/* ================================================
   Neodustria Engineering Platform — Premium CSS
   Full creative pass v2 — cinematic industrial AI
   Loads after home.css; inherits design-system vars
   ================================================ */

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   DESIGN TOKENS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --ep-bg:         #02050A;
  --ep-panel:      #050D18;
  --ep-panel-2:    #040A16;
  --ep-blue:       #168BFF;
  --ep-blue-d:     #0B5CFF;
  --ep-cyan:       #005dba;
  --ep-muted:      #A9B8C8;
  --ep-border:     rgba(22,139,255,0.18);
  --ep-glow:       rgba(22,139,255,0.28);
  --ep-cyan-glow:  rgba(0,93,186,0.70);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SHARED UTILITIES
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #005dba;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,93,186,0.45);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #005dba;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,93,186,0.65);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #005dba, transparent);
}

.ep-section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-cyan);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ep-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Glass card base */
.ep-glass {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.55) 30%,
    rgba(0,93,186,0.65) 50%, rgba(22,139,255,0.55) 70%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bullet list */
.ep-bullets {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px;
}

.ep-bullets li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.5;
}

.ep-bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--ep-cyan-glow);
}

/* Buttons */
.ep-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #168BFF 0%, #0B5CFF 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.38); border-radius: 28px;
  color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(22,139,255,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s ease; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22a0ff 0%, #1570ff 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(22,139,255,0.52); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ep-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 28px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.10); border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.38); color: #fff;
}

/* Chips */
.ep-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.ep-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 13px; background: rgba(22,139,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22); border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.ep-chip svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; stroke: var(--ep-cyan); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Scroll reveal */
.ep-reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.ep-reveal.ep-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ep-reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.ep-reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.ep-reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.ep-reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.ep-reveal-d5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 1 — HERO
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  padding-top: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

.ep-hero-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ep-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42% 58%;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 660px;
  gap: 0;
}

.ep-hero-text {
  padding: 56px 40px 56px 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
}

.ep-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.025em; margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ep-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px); font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.45;
}

.ep-hero-body {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 26px; max-width: 440px;
}

.ep-hero-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero visual */
.ep-hero-visual {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.ep-hero-visual > img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: contain; object-position: center; display: block;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ep-hero-visual::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(2,5,10,.60) 0%, rgba(2,5,10,.22) 10%, transparent 30%);
}

/* Floating telemetry chips on hero visual */
.ep-hero-chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  background: rgba(2,6,14,0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ep-chip-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ep-hero-chip::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--ep-cyan); flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: ep-chip-blink 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ep-hero-chip--tl { top: 14%; left: 12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ep-hero-chip--tr { top: 22%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.ep-hero-chip--br { bottom: 22%; right: 10%; animation-delay: 1.6s; }

@keyframes ep-chip-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

@keyframes ep-chip-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* Energy stream overlay on hero visual */
.ep-hero-energy {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-hero-energy-line {
  position: absolute;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.55), transparent);
  animation: ep-energy-sweep 4s linear infinite;
}
.ep-hero-energy-line:nth-child(1) { width: 60%; top: 35%; left: -60%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ep-hero-energy-line:nth-child(2) { width: 40%; top: 55%; left: -40%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.ep-hero-energy-line:nth-child(3) { width: 50%; top: 70%; left: -50%; animation-delay: 2.8s; }

@keyframes ep-energy-sweep {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
  5%   { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translateX(280%); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 2 — CONNECTED INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM (Telemetry)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── Section 2: KPI cards ── */
.ep-telemetry {
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-telemetry::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-telemetry::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,139,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-trust-label {
  text-align: center; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); margin-bottom: 48px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

/* 3-column KPI card grid */
.ep-kpi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.ep-kpi-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(6,16,40,0.96) 0%, rgba(2,8,22,0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-kpi-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.45), transparent);
}
.ep-kpi-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
}

/* Center card — more prominent border/glow */
.ep-kpi-card--center {
  border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(22,139,255,0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.ep-kpi-card--center::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.65), transparent);
}

/* Tag: ─── QUALITY ─── */
.ep-kpi-tag {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  width: 100%; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-kpi-tag::before,
.ep-kpi-tag::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1; max-width: 48px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.35);
}
.ep-kpi-tag span {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-cyan);
}

/* Giant stat number */
.ep-kpi-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ep-kpi-num {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 59px); font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.ep-kpi-unit {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.75vw, 26px); font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff; line-height: 1; margin-top: 7px;
}

.ep-kpi-title {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ep-kpi-desc {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ep-muted); max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

/* Icon fills the card bottom */
.ep-kpi-icon-wrap {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ep-kpi-icon {
  width: 100%; max-width: 133px; height: auto;
  object-fit: contain; display: block;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 3 — INTEGRATED ENGINEERING WORKSPACE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-workspace {
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  background: var(--ep-panel);
}

.ep-ws-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* Tabs */
.ep-ws-tabs-wrap {
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
}

.ep-ws-tabs {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 4px;
  padding: 5px;
  background: rgba(4,10,22,0.70);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ep-ws-tab-indicator {
  position: absolute; top: 5px; height: calc(100% - 10px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.24), rgba(11,92,255,0.18));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.50);
  border-radius: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  transition: left 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-ws-tab {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: transparent; border: none;
  border-radius: 26px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.22s ease; white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.ep-ws-tab:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.ep-ws-tab.active { color: #ffffff; }

/* Workspace panel */
.ep-ws-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(3,8,20,0.98), rgba(5,14,28,0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.18); border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.60), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  min-height: 440px;
}

.ep-ws-panel::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.52),
    rgba(0,93,186,0.65), rgba(22,139,255,0.52), transparent);
}

