:root {
  --ep-navy: #08234f;
  --ep-navy-deep: #041a35;
  --ep-navy-soft: #0d315d;
  --ep-blue: #1d527e;
  --ep-slate: #52677a;
  --ep-ink: #152536;
  --ep-mist: #f4f6f7;
  --ep-sand: #d9b45d;
  --ep-sand-light: #ead7a2;
  --ep-white: #ffffff;
  --ep-border: #dbe3e9;
  --ep-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(4, 26, 53, 0.11);
  --ep-content: 1280px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-ink); background: #fff; }
body, button, input, select, textarea { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
a { text-underline-offset: .18em; }
figure { margin: 0; }

.ep-utility {
  min-height: 36px;
  background: var(--ep-navy-deep);
  color: #e4edf5;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.ep-utility a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.ep-utility p { margin: 0; }
.ep-utility-inner { min-height: 36px; padding: 0 24px; }

.ep-site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8,35,79,.09);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(4,26,53,.035);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.ep-header-inner { min-height: 88px; padding: 12px 24px; gap: 38px; }
.ep-logo { flex: 0 0 auto; margin: 0 !important; line-height: 0; }
.ep-logo img { display: block; width: 212px !important; height: auto !important; }
.ep-primary-nav { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a {
  color: var(--ep-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
}
.ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a:hover { color: var(--ep-blue); }
.ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container { gap: 30px !important; }
.ep-header-cta { flex: 0 0 auto; }

.wp-block-button__link {
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.wp-block-button__link:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(5,26,53,.16); }
.ep-button-gold .wp-block-button__link { background: var(--ep-sand) !important; color: #10243b !important; }
.ep-button-gold .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: #e2be68 !important; }
.ep-button-outline .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent !important; color: #fff !important; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.ep-button-outline .wp-block-button__link:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.ep-button-outline-dark .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent !important; color: var(--ep-navy) !important; border: 1px solid var(--ep-navy); }

.ep-hero { background: var(--ep-navy-deep); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.ep-hero-inner { min-height: 646px; margin: 0; }
.ep-hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(64px, 6.6vw, 104px) clamp(28px, 5.7vw, 92px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061b37 0%, #082751 100%);
}
.ep-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ep-sand);
}
.ep-eyebrow-blue { color: var(--ep-blue); }
.ep-hero h1 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 5vw, 5.1rem);
  line-height: .99;
  letter-spacing: -.043em;
}
.ep-hero .ep-lead {
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #e1eaf1;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.35vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 28px; gap: 13px; }
.ep-hero-image-column { min-width: 0; }
.ep-hero-media, .ep-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 646px; }
.ep-hero-media img { display: block; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.ep-hero-proof {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  gap: 14px;
}
.ep-proof-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: start; }
.ep-proof-icon { color: var(--ep-sand); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.ep-proof-item p { margin: 0; color: #d9e3eb; font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.ep-proof-item strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #fff; font-size: .86rem; }
.ep-proof-item span { display: block; }

.ep-section { padding: clamp(64px, 6.6vw, 96px) 24px; }
.ep-section-tight { padding: clamp(52px, 5.8vw, 78px) 24px; }
.ep-section-alt { background: var(--ep-mist); }
.ep-section-dark { background: var(--ep-navy-deep); color: #fff; }
.ep-section h2 {
  margin: .35em 0 0;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}
.ep-section-intro { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.72; }
.ep-section-dark .ep-section-intro { color: #d2dce6; }
.ep-section-heading { gap: clamp(34px, 6vw, 82px); }
.ep-section-heading > .wp-block-column:last-child > p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.ep-card-grid { gap: 0; margin-top: 43px; }
.ep-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 32px 31px 34px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-card h3 { margin: 14px 0 10px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.ep-card p { color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.68; }
.ep-card-number { margin: 0 !important; color: #a7812c !important; font-size: .72rem !important; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.ep-process-grid .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column .ep-card { border-left: 0; }
.ep-process-card { min-height: 224px; padding: 33px 32px 38px 94px; box-shadow: none; transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
.ep-process-card:hover { z-index: 2; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
.ep-card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 19px;
  top: 31px;
  display: grid;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--ep-navy-deep);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ep-dst-grid { gap: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px); }
.ep-dst-image { min-height: 430px; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
.ep-dst-image img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 430px; object-fit: cover; }
.ep-benefit-grid { margin-top: 32px; gap: 20px; }
.ep-benefit { min-width: 0; }
.ep-benefit-icon { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1; }
.ep-benefit h3 { margin: 0 0 7px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.ep-benefit p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .83rem; line-height: 1.58; }
.ep-text-link { margin-top: 25px; }
.ep-text-link a { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; }
.ep-text-link a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ep-text-link-right { text-align: right; }

.ep-team-grid { gap: 22px; }
.ep-team-card { height: 100%; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(4,26,53,.07); }
.ep-team-card figure { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; overflow: hidden; }
.ep-team-card img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .45s ease; }
.ep-team-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.ep-team-copy { min-height: 232px; padding: 23px 24px 27px; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); border-top: 0; }
.ep-team-copy h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.28rem; }
.ep-team-copy p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .88rem; }
.ep-team-copy .ep-team-role { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .025em; }
.ep-team-copy .ep-team-bio { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.62; }

.ep-resource-grid { gap: 22px; }
.ep-resource-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 326px;
  padding: 34px 32px 31px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ep-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 42px rgba(4,26,53,.07);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.ep-resource-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
.ep-resource-index {
  position: absolute;
  right: 25px;
  top: 17px;
  color: rgba(8,35,79,.09);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ep-resource-card h3 { max-width: 86%; margin: 17px 0 11px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.46rem; line-height: 1.22; }
.ep-resource-card > p:not(.ep-card-number):not(.ep-text-link) { color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.68; }
.ep-resource-card .ep-text-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 22px; }

.ep-home-cta { padding: 52px 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-navy-deep), var(--ep-navy)); color: #fff; }
.ep-home-cta h2 { margin: 8px 0 7px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.25rem); line-height: 1.08; }
.ep-home-cta p { margin-bottom: 0; color: #dce6ef; }

.ep-metric-band { background: var(--ep-navy); color: #fff; padding: 34px 24px; }
.ep-metric { text-align: center; padding: 12px 18px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.ep-metric:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ep-metric strong { display: block; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 500; }
.ep-metric span { color: #cad7e3; font-size: .9rem; }
.ep-process { counter-reset: epstep; }
.ep-process-item { position: relative; padding: 28px 28px 28px 78px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-process-item:before { counter-increment: epstep; content: counter(epstep, decimal-leading-zero); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 27px; color: var(--ep-blue); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.ep-process-item h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.28rem; }
.ep-process-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-feature-panel { padding: clamp(42px, 6vw, 72px); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
.ep-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.ep-checklist li { position: relative; padding: 14px 0 14px 34px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-checklist li:before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--ep-blue); font-weight: 800; }
.ep-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ep-navy-deep), var(--ep-navy)); color: #fff; padding: clamp(58px, 8vw, 96px); }
.ep-cta h2 { max-width: 840px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); line-height: 1.02; margin: 0 0 24px; }

.ep-page-hero { background: var(--ep-navy-deep); color: #fff; padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 24px; }
.ep-page-hero h1 { max-width: 900px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.045em; margin: 20px 0 22px; }
.ep-page-hero p { max-width: 760px; color: #d6e0e8; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-content { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) 24px; }
.ep-content h2 { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.3rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.ep-content p, .ep-content li { line-height: 1.78; }

.ep-form-wrap { padding: clamp(34px, 6vw, 58px); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); }
.ep-form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.ep-field-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.ep-form-wrap label { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.ep-form-wrap input, .ep-form-wrap select, .ep-form-wrap textarea { width: 100%; border: 1px solid #c8d2dc; border-radius: 2px; padding: 14px 15px; font: inherit; background: #fff; }
.ep-form-wrap textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }
.ep-form-wrap input:focus, .ep-form-wrap select:focus, .ep-form-wrap textarea:focus { outline: 3px solid rgba(27,79,122,.16); border-color: var(--ep-blue); }
.ep-form-submit { appearance: none; border: 0; border-radius: 2px; padding: 15px 24px; background: var(--ep-navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer; }
.ep-form-note { color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.ep-alert { padding: 15px 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-left: 4px solid var(--ep-blue); background: #edf4f8; }

.ep-footer { background: #04162d; color: #cfdae4; padding: 70px 24px 24px; }
.ep-footer a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.ep-footer-logo img { width: 230px !important; height: auto !important; }
.ep-footer h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.ep-footer-links { gap: 9px; }
.ep-footer-links p { margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; }
.ep-footer-bottom { margin-top: 52px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #aebccc; }
.ep-disclaimer { max-width: 1040px; }

