/* =============================================
   Evopolls Brand CSS — built on Eventify theme
   Brand: Deep navy #14259B | Accent gold #F5A623
   ============================================= */

:root {
  --ep-navy: #14259B;
  --ep-navy-dark: #0d1a6b;
  --ep-navy-light: #1e3bcc;
  --ep-gold: #F5A623;
  --ep-gold-dark: #d4891a;
  --ep-light-bg: #f5f7ff;
  --ep-section-alt: #fafbff;
  --ep-text: #0d0d0d;
  --ep-text-muted: #2d3748;
  --ep-white: #ffffff;
  --ep-border: #e8ecf8;
}

/* ---- GLOBAL ---- */
body { font-family: 'Figtree', 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; color: var(--ep-text); }

/* ---- PRELOADER ---- */
.preloader { background: var(--ep-navy); }

/* ---- SCROLL PROGRESS ---- */
.progress-wrap svg path { stroke: var(--ep-gold); }
.progress-wrap { border: 2px solid var(--ep-gold); }
.progress-wrap::after { color: var(--ep-navy); }

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.ep-header {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-header .ep-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.ep-header .ep-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ep-header .ep-nav ul li a {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111111;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: block;
}
.ep-header .ep-nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--ep-navy); background: var(--ep-light-bg); }

/* Login CTA button */
.ep-login-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  color: var(--ep-white) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-login-btn:hover { background: var(--ep-navy-dark) !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* Mobile header */
.ep-mobile-header {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
}
.ep-mobile-header .ep-logo img { height: 38px; }
.ep-mobile-header .ep-hamburger { font-size: 22px; color: var(--ep-navy); cursor: pointer; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.ep-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 80%; max-width: 300px;
  height: 100vh; background: var(--ep-white); z-index: 9999;
  padding: 24px 20px; transition: left 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.ep-mobile-drawer.active { left: 0; }
.ep-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 9998; display: none;
}
.ep-drawer-overlay.active { display: block; }
.ep-drawer-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ep-drawer-close { font-size: 22px; color: var(--ep-text); cursor: pointer; }
.ep-mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ep-mobile-nav ul li a {
  display: block; padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ep-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ep-mobile-nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-mobile-nav .ep-login-btn { display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px 20px !important; border-radius: 8px !important; }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.ep-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f3ff 0%, #fff8ee 50%, #f5f7ff 100%);
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ep-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ep-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -40px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,37,155,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ep-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-hero-tag span { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-hero h1 span { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #1f2937;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.ep-hero-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 48px; }

/* Primary CTA */
.ep-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--ep-navy);
}
.ep-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ep-navy-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,37,155,0.25); }

/* Secondary CTA */
.ep-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--ep-navy);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ep-btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--ep-navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Gold CTA */
.ep-btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ep-gold);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--ep-gold);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ep-btn-gold:hover { background: var(--ep-gold-dark); border-color: var(--ep-gold-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245,166,35,0.3); }

/* Hero badges */
.ep-hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.ep-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(20,37,155,0.1);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-badge i { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 14px; }
.ep-badge-gold i { color: var(--ep-gold); }

/* Hero visual card */
.ep-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ep-voting-card {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(20,37,155,0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.ep-voting-card .card-header-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ep-light-bg);
}
.ep-voting-card .event-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-voting-card .live-badge {
  background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.ep-voting-card .live-badge::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: #16a34a;
}
.ep-contestant { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ep-contestant:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ep-contestant-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ep-contestant-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ep-text); }
.ep-contestant-pct { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-progress-bar {
  height: 8px; border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--ep-light-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-progress-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 50px; transition: width 1s ease; }
.ep-fill-gold { background: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-fill-navy { background: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-fill-light { background: var(--ep-navy-light); }
.ep-card-footer-row {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.ep-vote-count { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ep-text-muted); }
.ep-vote-count strong { color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-channel-icons { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.ep-channel-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.ep-channel-icon.web { background: rgba(20,37,155,0.1); color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-channel-icon.sms { background: rgba(245,166,35,0.15); color: var(--ep-gold-dark); }
.ep-channel-icon.wa { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }

/* Floating accent cards around hero visual */
.ep-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,37,155,0.12);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ep-float-card i { color: var(--ep-gold); font-size: 14px; }
.ep-float-card-1 { top: -20px; left: -20px; }
.ep-float-card-2 { bottom: 20px; right: -30px; }