/* Tab panes */
.ep-ws-pane {
  display: none; grid-template-columns: 54% 46%; min-height: 440px;
}
.ep-ws-pane.active {
  display: grid; animation: ep-fadein 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}

@keyframes ep-fadein {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.ep-ws-pane-image {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
}
.ep-ws-pane-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.ep-ws-pane-image::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(2,5,10,0.12), transparent 55%, rgba(22,139,255,0.04));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Blueprint overlay on workspace image */
.ep-ws-blueprint {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(22,139,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.ep-ws-pane.active .ep-ws-blueprint { opacity: 1; }

/* Floating telemetry chips on workspace pane */
.ep-ws-chips {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  bottom: 18px; left: 14px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.ep-ws-tele-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: rgba(2,5,12,0.78); border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.30);
  border-radius: 6px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  animation: ep-chip-float 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-ws-tele-chip:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.ep-ws-tele-chip:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.ep-ws-tele-chip::before {
  content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--ep-cyan);
  animation: ep-chip-blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Pane text side */
.ep-ws-pane-text {
  padding: 44px 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-ws-pane-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.6vw, 24px); font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin: 0;
}
.ep-ws-pane-text > p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.74; margin: 0;
}

/* Module tag per pane */
.ep-ws-module-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: rgba(0,93,186,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ep-cyan);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ep-ws-module-tag span {
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--ep-cyan);
  animation: ep-chip-blink 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 4 — PIPELINE (How It Works)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-pipeline {
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  position: relative;
}

/* Blueprint grid background */
.ep-pl-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.ep-pl-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ep-pl-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Pipeline node base */
.ep-pl-node {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 14px;
}

.ep-pl-orb {
  width: 136px; height: 136px;
  position: relative; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Core shared */
.ep-pl-core {
  width: 82px; height: 82px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 38% 35%, rgba(22,139,255,0.28), rgba(3,8,22,0.98));
  border: 2px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.52);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(22,139,255,0.06), 0 0 30px rgba(22,139,255,0.30),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
}
.ep-pl-core svg {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke: var(--ep-blue); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Ring variants */
.ep-pl-ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Node 1 — Basic single ring */
.ep-pl-n1 .ep-pl-ring-a {
  inset: 0; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.28);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 14s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n1 .ep-pl-ring-b {
  inset: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(22,139,255,0.16), inset 0 0 8px rgba(22,139,255,0.06);
}

/* Node 2 — Dual counter-rotating rings */
.ep-pl-n2 .ep-pl-ring-a {
  inset: 0; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.26);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 12s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n2 .ep-pl-ring-b {
  inset: 14px; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0,93,186,0.32);
  animation: ep-spin-ccw 8s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n2 .ep-pl-ring-c {
  inset: 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
}
.ep-pl-n2 .ep-pl-core { border-color: rgba(0,93,186,0.55); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,93,186,0.05), 0 0 30px rgba(0,93,186,0.25), inset 0 0 16px rgba(0,93,186,0.10); }
.ep-pl-n2 .ep-pl-core svg { stroke: var(--ep-cyan); }

/* Node 3 — Pulsing rings */
.ep-pl-n3 .ep-pl-ring-a {
  inset: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20);
  animation: ep-pulse-ring 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n3 .ep-pl-ring-b {
  inset: 16px; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.28);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 10s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n3 .ep-pl-ring-c {
  inset: 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.50);
}
.ep-pl-n3 .ep-pl-core { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(22,139,255,0.08), 0 0 36px rgba(22,139,255,0.36), inset 0 0 20px rgba(22,139,255,0.14); }

@keyframes ep-pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Node 4 — Orbital with satellite dots */
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-ring-a {
  inset: 0; border: 1px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 18s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-ring-b {
  inset: 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.42);
}
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-orbit {
  position: absolute; inset: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ep-spin-cw 6s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-dot {
  position: absolute; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ep-cyan);
}
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-dot:nth-child(1) { top: -3px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-dot:nth-child(2) { bottom: -3px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-dot:nth-child(3) { left: -3px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: rgba(22,139,255,0.70); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(22,139,255,0.70); }
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-core svg { stroke: var(--ep-cyan); }
.ep-pl-n4 .ep-pl-core { border-color: rgba(0,93,186,0.55); }

/* Node 5 — Triple rings */
.ep-pl-n5 .ep-pl-ring-a {
  inset: 0; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 16s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n5 .ep-pl-ring-b {
  inset: 12px; border: 1px dashed rgba(0,93,186,0.28);
  animation: ep-spin-ccw 10s linear infinite;
}
.ep-pl-n5 .ep-pl-ring-c {
  inset: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.52);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 7s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(22,139,255,0.18);
}
.ep-pl-n5 .ep-pl-core { border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.60); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(22,139,255,0.08), 0 0 40px rgba(22,139,255,0.38), inset 0 0 22px rgba(22,139,255,0.14); }

/* Pipeline connector */
.ep-pl-conn {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center; padding-top: 68px;
}
.ep-conn-svg {
  width: 56px; height: 16px; overflow: visible;
}
.ep-conn-track {
  stroke: rgba(22,139,255,0.30); stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.ep-conn-flow {
  stroke: rgba(0,93,186,0.80); stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 36;
  animation: ep-conn-flow 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-conn-flow {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 44; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.ep-pl-num {
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-blue), var(--ep-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ep-pl-node h3 {
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #ffffff; margin: 0;
}
.ep-pl-node p {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ep-muted);
  line-height: 1.65; max-width: 158px; margin: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 5 — CORE FEATURES (Bento Grid)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-features {
  padding: 96px 0 112px;
  background: var(--ep-panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ep-feat-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }

/* Cinematic split: content left, dominant image right */
.ep-feat-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 52%;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT: feature rail content */
.ep-feat-content-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }

.ep-feat-intro {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.82;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.40);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Feature rail — not cards */
.ep-feat-rail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.ep-feat-rail-item {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.ep-feat-rail-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.08); }
.ep-feat-rail-item:hover .ep-feat-rail-icon {
  border-color: rgba(0,93,186,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,93,186,0.20);
}

/* Animated cyan accent line on hover */
.ep-feat-rail-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--ep-cyan);
  border-radius: 1px; transition: height 0.35s ease;
}
.ep-feat-rail-item:hover::before { height: 60%; }

.ep-feat-rail-num {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(0,93,186,0.38); min-width: 20px; padding-top: 6px;
}

.ep-feat-rail-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(22,139,255,0.18), rgba(3,8,22,0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.28);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-feat-rail-icon svg {
  width: 17px; height: 17px; stroke: var(--ep-blue); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ep-feat-rail-body { flex: 1; }
.ep-feat-rail-body h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.ep-feat-rail-body p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.68; margin: 0;
}

/* RIGHT: dominant image side */
.ep-feat-visual-side {
  position: relative;
  margin-right: -80px; /* overflow right edge */
}

.ep-feat-visual-wrap { position: relative; }

/* Orbital dashed rings behind image */
.ep-feat-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-feat-orb-1 {
  inset: -6%; border: 1px dashed rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 30s linear infinite;
}
.ep-feat-orb-2 {
  inset: 9%; border: 1px dashed rgba(0,93,186,0.10);
  animation: ep-spin-ccw 22s linear infinite;
}

/* Atmospheric glow behind image */
.ep-feat-visual-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 10%; left: 15%; right: 10%; bottom: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.30) 0%, rgba(0,93,186,0.12) 45%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(28px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* The engineering visual — glowing, overflowing, floating */
.ep-feat-main-img {
  width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 60px rgba(22,139,255,0.40))
          drop-shadow(0 0 120px rgba(0,93,186,0.18));
  animation: ep-feat-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

@keyframes ep-feat-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.008); }
}

/* Floating info pills attached to image */
.ep-feat-pill {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(4,12,28,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.36);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 24px; padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.ep-feat-pill::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ep-cyan);
}

.ep-feat-pill-1 {
  top: 12%; left: 4%;
  animation: ep-chip-float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-feat-pill-2 {
  top: 45%; left: -2%;
  animation: ep-chip-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}
.ep-feat-pill-3 {
  bottom: 16%; left: 8%;
  animation: ep-chip-float 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.6s;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 6 — BUILT FOR INDUSTRIAL SCALE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-capabilities {
  padding: 96px 0 0;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Background mesh grid */
.ep-capabilities::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Section header ── */
.ep-iscale-header {
  text-align: center; padding-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.ep-iscale-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 52px); font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.12; margin: 10px 0 16px;
}
.ep-iscale-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-blue) 0%, var(--ep-cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.ep-iscale-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Orchestration: 3-column — left nodes | center image | right nodes ── */
.ep-iscale-orchestration {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 460px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.ep-iscale-left  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-right: 24px; }
.ep-iscale-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-left: 24px; }

/* Capability node */
.ep-cap-node {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 14px; border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative; cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-cap-node:hover { background: rgba(22,139,255,0.05); }

/* Connector line → center (left column) */
.ep-iscale-left .ep-cap-node {
  flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right;
}
.ep-iscale-left .ep-cap-node::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -24px;
  height: 1px; width: 24px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.30), rgba(0,93,186,0.60));
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-iscale-left .ep-cap-node:hover::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.60), var(--ep-cyan));
}

/* Connector line ← center (right column) */
.ep-iscale-right .ep-cap-node::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: -24px;
  height: 1px; width: 24px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,93,186,0.60), rgba(22,139,255,0.30));
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-iscale-right .ep-cap-node:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-cyan), rgba(22,139,255,0.60));
}

/* Node icon */
.ep-cap-node-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 38% 35%, rgba(22,139,255,0.22), rgba(3,8,22,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(22,139,255,0.18), inset 0 0 10px rgba(22,139,255,0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-cap-node:hover .ep-cap-node-icon {
  border-color: rgba(0,93,186,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(22,139,255,0.32), 0 0 48px rgba(0,93,186,0.12);
}
/* Outer orbit ring on icon */
.ep-cap-node-icon::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  animation: ep-spin-cw 14s linear infinite;
}
.ep-cap-node-icon svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--ep-blue); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-cap-node:hover .ep-cap-node-icon svg { stroke: var(--ep-cyan); }

.ep-cap-node-body { flex: 1; }
.ep-cap-node-body h3 {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 5px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.ep-cap-node-body p {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.62; margin: 0;
}

/* ── Center infrastructure visual ── */
.ep-iscale-center {
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.ep-iscale-center-wrap {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-iscale-center-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -35%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.28) 0%, rgba(0,93,186,0.12) 40%, transparent 68%);
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(32px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: ep-glow-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-iscale-center-img {
  width: 100%; max-width: 460px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(22,139,255,0.42))
          drop-shadow(0 0 80px rgba(0,93,186,0.18));
  animation: ep-feat-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Infrastructure Bus ── */
.ep-iscale-bus-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.ep-iscale-bus {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(2,5,10,0.99) 0%, rgba(5,12,28,0.97) 50%, rgba(2,5,10,0.99) 100%);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
/* Animated flow sweep on the bus top border */
.ep-iscale-bus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -30%; width: 30%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.90), transparent);
  animation: ep-bus-sweep 3.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-bus-sweep {
  0%   { left: -30%; }
  100% { left: 130%; }
}