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .ep-header-cta { display: none !important; }
  .ep-header-inner { gap: 22px; }
  .ep-hero-inner { min-height: 600px; }
  .ep-hero-media, .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 600px; }
  .ep-hero-proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 12px; }
  .ep-proof-item { grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr; }
  .ep-benefit-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-header-inner { min-height: 74px; }
  .ep-logo img { width: 186px !important; }
  .ep-hero-inner { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-hero-copy, .ep-hero-image-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-hero-copy { min-height: auto; padding: 64px 28px; }
  .ep-hero-media, .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 470px; }
  .ep-process-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-process-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-process-grid .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column .ep-card { border-left: 1px solid var(--ep-border); border-top: 0; }
  .ep-dst-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-dst-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-utility { display: none; }
  .ep-header-inner { min-height: 70px; padding: 9px 18px; }
  .ep-logo img { width: 170px !important; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open { padding: 28px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.72rem, 12vw, 4.15rem); }
  .ep-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .ep-hero-actions .wp-block-button { width: 100%; }
  .ep-hero-actions .wp-block-button__link { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .ep-hero-media, .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 360px; }
  .ep-section { padding: 58px 20px; }
  .ep-section-heading { gap: 22px; }
  .ep-card-grid { margin-top: 30px; }
  .ep-process-card { padding: 28px 25px 30px 82px; }
  .ep-card-icon { left: 17px; top: 28px; width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .ep-benefit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .ep-team-grid, .ep-resource-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-team-grid > .wp-block-column, .ep-resource-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-team-copy { min-height: auto; }
  .ep-resource-card { min-height: auto; }
  .ep-text-link-right { text-align: left; }
  .ep-home-cta { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .ep-home-cta .wp-block-buttons { justify-content: flex-start !important; margin-top: 22px; }
  .ep-metric { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
  .ep-metric:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .ep-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-field-full { grid-column: auto; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *:before, *:after { transition: none !important; }
}


/* Build 03.1 refinements */
.ep-utility { font-size: .88rem; }
.ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container { gap: 34px !important; }
.ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: .9rem; }
.ep-mobile-actions { display: none; margin-left: auto; }
.ep-mobile-phone { margin: 0; }
.ep-mobile-phone a { display: grid; width: 40px; height: 40px; place-items: center; color: var(--ep-navy); text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1rem; }
.ep-proof-item p { font-size: .88rem; }
.ep-proof-item strong { font-size: .92rem; }
.ep-benefit p { font-size: .9rem; }
.ep-team-copy p, .ep-team-copy .ep-team-bio { font-size: .94rem; }
.ep-resource-card > p:not(.ep-card-number):not(.ep-text-link) { font-size: .99rem; }
.ep-footer-links p { font-size: .96rem; }
.ep-footer-bottom { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.ep-desktop-break { display: inline; }
.ep-team-joe img { object-position: center 20%; }
.ep-team-jay img { object-position: center 20%; filter: brightness(1.035); }
.ep-team-laurie img { object-position: center 17%; }

/* 1031 planning page */
.ep-page-hero-split { padding-top: clamp(72px,8vw,112px); padding-bottom: clamp(72px,8vw,112px); }
.ep-page-hero-grid { gap: clamp(42px,7vw,94px); }
.ep-page-hero-split h1 { max-width: 780px; }
.ep-page-lead { max-width: 720px !important; }
.ep-page-hero-actions { margin-top: 30px; }
.ep-deadline-panel { padding: clamp(30px,4vw,50px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.16); }
.ep-deadline-panel .ep-card-number { color: var(--ep-sand) !important; }
.ep-deadline-grid { gap: 24px; margin-top: 18px; }
.ep-deadline-grid h2 { margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3.7rem,7vw,6.3rem); line-height: .9; }
.ep-deadline-grid p { margin: 12px 0 0; color: #d9e3eb; font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.ep-panel-note { margin-top: 24px; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.62; }
.ep-deadline-panel .ep-panel-note { color: #c7d4df; }
.ep-planning-pillars { margin-top: 48px; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); background: #fff; }
.ep-pillar { position: relative; min-height: 245px; padding: 38px 30px 34px; border-right: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-pillar:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ep-pillar-index { color: #a7812c; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em; }
.ep-pillar h3 { margin: 34px 0 12px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.ep-pillar p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.68; }
.ep-planning-steps { margin-top: 48px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); column-gap: 60px; }
.ep-planning-steps .ep-process-item { padding-left: 64px; }
.ep-planning-steps .ep-process-item:before { left: 0; }
.ep-strategy-grid { gap: 22px; }
.ep-strategy-card { min-height: 300px; box-shadow: 0 15px 42px rgba(4,26,53,.06); }
.ep-rules-grid { gap: clamp(44px,7vw,88px); }
.ep-rules-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-rule { padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-rule h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.ep-rule p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-faq-list { margin-top: 42px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-faq-list details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); padding: 0; }
.ep-faq-list summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 24px 50px 24px 0; color: var(--ep-navy); font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 1.27rem; font-weight: 600; }
.ep-faq-list details p { max-width: 900px; padding: 0 0 26px; margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.75; }

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a { font-size: .96rem; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container { gap: 24px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-mobile-actions { display: flex; }
  .ep-primary-nav { flex: 0 0 auto; order: 4; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open { display: flex; width: 42px; height: 42px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--ep-navy); border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); border-radius: 2px; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open { background: #fff; color: var(--ep-ink); }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation__container { gap: 18px !important; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open a { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .ep-page-hero-grid, .ep-rules-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-page-hero-grid > .wp-block-column, .ep-rules-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-planning-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
  .ep-pillar:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .ep-pillar:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-planning-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-header-inner { gap: 10px; }
  .ep-mobile-phone a { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .ep-desktop-break { display: none; }
  .ep-proof-item p { font-size: .92rem; }
  .ep-benefit p { font-size: .94rem; }
  .ep-team-copy p, .ep-team-copy .ep-team-bio { font-size: .97rem; }
  .ep-footer-bottom { font-size: .9rem; }
  .ep-page-hero-split { padding: 58px 20px; }
  .ep-page-hero-grid { gap: 34px; }
  .ep-page-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .ep-page-hero-actions .wp-block-button, .ep-page-hero-actions .wp-block-button__link { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .ep-deadline-grid { flex-wrap: nowrap !important; }
  .ep-planning-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .ep-pillar { min-height: auto; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-pillar:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .ep-planning-steps .ep-process-item { padding-left: 54px; }
  .ep-faq-list summary { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* Build 03.2 visual refinements */
.ep-hero-media img {
  filter: brightness(1.075) saturate(1.025) contrast(1.015);
}
.ep-team-joe img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.ep-team-jay img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.ep-team-laurie img { transform: scale(1.018); }
.ep-team-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.045); }

