  --ep-r-xl:   28px;
  --ep-r-pill: 100px;

  /* Spacing */
  --ep-section-py: 88px;
  --ep-container:  1240px;

  /* Fonts */
  --ep-font-head: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  --ep-font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --ep-t:      0.30s ease;
  --ep-t-fast: 0.18s ease;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   2. SERVICE THEMES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-service="transform"] {
  --ep-accent:          #2C0EFE;
  --ep-accent-sec:      #8B24FC;
  --ep-accent-dark:     #1A08D4;
  --ep-accent-light:    rgba(44,14,254,0.10);
  --ep-accent-light2:   rgba(44,14,254,0.18);
  --ep-accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B24FC, #2C0EFE);
  --ep-accent-glow:     0 4px 24px rgba(44,14,254,0.40);
  --ep-border-acc:      rgba(44,14,254,0.35);
}

[data-service="platform"] {
  --ep-accent:          #7C3AED;
  --ep-accent-sec:      #A855F7;
  --ep-accent-dark:     #5B21B6;
  --ep-accent-light:    rgba(124,58,237,0.10);
  --ep-accent-light2:   rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  --ep-accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #A855F7, #7C3AED);
  --ep-accent-glow:     0 4px 24px rgba(124,58,237,0.40);
  --ep-border-acc:      rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
}

[data-service="training"] {
  --ep-accent:          #1AB69D;
  --ep-accent-sec:      #34D399;
  --ep-accent-dark:     #0E9580;
  --ep-accent-light:    rgba(26,182,157,0.10);
  --ep-accent-light2:   rgba(26,182,157,0.18);
  --ep-accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #34D399, #1AB69D);
  --ep-accent-glow:     0 4px 24px rgba(26,182,157,0.40);
  --ep-border-acc:      rgba(26,182,157,0.35);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3. LAYOUT RESET — full-bleed (overrides WP/Elementor wrappers)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
html, body { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.wrap, .content, .inner-container, .content-editor {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.entry-title, .entry-header, h1.entry-title, h1.page-title {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   4. TYPOGRAPHY — global font normalization
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Headings → Nunito Sans */
h1, h2, h3,
.elementor-heading-title,
.elementor-section h1,
.elementor-section h2,
.elementor-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}
h4, h5, h6,
.elementor-section h4,
.elementor-section h5,
.elementor-section h6 {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}
/* Body → Poppins */
body,
.elementor-section p,
.elementor-section li,
.elementor-section span:not(.elementor-heading-title) {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
}
/* Gradient text utility */
.ep-text-grad {
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   5. SHARED KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes ep-float-orb {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.06); }
  66%       { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes ep-pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes ep-marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes ep-shimmer-sweep {
  0%, 100% { left: -75%; }
  45%, 55%  { left: 150%; }
}
@keyframes ep-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes ep-spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes ep-particle-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 0.40; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-16px); opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   6. SHARED COMPONENTS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* — Buttons — */
.ep-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-sm);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform var(--ep-t-fast),
    filter var(--ep-t),
    box-shadow var(--ep-t),
    background var(--ep-t),
    color var(--ep-t),
    border-color var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Primary — gradient fill */
.ep-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.ep-btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -75%;
  width: 50%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  animation: ep-shimmer-sweep 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}
.ep-btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); color: #fff !important; }

/* Outline — service accent */
.ep-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ep-accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--ep-accent);
}
.ep-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--ep-accent);
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Ghost — white on dark */
.ep-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.ep-btn-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ep-text-dark) !important;
}

/* — Badge — */
.ep-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border-acc);
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-pill);
  padding: 6px 16px 6px 10px;
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: ep-pulse-glow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* — Cards — */
.ep-card {
  background: var(--ep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--ep-t), transform var(--ep-t), background var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-border-acc);
  background: var(--ep-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ep-card-solid {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: transform var(--ep-t), box-shadow var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-card-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* — Layout helpers — */
.ep-section { padding: var(--ep-section-py) 0; }
.ep-section-dark      { background: var(--ep-bg-darkest); color: #fff; }
.ep-section-dark-mid  { background: var(--ep-bg-dark); color: #fff; }
.ep-section-light     { background: #F5F7FC; }
.ep-section-white     { background: #fff; }

.ep-container {
  max-width: var(--ep-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* — Typography helpers — */
.ep-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--ep-accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ep-h1 {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.10;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-h2 {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ep-h2-dark  { color: var(--ep-text-dark); }
.ep-h3 {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.ep-lead {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.8vw, 1.13rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--ep-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.ep-lead-dark { color: var(--ep-text-body); }

/* — Stats — */
.ep-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}
.ep-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ep-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.ep-stat-label-dark { color: var(--ep-text-body); }