.ep-iscale-bus-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ep-iscale-bus-title {
  font-size: 8.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.30em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ep-cyan);
}
.ep-iscale-bus-arrow { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(22,139,255,0.55); }

.ep-iscale-bus-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto;
}
.ep-iscale-bus-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.ep-iscale-bus-item {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  padding: 5px 28px; position: relative; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}
.ep-iscale-bus-item.is-bus-active { color: var(--ep-cyan); }
.ep-iscale-bus-item.is-bus-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 28px; right: 28px; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-cyan), transparent);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.ep-iscale-bus-item:not(:last-child)::before {
  content: '|';
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(22,139,255,0.18); font-size: 13px;
}

/* ── Metrics strip ── */
.ep-iscale-metrics {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2,6,18,0.99), rgba(5,12,28,0.97));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.ep-iscale-metrics::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.45),
    rgba(0,93,186,0.55), rgba(22,139,255,0.45), transparent);
}

.ep-iscale-metric {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
}
.ep-iscale-metric:last-child { border-right: none; }

.ep-iscale-metric-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-iscale-metric-icon svg {
  width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: var(--ep-blue); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ep-iscale-metric-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ep-iscale-metric-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 22px); font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ep-iscale-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ep-muted); text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Live status metric */
.ep-iscale-metric--live .ep-iscale-metric-val {
  font-size: 12px; color: #4ade80;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.ep-iscale-status-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #4ade80; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
  animation: ep-status-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-status-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 3px #4ade80; }
}

/* ── Industrial sectors strip ── */
.ep-iscale-sectors {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,6,18,0.99), rgba(3,8,20,0.99));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-iscale-sectors::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.04), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-iscale-sector {
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 32px 12px;
  position: relative; cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}
.ep-iscale-sector:hover { background: rgba(22,139,255,0.05); }
.ep-iscale-sector:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.18), transparent);
}

.ep-iscale-sector-img {
  width: 312px; height: 234px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0.70) saturate(0.75);
  transition: filter 0.40s ease, transform 0.40s ease;
  animation: ep-sector-float var(--sector-dur, 5s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--sector-delay, 0s);
}
@keyframes ep-sector-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
.ep-iscale-sector:hover .ep-iscale-sector-img {
  filter: brightness(1.05) saturate(1.10)
          drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(22,139,255,0.55));
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ep-iscale-sector-lbl {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.60);
  transition: color 0.35s ease; text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-iscale-sector:hover .ep-iscale-sector-lbl { color: var(--ep-cyan); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 7 — PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE (Infrastructure Backbone)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-architecture {
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  background: var(--ep-panel);
}

.ep-arch-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.ep-arch-infra { position: relative; }

/* Blueprint grid background */
.ep-arch-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(22,139,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Data bus */
.ep-arch-bus-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ep-arch-bus {
  height: 60px; border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.28); border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,12,26,0.90), rgba(3,8,18,0.95));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(22,139,255,0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(22,139,255,0.18);
}
.ep-arch-bus::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.65) 30%,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.80) 50%, rgba(0,93,186,0.65) 70%, transparent);
}

.ep-arch-bus-label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ep-cyan); font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}

.ep-arch-bus-flow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: -60px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ep-cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ep-cyan);
  animation: ep-bus-flow 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-bus-flow {
  0%   { left: -5%; opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 1; }
  92%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 105%; opacity: 0; }
}

.ep-arch-bus-nodes {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
}
.ep-arch-bus-node-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ep-blue);
  animation: ep-chip-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-arch-bus-node-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.6s; background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ep-cyan); }
.ep-arch-bus-node-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }

/* Modules row */
.ep-arch-modules {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Vertical connector from module to bus */
.ep-arch-vconn {
  position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1.5px; height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,93,186,0.80), rgba(22,139,255,0.35));
}
.ep-arch-vconn::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ep-cyan);
}

.ep-arch-module {
  position: relative; margin-top: 31px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.ep-arch-module::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.55),
    rgba(0,93,186,0.65), rgba(22,139,255,0.55), transparent);
}
.ep-arch-module:hover {
  border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
}

.ep-arch-mod-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 38% 35%, rgba(22,139,255,0.22), rgba(3,8,22,0.96));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(22,139,255,0.20), inset 0 0 12px rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-arch-mod-icon svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; stroke: var(--ep-blue); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ep-arch-module h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 16px; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 8 — SEE IT IN ACTION (Cinematic Showcase)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-action {
  padding: 96px 0 108px;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ep-showcase-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.ep-showcase-wrap { position: relative; }

/* Stage */
.ep-showcase-stage {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

.ep-show-slide {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60%; /* active width */
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              opacity  0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  transform-origin: center center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ep-show-slide.is-active  { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%) scale(1.0);   opacity: 1;    z-index: 10; }
.ep-show-slide.is-prev1   { transform: translateX(-150%) translateY(-50%) scale(0.82); opacity: 0.62; z-index: 6; }
.ep-show-slide.is-next1   { transform: translateX(50%) translateY(-50%) scale(0.82);   opacity: 0.62; z-index: 6; }
.ep-show-slide.is-prev2   { transform: translateX(-230%) translateY(-50%) scale(0.67); opacity: 0.30; z-index: 3; }
.ep-show-slide.is-next2   { transform: translateX(130%) translateY(-50%) scale(0.67);  opacity: 0.30; z-index: 3; }
.ep-show-slide.is-hidden  { transform: translateX(200%) translateY(-50%) scale(0.5);   opacity: 0;    z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }

/* Slide frame */
.ep-show-frame {
  position: relative; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(22,139,255,0.08), 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.ep-show-slide.is-active .ep-show-frame {
  border-color: rgba(0,93,186,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,93,186,0.22), 0 0 60px rgba(22,139,255,0.20);
}

.ep-show-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* HUD corner brackets via ::before / ::after */
.ep-show-frame::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.75); border-left: 2px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.75);
  z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-show-frame::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 8px; right: 8px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.75); border-right: 2px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.75);
  z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-show-slide.is-active .ep-show-frame::before,
.ep-show-slide.is-active .ep-show-frame::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Overlay on active slide */
.ep-show-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 38%, rgba(2,5,12,0.94) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.ep-show-slide.is-active .ep-show-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* Scan line in overlay */
.ep-show-scanline {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, rgba(0,93,186,0.55) 30%,
    rgba(0,93,186,0.75) 50%, rgba(0,93,186,0.55) 70%, transparent 95%);
  animation: ep-overlay-scan 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-overlay-scan {
  0%   { top: 10%; opacity: 0; }
  5%   { opacity: 1; }
  95%  { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { top: 90%; opacity: 0; }
}

.ep-show-info {
  position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 20px; right: 20px;
}
.ep-show-status {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ep-cyan); margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}
.ep-show-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--ep-cyan);
  animation: ep-chip-blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ep-show-title {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ep-show-chips {
  display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ep-show-chips span {
  padding: 3px 10px; background: rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.30); border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

/* Controls */
.ep-show-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;
}

.ep-show-btn-prev, .ep-show-btn-next {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4,10,22,0.88); border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.30);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.22s ease;
}
.ep-show-btn-prev:hover, .ep-show-btn-next:hover {
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.14); border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.60);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
}
.ep-show-btn-prev svg, .ep-show-btn-next svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round;
}

.ep-show-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.ep-show-dot-item {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.28); border: none; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ep-show-dot-item.active {
  width: 22px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--ep-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ep-cyan);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 9 — MEASURABLE RESULTS (ApexCharts Dashboard)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-results {
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  background: var(--ep-panel);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background atmosphere */
.ep-results::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -300px; left: -200px;
  width: 800px; height: 800px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,139,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ep-results-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }

/* Mission control: dashboard left, metrics right */
.ep-mc-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56% 44%;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Dashboard image anchor */
.ep-mc-dashboard-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(22,139,255,0.06), 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.60);
}

/* CRT scanline texture over image */
.ep-mc-dashboard-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg, transparent, transparent 3px,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 3px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 4px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}

/* Status bar overlay */
.ep-mc-dashboard-wrap::after {
  content: 'COMMAND CENTER  ·  LIVE DATA FEED  ·  v3.1';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ep-cyan);
  background: rgba(2,5,10,0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3;
}

.ep-mc-dashboard-img {
  width: 100%; display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.1) brightness(0.90);
  padding-top: 30px;
}

/* Floating KPI chips on dashboard image */
.ep-mc-kpi {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(3,8,22,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.32);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ep-mc-kpi-val {
  display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, rgba(22,139,255,0.70));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ep-mc-kpi-lbl {
  display: block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--ep-muted);
  margin-top: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-mc-kpi-1 { top: 40px; right: 16px; animation: ep-chip-float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ep-mc-kpi-2 { bottom: 20px; right: 16px; animation: ep-chip-float 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s; }

/* Right metrics column */
.ep-mc-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }

/* Area chart panel */
.ep-mc-chart-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 18px 10px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-mc-chart-panel::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.55),
    rgba(0,93,186,0.65), rgba(22,139,255,0.55), transparent);
}
.ep-mc-chart-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ep-cyan); margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Gauge row */
.ep-mc-gauge-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; flex: 1; align-items: stretch; }

/* ── Convergence Matrix panel ── */
.ep-conv-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 12px 12px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.ep-conv-panel::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.55), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-conv-body {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 1;
}
.ep-conv-rings-wrap {
  position: relative; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-conv-svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  display: block; overflow: visible;
}
.ep-conv-track {
  fill: none; stroke: rgba(22,139,255,0.08); stroke-width: 3;
}
.ep-conv-arc {
  fill: none; stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round;
}
.ep-conv-arc-1 { stroke-dasharray: 351.86 351.86; stroke-dashoffset: 351.86; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px #005dba); }
.ep-conv-arc-2 { stroke-dasharray: 276.46 276.46; stroke-dashoffset: 276.46; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px #168BFF); }
.ep-conv-arc-3 { stroke-dasharray: 201.06 201.06; stroke-dashoffset: 201.06; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px #7C52FF); }
.ep-conv-arc-4 { stroke-dasharray: 125.66 125.66; stroke-dashoffset: 125.66; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px #00D68F); }

@keyframes ep-arc-1-in { from { stroke-dashoffset: 351.86; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 0.35; } }
@keyframes ep-arc-2-in { from { stroke-dashoffset: 276.46; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 2.49; } }
@keyframes ep-arc-3-in { from { stroke-dashoffset: 201.06; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 3.62; } }
@keyframes ep-arc-4-in { from { stroke-dashoffset: 125.66; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 2.77; } }

.ep-conv-live .ep-conv-arc-1 { animation: ep-arc-1-in 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) 0.00s both; }
.ep-conv-live .ep-conv-arc-2 { animation: ep-arc-2-in 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) 0.15s both; }
.ep-conv-live .ep-conv-arc-3 { animation: ep-arc-3-in 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) 0.30s both; }
.ep-conv-live .ep-conv-arc-4 { animation: ep-arc-4-in 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) 0.45s both; }