/* DST investments page */
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 { max-width: 820px; }
.ep-dst-hero-grid { gap: clamp(42px,7vw,92px); }
.ep-dst-hero-panel {
  padding: clamp(30px,4vw,48px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.ep-dst-hero-panel .ep-card-number { color: var(--ep-sand); }
.ep-dst-hero-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
}
.ep-dst-hero-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px 0 15px 29px;
  color: #e4ecf3;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ep-dst-hero-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px;
  color: var(--ep-sand);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ep-dst-hero-panel .ep-panel-note { color: #c9d6e1; }
.ep-dst-intro-grid { gap: clamp(42px,7vw,88px); }
.ep-dst-feature-image {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.45;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow);
}
.ep-dst-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(1.045) saturate(1.02);
}
.ep-dst-intro h2,
.ep-dst-tradeoffs h2 { color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-dst-intro p { color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.8; }
.ep-dst-fit-grid { gap: 22px; margin-top: 46px; }
.ep-dst-fit-card {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 270px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ep-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 42px rgba(4,26,53,.06);
}
.ep-dst-fit-card h3 { margin: 26px 0 12px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.ep-dst-fit-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-grid {
  margin-top: 46px;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 42px rgba(4,26,53,.055);
}
.ep-dst-evaluation-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 246px;
  padding: 35px 30px 30px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 0; }
.ep-eval-index {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #a7812c;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
}
.ep-dst-evaluation-card h3 { margin: 33px 0 11px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.32rem; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.68; }
.ep-dst-tradeoff-grid { gap: clamp(48px,8vw,110px); }
.ep-dst-list { margin-top: 30px; }
.ep-risk-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.ep-risk-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 0 14px 34px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-risk-list li:before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #9b5f4a;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.ep-dst-risk-note {
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border-left: 4px solid #9b5f4a;
}
.ep-dst-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  column-gap: 68px;
  margin-top: 42px;
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-dst-hero-grid,
  .ep-dst-intro-grid,
  .ep-dst-tradeoff-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-dst-hero-grid > .wp-block-column,
  .ep-dst-intro-grid > .wp-block-column,
  .ep-dst-tradeoff-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding: 52px 22px 48px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { margin-top: 14px; font-size: clamp(2.48rem,11.5vw,3.8rem); line-height: 1.01; }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.62; }
  .ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 23px; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 27px; padding-top: 19px; gap: 10px; }
  .ep-hero-media,
  .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 320px; }
  .ep-footer { padding: 54px 20px 18px; }
  .ep-footer-logo img { width: 205px !important; }
  .ep-footer-bottom { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 20px; font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.7; }
  .ep-dst-page-hero { padding: 58px 20px; }
  .ep-dst-hero-grid { gap: 34px; }
  .ep-dst-hero-panel { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .ep-dst-feature-image { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4; }
  .ep-dst-fit-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-dst-fit-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-dst-fit-card { min-height: auto; }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card,
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-child(2n),
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-child(3n),
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-last-child(-n+2),
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) {
    min-height: auto;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  }
  .ep-dst-evaluation-card:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .ep-dst-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Build 03.3 — About and Team page */
.ep-about-hero { padding-top: clamp(74px,8vw,118px); padding-bottom: clamp(74px,8vw,118px); }
.ep-about-hero-grid { gap: clamp(42px,7vw,96px); align-items: center; }
.ep-about-hero h1 { max-width: 770px; }
.ep-about-proof-panel {
  padding: clamp(32px,4vw,50px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.ep-about-proof-panel .ep-card-number { color: var(--ep-sand); }
.ep-about-proof-panel h2 { margin: 18px 0 16px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.1vw,2.65rem); line-height: 1.08; }
.ep-about-proof-panel > p:not(.ep-card-number) { color: #d5e0e9; line-height: 1.75; }
.ep-about-proof-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 0; }
.ep-about-proof-list li { position: relative; padding: 14px 0 14px 28px; color: #e5edf3; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ep-about-proof-list li:before { content: "•"; position: absolute; left: 2px; color: var(--ep-sand); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.15; }
.ep-about-pillars { gap: 0; margin-top: 48px; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 15px 42px rgba(4,26,53,.055); }
.ep-about-pillar { min-height: 290px; padding: 38px 34px 36px; border-right: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-about-pillar:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ep-about-pillar h3 { margin: 34px 0 13px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.45rem; }
.ep-about-pillar p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.72; }
.ep-about-experience { padding-top: clamp(56px,6vw,82px); padding-bottom: clamp(56px,6vw,82px); }
.ep-about-metrics { gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.ep-about-metric { padding: 34px 40px 38px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.ep-about-metric:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ep-about-metric h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem); letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.ep-about-metric p { margin: 0; color: #cfdae4; line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-about-metrics-note { max-width: 880px; margin: 24px auto 0 !important; color: #9eb0c0; font-size: .82rem; }
.ep-about-team > h2 { margin-bottom: 46px; }
.ep-profile { padding: 0 0 54px; margin-bottom: 54px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); align-items: center; }
.ep-profile:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.ep-profile-image { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.04; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ep-shadow); background: #e8edf0; }
.ep-profile-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ep-profile-joe .ep-profile-image img { object-position: center 19%; filter: brightness(1.03); }
.ep-profile-jay .ep-profile-image img { object-position: center 18%; filter: brightness(1.055); }
.ep-profile-laurie .ep-profile-image img { object-position: center 17%; filter: brightness(1.025); }
.ep-profile-role { margin: 0 0 9px !important; color: #a37d29; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; }
.ep-profile-copy h3 { margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(2.3rem,4.5vw,4rem); letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.ep-profile-copy > p:not(.ep-profile-role) { color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.78; }
.ep-profile-actions { margin-top: 27px; }
.ep-profile-actions .wp-block-button__link { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: .84rem; }
.ep-about-coordination-grid { align-items: center; }
.ep-about-coordination h2 { color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-about-coordination p { color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.78; }
.ep-about-professionals { padding: clamp(36px,5vw,58px); }
.ep-about-professionals h3 { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: 1.65rem; }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-about-hero-grid, .ep-about-coordination-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-about-hero-grid > .wp-block-column, .ep-about-coordination-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-about-pillars { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-about-pillars > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 50% !important; }
  .ep-about-pillar:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .ep-about-pillar:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-about-pillar:last-child { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-about-metrics { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .ep-about-metric { flex-basis: 100% !important; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
  .ep-about-metric:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-about-hero { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .ep-about-proof-panel { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .ep-about-pillars > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-about-pillar { min-height: auto; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
  .ep-about-pillar:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .ep-about-metric { padding: 28px 6px; }
  .ep-profile { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 30px !important; padding-bottom: 42px; margin-bottom: 42px; }
  .ep-profile > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-profile-image { max-width: 520px; }
  .ep-profile-copy h3 { font-size: 2.55rem; }
  .ep-profile-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .ep-profile-actions .wp-block-button, .ep-profile-actions .wp-block-button__link { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* Build 03.3.2 — About page layout correction */
.ep-about-team {
  padding-top: clamp(70px, 7vw, 96px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(70px, 7vw, 96px);
}
.ep-about-team > .wp-block-group__inner-container,
.ep-about-team > .alignwide,
.ep-about-team > h2,
.ep-about-team > .ep-eyebrow { max-width: 1280px; }
.ep-about-team > h2 { margin-bottom: 38px; }
.ep-profile {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 360px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  column-gap: clamp(54px, 6vw, 82px) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  padding: 38px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(4,26,53,.055);
}
.ep-profile:last-child { padding: 38px; margin-bottom: 0; border: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-profile > .wp-block-column { width: auto !important; flex-basis: auto !important; }
.ep-profile-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.ep-profile-copy { padding: 6px 0 0; }
.ep-profile-copy h3 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.6vw, 3.7rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}
.ep-profile-copy > p:not(.ep-profile-role) {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}
.ep-profile-actions { margin-top: 22px; }
.ep-about-coordination {
  padding-top: clamp(62px, 6vw, 82px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(62px, 6vw, 82px);
}
.ep-about-coordination-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(380px, .95fr);
  gap: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.ep-about-coordination-grid > .wp-block-column { width: auto !important; flex-basis: auto !important; }
.ep-about-coordination h2 { max-width: 650px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ep-about-coordination p { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.ep-about-professionals { padding: 32px 36px; }
.ep-about-professionals h3 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ep-about-professionals .ep-checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ep-section-tight { padding: 0 24px 68px; }
.ep-section-tight .ep-cta { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px); }
.ep-section-tight .ep-cta h2 { max-width: 820px; font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.6vw, 4.15rem); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ep-profile {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(250px, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    column-gap: 38px !important;
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .ep-profile:last-child { padding: 30px; }
  .ep-about-coordination-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-about-team { padding: 56px 18px; }
  .ep-about-team > h2 { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .ep-profile {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .ep-profile:last-child { padding: 20px; }
  .ep-profile-image {
    max-width: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  }
  .ep-profile-copy { padding: 0; }
  .ep-profile-copy h3 { font-size: 2.45rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ep-profile-copy > p:not(.ep-profile-role) { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.65; }
  .ep-profile-actions { gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .ep-about-coordination { padding: 54px 20px; }
  .ep-about-coordination-grid { gap: 30px !important; }
  .ep-about-professionals { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .ep-section-tight { padding: 0 18px 48px; }
  .ep-section-tight .ep-cta { padding: 42px 24px; }
  .ep-section-tight .ep-cta h2 { font-size: 2.35rem; }
}


/* Build 03.3.4 homepage refinements */
.ep-hero h1 { line-height: 1.025; }
.ep-hero-line { display:block; }
.ep-hero-line-emphasis { margin-top:.16em; }
.ep-process-intro { max-width: 900px; margin-left:0; margin-right:auto; }
.ep-process-intro h2 { margin-bottom:20px; }
.ep-process-intro .ep-section-intro { max-width:760px; }
.ep-process-grid { margin-top:42px; }
@media (max-width:781px) { .ep-hero h1 { line-height:1.045; } .ep-hero-line-emphasis { margin-top:.2em; } .ep-process-grid { margin-top:30px; } }

/* Build 03.4 — proof, differentiation and compact sticky navigation */
.ep-site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; transition: box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease; }
.admin-bar .ep-site-header { top: 32px; }
.ep-header-inner, .ep-logo img, .ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link { transition: min-height .2s ease, width .2s ease, padding .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-site-header { box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(4,26,53,.12); border-bottom-color: rgba(10,43,75,.12); }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-utility { display: none; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-header-inner { min-height: 68px; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-logo img { width: 165px !important; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link { padding-top: 11px; padding-bottom: 11px; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective { background: #f2f5f7; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective-grid { gap: clamp(44px, 7vw, 96px); align-items: start; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective h2 { max-width: 650px; color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-section-intro { margin-top: 0; max-width: 760px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem); }
.ep-sponsor-perspective p:not(.ep-eyebrow):not(.ep-section-intro) { max-width: 760px; color: var(--ep-slate); line-height: 1.78; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective .wp-block-buttons { margin-top: 28px; }
.ep-content { max-width: 900px; padding-top: clamp(64px,8vw,110px); padding-bottom: clamp(72px,9vw,120px); }
.ep-content > .wp-block-post-title { max-width: 850px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(2.8rem,6vw,5.2rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.ep-content > .wp-block-post-date { color: #6f7f8e; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.ep-content .wp-block-post-content { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.82; color: var(--ep-slate); }
.ep-content .wp-block-post-content h2 { margin-top: 2.1em; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.65rem); line-height: 1.12; }
.ep-content .wp-block-post-content li { margin-bottom: .65em; }
.ep-article-disclosure { padding: 20px 22px; background: #f2f5f7; border-left: 4px solid var(--ep-gold); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header { top: 46px; }
  .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 24px !important; }
  .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-has-scrolled .ep-header-inner { min-height: 60px; }
  .ep-has-scrolled .ep-logo img { width: 142px !important; }
}

/* Build 03.4.1 — persistent navigation, balanced sponsor section and callback capture */
.ep-global-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: #fff;
}
.admin-bar .ep-global-header { top: 32px; }
.ep-global-header .ep-site-header { position: relative; top: auto; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-global-header { box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(4,26,53,.12); }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-global-header .ep-utility { display: none; }

.ep-sponsor-perspective { background: #eef2f5; }
.ep-sponsor-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(4,26,53,.10);
}
.ep-sponsor-perspective-grid { gap: 0 !important; align-items: stretch !important; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: clamp(42px,5vw,72px);
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-compact-mark {
  margin: 0 0 34px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  width: fit-content;
}
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-eyebrow { color: var(--ep-gold); }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3.35rem); line-height: 1.06; max-width: 520px; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel { padding: clamp(42px,5vw,72px); }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel h3 { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(1.65rem,2.4vw,2.35rem); line-height: 1.18; max-width: 760px; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel p { max-width: 760px; font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.ep-sponsor-points { margin: 24px 0 28px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.ep-sponsor-points li { position: relative; margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 28px; color: var(--ep-navy); font-weight: 650; }
.ep-sponsor-points li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--ep-gold-dark); }
.ep-small-disclosure { margin-top: 22px; font-size: .78rem !important; color: #73808d !important; }

