/* ============================================================
   ExamPilot AI — Premium Landing Page Styles
   landing.css v1.0
   ============================================================ */

/* ==================== DESIGN TOKENS ==================== */
:root {
  --ep-bg:             #08081a;
  --ep-bg-2:           #0d0d24;
  --ep-bg-3:           #12123a;
  --ep-primary:        #6c63ff;
  --ep-primary-glow:   rgba(108,99,255,0.35);
  --ep-secondary:      #00d4ff;
  --ep-secondary-glow: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  --ep-accent:         #ff6b9d;
  --ep-accent-glow:    rgba(255,107,157,0.25);
  --ep-gold:           #ffd700;
  --ep-green:          #00e676;
  --ep-orange:         #ff9100;

  --ep-glass:          rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --ep-glass-2:        rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --ep-glass-border:   rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --ep-glass-border-2: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);

  --ep-text:           #e8e8ff;
  --ep-text-2:         #b0b0d0;
  --ep-text-muted:     #6868a0;

  --ep-radius:         14px;
  --ep-radius-lg:      22px;
  --ep-radius-xl:      32px;
  --ep-nav-h:          72px;

  --ep-shadow:         0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
  --ep-shadow-lg:      0 20px 60px rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
  --ep-shadow-xl:      0 40px 100px rgba(108,99,255,0.35);

  --ep-ease:           cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --ep-bounce:         cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  --ep-t:              0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

[data-theme="light"] {
  --ep-bg:             #f2f2ff;
  --ep-bg-2:           #e8e8ff;
  --ep-bg-3:           #ddddf8;
  --ep-glass:          rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  --ep-glass-2:        rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --ep-glass-border:   rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  --ep-glass-border-2: rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --ep-text:           #12123a;
  --ep-text-2:         #35355a;
  --ep-text-muted:     #5a5a8a;

  /* Darker accessible colour tokens for light backgrounds */
  --ep-secondary:      #0078a0;   /* dark teal — replaces neon cyan */
  --ep-secondary-glow: rgba(0,120,160,0.14);
  --ep-green:          #007a38;   /* dark emerald — replaces neon lime */
  --ep-gold:           #9a6f00;   /* dark amber — replaces neon yellow */
  --ep-accent:         #c2005a;   /* deep rose — replaces light pink */
  --ep-accent-glow:    rgba(194,0,90,0.14);
  --ep-orange:         #b84800;   /* deep orange */

  --ep-primary-glow:   rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
  --ep-shadow:         0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
  --ep-shadow-lg:      0 20px 60px rgba(108,99,255,0.16);
  --ep-shadow-xl:      0 40px 100px rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}

/* Soft badge backgrounds adjust to stay visible in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .bg-secondary-soft { background: rgba(0,120,160,0.10); }
[data-theme="light"] .bg-green-soft     { background: rgba(0,122,56,0.10);  }
[data-theme="light"] .bg-gold-soft      { background: rgba(154,111,0,0.10); }
[data-theme="light"] .bg-accent-soft    { background: rgba(194,0,90,0.10);  }
[data-theme="light"] .bg-orange-soft    { background: rgba(184,72,0,0.10);  }

/* Color dot border visible on light background */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-color-dot { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }

/* ==================== LIGHT MODE COMPONENT OVERRIDES ==================== */

/* Mobile menu — force light overlay + legible links */
[data-theme="light"] #ep-mobile-menu {
  background: rgba(242,242,255,0.97);
}

/* Secondary buttons — visible glass with purple tint */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
  color: var(--ep-text);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ep-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: var(--ep-primary);
}

/* Outline button — needs visible border in light */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-btn-outline {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: var(--ep-primary);
}

/* Glass cards — give them a white-ish lift */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-feature-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-analytics-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-feedback-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-timeline-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-wl-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-pricing-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-testimonial-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-exam-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-ai-provider-card,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-faq-item,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-glass-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-feature-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-analytics-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-feedback-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-timeline-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-ai-provider-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-pricing-card.recommended {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
}

/* Mock preview & dashboard wrap */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-preview,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-dashboard-wrap,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-chatbot-preview {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.16);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-header,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-dashboard-topbar {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-option {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-option:hover {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-option.selected {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.10);
}
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mock-option.correct {
  background: rgba(0,122,56,0.08);
  border-color: var(--ep-green);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-dash-stat {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