.ep-conv-center {
  position: absolute; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-conv-center-val {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ep-conv-center-lbl {
  font-size: 6.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  color: #005dba; margin-top: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-conv-legend {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.ep-conv-leg-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.ep-conv-leg-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-conv-leg-name {
  font-size: 9px; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.65);
  flex: 1; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ep-conv-leg-val {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Pipeline Flow panel ── */
.ep-pipe-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 12px 12px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ep-pipe-panel::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.50), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-pipe-svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ep-pipe-path { fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-opacity: 0.45; stroke-dasharray: 3 4; }
.ep-pipe-chips {
  display: flex; gap: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px;
}
.ep-pipe-chip {
  font-size: 8px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(169,184,200,0.75);
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ep-mc-gauge-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 12px 10px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.ep-mc-gauge-wrap::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,93,186,0.55), transparent);
}
.ep-mc-gauge-lbl {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); margin-bottom: 4px; text-align: center;
}

/* Bottom KPI ribbon */
.ep-mc-ribbon {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.18); border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.96), rgba(7,17,34,0.90));
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.ep-mc-ribbon::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 5%; right: 5%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.55),
    rgba(0,93,186,0.65), rgba(22,139,255,0.55), transparent);
}

.ep-mc-ribbon-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 28px 16px; position: relative;
}
.ep-mc-ribbon-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.22), transparent);
}

/* ep-ctr-val shared class — used for counter animation targeting */
.ep-mc-ribbon-val, .ep-ctr-val {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3vw, 48px); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 25%, rgba(22,139,255,0.70) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.ep-mc-ribbon-unit, .ep-ctr-unit {
  font-size: 0.44em; vertical-align: super; color: var(--ep-cyan); font-weight: 800;
}
.ep-mc-ribbon-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.4; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 10 — FIELD VALIDATION RECORDS (Industrial Panels)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-validation {
  padding: 96px 0 104px;
  background: var(--ep-bg);
}

.ep-valid-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.ep-valid-panels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

/* Individual panel */
.ep-vpanel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48% 52%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.20); border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(22,139,255,0.05), 0 16px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.50);
}
.ep-vpanel--reversed { direction: rtl; }
.ep-vpanel--reversed > * { direction: ltr; }

/* Visual side */
.ep-vpanel-visual {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 300px;
}
.ep-vpanel-visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}

/* Blueprint grid overlay on image */
.ep-vpanel-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(22,139,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Scan line over image */
.ep-vpanel-scan {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, rgba(0,93,186,0.70) 30%,
    rgba(0,93,186,0.90) 50%, rgba(0,93,186,0.70) 70%, transparent 95%);
  animation: ep-vpanel-scan-anim 5s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ep-vpanel-scan-anim {
  0%   { top: 0; opacity: 0; }
  5%   { opacity: 1; }
  95%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Dark gradient over image for readability */
.ep-vpanel-visual::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,5,12,0.10), rgba(2,5,12,0.55));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ep-vpanel--reversed .ep-vpanel-visual::after {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(2,5,12,0.10), rgba(2,5,12,0.55));
}

/* Validation stamp */
.ep-vpanel-stamp {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 3;
  padding: 4px 12px; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.60); border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); background: rgba(0,93,186,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,93,186,0.20);
}

/* Telemetry badges on image */
.ep-vpanel-badges {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
}
.ep-vbadge {
  padding: 4px 9px; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.32);
  border-radius: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Data side */
.ep-vpanel-data {
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,22,0.98), rgba(6,14,28,0.95));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; justify-content: center;
}

.ep-vsector {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-cyan); padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.28); border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,93,186,0.06); align-self: flex-start;
}

.ep-vpanel-data h3 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 22px); font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff; margin: 0; line-height: 1.25;
}

.ep-vpanel-data p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;
}

.ep-vpanel-metrics {
  display: flex; gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
}
.ep-vpm { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.ep-vpm-val {
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, rgba(22,139,255,0.70) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.ep-vpm-lbl { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.35; }

.ep-vpanel-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ep-cyan);
  text-decoration: none; margin-top: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.22s ease, opacity 0.22s ease;
}
.ep-vpanel-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--ep-cyan); opacity: 0.85; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION 11 — FINAL CTA (Cinematic)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ep-final-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #040C1A 0%, #01030A 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
}

/* Particle canvas */
.ep-cta-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* Layered atmospheric glow */
.ep-cta-atmo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.ep-cta-atmo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -150px; right: -100px;
  width: 900px; height: 900px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.13) 0%, rgba(0,93,186,0.05) 40%, transparent 68%);
}
.ep-cta-atmo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -200px; right: 8%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,93,186,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

/* Layout */
.ep-cta-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 50%;
  gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.ep-cta-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.ep-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.0vw, 50px); font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.12; margin: 0;
}

.ep-cta-content p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ep-muted); line-height: 1.80;
  max-width: 480px; margin: 0;
}

.ep-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.ep-cta-trust { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 4px; }
.ep-cta-trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ep-muted);
}
.ep-cta-trust-item svg { stroke: var(--ep-cyan); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Right: atmospherically blended visual */
.ep-cta-visual {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.ep-cta-img-wrap {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  margin-right: -60px; /* overflow into edge */
}

/* Multi-layer glow beneath image */
.ep-cta-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.32) 0%,
    rgba(0,93,186,0.16) 38%,
    transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(22px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: ep-glow-pulse 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.72; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.07); }
}

/* Expanding pulse rings from image center */
.ep-cta-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  animation: ep-pulse-expand-cta 4.5s ease-out infinite;
}
.ep-cta-pulse-ring-1 {
  width: 65%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
}
.ep-cta-pulse-ring-2 {
  width: 92%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,93,186,0.12);
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}
.ep-cta-pulse-ring-3 {
  width: 122%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.06);
  animation-delay: 3s;
}
@keyframes ep-pulse-expand-cta {
  0%   { opacity: 0.9; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.25); }
}