.ep-callback-section { background: #fff; }
.ep-callback-grid { gap: clamp(44px,7vw,96px); }
.ep-callback-section h2 { color: var(--ep-navy); max-width: 620px; }
.ep-callback-section p { max-width: 600px; }
.ep-callback-icon { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ep-form-heading { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ep-form-heading img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 9px; }
.ep-form-heading h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-form-compact { padding: clamp(28px,4vw,44px); }
.ep-form-compact .ep-form-grid { gap: 16px; }
.ep-form-compact .ep-form-submit { width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .admin-bar .ep-global-header { top: 46px; }
  .ep-sponsor-brand-panel { min-height: auto; padding: 38px 28px; }
  .ep-sponsor-copy-panel { padding: 38px 28px; }
  .ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-compact-mark { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .ep-callback-grid { gap: 28px !important; }
}


/* Build 03.5 — navigation, conversion and consistency audit */
.ep-pathways-section { background:#f6f8fa; padding-top:clamp(60px,7vw,96px); padding-bottom:clamp(60px,7vw,96px); }
.ep-pathways-intro { margin-bottom:34px; }
.ep-pathway-grid { gap:20px !important; }
.ep-pathway-card { height:100%; padding:30px; background:#fff; border:1px solid #dce3e9; border-top:4px solid var(--ep-navy); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(4,26,53,.05); }
.ep-pathway-card h3 { font-size:clamp(1.35rem,1.7vw,1.72rem); line-height:1.2; }
.ep-pathway-card p { color:var(--ep-slate); }
.ep-pathway-card .ep-text-link { margin-top:24px; }
.ep-pathway-urgent { border-top-color:var(--ep-gold-dark); }

.ep-sponsor-card { max-width:1240px; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel { padding:clamp(40px,4vw,58px) !important; justify-content:center; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-compact-mark { width:72px !important; margin-bottom:22px !important; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-compact-mark img { width:72px !important; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel .ep-eyebrow { margin-bottom:14px; }
.ep-sponsor-brand-panel h2 { font-size:clamp(1.75rem,2.55vw,2.65rem) !important; line-height:1.12 !important; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel { padding:clamp(44px,4.5vw,64px) !important; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel h3 { font-size:clamp(1.65rem,2.05vw,2.08rem) !important; max-width:680px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel p { font-size:1rem !important; line-height:1.68 !important; max-width:700px !important; }
.ep-sponsor-points { margin:20px 0 22px !important; }
.ep-sponsor-points li { margin-bottom:10px !important; }
.ep-sponsor-copy-panel .wp-block-buttons { margin-top:18px !important; }

.ep-resource-directory { background:#f6f8fa; }
.ep-article-query .wp-block-post-template { gap:22px; }
.ep-resource-card { height:100%; padding:28px; background:#fff; border-top:3px solid var(--ep-navy); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(4,26,53,.06); }
.ep-resource-card .wp-block-post-title { margin-top:8px; }
.ep-resource-card .wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link { font-weight:700; color:var(--ep-navy); }

.ep-form-wrap { border:1px solid #d9e1e8; box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(4,26,53,.08); }
.ep-form-wrap input, .ep-form-wrap select, .ep-form-wrap textarea { min-height:48px; }
.ep-form-wrap textarea { min-height:130px; }

.ep-has-scrolled .ep-header-inner { min-height:66px !important; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-logo img { width:158px !important; }
.ep-has-scrolled .ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link { padding:13px 20px !important; }

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-pathway-grid { gap:16px !important; }
  .ep-pathway-card { padding:25px 22px; }
  .ep-sponsor-brand-panel, .ep-sponsor-copy-panel { padding:34px 24px !important; }
}

/* Build 03.5.1 — keep desktop navigation on a single row */
@media (min-width: 1101px) {
  .ep-header-inner {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
  .ep-logo img {
    width: 190px !important;
  }
  .ep-primary-nav {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a {
    font-size: .94rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ep-mobile-actions {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link {
    padding: 14px 19px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1101px) and (max-width: 1260px) {
  .ep-header-inner {
    gap: 18px !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }
  .ep-logo img {
    width: 176px !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a {
    font-size: .88rem !important;
  }
  .ep-header-cta .wp-block-button__link {
    padding: 12px 15px !important;
    font-size: .84rem !important;
  }
}

/* Build 03.5.3 — viewport-fit hero and DST intro spacing */
/* Keep the complete homepage value proposition visible on common laptop screens. */
@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-height: 820px) {
  .ep-hero-inner { min-height: 570px; }
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 38px; }
  .ep-hero h1 {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
    font-size: clamp(3.45rem, 4.35vw, 4.35rem);
    line-height: 1.015;
  }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.58; }
  .ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 21px; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 23px; padding-top: 17px; }
  .ep-hero-media,
  .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 570px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-height: 720px) {
  .ep-hero-inner { min-height: 520px; }
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 4vw, 3.95rem); }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 18px; }
  .ep-hero-media,
  .ep-hero-media img { min-height: 520px; }
}

/* Align the DST structure copy with the top of the image and reduce excess image height. */
.ep-dst-intro-grid {
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}
.ep-dst-intro-grid > .wp-block-column {
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}
.ep-dst-intro-grid > .wp-block-column:last-child {
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.ep-dst-feature-image {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.55;
  max-height: 540px;
}
.ep-dst-intro .ep-eyebrow { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-dst-intro h2 { margin-top: .38em; }
.ep-dst-intro p { max-width: 760px; }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-dst-intro-grid > .wp-block-column:last-child { padding-top: 0; }
  .ep-dst-feature-image { max-height: none; }
}

/* Build 03.6 — consolidated UX, due diligence, forms and responsive polish */
.ep-sponsor-perspective { background:#f3f6f8; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective-grid { gap:clamp(36px,6vw,78px) !important; align-items:center !important; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-compact-mark { margin:0 0 22px; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective h2 { margin:.35em 0 0; max-width:470px; font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3.1rem); line-height:1.08; }
.ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-section-intro { max-width:800px; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--ep-slate); }
.ep-inline-proof { gap:22px !important; margin-top:24px; }
.ep-inline-proof p { margin:0; font-size:.94rem; line-height:1.58; color:var(--ep-slate); }
.ep-inline-proof strong { color:var(--ep-navy); }
.ep-small-disclosure { margin-top:18px; font-size:.76rem !important; color:#697b8d !important; }
.ep-due-diligence-section { background:#fff; }
.ep-dd-home-grid { gap:clamp(44px,7vw,92px) !important; }
.ep-dd-grid { margin-top:22px; gap:22px !important; }
.ep-dd-grid .ep-card { height:100%; min-height:250px; }
.ep-consent label { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-weight:500; line-height:1.45; }
.ep-consent input { width:18px !important; min-height:18px !important; margin-top:2px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.ep-form-heading { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ep-form-heading img { width:42px; height:42px; object-fit:contain; }
.ep-form-heading h3 { margin:0; color:var(--ep-navy); font-size:1.55rem; }
.ep-article-query .wp-block-post-title { margin-top:16px; line-height:1.25; }
.ep-article-query .wp-block-post-title a { color:var(--ep-navy); text-decoration:none; }
.ep-article-query .wp-block-post-excerpt { color:var(--ep-slate); }
.ep-team-grid .wp-block-column:nth-child(1) img { object-position:center 45%; }
.ep-team-grid .wp-block-column:nth-child(2) img { object-position:center 42%; }
.ep-team-grid .wp-block-column:nth-child(3) img { object-position:center 44%; }

/* Keep the full opening message and primary actions visible on common laptop screens. */
@media (min-width:1000px) and (max-height:760px) {
  .ep-hero-inner { min-height:500px; }
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top:26px; padding-bottom:25px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2.95rem,3.8vw,3.8rem); max-width:650px; margin:12px 0 14px; }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size:1rem; line-height:1.5; }
  .ep-hero-actions { margin-top:18px; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top:16px; padding-top:14px; }
  .ep-proof-item p span { display:none; }
  .ep-hero-media,.ep-hero-media img { min-height:500px; }
}

@media (max-width:920px) {
  .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid,.ep-dd-home-grid { flex-wrap:wrap !important; }
  .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid > .wp-block-column,.ep-dd-home-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis:100% !important; }
  .ep-inline-proof { flex-wrap:wrap !important; }
  .ep-inline-proof > .wp-block-column { flex-basis:100% !important; }
}

@media (max-width:781px) {
  .ep-sponsor-perspective h2 { font-size:2.2rem; }
  .ep-dd-grid { flex-wrap:wrap !important; }
  .ep-dd-grid > .wp-block-column { flex-basis:100% !important; }
  .ep-form-wrap { padding:28px 22px; }
  .ep-page-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2.65rem,12vw,4rem); }
}


/* Build 03.7 — navigation clarity and design-system consistency */
/* Internal-page heroes are intentionally subordinate to the homepage hero. */
.ep-page-hero h1,
.ep-page-hero-split h1,
.ep-about-hero h1,
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 4.45vw, 4.65rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.045 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.038em !important;
}
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 { max-width: 720px; }
.ep-page-hero-split { padding-top: clamp(64px, 6.5vw, 92px); padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 6.5vw, 92px); }