/* AI chat bubbles */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-chat-bubble.ai {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}

/* Chatbot & email inputs */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-chatbot-input input,
[data-theme="light"] .ep-email-form input {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
  color: var(--ep-text);
}

/* AI score panel */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-ai-score-panel {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

/* Writing feedback block */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-writing-feedback {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.05);
}

/* FAQ icon + open state */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-faq-icon {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
}

/* Toggle badges */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-toggle-on  { background: rgba(0,122,56,0.12);   color: var(--ep-green); }
[data-theme="light"] .ep-toggle-off { background: rgba(194,0,90,0.10);   color: var(--ep-accent); }
[data-theme="light"] .ep-toggle-row {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

/* Marquee items */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-marquee-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}

/* Country tags */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-country-tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}

/* Social icons */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-social-icon {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
}

/* Institute feature icon */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-institute-feature-icon {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.16);
}

/* Chart wrap */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-chart-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

/* Score animation strip */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-score-animation {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.16);
}

/* Mode tags */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mode-tag {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
}

/* Testimonial card text in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-testimonial-text {
  color: var(--ep-text);
}

/* Testimonial stars — gold stays same in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-testimonial-stars {
  color: #b07d00;
}

/* Score improve label in light */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-score-improve {
  color: var(--ep-green);
}

/* FAQ open border */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
}

/* Section-alt in light mode: slightly distinct from primary bg */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-section-alt {
  background: #ebebff;
}

/* Stat strip in light */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-stats-strip {
  background: #eaeaff;
  border-top-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.15);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.15);
}

/* Exam badge chips in hero */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-exam-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.22);
}

/* Float cards in hero */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-float-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}

/* Hero badge background fill */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
}

/* Stats strip divider */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-stat-divider {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
}

/* Mobile close button */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-mobile-close {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
}

/* Theme toggle button */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-theme-btn {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.22);
}

/* Hamburger button */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-hamburger {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.22);
}

/* Institute feature hover */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-institute-feature:hover {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07);
}

/* Pricing feature dividers */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-pricing-feature {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.10);
}

/* Recommended pricing inner bg */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-pricing-card.recommended::after {
  background: rgba(242,242,255,0.95);
}

/* ==================== BOOTSTRAP COLOR OVERRIDES ==================== */
/* Bootstrap 5 text-primary/secondary conflict with our design tokens */
.text-primary   { color: var(--ep-primary)   !important; }
.text-secondary { color: var(--ep-secondary) !important; }
.text-accent    { color: var(--ep-accent)    !important; }
.text-green     { color: var(--ep-green)     !important; }
.text-gold      { color: var(--ep-gold)      !important; }
.text-orange    { color: var(--ep-orange)    !important; }

/* ==================== BASE ==================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: var(--ep-nav-h); }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background var(--ep-t), color var(--ep-t);
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

::selection { background: var(--ep-primary); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ep-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ==================== CURSOR GLOW ==================== */
#cursor-glow {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ep-primary-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 9999;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

[data-theme="light"] #cursor-glow { mix-blend-mode: multiply; opacity: 0.5; }

/* ==================== PARTICLES CANVAS ==================== */
#particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==================== SCROLLBAR ==================== */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ep-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--ep-primary); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ==================== TYPOGRAPHY ==================== */
.ep-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-secondary);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ep-section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.ep-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary) 0%, var(--ep-secondary) 50%, var(--ep-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ==================== SECTIONS ==================== */
.ep-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-section-alt { background: var(--ep-bg-2); }

/* Subtle section divider glow */
.ep-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 200px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-primary), transparent);
}

/* ==================== GLASS CARD ==================== */
.ep-glass-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-glass-border-2), transparent);
}

.ep-glass-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ==================== BUTTONS ==================== */
.ep-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ep-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.ep-btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Ripple */
.ep-btn .ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ep-ripple 0.6s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ep-ripple {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

.ep-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--ep-primary-glow);
}

.ep-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--ep-primary-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}

.ep-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ep-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ep-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-primary);
  color: var(--ep-primary);
}

.ep-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--ep-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Magnetic wrapper */
.ep-magnetic { display: inline-block; }

/* ==================== NAVBAR ==================== */
#ep-navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--ep-nav-h);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s;
}

#ep-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,26,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--ep-glass-border), var(--ep-shadow);
}

[data-theme="light"] #ep-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(242,242,255,0.88);
}