/* — Marquee — */
.ep-marquee { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
.ep-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 52px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ep-marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.ep-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ep-marquee-item {
  height: 34px;
  opacity: 0.50;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity var(--ep-t), filter var(--ep-t);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-marquee-item:hover { opacity: 1; filter: none; }

/* — Testimonial cards — */
.ep-testi-card {
  background: var(--ep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--ep-border-acc); }
.ep-testi-stars  { color: #FFB800; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ep-testi-quote  {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--ep-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-testi-name {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.ep-testi-role {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-body);
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* — CTA band — */
.ep-cta-band {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--ep-bg-darkest);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-cta-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: var(--ep-accent-light2);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ep-float-orb 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* — Grid helpers — */
.ep-grid-2    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ep-grid-3    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ep-grid-4    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ep-grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 24px; }

/* — Floating orbs (hero decoration) — */
.ep-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-orb-1 {
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: var(--ep-accent-light2);
  animation: ep-float-orb 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-orb-2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: var(--ep-accent-light);
  animation: ep-float-orb 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* — Divider — */
.ep-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--ep-border);
  margin: 48px 0;
}

/* — Legacy compat: stratus buttons gain ep-btn shimmer treatment — */
.stratus-btn {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   7. RESPONSIVE
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ep-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --ep-section-py: 60px; }
  .ep-grid-2, .ep-grid-3, .ep-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-stats { gap: 32px; }
  .ep-btn   { font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 22px; }
  .ep-h1    { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .ep-h2    { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   8. LIGHT-SECTION UTILITIES (hubs + landings on white bg)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* White elevated card — pops on BOTH white and tinted (--off) sections.
   (Previously bg == --off per service → cards vanished on off sections.) */
.ep-card-light {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,24,39,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(17,24,39,0.05);
  transition: transform var(--ep-t), box-shadow var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-card-light:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(44,14,254,0.11); }
[data-service="training"] .ep-card-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(26,182,157,0.14); }
[data-service="platform"]  .ep-card-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(124,58,237,0.11); }

.ep-card-accent-l {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ep-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform var(--ep-t), box-shadow var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-card-accent-l:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(44,14,254,0.10); }

.ep-step {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ep-step-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ep-step-title { font-family: var(--ep-font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1d2023; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ep-step-body  { font-size: .9rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.65; }

.ep-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ep-stat-label { font-family: var(--ep-font-body); font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ep-text-light); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.55; }

details.ep-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5; }
details.ep-faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1d2023;
  line-height: 1.4;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color var(--ep-t-fast);
}
details.ep-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
details.ep-faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--ep-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--ep-t);
}
details.ep-faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
details.ep-faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--ep-accent); }
.ep-faq-body { padding-bottom: 22px; font-size: .95rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.75; font-family: var(--ep-font-body); }

.ep-mini-card {
  background: var(--ep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-r-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--ep-font-head);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ep-text-light);
  transition: border-color var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-mini-card:hover { border-color: var(--ep-border-acc); }
.ep-mini-card-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.ep-section--white   { background: #fff; }
.ep-section--off     { background: #f4f6ff; }
.ep-section--dark    { background: var(--ep-bg-dark); }
.ep-section--darkest { background: var(--ep-bg-darkest); }
[data-service="training"] .ep-section--off { background: #f0faf8; }
[data-service="platform"]  .ep-section--off { background: #f5f0ff; }

/* ── Service-specific hero + CTA color overrides ────────────────────────────
   acc-home.css/.acc.css use hardcoded Platform purple; these rules win via
   [data-service] higher specificity and load-order (link tag after bundles).
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-service="transform"] .ep-hero-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4B0EFE 0%, #2C0EFE 52%, #080520 100%);
}
/* Highlight must contrast against the saturated hero bg — light tint, not same-hue.
   !important + higher specificity beats the acc-home2.css v6 `!important` rule. */
[data-service="transform"] .ep-hero h1 .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #bcd0ff) !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #bcd0ff) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important; background-clip: text !important;
}
[data-service="transform"] .stratus-btn-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B24FC, #2C0EFE);
  animation-name: pulse-glow-transform;
}
@keyframes pulse-glow-transform {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44,14,254,0.35); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 6px 36px rgba(44,14,254,0.65), 0 0 60px rgba(139,36,252,0.2); }
}

[data-service="training"] .ep-hero-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E9580 0%, #1AB69D 40%, #080520 100%);
}
[data-service="training"] .ep-hero h1 .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #a3f5e2) !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #a3f5e2) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important; background-clip: text !important;
}
[data-service="training"] .stratus-btn-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34D399, #1AB69D);
  animation-name: pulse-glow-training;
}
@keyframes pulse-glow-training {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,182,157,0.35); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 6px 36px rgba(26,182,157,0.65), 0 0 60px rgba(52,211,153,0.2); }
}