/* The image — radial mask blends into dark background */
.ep-cta-main-img {
  width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 82% 82% at 50% 50%,
    black 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 52%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 82% 82% at 50% 50%,
    black 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 52%, transparent 80%);
  filter: brightness(1.06) saturate(1.12)
          drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(22,139,255,0.42))
          drop-shadow(0 0 100px rgba(0,93,186,0.18));
  animation: ep-cta-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ep-cta-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  33%       { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  66%       { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-0.3deg); }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATIONS (global keyframes)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes ep-spin-cw {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes ep-spin-ccw {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .ep-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 44% 56%; }

  /* Section 2 */
  .ep-kpi-num { font-size: clamp(35px, 3.5vw, 50px); }

  /* Section 5 */
  .ep-feat-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 50%; gap: 44px; }
  .ep-feat-visual-side { margin-right: -40px; }

  /* Section 6 */
  .ep-iscale-orchestration { grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px 1fr; }
  .ep-iscale-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .ep-iscale-metric { padding: 20px 14px; gap: 10px; }
  .ep-iscale-bus-item { padding: 5px 18px; }

  /* Section 9 */
  .ep-mc-layout { grid-template-columns: 54% 46%; }

  /* Section 11 */
  .ep-cta-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 46%; gap: 36px; }
  .ep-cta-img-wrap { margin-right: -30px; }

  /* Pipeline */
  .ep-pl-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 44px 1fr 44px 1fr 44px 1fr 44px 1fr;
  }
  .ep-pl-orb { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  .ep-pl-core { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
  .ep-pl-conn { padding-top: 55px; }
  .ep-conn-svg { width: 44px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ep-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: unset; }
  .ep-hero-text { padding: 56px 0 24px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 7vw, 46px); }
  .ep-hero-chip { display: none; }

  /* Section 2 */
  .ep-kpi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .ep-kpi-card { margin-top: 0; }
  .ep-kpi-card--center { margin-top: 0; }
  .ep-kpi-icon { max-width: 98px; }

  /* Section 3 workspace */
  .ep-ws-pane.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-ws-pane-image { height: 280px; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.12); }

  /* Pipeline */
  .ep-pl-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 36px; }
  .ep-pl-conn { display: none; }
  .ep-pl-node { grid-column: auto; }

  /* Section 5 */
  .ep-feat-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ep-feat-visual-side { margin-right: 0; order: -1; }
  .ep-feat-main-img { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
  .ep-feat-pill { display: none; }

  /* Section 6 */
  .ep-iscale-orchestration {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 32px;
  }
  .ep-iscale-left, .ep-iscale-right {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px;
    padding: 0;
    order: 2;
  }
  .ep-iscale-center { order: 1; }
  .ep-iscale-left .ep-cap-node { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
  .ep-iscale-left .ep-cap-node::after { display: none; }
  .ep-iscale-right .ep-cap-node::before { display: none; }
  .ep-iscale-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .ep-iscale-metric:nth-child(4),
  .ep-iscale-metric:nth-child(5) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10); }
  .ep-iscale-sector-img { width: 182px; height: 137px; }
  .ep-iscale-sector-lbl { font-size: 8px; }

  /* Section 7 */
  .ep-arch-modules { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .ep-arch-vconn { display: none; }
  .ep-arch-module { margin-top: 0; }

  /* Section 8 carousel */
  .ep-showcase-stage { height: 340px; }
  .ep-show-slide { width: 68%; }

  /* Section 9 */
  .ep-mc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-mc-ribbon { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ep-mc-kpi { display: none; }

  /* Section 10 */
  .ep-vpanel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-vpanel--reversed { direction: ltr; }
  .ep-vpanel-visual { min-height: 240px; max-height: 300px; }

  /* Section 11 */
  .ep-cta-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .ep-cta-visual { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Section 2 */
  .ep-kpi-num { font-size: clamp(36px, 8vw, 48px); }
  .ep-kpi-unit { font-size: clamp(16px, 3.5vw, 22px); }

  /* Section 5 */
  .ep-feat-orb-1, .ep-feat-orb-2 { display: none; }

  /* Section 6 */
  .ep-iscale-left, .ep-iscale-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-iscale-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ep-iscale-metric:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
  .ep-iscale-metric:nth-child(n) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10); }
  .ep-iscale-metric:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .ep-iscale-sectors { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ep-iscale-sector { flex: 0 0 33.333%; }
  .ep-iscale-sector:nth-child(3)::after { display: none; }
  .ep-iscale-sector:nth-child(4), .ep-iscale-sector:nth-child(5), .ep-iscale-sector:nth-child(6) {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
  }

  /* Pipeline */
  .ep-pl-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Section 8 */
  .ep-showcase-stage { height: 280px; }
  .ep-show-slide { width: 80%; }
  .ep-show-prev2, .ep-show-next2 { display: none; }

  /* Section 9 */
  .ep-mc-ribbon { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Workspace tabs */
  .ep-ws-tabs { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; gap: 4px; }
  .ep-ws-tab { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
  .ep-hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ep-kpi-grid { gap: 12px; }
  .ep-pl-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ep-mc-ribbon { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ep-pl-ring, .ep-pl-orbit,
  .ep-orb-ring-o,
  .ep-cta-pulse-ring, .ep-cta-main-img, .ep-cta-img-glow,
  .ep-feat-main-img, .ep-feat-orb-1, .ep-feat-orb-2, .ep-feat-pill,
  .ep-arch-bus-flow,
  .ep-hero-chip, .ep-ws-tele-chip,
  .ep-hero-energy-line,
  .ep-conn-flow,
  .ep-show-scanline,
  .ep-vpanel-scan,
  .ep-mc-kpi,
  .ep-iscale-center-img, .ep-iscale-center-glow,
  .ep-cap-node-icon::after,
  .ep-iscale-sector-img,
  .ep-iscale-status-dot { animation: none !important; }
  .ep-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA FOOTER — nd-ft-*
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nd-ft {
  background: #010810;
  color: #A9B8C8;
  font-family: inherit;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
}