.ep-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ep-nav-logo {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ep-nav-logo span { color: var(--ep-primary); }
.ep-nav-logo em { color: var(--ep-secondary); font-style: normal; }

.ep-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ep-nav-links a {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ep-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ep-text);
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
}

.ep-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Theme Toggle */
.ep-theme-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-theme-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ep-gold);
  border-color: var(--ep-gold);
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.ep-hamburger {
  display: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

/* Mobile drawer */
#ep-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,8,26,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

#ep-mobile-menu.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

#ep-mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  text-align: center;
}

#ep-mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
}

.ep-mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-mobile-close:hover { background: var(--ep-accent); border-color: var(--ep-accent); }

/* ==================== HERO ==================== */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--ep-nav-h);
}

.ep-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(108,99,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 80% 20%, rgba(255,107,157,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    var(--ep-bg);
  animation: ep-bg-shift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ep-bg-shift {
  0%   { filter: hue-rotate(0deg); }
  100% { filter: hue-rotate(20deg); }
}

/* Three.js canvas */
#hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.ep-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ep-hero-badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-green);
  animation: ep-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.ep-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ep-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ep-hero-exams {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ep-exam-badge {
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ep-exam-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ep-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* Typing cursor */
.ep-typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 3px; height: 1em;
  background: var(--ep-secondary);
  margin-left: 4px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: ep-blink 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Floating hero visuals */
.ep-hero-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 45%;
  height: 80vh;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-float-item {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: ep-float ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  33% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(2deg); }
  66% { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.ep-float-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
}

/* Compact hero visual — the below-1024px replacement for .ep-hero-visual.
   Static (no float animation, no absolute positioning); hidden by default,
   shown only in the responsive block below. */
.ep-hero-visual-compact {
  display: none;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.ep-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: ep-bounce-down 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-bounce-down {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

.ep-scroll-indicator i { font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* ==================== STAT STRIP ==================== */
.ep-stats-strip {
  background: var(--ep-bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 36px 0;
}

/* Stats strip flex row — gap on mobile too */
.ep-stats-strip .d-flex {
  gap: 8px;
  row-gap: 20px;
}

.ep-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.ep-stat-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ep-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ep-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-border);
}

/* ==================== TAB ACTIVE STATE ==================== */
/* Bootstrap adds .active to tab triggers — style it visually */
#analytics-tabs .ep-btn.active,
#analytics-tabs .ep-btn:focus-visible {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--ep-primary-glow);
}

/* ==================== EXAM CARDS ==================== */
.ep-exam-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.ep-exam-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.ep-exam-card[data-exam="ielts"]    { --card-color: #6c63ff; --card-r: 108; --card-g: 99;  --card-b: 255; }
.ep-exam-card[data-exam="toefl"]   { --card-color: #00d4ff; --card-r: 0;   --card-g: 212; --card-b: 255; }
.ep-exam-card[data-exam="pte"]     { --card-color: #ff6b9d; --card-r: 255; --card-g: 107; --card-b: 157; }
.ep-exam-card[data-exam="duolingo"] { --card-color: #58cc02; --card-r: 88;  --card-g: 204; --card-b: 2;   }

.ep-exam-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,
    rgba(var(--card-r), var(--card-g), var(--card-b), 0.14) 0%,
    transparent 65%);
}

.ep-exam-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(var(--card-r), var(--card-g), var(--card-b), 0.22), var(--ep-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
}

.ep-exam-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.ep-exam-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
}

.ep-exam-card:hover .ep-exam-icon {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
}

.ep-exam-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-exam-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ep-score-animation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ep-score-from { color: var(--ep-text-muted); }
.ep-score-arrow { color: var(--ep-green); }
.ep-score-to { color: var(--ep-green); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.ep-exam-modes {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ep-mode-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
}

/* ==================== AI FEATURE CARDS ==================== */
.ep-feature-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.ep-feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--card-accent, var(--ep-primary)), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.ep-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-lg);
}

.ep-feature-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ep-feature-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-feature-card:hover .ep-feature-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

.ep-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==================== MOCK TEST PREVIEW ==================== */
.ep-mock-preview {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-xl);
}

.ep-mock-header {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ep-mock-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.ep-mock-dot {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.ep-mock-dot:nth-child(1) { background: #ff5f57; }
.ep-mock-dot:nth-child(2) { background: #ffbd2e; }
.ep-mock-dot:nth-child(3) { background: #28c840; }