/* One consistent section-heading pattern: eyebrow, headline, supporting copy, then content. */
.ep-section-heading {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: var(--ep-content);
}
.ep-section-heading > .wp-block-column {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 900px;
  flex-basis: auto !important;
}
.ep-section-heading > .wp-block-column:last-child {
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.ep-section-heading .ep-section-intro { margin: 0; }

/* Strong, reusable numerical progression. */
.ep-step-badge,
.ep-eval-index,
.ep-process-item:before,
.ep-pillar-index {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--ep-navy-deep);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: .92rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: .04em !important;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ep-process-item {
  min-height: 190px;
  padding: 26px 28px 30px 72px;
}
.ep-process-item:before {
  left: 0;
  top: 24px;
}
.ep-process-item h3 { margin-top: 2px; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card { padding: 28px 30px 32px; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card h3 { margin: 20px 0 11px; }
.ep-pillar-index { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ep-pillar h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-framework-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  color: #a7812c;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.ep-framework-label .ep-step-badge { flex: 0 0 46px; }
.ep-dd-grid .ep-card h3 { margin-top: 0; }

/* Dropdown navigation and active-page state. */
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation-item { position: relative; }
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation-item__content { white-space: nowrap; }
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle { margin-left: 5px; }
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
  min-width: 250px !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ep-border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(4,26,53,.14) !important;
}
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 13px !important;
  color: var(--ep-ink) !important;
  font-size: .91rem !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content:hover {
  background: var(--ep-mist);
  color: var(--ep-navy) !important;
}
.ep-primary-nav > .wp-block-navigation-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
.ep-primary-nav > .wp-block-navigation-submenu > .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 9px;
}
.ep-primary-nav .ep-current-menu-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
.ep-primary-nav .ep-current-menu-parent > .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
  color: var(--ep-navy) !important;
}
.ep-primary-nav > .ep-current-menu-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content:after,
.ep-primary-nav > .ep-current-menu-parent > .wp-block-navigation-item__content:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ep-sand);
}
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .ep-current-menu-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
  background: #eef3f7;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--ep-sand);
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__container { gap: 18px !important; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation a { font-size: .92rem; }
  .ep-page-hero h1,
  .ep-page-hero-split h1,
  .ep-about-hero h1,
  .ep-dst-page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 4.7vw, 4rem) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 18px !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
  .ep-primary-nav > .ep-current-menu-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content:after,
  .ep-primary-nav > .ep-current-menu-parent > .wp-block-navigation-item__content:after { display: none; }
  .ep-primary-nav .ep-current-menu-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
  .ep-primary-nav .ep-current-menu-parent > .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
    color: var(--ep-blue) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-page-hero h1,
  .ep-page-hero-split h1,
  .ep-about-hero h1,
  .ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 10.5vw, 3.35rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.06 !important;
  }
  .ep-page-hero-split { padding-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
  .ep-step-badge,.ep-eval-index,.ep-process-item:before,.ep-pillar-index { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .ep-process-item { padding-left: 62px; }
}


/* Build 03.8 — navigation, anchor, typography, and process-component corrections */
/* Sticky-header-safe anchor landing positions. */
html { scroll-padding-top: 128px; }
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 128px; }
.admin-bar html { scroll-padding-top: 160px; }
body.admin-bar [id] { scroll-margin-top: 160px; }

/* Internal heroes remain prominent without overwhelming common laptop viewports. */
.ep-page-hero h1,
.ep-page-hero-split h1,
.ep-about-hero h1,
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 780px;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 3.85vw, 4.15rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.09 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.032em !important;
}
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 { max-width: 740px; }

/* Reusable number + readable label component. */
.ep-number-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.ep-step-label {
  color: #a7812c !important;
  font-size: .75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: .12em !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-about-pillar .ep-step-badge { flex: 0 0 46px; }
.ep-about-pillar h3 { margin-top: 0; }

/* Homepage process cards: number in square, label beside it, title below. */
.ep-process-card { padding-top: 31px; }
.ep-process-card .ep-card-icon { top: 29px; }
.ep-process-card .ep-card-number.ep-step-label {
  display: block;
  margin: 9px 0 20px !important;
  min-height: 18px;
}
.ep-process-card h3 { margin-top: 0; }

/* Keep framework labels horizontal and readable. */
.ep-framework-label {
  min-height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}
.ep-framework-label > span:last-child { white-space: nowrap; }

/* More intentional spacing in numbered analytical grids. */
.ep-dst-evaluation-card .ep-eval-index,
.ep-pillar .ep-pillar-index { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card h3,
.ep-pillar h3 { margin-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  html { scroll-padding-top: 92px; }
  [id] { scroll-margin-top: 92px; }
  body.admin-bar [id] { scroll-margin-top: 138px; }
}
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-page-hero h1,
  .ep-page-hero-split h1,
  .ep-about-hero h1,
  .ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9.5vw, 3.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }
  .ep-number-label { margin-bottom: 19px; }
  .ep-step-label { white-space: normal; }
}


/* Build 03.9 — consolidated hierarchy, navigation and responsive refinement */
html { scroll-padding-top: 122px; }
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 122px; }
.admin-bar html { scroll-padding-top: 154px; }
.admin-bar [id] { scroll-margin-top: 154px; }

/* Homepage: image-forward 45/55 composition with calmer typography. */
.ep-hero-copy { flex-basis: 45% !important; padding-left: clamp(44px, 6vw, 92px); padding-right: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 70px); }
.ep-hero-image-column { flex-basis: 55% !important; }
.ep-hero h1 { max-width: 650px; font-size: clamp(3.35rem, 4.55vw, 4.75rem); line-height: 1.055; letter-spacing: -.038em; }
.ep-hero .ep-lead { max-width: 590px; }

/* Internal pages are intentionally quieter than the homepage. */
.ep-page-hero h1,
.ep-page-hero-split h1,
.ep-about-hero h1,
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 3.85vw, 4rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.09 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.032em !important;
}
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 { max-width: 690px; }

/* Readable numbered system: number is the badge; label remains normal text. */
.ep-number-label,
.ep-framework-label {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 42px;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  color: #9d7728;
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-step-badge,
.ep-eval-index,
.ep-pillar-index {
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-step-label { display: block; white-space: nowrap; }
.ep-process-item { min-height: 0; padding: 26px 28px 30px 68px; }
.ep-process-item:before { width: 42px; height: 42px; top: 24px; font-size: .88rem !important; }
.ep-about-pillar { padding: 36px 34px 38px; }
.ep-about-pillar h3 { margin: 22px 0 12px; }
.ep-dst-evaluation-card h3, .ep-dd-grid .ep-card h3 { margin-top: 18px; }

/* About profiles: executive, but not full-screen biographies. */
.ep-about-team { padding-top: clamp(58px, 6vw, 82px); padding-bottom: clamp(58px, 6vw, 82px); }
.ep-profile {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(230px, 290px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(42px, 5vw, 74px) !important;
  padding: 32px 36px !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  align-items: center;
}
.ep-profile > .wp-block-column:first-child { max-width: 290px; }
.ep-profile-image { max-width: 290px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.ep-profile-copy h3 { font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3vw, 3.15rem); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.ep-profile-copy > p:not(.ep-profile-role) { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.68; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 13px; }
.ep-profile-actions { margin-top: 18px; }

/* Resource center and article system. */
.ep-resource-topics { padding: 22px 24px; background: #f4f7f9; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border); }
.ep-topic-links { gap: 10px 22px; }
.ep-topic-links a { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.ep-topic-links a:hover { border-color: #b68c31; }
.ep-article-meta { gap: 10px 18px; color: var(--ep-slate); font-size: .78rem; }
.ep-article-meta p, .ep-article-meta time { margin: 0; }
.ep-article { padding-top: clamp(62px, 7vw, 100px); padding-bottom: clamp(70px, 8vw, 116px); }
.ep-article-header { max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.ep-article-header h1 { color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.ep-article-body { max-width: 820px; }
.ep-article-body p, .ep-article-body li { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.82; }
.ep-article-body h2 { margin-top: 2.2em; color: var(--ep-navy); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.ep-article-cta { max-width: 900px; margin-top: 70px; padding: 42px; background: var(--ep-mist); border-left: 4px solid #b68c31; }

/* Tighter dropdowns and clearer active state. */
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container { min-width: 238px !important; }
.ep-primary-nav .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content { padding: 10px 12px !important; }

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.2vw, 4rem); }
  .ep-profile { grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0,1fr); padding: 28px !important; }
  .ep-profile-image { max-width: 250px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  html { scroll-padding-top: 88px; }
  [id] { scroll-margin-top: 88px; }
  .admin-bar html { scroll-padding-top: 134px; }
  .admin-bar [id] { scroll-margin-top: 134px; }
  .ep-hero-copy, .ep-hero-image-column { flex-basis: 100% !important; }
  .ep-profile { display: block !important; padding: 26px !important; }
  .ep-profile > .wp-block-column:first-child, .ep-profile-image { max-width: 360px; }
  .ep-profile-copy { margin-top: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 11vw, 3.45rem); }
  .ep-page-hero h1, .ep-page-hero-split h1, .ep-about-hero h1, .ep-dst-page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 10.5vw, 3.3rem) !important; }
  .ep-number-label, .ep-framework-label { gap: 11px; letter-spacing: .09em; }
  .ep-step-badge, .ep-eval-index, .ep-pillar-index { flex-basis: 38px; width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .ep-article-cta { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