/* ── Main section ── */
.nd-ft-main { padding: 64px 0 0; position: relative; }
.nd-ft-main::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22,139,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}
.nd-ft-main::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.18), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nd-ft-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Brand column */
.nd-ft-brand {
  padding-right: 48px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nd-ft-logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nd-ft-divider {
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: #168BFF; border-radius: 1px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.nd-ft-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.55; margin: 18px 0 0;
}
.nd-ft-brand-tagline em { color: #168BFF; font-style: normal; }
.nd-ft-city-img {
  width: 100%; display: block;
  margin-top: 28px;
  opacity: 0.88;
}

/* Nav columns */
.nd-ft-nav-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

.nd-ft-col {
  padding: 0 16px 48px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.07);
}
.nd-ft-col:last-child { border-right: none; }

.nd-ft-col-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.12);
}
.nd-ft-col-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.nd-ft-col-icon i { font-size: 15px; color: #168BFF; }
.nd-ft-col:hover .nd-ft-col-icon {
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(22,139,255,0.22);
}
.nd-ft-col-header span {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
}

.nd-ft-col ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.nd-ft-col ul li a {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.nd-ft-col ul li a::after {
  content: '›'; font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(22,139,255,0.60);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-5px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.nd-ft-col ul li a:hover { color: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.35); }
.nd-ft-col ul li a:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ── CTA command bar ── */
.nd-ft-cta-bar {
  background: rgba(2,6,18,0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
  padding: 12px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.nd-ft-cta-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg, transparent, transparent 3px,
    rgba(22,139,255,0.015) 3px, rgba(22,139,255,0.015) 4px
  );
}
.nd-ft-cta-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,139,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nd-ft-cta-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.nd-ft-cta-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 20px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(22,139,255,0.35));
}
.nd-ft-cta-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(22,139,255,0.30), transparent);
  margin: 0 24px;
}
.nd-ft-cta-title {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nd-ft-cta-title em { color: #168BFF; font-style: normal; }
.nd-ft-cta-desc {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.62);
  line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; margin: 0;
}
.nd-ft-cta-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #168BFF; color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(22,139,255,0.25);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.nd-ft-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1a9fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(22,139,255,0.45);
}
.nd-ft-cta-btn i { font-size: 11px; }

/* Glowing accent dot on brand column */
.nd-ft-brand::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 130px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #168BFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(22,139,255,0.70);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Bottom bar ── */
.nd-ft-bottom {
  background: rgba(1,5,16,0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.nd-ft-bottom-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
}
.nd-ft-copyright {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.35);
  line-height: 1.80; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Premium status widget */
.nd-ft-status {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
}
.nd-ft-status-live {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nd-ft-status-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(74,222,128,0.60);
  animation: nd-ft-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes nd-ft-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(74,222,128,0.60); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.40; box-shadow: none; }
}
.nd-ft-status-live-lbl {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: #4ade80;
}
.nd-ft-status-body {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.16);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.nd-ft-status-eyebrow {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(169,184,200,0.40);
}
.nd-ft-status-text {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nd-ft-status-viz {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px;
  height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nd-ft-bar {
  display: block; width: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.55);
  animation: nd-ft-bar-wave 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 8px;  animation-delay: 0s;     }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.1s;   }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 20px; animation-delay: 0.2s;   }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.3s;   }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 18px; animation-delay: 0.15s;  }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(6) { height: 10px; animation-delay: 0.25s;  }
.nd-ft-bar:nth-child(7) { height: 16px; animation-delay: 0.05s;  }
@keyframes nd-ft-bar-wave {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.35); opacity: 0.50; }
  50%       { transform: scaleY(1);   opacity: 1; }
}

.nd-ft-legal-social {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nd-ft-legal { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nd-ft-legal a {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(169,184,200,0.40);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(169,184,200,0.12);
  transition: color 0.22s ease;
}
.nd-ft-legal a:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.nd-ft-legal a:last-child  { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
.nd-ft-legal a:hover { color: #ffffff; }

.nd-ft-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nd-ft-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.16);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(169,184,200,0.55); text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.nd-ft-social a:hover {
  background: rgba(22,139,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(22,139,255,0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ── Footer responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nd-ft-grid { grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; }
  .nd-ft-col { padding-left: 24px; }
  .nd-ft-cta-title { font-size: 13px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nd-ft-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nd-ft-brand {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,139,255,0.10);
    padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .nd-ft-city-img { max-width: 280px; }
  .nd-ft-nav-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); padding-top: 36px; }
  .nd-ft-col { padding-left: 0; }
  .nd-ft-cta-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
  .nd-ft-cta-sep { display: none; }
  .nd-ft-cta-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-right: 12px; }
  .nd-ft-cta-title { white-space: normal; }
  .nd-ft-cta-desc { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .nd-ft-cta-btn { margin-left: 0; }
  .nd-ft-bottom-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .nd-ft-status { order: -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nd-ft-nav-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nd-ft-col:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .nd-ft-legal-social { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .nd-ft-status-viz { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .nd-ft-nav-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nd-ft-col { border-right: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .nd-ft-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .nd-ft-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nd-ft-status { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}