.ep-mock-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
}

.ep-mock-timer {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ep-accent);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}

.ep-mock-body { padding: 28px; }

.ep-mock-progress-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-mock-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: 45%;
  animation: ep-progress-anim 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ep-progress-anim {
  from { width: 35%; }
  to { width: 65%; }
}

.ep-mock-q-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-mock-question {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ep-mock-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.ep-mock-option {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}

.ep-mock-option:hover { border-color: var(--ep-primary); background: var(--ep-glass-2); }
.ep-mock-option.selected { border-color: var(--ep-primary); background: rgba(108,99,255,0.1); color: var(--ep-primary); }
.ep-mock-option.correct { border-color: var(--ep-green); background: rgba(0,230,118,0.08); color: var(--ep-green); }

.ep-ai-score-panel {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  padding: 16px;
}

.ep-ai-score-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ep-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ep-ai-score-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.ep-ai-score-bar {
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-ai-score-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ==================== AI FEEDBACK SHOWCASE ==================== */
.ep-feedback-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-feedback-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
}

.ep-writing-feedback {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Dark mode: bright neon tints */
.ep-highlight-good { color: var(--ep-green);     background: rgba(0,230,118,0.15);  padding: 1px 4px; border-radius: 3px; }
.ep-highlight-bad  { color: var(--ep-accent);    background: rgba(255,107,157,0.15); padding: 1px 4px; border-radius: 3px; text-decoration: line-through; }
.ep-highlight-fix  { color: var(--ep-secondary); background: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);  padding: 1px 4px; border-radius: 3px; }
/* Light mode: accessible muted tints */
[data-theme="light"] .ep-highlight-good { background: rgba(0,122,56,0.10); }
[data-theme="light"] .ep-highlight-bad  { background: rgba(194,0,90,0.10); }
[data-theme="light"] .ep-highlight-fix  { background: rgba(0,120,160,0.10); }

/* Waveform */
.ep-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.ep-wave-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  border-radius: 2px;
  min-height: 4px;
  animation: ep-wave var(--wave-dur, 1s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ep-wave {
  from { height: 4px; }
  to { height: var(--wave-max, 30px); }
}

/* Typing animation */
.ep-typing-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==================== INSTITUTE SECTION ==================== */
.ep-institute-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-institute-feature:hover {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ep-institute-feature-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
}

.ep-institute-feature h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ep-institute-feature p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==================== ANALYTICS ==================== */
.ep-analytics-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-analytics-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
}

.ep-analytics-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ep-analytics-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ep-analytics-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ep-chart-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 20px;
}

/* ==================== PDF REPORT ==================== */
.ep-pdf-preview {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-xl), 0 0 60px rgba(108,99,255,0.2);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #1a1a3e;
}

.ep-pdf-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c63ff, #00d4ff);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  color: white;
}

.ep-pdf-logo {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ep-pdf-subtitle { font-size: 0.82rem; opacity: 0.85; }

.ep-pdf-body { padding: 24px 28px; }

.ep-pdf-score-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ep-pdf-score-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f0f0ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0ff;
}

.ep-pdf-score-val {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #6c63ff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ep-pdf-score-name {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #6868a0;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ep-pdf-section-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6c63ff;
  margin: 16px 0 8px;
}

.ep-pdf-strength, .ep-pdf-weak {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ff;
  color: #1a1a3e;
}

.ep-pdf-strength i { color: #00e676; }
.ep-pdf-weak    i { color: #ff6b9d; }

.ep-pdf-powered {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #9090c0;
  padding: 12px 0 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0ff;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ==================== AI CONFIG ==================== */
.ep-ai-provider-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  cursor: default;
}

.ep-ai-provider-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--ep-primary-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ep-ai-provider-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-ai-provider-card:hover .ep-ai-provider-icon { transform: scale(1.15); }

.ep-ai-provider-card h5 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ep-ai-provider-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ep-text-2); }

.ep-toggle-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ep-toggle-label { font-weight: 600; }
.ep-toggle-status {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ep-toggle-on  { background: rgba(0,230,118,0.15); color: var(--ep-green); }
.ep-toggle-off { background: rgba(255,107,157,0.15); color: var(--ep-accent); }

/* ==================== WHITE LABEL ==================== */
.ep-wl-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.ep-wl-card p {
  flex: 1;
}