/* Build 04.0 — final-scale and image-library consolidation */
/* Homepage team cards are a compact preview, not full biographies. */
.ep-team-section { padding-top: clamp(58px, 6vw, 82px); padding-bottom: clamp(58px, 6vw, 82px); }
.ep-team-grid { max-width: 1240px; margin-inline: auto; gap: 20px; }
.ep-team-card figure { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; max-height: 285px; }
.ep-team-card img { object-fit: cover; }
.ep-team-copy { min-height: 155px; padding: 19px 21px 21px; }
.ep-team-copy h3 { font-size: 1.16rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ep-team-copy .ep-team-role { font-size: .76rem; }
.ep-team-copy .ep-team-bio { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.ep-team-joe img { object-position: center 38%; }
.ep-team-jay img { object-position: center 34%; }
.ep-team-laurie img { object-position: center 35%; }

/* About profiles stay substantial but scan within a normal laptop viewport. */
.ep-profile {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(210px, 250px) minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  gap: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 60px) !important;
  padding: 24px 28px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.ep-profile > .wp-block-column:first-child,
.ep-profile-image { max-width: 250px !important; }
.ep-profile-copy h3 { font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 2.6vw, 2.7rem) !important; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ep-profile-copy > p:not(.ep-profile-role) { font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.58; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ep-profile-actions { margin-top: 14px; }
.ep-profile-actions .wp-block-button__link { padding: 11px 16px; font-size: .78rem; }

/* Internal heroes are intentionally subordinate to the homepage. */
.ep-page-hero h1,
.ep-page-hero-split h1,
.ep-about-hero h1,
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 3.45vw, 3.6rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.115 !important;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.ep-dst-page-hero h1 { max-width: 650px; }

/* DST editorial image is distinct from the homepage and proportioned to its copy. */
.ep-dst-feature-image { max-width: 520px; }
.ep-dst-feature-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 48%; }
.ep-dst-intro-grid { align-items: start !important; gap: clamp(46px, 6vw, 86px); }

/* Keep number systems crisp and readable at every width. */
.ep-number-label,
.ep-framework-label { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
.ep-about-pillar { padding: 29px 28px 31px; }
.ep-about-pillar h3 { margin: 14px 0 9px; }
.ep-dd-grid .ep-card,
.ep-dst-evaluation-card { padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; }

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ep-team-card figure { max-height: 250px; }
  .ep-team-copy { min-height: 148px; }
  .ep-profile { grid-template-columns: 225px minmax(0,1fr) !important; }
  .ep-profile > .wp-block-column:first-child,
  .ep-profile-image { max-width: 225px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ep-team-card figure { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-height: none; }
  .ep-profile { display: block !important; }
  .ep-profile > .wp-block-column:first-child,
  .ep-profile-image { max-width: 320px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ep-team-copy { min-height: auto; }
  .ep-page-hero h1,
  .ep-page-hero-split h1,
  .ep-about-hero h1,
  .ep-dst-page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9.2vw, 2.9rem) !important; }
}


/* Build 04.0.1 — refined homepage hero balance */
/* Preserve the 45/55 split while reducing the visual weight of the copy panel. */
.ep-hero-copy {
  padding: clamp(56px, 5.4vw, 88px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 78px);
}
.ep-hero h1 {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 16px 0 19px;
  font-size: clamp(2.95rem, 4.45vw, 4.65rem);
  line-height: 1.045;
  letter-spacing: -.039em;
}
.ep-hero-line-emphasis { margin-top: .22em; }
.ep-hero .ep-lead {
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.66;
}
.ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 24px; }
.ep-hero-proof {
  max-width: 690px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-left: 48px; padding-right: 44px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); max-width: 610px; }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: 1.03rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-height: 820px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 34px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .ep-hero h1 {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 3.9vw, 3.85rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
  }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: 1.01rem; line-height: 1.54; }
  .ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 18px; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 19px; padding-top: 15px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-height: 720px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 23px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.82rem, 3.55vw, 3.48rem); }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 13px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding: 58px 28px 54px; }
  .ep-hero h1 { max-width: 650px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ep-hero-copy { padding: 48px 22px 44px; }
  .ep-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.38rem, 10.4vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.055;
  }
  .ep-hero-line-emphasis { margin-top: .24em; }
}

/* Build 0.4.0.2 — purpose-built DST FAQ accordion */
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-heading {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-heading h2 {
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-heading .ep-section-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
}
.ep-faq-list {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin-top: 38px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item[open] {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--ep-gold);
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 74px;
  padding: 22px 72px 22px 24px;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 1.15vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::marker { content: ''; }
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::before,
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 26px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::after {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item[open] summary::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary:hover,
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(10,45,83,.035);
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ep-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-answer {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 72px 26px 24px;
}
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-answer p {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(188,143,42,.55);
  color: var(--ep-slate);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .ep-faq-list { margin-top: 28px; }
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary {
    min-height: 66px;
    padding: 18px 54px 18px 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::before,
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary::after { right: 18px; width: 16px; }
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-answer { padding: 0 18px 22px 16px; }
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-answer p { padding-left: 14px; }
}


/* Build 0.4.1.0 — sitewide visual QA, mobile navigation, contrast and image clarity */
:root {
  --ep-space-section: clamp(64px, 6.4vw, 96px);
  --ep-space-section-mobile: clamp(52px, 10vw, 68px);
  --ep-radius: 2px;
  --ep-gold: #b78a2e;
  --ep-gold-dark: #916a1e;
}

/* Consistent type hierarchy and section rhythm. */
.ep-section { padding-top: var(--ep-space-section); padding-bottom: var(--ep-space-section); }
.ep-section-tight { padding-top: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px); padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px); }
.ep-section h2,
.ep-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 3.05vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
}
.ep-section-intro,
.ep-section p,
.ep-page-hero p,
.ep-feature-panel p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.ep-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ep-process-intro,
.ep-faq-heading { max-width: 840px !important; }
.ep-process-intro h2,
.ep-faq-heading h2 { margin-top: 8px !important; margin-bottom: 14px !important; }
.ep-process-intro .ep-section-intro,
.ep-faq-heading .ep-section-intro { max-width: 760px; }

/* One restrained card language throughout. */
.ep-card,
.ep-resource-card,
.ep-team-card,
.ep-pathway-card,
.ep-feature-panel,
.ep-sponsor-card {
  border-color: var(--ep-border);
  border-radius: var(--ep-radius);
}
.ep-card h3,
.ep-dst-evaluation-card h3,
.ep-about-pillar h3 { line-height: 1.25; }

/* The due-diligence perspective panel must read as primary content, not disabled copy. */
.ep-page-hero .ep-feature-panel { background: #fff; }
.ep-page-hero .ep-feature-panel .ep-card-number { color: var(--ep-gold-dark) !important; }
.ep-page-hero .ep-feature-panel p:not(.ep-card-number) {
  color: #40566c !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Clear DST property imagery: show the complete building rather than an abstract crop. */
.ep-dst-feature-image { max-width: 540px; }
.ep-dst-feature-image img {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 56%;
  filter: saturate(.96) contrast(1.02);
}

/* Consistent, legible numbered components. */
.ep-step-badge,
.ep-eval-index,
.ep-pillar-index,
.ep-process-item:before {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px;
  display: inline-grid !important;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--ep-navy-deep) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.ep-number-label,
.ep-framework-label {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  min-height: 44px;
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
}
.ep-step-label,
.ep-framework-label > span:last-child {
  color: var(--ep-gold-dark) !important;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: .73rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: .12em !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
}

/* Full-height, obvious mobile menu. */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open {
    position: fixed !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    max-height: 100dvh !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-close {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 76px 22px 26px;
  }
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog { padding-top: 116px; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--ep-navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
    background: #fff;
  }
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close { top: 58px !important; }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-height: 0;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    padding: 0 2px 24px;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation__container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0 !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 17px 48px 17px 4px !important;
    color: var(--ep-navy) !important;
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-submenu {
    position: relative;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 7px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid !important;
    place-items: center;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform .2s ease;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .ep-mobile-submenu-open > .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
    position: static !important;
    display: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 0 10px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: #f5f7f9 !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .ep-mobile-submenu-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: .95rem !important;
    font-weight: 650 !important;
  }
  .ep-mobile-menu-cta {
    position: sticky;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 18px 0 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #fff 78%, rgba(255,255,255,0));
  }
  .ep-mobile-menu-cta a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--ep-navy);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  body.ep-mobile-menu-open { overflow: hidden !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .ep-section { padding-top: var(--ep-space-section-mobile); padding-bottom: var(--ep-space-section-mobile); }
  .ep-section h2,
  .ep-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8.2vw, 2.5rem); }
  .ep-card { padding: 25px 22px 27px; }
  .ep-dst-feature-image { max-width: none; }
  .ep-dst-feature-image img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}