/* ============ SECTIONS SHARED ============ */
.ep-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.ep-section-alt { background: var(--ep-section-alt); }
.ep-section-navy { background: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-section-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e7 0%, #fef3d0 100%); }
.ep-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ep-section-title span { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #2d3748;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ep-section-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.ep-stat-card {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.ep-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(20,37,155,0.1); }
.ep-stat-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--ep-navy);
}
.ep-stat-icon.gold { background: rgba(245,166,35,0.12); color: var(--ep-gold-dark); }
.ep-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ep-stat-number span { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: #2d3748; font-weight: 600; }

/* ============ TESTIMONIAL ============ */
.ep-testimonial {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-navy) 0%, var(--ep-navy-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 40px;
  color: var(--ep-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 24px;
  font-size: 120px; color: rgba(245,166,35,0.2);
  font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
}
.ep-testimonial p {
  font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ep-testimonial .author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ep-testimonial .author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--ep-gold);
  border: 2px solid rgba(245,166,35,0.4);
}
.ep-testimonial .author-info h5 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ep-testimonial .author-info span { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.ep-stars { color: var(--ep-gold); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.ep-use-case-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-use-case-card:hover { border-color: var(--ep-navy); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(20,37,155,0.08); }
.ep-use-case-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ep-gold-dark);
}
.ep-use-case-card h5 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ep-use-case-card p { font-size: 13px; color: #374151; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============ REACH ============ */
.ep-country-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  margin: 5px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-country-badge:hover { border-color: var(--ep-navy); color: var(--ep-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,37,155,0.1); }
.ep-country-badge .flag { font-size: 18px; }

.ep-payment-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  margin: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-payment-badge:hover { border-color: var(--ep-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245,166,35,0.15); }
.ep-payment-badge i { color: var(--ep-gold-dark); font-size: 16px; }

/* ============ FEATURES ============ */
.ep-feature-card {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 0;
  background: var(--ep-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(20,37,155,0.1); border-color: transparent; }
.ep-feature-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.ep-feature-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(20,37,155,0.07);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-feature-card:hover .ep-feature-icon { background: var(--ep-gold); color: #fff; }
.ep-feature-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ep-feature-card p { font-size: 13px; color: #374151; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============ HOW TO GET STARTED ============ */
.ep-step-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.ep-step-number {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ep-step-connector {
  position: absolute; top: 68px; left: calc(50% + 40px);
  width: calc(100% - 80px); height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ep-gold) 0, var(--ep-gold) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
}
.ep-step-card:last-child .ep-step-connector { display: none; }
.ep-step-card h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ep-step-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #374151; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Contact form */
.ep-contact-wrap {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ep-form-label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ep-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ep-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  background: var(--ep-white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.ep-form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ep-navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20,37,155,0.08); }
.ep-form-control::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
textarea.ep-form-control { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
select.ep-form-control { cursor: pointer; }

.ep-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.ep-submit-btn:hover { background: var(--ep-navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,37,155,0.25); }

.ep-contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-navy) 0%, var(--ep-navy-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  height: 100%;
}
.ep-contact-info-card h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ep-contact-info-card > p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ep-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ep-contact-item-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ep-gold);
}
.ep-contact-item h5 { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ep-contact-item a, .ep-contact-item p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); display: block; line-height: 1.6; }
.ep-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--ep-gold); }

/* ============ FINAL CTA SECTION ============ */
.ep-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-navy) 0%, #0d1a6b 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.06);
}
.ep-cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ep-cta-section p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.ep-cta-section .ep-btn-gold { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,166,35,0.3); }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.ep-footer {
  background: #0a0f3d;
  padding: 60px 0 0;
}
.ep-footer-logo img { height: 42px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ep-footer-desc { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 260px; }
.ep-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.ep-footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.ep-footer-social a:hover { background: var(--ep-gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-footer h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ep-footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ep-footer-links li a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: block; padding: 5px 0; transition: color 0.2s; }
.ep-footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ep-footer-contact-item i { color: var(--ep-gold); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ep-footer-contact-item a, .ep-footer-contact-item span { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.5; transition: color 0.2s; }
.ep-footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-footer-login-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-gold);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--ep-gold);
}
.ep-footer-login-btn:hover { background: var(--ep-gold-dark); border-color: var(--ep-gold-dark); color: #fff; }
.ep-footer-copyright {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.ep-footer-copyright p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin: 0; }