.ep-wl-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2);
}

.ep-wl-preview {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
}

.ep-color-palette {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.ep-color-dot {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ep-color-dot:hover { transform: scale(1.2); }

/* ==================== TIMELINE ==================== */
.ep-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ep-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary), var(--ep-accent));
}

.ep-timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.ep-timeline-num {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ep-primary-glow);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ep-timeline-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  flex: 1;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.ep-timeline-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ep-timeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
}

/* ==================== DASHBOARD PREVIEW ==================== */
.ep-dashboard-wrap {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-xl);
}

.ep-dashboard-topbar {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ep-dashboard-avatar {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
}

.ep-dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.ep-dash-stat {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ep-dash-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ep-dash-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==================== PRICING ==================== */
.ep-pricing-card {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ep-pricing-card.recommended {
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--ep-primary-glow), var(--ep-shadow-lg);
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
}

.ep-pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-lg);
}

.ep-pricing-card.recommended:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--ep-primary-glow), var(--ep-shadow-xl);
}

.ep-pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ep-pricing-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ep-pricing-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ep-pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ep-pricing-price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ep-pricing-price small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ep-text-muted);
}

.ep-pricing-features {
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ep-pricing-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
}

.ep-pricing-feature:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.ep-pricing-feature i {
  color: var(--ep-green);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==================== TESTIMONIAL WRAPPER (inline arrows) ==================== */
.ep-testimonial-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ep-testimonial-wrapper .ep-testimonial-slider {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ep-slider-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ep-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--ep-primary);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--ep-primary-glow);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-slider-arrow {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.35);
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--ep-primary);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==================== TESTIMONIAL SLIDER ==================== */
.ep-testimonial-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ep-testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ep-ease);
}

.ep-testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.ep-testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--ep-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.ep-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.ep-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ep-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ep-testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ep-testimonial-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ep-text-muted); }

.ep-testimonial-score {
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
}

.ep-score-improve {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ep-green);
}

.ep-score-improve small { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ep-text-muted); display: block; font-weight: 500; }

.ep-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.ep-slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ep-slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--ep-primary);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-slider-dot {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.20);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.30);
}

/* ==================== MARQUEE ==================== */
.ep-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ep-marquee-wrap::before,
.ep-marquee-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ep-marquee-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-bg), transparent);
}

.ep-marquee-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--ep-bg), transparent);
}

.ep-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: ep-marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.ep-marquee-track.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; }

@keyframes ep-marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ep-marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ep-marquee-item i { color: var(--ep-primary); }

/* ==================== WORLD MAP (Students section) ==================== */
.ep-world-map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--ep-glass-border-2), var(--ep-shadow);
}

#ep-world-map {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  background: #060d1f;
  border-radius: 16px;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Leaflet attribution hide */
.leaflet-control-attribution { display: none !important; }

/* Blinking pin marker */
.ep-map-pin {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.ep-map-pin-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pin-color, #6c63ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px 2px var(--pin-color, #6c63ff);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ep-map-pin-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--pin-color, #6c63ff);
  opacity: 1;
  animation: ep-pin-pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}

.ep-map-pin-ring2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--pin-color, #6c63ff);
  opacity: 1;
  animation: ep-pin-pulse 1.8s ease-out 0.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-pin-pulse {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.4); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Leaflet tooltip override */
.leaflet-tooltip.ep-map-tooltip {
  background: rgba(10,10,30,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.35);
  color: #e8e8ff;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

[data-theme="light"] .leaflet-tooltip.ep-map-tooltip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.30);
  color: #12123a;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-world-map-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(108,99,255,0.22), 0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.10);
}

.ep-global-pin-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--ep-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 500;
}

[data-theme="light"] .ep-global-pin-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
}


/* ==================== CHATBOT PREVIEW ==================== */
.ep-chatbot-preview {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-xl);
}

.ep-chatbot-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ep-chatbot-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ep-chatbot-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff; }
.ep-chatbot-status { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.ep-chatbot-status-dot { display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ep-green); margin-right: 5px; }

.ep-chatbot-messages { padding: 20px; min-height: 200px; }

.ep-chat-bubble {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ep-chat-bubble.ai {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}

.ep-chat-bubble.user {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  margin-left: auto;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}

.ep-chatbot-input {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ep-chatbot-input input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.ep-chatbot-input input::placeholder { color: var(--ep-text-muted); }