/* Build 0.4.2.0 — mobile compression and navigation usability */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  /* Compact, centered mobile header. */
  .ep-utility { display: none !important; }
  .ep-site-header { min-height: 74px; }
  .ep-header-inner {
    min-height: 74px;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .ep-logo { margin: 0 !important; flex: 0 1 auto; }
  .ep-logo img { width: clamp(174px, 49vw, 205px) !important; height: auto !important; }
  .ep-mobile-actions { margin-left: auto !important; gap: 8px !important; }
  .ep-mobile-phone a,
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
  }
  .ep-mobile-phone a {
    color: var(--ep-navy) !important;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  /* Drawer begins at the top, with no inherited centering or blank spacer. */
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open {
    inset: 0 !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    min-height: 100dvh !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-close,
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog {
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: calc(18px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) 20px calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
  }
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog {
    padding-top: calc(64px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close {
    top: calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) !important;
    right: 18px !important;
  }
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close {
    top: calc(58px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    padding: 58px 0 calc(88px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .admin-bar .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content {
    padding-top: 54px !important;
  }
  .ep-mobile-menu-cta {
    position: static !important;
    order: -1 !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
  }
  .ep-mobile-menu-cta a {
    min-height: 52px;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    background: var(--ep-navy) !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container.is-menu-open .wp-block-navigation-item__content {
    padding: 15px 46px 15px 8px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  /* A deliberate mobile composition rather than desktop proportions scaled down. */
  .ep-hero-inner { min-height: 0 !important; }
  .ep-hero-copy {
    padding: 44px 22px 42px !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }
  .ep-hero h1 {
    max-width: 12.5ch !important;
    margin: 14px 0 18px !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 10.8vw, 3.25rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.04 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.035em !important;
  }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead {
    max-width: 34rem !important;
    font-size: 1.03rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
  .ep-hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    gap: 11px !important;
  }
  .ep-hero-actions .wp-block-button__link {
    min-height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
    font-size: .96rem !important;
  }
  .ep-hero-proof {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
  }
  .ep-proof-item {
    grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    column-gap: 12px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
  }
  .ep-proof-icon {
    width: 42px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .ep-proof-item strong { font-size: .98rem !important; }
  .ep-proof-item p { font-size: .91rem !important; line-height: 1.45 !important; }
  .ep-hero-media,
  .ep-hero-media img {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
  .ep-hero-media img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
  }

  .ep-section,
  .ep-section-tight {
    padding-left: 22px !important;
    padding-right: 22px !important;
  }
  .ep-section { padding-top: 58px !important; padding-bottom: 58px !important; }
  .ep-section-tight { padding-top: 48px !important; padding-bottom: 48px !important; }
  .ep-section h2,
  .ep-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7.8vw, 2.35rem) !important; line-height: 1.08 !important; }
  .ep-section h3,
  .ep-card h3 { line-height: 1.18 !important; }
  .ep-card { padding: 23px 20px 25px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .ep-header-inner { padding-left: 14px !important; padding-right: 14px !important; }
  .ep-logo img { width: clamp(164px, 48vw, 188px) !important; }
  .ep-hero-copy,
  .ep-section,
  .ep-section-tight { padding-left: 20px !important; padding-right: 20px !important; }
  .ep-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.38rem, 10.5vw, 2.9rem) !important; }
}

/* Build 04.2.1 — mobile scale, process-card, spacing and CAPTCHA refinements */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Compact header and hero for real iPhone viewports. */
  .ep-header-inner {
    min-height: 78px !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .ep-logo img { width: clamp(168px, 46vw, 194px) !important; }
  .ep-mobile-phone a,
  .ep-site-header .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }
  .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 36px !important; padding-bottom: 34px !important; }
  .ep-hero h1 {
    max-width: 12ch !important;
    margin: 11px 0 16px !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.18rem, 9.5vw, 2.72rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.045 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.032em !important;
  }
  .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: .98rem !important; line-height: 1.55 !important; }
  .ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 18px !important; }
  .ep-hero-actions .wp-block-button__link { min-height: 49px; font-size: .92rem !important; }
  .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 20px !important; padding-top: 17px !important; gap: 13px !important; }
  .ep-proof-item { grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr) !important; column-gap: 10px !important; }
  .ep-proof-icon { width: 38px !important; font-size: 1.08rem !important; }
  .ep-proof-item strong { font-size: .92rem !important; }
  .ep-proof-item p { font-size: .86rem !important; }

  /* Rebuild homepage process cards as normal-flow mobile components. */
  .ep-process-card {
    position: relative !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 24px 20px 28px !important;
  }
  .ep-process-card .ep-card-icon {
    position: static !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    margin: 0 10px 0 0 !important;
    vertical-align: middle;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .84rem !important;
  }
  .ep-process-card .ep-card-number.ep-step-label {
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    vertical-align: middle;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    font-size: .72rem !important;
    line-height: 42px !important;
  }
  .ep-process-card h3 {
    clear: both;
    margin: 18px 0 11px !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 7vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
  }
  .ep-process-card > p:not(.ep-card-number) {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
  }

  /* Compress long mobile headings and remove oversized transitions. */
  .ep-section h2,
  .ep-content h2,
  .ep-team-section h2,
  .ep-about-team h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7.2vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }
  .ep-team-section,
  .ep-about-team { padding-top: 50px !important; padding-bottom: 50px !important; }
  .ep-due-diligence-section + .ep-team-section { margin-top: 0 !important; }
  .ep-card-grid { margin-top: 26px !important; }

  /* Keep the reCAPTCHA badge visible but reduce page obstruction. */
  .grecaptcha-badge {
    transform: scale(.72) !important;
    transform-origin: bottom right !important;
    right: -18px !important;
    bottom: calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
  }
}


/* Build 04.3.0 — deliberately shorter mobile homepage */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ep-home .ep-section { padding-top: 46px !important; padding-bottom: 46px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.72rem, 6.8vw, 2.05rem) !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-section-intro { font-size: .96rem !important; line-height: 1.52 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-hero-copy { padding-top: 30px !important; padding-bottom: 28px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-hero h1 { max-width: 13ch !important; font-size: clamp(2.02rem, 8.8vw, 2.48rem) !important; line-height: 1.04 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-hero .ep-lead { font-size: .94rem !important; line-height: 1.48 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-hero-actions { margin-top: 16px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof { margin-top: 18px !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-pathway-card { padding: 20px 18px 22px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-pathway-card h3 { font-size: 1.32rem !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-pathway-card p { font-size: .93rem !important; line-height: 1.48 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-process-intro .ep-section-intro { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-process-card { padding: 20px 18px 22px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-process-card h3 { font-size: 1.42rem !important; margin-top: 14px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-process-card > p:not(.ep-card-number) { font-size: .94rem !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective { padding-top: 40px !important; padding-bottom: 40px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid { gap: 14px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-compact-mark,
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-inline-proof,
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-small-disclosure { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective h2 { font-size: 1.78rem !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-section-intro { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-sponsor-perspective .ep-text-link { margin-top: 6px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dst-section { padding-top: 42px !important; padding-bottom: 42px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dst-grid { gap: 24px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dst-image img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important; object-fit: cover !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dst-section .ep-benefit-grid { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dst-section h2 { font-size: 1.78rem !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section { padding-top: 42px !important; padding-bottom: 42px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-dd-home-grid { gap: 22px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section h2 { font-size: 1.78rem !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section .ep-feature-panel { padding: 16px 18px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section .ep-checklist li:nth-child(n+4) { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section .ep-checklist li { padding-top: 11px !important; padding-bottom: 11px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-section { padding-top: 42px !important; padding-bottom: 42px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-section .ep-section-heading > .wp-block-column:last-child > p:not(.ep-text-link),
  .ep-home .ep-team-section .ep-team-bio { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-section .ep-section-heading { gap: 8px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-grid { gap: 10px !important; margin-top: 22px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-card { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 82px minmax(0,1fr) !important; align-items: center !important; min-height: 0 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-card figure { height: 82px !important; margin: 0 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-card figure img { width: 82px !important; height: 82px !important; object-fit: cover !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-copy { padding: 12px 14px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-copy h3 { font-size: 1.18rem !important; margin: 0 0 2px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-role { font-size: .78rem !important; margin: 0 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-callback-section { padding-top: 44px !important; padding-bottom: 44px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-callback-icon { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-callback-grid { gap: 22px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-callback-section h2 { font-size: 1.78rem !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-resources-section { padding-top: 42px !important; padding-bottom: 42px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-resource-grid > .wp-block-column:nth-child(n+2) { display: none !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-resource-card { padding: 20px 18px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-resources-section .ep-section-heading { gap: 8px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-home-cta { padding-top: 38px !important; padding-bottom: 38px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-home-cta h2 { font-size: 1.78rem !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-home-cta p:not(.ep-eyebrow) { display: none !important; }
}

/* Build 0.4.3.1 — unified mobile gutters and left-edge alignment */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root { --ep-mobile-gutter: 24px; --ep-mobile-card-pad: 20px; }

  /* One outer guide for every major mobile section. */
  .ep-section,
  .ep-home-cta,
  .ep-site-footer {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding-left: var(--ep-mobile-gutter) !important;
    padding-right: var(--ep-mobile-gutter) !important;
  }