/* ============ SUCCESS STORY CARDS ============ */
.ep-story-card {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ep-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(20,37,155,0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.ep-story-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--ep-light-bg);
}
.ep-story-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.ep-story-card:hover .ep-story-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ep-story-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20,37,155,0.75) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-story-card:hover .ep-story-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.ep-story-view-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ep-gold);
  color: #111; padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-story-card:hover .ep-story-view-btn { transform: translateY(0); }
.ep-story-view-btn:hover { background: var(--ep-gold-dark); color: #fff; }
.ep-story-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px;
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.ep-story-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-story-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.ep-story-title {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy); line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.ep-story-location {
  font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin: 0;
}
.ep-story-location i { color: var(--ep-gold-dark); font-size: 11px; }
.ep-story-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-story-link:hover { color: var(--ep-gold-dark); gap: 10px; }

/* ============ NICE-SELECT OVERRIDES ============ */
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  padding: 12px 42px 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ep-text);
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select:focus,
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select.open {
  border-color: var(--ep-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
  outline: none;
}
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select .list {
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(20,37,155,0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: 100%;
}
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select .option:hover,
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select .option.selected.focus {
  background: var(--ep-light-bg);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
}
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select .option.selected { color: var(--ep-navy); font-weight: 600; }
.ep-contact-wrap .nice-select:after {
  border-bottom-color: var(--ep-navy);
  border-right-color: var(--ep-navy);
}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ep-hero { padding: 60px 0 50px; }
  .ep-hero-visual { margin-top: 40px; }
  .ep-voting-card { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; }
  .ep-float-card { display: none; }
  .ep-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .ep-step-connector { display: none; }
  .ep-contact-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .ep-contact-info-card { padding: 28px 20px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .ep-testimonial { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .ep-hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .ep-btn-primary, .ep-btn-secondary { justify-content: center; }
  .ep-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ep-section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .ep-stat-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .ep-feature-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .ep-testimonial p { font-size: 16px; }
  .ep-cta-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .ep-footer { padding: 48px 0 0; }
  .ep-hero-badges { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ep-hero-visual { display: block; }
}

/* =============================================
   LEGAL / SUPPORT PAGES (Terms, Privacy, FAQ)
   ============================================= */

/* ---- Page banner ---- */
.ep-page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f3ff 0%, #fff8ee 55%, #f5f7ff 100%);
  padding: 130px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -60px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ep-page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -90px; left: -70px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,37,155,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ep-page-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ep-page-banner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ep-page-banner h1 span { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-page-banner p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--ep-text-muted);
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7;
}
.ep-page-updated {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
}
.ep-page-updated i { color: var(--ep-gold); }

/* ---- Legal content card ---- */
.ep-legal-card {
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(20,37,155,0.06);
}
.ep-legal-section { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.ep-legal-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ep-legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
}
.ep-legal-num {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ep-navy); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
}
.ep-legal-section p,
.ep-legal-section li {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ep-text-muted); line-height: 1.8;
}
.ep-legal-section p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ep-legal-section ul { padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.ep-legal-section ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; list-style: disc; }
.ep-legal-section a { color: var(--ep-navy); font-weight: 600; }
.ep-legal-section a:hover { color: var(--ep-gold-dark); }
.ep-legal-contact {
  background: var(--ep-light-bg);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 24px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.ep-legal-contact p { margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.ep-faq-tabs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.ep-faq-tab {
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  background: var(--ep-white);
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-tab:hover { border-color: var(--ep-gold); color: var(--ep-gold-dark); }
.ep-faq-tab.active {
  background: var(--ep-gold); border-color: var(--ep-gold);
  color: var(--ep-text);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
}
.ep-faq-grid {
  column-count: 2; column-gap: 24px;
}
.ep-faq-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  background: var(--ep-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--ep-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(20,37,155,0.08);
}
.ep-faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ep-navy);
  cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
}
.ep-faq-q .ep-faq-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ep-light-bg); color: var(--ep-navy);
  font-size: 13px; transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ep-faq-item.open .ep-faq-q .ep-faq-icon {
  background: var(--ep-gold); color: var(--ep-text); transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.ep-faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-faq-a-inner {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ep-text-muted); line-height: 1.8;
}
.ep-faq-item.open .ep-faq-a { max-height: 600px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ep-page-banner { padding: 110px 0 56px; }
  .ep-legal-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .ep-legal-section h2 { font-size: 18px; }
  .ep-faq-grid { column-count: 1; }
}