.ep-chatbot-send {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-chatbot-send:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ==================== FAQ ==================== */
.ep-faq-item {
  background: var(--ep-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ep-faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--ep-glass-border-2); }
.ep-faq-item.open { border-color: var(--ep-primary); }

.ep-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  user-select: none;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-faq-q:hover { color: var(--ep-primary); }

.ep-faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--ep-primary);
}

.ep-faq-item.open .ep-faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--ep-primary); color: #fff; }

.ep-faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ep-ease), padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.ep-faq-item.open .ep-faq-a {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
}

/* ==================== NEWSLETTER CTA ==================== */
#cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(108,99,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--ep-bg-2);
}

.ep-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ep-email-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ep-email-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-email-form input:focus { border-color: var(--ep-primary); }
.ep-email-form input::placeholder { color: var(--ep-text-muted); }

/* ==================== REQUEST ACCESS FORM ==================== */
.ep-access-form {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
}

/* Honeypot — off-screen, never visible or tabbable, never announced */
.ep-hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-access-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.ep-field-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.ep-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ep-field-opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ep-text-muted); }

.ep-field input,
.ep-field select,
.ep-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: var(--ep-bg-2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 72px; }

.ep-field input:focus,
.ep-field select:focus,
.ep-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--ep-primary); }

.ep-field input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) { border-color: var(--ep-danger, #e5484d); }

.ep-consent-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ep-consent-row input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--ep-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ep-consent-row a { color: var(--ep-primary); text-decoration: underline; }

.ep-af-alert {
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ep-af-alert-error {
  background: rgba(229,72,77,0.12);
  color: #e5484d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,72,77,0.3);
}

.ep-af-alert-success {
  background: rgba(0,230,118,0.12);
  color: var(--ep-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,230,118,0.3);
}

#ep-af-submit { min-width: 200px; justify-content: center; }
#ep-af-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ep-access-form { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .ep-access-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==================== LEGAL / CONTENT PAGES (About, Privacy, Terms) ==================== */
.ep-legal-header {
  padding: 140px 0 48px;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(108,99,255,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.ep-legal-header .ep-label { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ep-legal-header h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ep-legal-header p { color: var(--ep-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.ep-legal-body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px 100px;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.ep-legal-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  margin: 40px 0 14px;
}

.ep-legal-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-legal-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ep-legal-body ul { margin-bottom: 14px; padding-left: 1.3em; }
.ep-legal-body li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ep-legal-body a { color: var(--ep-primary); }
.ep-legal-body strong { color: var(--ep-text); }

.ep-legal-note {
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ep-simple-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border-2);
}

.ep-simple-nav a.ep-nav-logo { font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* ==================== FOOTER ==================== */
#ep-footer {
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#ep-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 300px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-primary), transparent);
}

.ep-footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  max-width: 280px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ep-footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ep-footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.ep-footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ep-primary); }

.ep-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ep-social-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ep-text-2);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

.ep-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--ep-primary);
  border-color: var(--ep-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ep-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-glass-border);
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ep-text-muted);
}

.ep-footer-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 400px; height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(108,99,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==================== BACK TO TOP ==================== */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-primary), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
  z-index: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--ep-t);
}

#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow-lg); }

/* ==================== ACCENT COLORS ==================== */
.bg-primary-soft  { background: rgba(108,99,255,0.12); }
.bg-secondary-soft{ background: rgba(0,212,255,0.12); }
.bg-accent-soft   { background: rgba(255,107,157,0.12); }
.bg-green-soft    { background: rgba(0,230,118,0.12); }
.bg-gold-soft     { background: rgba(255,215,0,0.12); }
.bg-orange-soft   { background: rgba(255,145,0,0.12); }

.text-primary  { color: var(--ep-primary)   !important; }
.text-secondary{ color: var(--ep-secondary) !important; }
.text-accent   { color: var(--ep-accent)    !important; }
.text-green    { color: var(--ep-green)     !important; }
.text-gold     { color: var(--ep-gold)      !important; }
.text-muted-ep { color: var(--ep-text-muted)!important; }