  /* Remove the extra nested margins that created staggered section edges. */
  .ep-section > .alignwide,
  .ep-home-cta > .alignwide,
  .ep-site-footer > .alignwide,
  .ep-pathways-intro,
  .ep-pathway-grid,
  .ep-process-intro,
  .ep-process-grid,
  .ep-sponsor-perspective-grid,
  .ep-dst-grid,
  .ep-dd-home-grid,
  .ep-section-heading,
  .ep-team-grid,
  .ep-callback-grid,
  .ep-resource-grid {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  /* All section introductions begin on the same vertical guide. */
  .ep-section .ep-eyebrow,
  .ep-section h2,
  .ep-section .ep-section-intro,
  .ep-section-heading,
  .ep-process-intro,
  .ep-pathways-intro,
  .ep-callback-grid > .wp-block-column:first-child,
  .ep-home-cta h2,
  .ep-home-cta .ep-eyebrow {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Cards align to the section gutter; only their contents receive padding. */
  .ep-pathway-card,
  .ep-process-card,
  .ep-feature-panel,
  .ep-team-card,
  .ep-resource-card,
  .ep-form-card,
  .ep-callback-form,
  .ep-inquiry-form {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .ep-pathway-card,
  .ep-process-card,
  .ep-resource-card,
  .ep-feature-panel {
    padding-left: var(--ep-mobile-card-pad) !important;
    padding-right: var(--ep-mobile-card-pad) !important;
  }

  /* Keep labels, headings, links and buttons flush inside their component. */
  .ep-card-number,
  .ep-card-number-row,
  .ep-process-card h3,
  .ep-process-card > p,
  .ep-pathway-card h3,
  .ep-pathway-card > p,
  .ep-text-link,
  .ep-team-copy,
  .ep-resource-card > * {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Team rows and form should match the same outer edge as their heading. */
  .ep-home .ep-team-grid,
  .ep-home .ep-callback-grid,
  .ep-home .ep-resource-grid { padding-left: 0 !important; padding-right: 0 !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-card { grid-template-columns: 76px minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-card figure,
  .ep-home .ep-team-card figure img { width: 76px !important; height: 76px !important; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-copy { padding: 10px 14px !important; }

  /* Fixed icon column gives every proof/checklist line one text start. */
  .ep-proof-item { grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .ep-proof-item > :last-child { min-width: 0; }
  .ep-checklist li {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding-left: 52px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }
  .ep-checklist li::before { left: 12px !important; width: 24px !important; }

  /* Forms no longer sit inside an additional centered inset. */
  .ep-callback-section form,
  .ep-callback-section .ep-form,
  .ep-callback-section .ep-form-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin-inline: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Buttons and CTA blocks share the section edge. */
  .ep-home .wp-block-buttons,
  .ep-home .wp-block-button,
  .ep-home .wp-block-button__link { max-width: 100%; }
  .ep-home-cta .wp-block-buttons { justify-content: flex-start !important; }

  /* Footer follows the same gutter rather than introducing a new one. */
  .ep-site-footer .wp-block-columns,
  .ep-site-footer .wp-block-group,
  .ep-site-footer p,
  .ep-site-footer h2,
  .ep-site-footer h3 { margin-left: 0 !important; margin-right: 0 !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  :root { --ep-mobile-gutter: 20px; --ep-mobile-card-pad: 18px; }
}

/* 0.4.3.2 — Mobile hero proof alignment correction.
   WordPress constrained-layout rules were centering each proof paragraph at its
   intrinsic width. Force every proof row onto the same icon and text columns. */
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    justify-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }

  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof .ep-proof-item {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    column-gap: 12px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
    justify-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof .ep-proof-item > .ep-proof-icon {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    max-width: 44px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    justify-self: start !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof .ep-proof-item > p {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-self: stretch !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof .ep-proof-item > p strong,
  .ep-home .ep-hero-proof .ep-proof-item > p span {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

/* Build 0.4.3.3: final mobile homepage refinements. */
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  /* Keep the opening statement authoritative without overpowering the page. */
  .ep-home .ep-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.92rem, 8.35vw, 2.34rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.055 !important;
  }

  /* Due-diligence rows use a real icon column so wrapped text stays aligned. */
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section .ep-checklist li {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 24px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    column-gap: 12px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
  }
  .ep-home .ep-due-diligence-section .ep-checklist li::before {
    position: static !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  /* Prevent the DST headline from visually joining words around its desktop break. */
  .ep-home .ep-dst-section .ep-desktop-break {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* Build 0.4.4.1: plain-language role guidance and coming-soon treatment. */
.ep-section-heading-stack { max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ep-role-grid { margin-top: 42px; gap: 0; }
.ep-role-card { height: 100%; padding: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--border, #d9e1e8); background: #fff; }
.ep-role-grid > .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column .ep-role-card { border-left: 0; }
.ep-role-card h3 { margin-top: 12px; }
.ep-coming-soon { display: inline-block; margin-left: 8px; padding: 4px 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--sans); font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #082a57; background: #e7bd56; }
.ep-form-context { padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #d9b34c; background: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-section-heading-stack { text-align: left; }
  .ep-role-grid { margin-top: 28px; gap: 14px; }
  .ep-role-grid > .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column .ep-role-card { border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--border, #d9e1e8); }
  .ep-role-card { padding: 22px; }
  .ep-coming-soon { display: block; width: fit-content; margin: 8px 0 0; }
}

/* Build 0.4.4.2 — DST image, structure spacing, sponsor wording and unified FAQs */
.ep-dst-intro .ep-dst-structure-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ep-dst-intro .ep-dst-structure-title + p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Apply the same institutional accordion treatment to the 1031 Planning FAQ. */
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ep-border);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item[open] {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--ep-gold);
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 72px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 21px 70px 21px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  color: var(--ep-navy);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.14rem, 1.45vw, 1.42rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::marker { content: ''; }
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::before,
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 26px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::after {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item[open] > summary::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary:hover,
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(10,45,83,.035);
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ep-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > p.ep-faq-answer {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 70px 25px 24px;
  padding: 0 0 0 18px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(188,143,42,.55);
  color: var(--ep-slate);
  font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .ep-dst-intro .ep-dst-structure-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary {
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 17px 52px 17px 16px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }
  .ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::before,
  .ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary::after {
    right: 18px;
    width: 16px;
  }
  .ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > p.ep-faq-answer {
    margin: 0 18px 21px 16px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    font-size: .98rem;
  }
}


/* Build 0.4.4.3 — native interface typography for all FAQ accordions. */
.ep-faq-list summary,
.ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary,
.ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary {
  font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--sans, Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.15vw, 1.22rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.38 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .ep-faq-list summary,
  .ep-faq-list .ep-faq-item summary,
  .ep-faq-section .ep-faq-list details.ep-faq-item > summary {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    padding-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
}

/* Build 0.4.4.4: compressed homepage */
.ep-process-role-note {
  margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 42, 83, 0.16);
  max-width: 76rem;
}
.ep-process-role-note p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ep-slate, #526b82);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.ep-home-dst-combined-grid { gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.ep-home-dst-combined .ep-dst-image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.ep-home-combined-list { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.ep-home-combined-list li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.ep-resources-compact-grid { gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.ep-coming-soon-card {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ep-gold, #c9a454);
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}
.ep-coming-soon-card h3 { margin-top: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.ep-resources-compact { padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-home-dst-combined-grid,
  .ep-resources-compact-grid { gap: 1.75rem; }
  .ep-process-role-note { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .ep-coming-soon-card { padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
}


/* Build 0.4.4.7: retail image, sponsor-side copy, and DST heading spacing. */
.ep-home .ep-pathways-section,
.ep-home .ep-process-section,
.ep-home .ep-home-dst-combined,
.ep-home .ep-team-section,
.ep-home .ep-callback-section {
  padding-top: clamp(3.25rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.25rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
}
.ep-home .ep-pathways-intro { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ep-home .ep-process-grid { margin-top: 32px; }
.ep-process-role-note {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-top: 0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ep-gold, #c9a454);
  background: rgba(10,42,83,.035);
}
.ep-process-role-note p {
  font-size: .96rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ep-process-role-note span { padding: 0 .35em; color: var(--ep-gold-dark, #a77d21); }
.ep-home-combined-list { margin-top: 1.15rem; }
.ep-home-combined-list li { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.ep-home-dst-combined .ep-text-link { margin-top: 1.15rem; }
.ep-home-dst-combined .ep-small-disclosure { margin-top: 1rem; }
.ep-home .ep-section-heading { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ep-home .ep-team-grid { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-home .ep-team-copy { min-height: 145px; }
.ep-home .ep-team-copy .ep-team-bio {
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
}
.ep-callback-grid {
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}
.ep-callback-grid > .wp-block-column:first-child { padding-top: .5rem; }
.ep-callback-section h2 { margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.ep-callback-section p { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-resources-compact {
  padding-top: clamp(2.9rem, 4.5vw, 4.25rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.9rem, 4.5vw, 4.25rem);
}
.ep-featured-resource {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ep-gold, #c9a454);
}
.ep-featured-resource h2 { margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.ep-featured-resource p { max-width: 720px; }

@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-home .ep-pathways-section,
  .ep-home .ep-process-section,
  .ep-home .ep-home-dst-combined,
  .ep-home .ep-team-section,
  .ep-home .ep-callback-section {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .ep-process-role-note { padding: .9rem 1rem; }
  .ep-process-role-note span { display: none; }
  .ep-process-role-note strong:not(:first-child)::before { content: "\A"; white-space: pre; }
  .ep-home .ep-team-copy { min-height: auto; }
  .ep-callback-grid { gap: 1.5rem !important; }
  .ep-callback-grid > .wp-block-column:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
  .ep-featured-resource { padding-left: 1rem; }
}


/* Build 0.4.4.7: stronger separation between the DST heading and supporting copy. */
.ep-home-dst-combined h2 { margin-bottom: 1.05rem; }
@media (max-width: 781px) {
  .ep-home-dst-combined h2 { margin-bottom: .85rem; }
}