/* Service-aware aurora glow on dark sections (CaseStudies, FinalCTA).
   Base aurora is purple/magenta (acc-home.css) → looked like Platform everywhere. */
[data-service="transform"] .ep-aurora {
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 55% at 18% 28%, rgba(75,14,254,.52), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(34% 48% at 82% 18%, rgba(139,36,252,.40), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(42% 52% at 62% 88%, rgba(44,14,254,.30), transparent 62%);
}
[data-service="training"] .ep-aurora {
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 55% at 18% 28%, rgba(14,149,128,.50), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(34% 48% at 82% 18%, rgba(52,211,153,.42), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(42% 52% at 62% 88%, rgba(26,182,157,.30), transparent 62%);
}

/* Stat numbers must follow the service accent. acc-home2.css hardcodes a teal
   gradient on .ep-stat-num and loads later, so we need [data-service] specificity. */
[data-service] .ep-stat-num {
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  background-image: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}

/* Gradient-text title highlights (FinalCTA/CTABand/SectionHead) must follow the
   service accent too — acc-home2.css hardcodes purple/teal and loads later. */
[data-service] .ep-grad-text,
[data-service] .ep-grad-text-light {
  background: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  background-image: var(--ep-accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}

/* ── Comparison table (service vs. alternatives) ────────────────────────── */
.ep-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.ep-table th { padding: 16px 20px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; text-align: left; font-family: var(--ep-font-head); }
.ep-table th:first-child { background: #f7f9fc; color: #555; }
.ep-table th:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) { background: #efefef; color: #888; }
.ep-table th:last-child { background: var(--ep-accent-gradient); color: #fff; }
.ep-table td { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: .85rem; border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #555; }
.ep-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }
.ep-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; }
.ep-table td:last-child { color: var(--ep-accent); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ep-table { font-size: .78rem; overflow-x: auto; display: block; }
  .ep-table th, .ep-table td { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* ── Photo-background hero (Transform — ai-director style) ──────────────── */
.ep-hero--photo .ep-hero-bg { display: none; }
.ep-hero-photo {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: -14%; z-index: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 128%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  will-change: transform;
}
.ep-hero-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(7,6,24,.90) 0%, rgba(9,9,26,.80) 50%, rgba(9,9,26,.66) 100%);
}
[data-service="transform"] .ep-hero-photo-overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 78% 28%, rgba(44,14,254,.34), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(7,6,24,.90) 0%, rgba(9,9,26,.80) 50%, rgba(12,8,40,.66) 100%);
}
[data-service="training"] .ep-hero-photo-overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 78% 28%, rgba(26,182,157,.32), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(6,15,15,.90) 0%, rgba(8,18,18,.80) 50%, rgba(8,22,20,.66) 100%);
}

/* ── Course catalog cards (Training) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.ep-course-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,24,39,.07); border-radius: var(--ep-r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(17,24,39,.05); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--ep-t), box-shadow var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--ep-accent-light2); }
.ep-course-thumb { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.ep-course-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
.ep-course-card:hover .ep-course-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ep-course-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.93); color: var(--ep-accent-dark);
  font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.ep-course-lvl {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; background: rgba(10,10,26,.60); color: #fff;
  font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.ep-course-body { padding: 15px 18px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.ep-course-rating { font-size: .72rem; color: #999; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ep-course-rating b { color: #FFA41B; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 700; }
.ep-course-title { font-family: var(--ep-font-head); font-size: .96rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.35; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.ep-course-meta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 13px; border-top: 1px solid #eef1f6; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .75rem; color: #777; }
.ep-course-meta .ep-course-stats { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.ep-course-link { color: var(--ep-accent); font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ep-course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 800px)  { .ep-course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .ep-course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Decorative orbs/particles sit ABOVE the photo overlay so photo heroes keep depth */
.ep-hero--photo .hero-orb,
.ep-hero--photo .hero-particle,
.ep-hero--photo .ep-shape { z-index: 1; }

/* ── OUR METHOD — connected timeline (journey) ─────────────────────────── */
.ep-method { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative; }
.ep-method::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-accent), transparent);
}
.ep-method-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.ep-method-node {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ep-accent-gradient); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--ep-font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px var(--ep-accent-light2); margin-bottom: 22px; border: 4px solid #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-method-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(17,24,39,.07); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px 22px; width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(17,24,39,.05); transition: transform var(--ep-t), box-shadow var(--ep-t);
}
.ep-method-step:hover .ep-method-card { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px var(--ep-accent-light2); }
.ep-method-title { font-family: var(--ep-font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ep-method-body { font-size: .9rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ep-method { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .ep-method::before { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .ep-method { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ep-step   { padding: 24px; }
}