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ep-nav-links { display: none; }
  .ep-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .ep-hero-visual { display: none; }
  .ep-hero-visual-compact {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .ep-hero-visual-compact .ep-float-card { flex: 1 1 220px; }
  .ep-pdf-score-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ep-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ep-section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .ep-email-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .ep-email-form input { min-width: auto; }
  .ep-timeline::before { left: 22px; }
  .ep-timeline-num { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .ep-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .ep-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .ep-hero-actions .ep-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .ep-nav-actions .ep-btn-primary,
  .ep-nav-actions .ep-btn-secondary { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ep-pricing-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .ep-testimonial-card { padding: 24px; }
  .ep-wl-card { padding: 24px; }
  .ep-pdf-score-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ep-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); }
  .ep-stat-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS — Layer 2
   Added by Senior Designer — zero changes to existing rules
   ============================================================ */

/* ==================== 1. GRAIN / NOISE TEXTURE ==================== */
/* Subtle SVG noise over entire page — separates flat dark from premium dark */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  opacity: 0.032;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
}

[data-theme="light"] body::after { opacity: 0.018; }

/* ==================== 2. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ==================== */
#ep-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-secondary), var(--ep-accent));
  z-index: 2001;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ep-primary-glow);
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* ==================== 3. BUTTON SHIMMER ==================== */
/* Moving light sweep across primary CTAs */
.ep-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: ep-btn-shimmer 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

@keyframes ep-btn-shimmer {
  0%       { left: -80%; opacity: 1; }
  45%, 100% { left: 160%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==================== 4. ANIMATED BORDER — RECOMMENDED PRICING ==================== */
@property --ep-border-angle {
  syntax: '<angle>';
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}

.ep-pricing-card.recommended {
  background-image: none;
}

.ep-pricing-card.recommended::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1.5px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--ep-radius-xl) + 2px);
  background: conic-gradient(
    from var(--ep-border-angle),
    var(--ep-primary) 0%,
    var(--ep-secondary) 30%,
    var(--ep-accent) 60%,
    var(--ep-primary) 100%
  );
  z-index: -1;
  animation: ep-border-spin 4s linear infinite;
}

.ep-pricing-card.recommended::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius-xl);
  background: var(--ep-bg-2);
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes ep-border-spin {
  to { --ep-border-angle: 360deg; }
}

/* ==================== 5. SPOTLIGHT HOVER ON FEATURE CARDS ==================== */
.ep-feature-card {
  --spot-x: 50%;
  --spot-y: 50%;
}

.ep-feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--spot-x) var(--spot-y),
    rgba(108,99,255,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ep-feature-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Ensure card children sit above the spotlight overlay */
.ep-feature-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ==================== 6. DOT GRID ON ALT SECTIONS ==================== */
.ep-section-alt::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.28;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,99,255,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Keep all section children above dot grid */
.ep-section-alt > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

[data-theme="light"] .ep-section-alt::after { opacity: 0.12; }

/* ==================== 7. ANIMATED GRADIENT TEXT (HERO) ==================== */
.ep-gradient-text {
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: ep-gradient-shift 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ep-gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% center; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% center; }
  100% { background-position: 0% center; }
}

/* ==================== 8. HERO BADGE GLOW BORDER ==================== */
@property --ep-badge-angle {
  syntax: '<angle>';
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}

.ep-hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.ep-hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from var(--ep-badge-angle),
    var(--ep-secondary), var(--ep-primary), var(--ep-accent), var(--ep-secondary)
  );
  z-index: -1;
  animation: ep-badge-spin 6s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.ep-hero-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes ep-badge-spin {
  to { --ep-badge-angle: 360deg; }
}

/* ==================== 9. SECTION AMBIENT GLOW ORBS ==================== */
/* Large soft-colored orbs behind specific sections for depth */
#features::before  { display: none; } /* remove divider line for these */
#features::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,99,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -150px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

#institutes::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; left: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

#pricing::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(108,99,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep containers above ambient orbs */
#features > .container,
#institutes > .container,
#pricing > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ==================== 10. CARD ENTRANCE GLOW PULSE ==================== */
/* Cards briefly glow when they enter the viewport */
.ep-entrance-glow {
  animation: ep-entrance-pulse 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes ep-entrance-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--ep-primary-glow); }
  40%  { box-shadow: 0 0 30px 6px var(--ep-primary-glow); }
  100% { box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
}

/* ==================== REDUCED MOTION SAFETY ==================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body::after,
  .ep-btn-primary::before,
  .ep-pricing-card.recommended::before,
  .ep-hero-badge::before,
  .ep-gradient-text { animation: none !important; }
  .ep-section-alt::after { display: none; }
}