@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__content {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

.hero__rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-4), 2.5vw, var(--space-6));
  color: rgba(246, 247, 250, 0.85);
}

.hero__rating-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.hero__rating-stars .lucide {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke-width: 1.3px;
  color: #f4c27a;
  fill: currentColor;
  stroke: none;
}

.hero__rating-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero__rating {
    align-self: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   Hero Section Styles
   ============================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  
  /* Full viewport structure matching showcase sections */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  
  /* Consistent padding with showcase sections */
  padding: clamp(var(--space-12), 6vw, var(--space-20)) 0;
  
  /* Warm brand-driven static gradient */
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 12%, rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.6) 0%, rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.3) 22%, rgba(36, 40, 55, 0.96) 58%, rgba(18, 20, 30, 1) 100%);
}

.hero__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-base);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  
  /* Full viewport container matching showcase sections */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
}

/* 3-Column Layout - Full Viewport Width */
.hero__layout {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-8), 4vw, var(--space-12));
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 0 clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-12));
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__layout {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(var(--space-8), 4vw, var(--space-16));
  }
}

/* Mobile order: Content (includes deliverables) -> Social Presence -> Vetted by Influencers */
.hero__content { order: 1; }
.hero__sidebar--left { order: 2; }
.hero__sidebar--right { order: 3; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__sidebar--left, .hero__content, .hero__sidebar--right { order: initial; }
}

/* Sidebars - Even Distribution */
.hero__sidebar {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__sidebar {
    max-width: 320px;
    align-self: flex-end;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero__sidebar {
    max-width: 360px;
  }
}

.hero__content {
  /* Box System: Center content box with clear hierarchy */
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  
  /* Responsive rearrangement: text alignment shifts with purpose */
  text-align: center;
  
  /* Responsive padding: maintains rhythm and breathing room */
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__content {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   Typography Hierarchy (Huge Sans-Serif)
   ============================================ */

.hero__title {
  /* Box System: Title as primary box with clear hierarchy */
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-4), 3vw, var(--space-6));
  max-width: 18ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero__title-highlight {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 194, 44, 0.95) 0%, rgba(236, 157, 41, 0.95) 100%);
  color: #111111;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  /* Box System: Subtitle box with clear relationship to title */
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.85);
  
  /* Purposeful constraint: optimal reading width */
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-4), 3vw, var(--space-6));
}

/* ============================================
   Hero SEO Tags Carousel
   ============================================ */

.hero__tags {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-6), 3vw, var(--space-10));
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 5%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 95%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.hero__tags-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  animation: heroTagScroll 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero__tags-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes heroTagScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.hero__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-xs), 1.6vw, var(--font-size-sm));
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__tag:hover {
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero__trust {
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
  color: rgba(245, 245, 247, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  
  /* Color Layering + Gradient: Subtle elevated badge with shiny effect */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--layer-mid) 0%, var(--layer-deep) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  
  /* Two-layer shadow: small elevation */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.hero__trust::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__trust {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base); /* 16px tablet+ */
  }
}

/* ============================================
   CTA Group (Visual Hierarchy)
   ============================================ */

.hero__cta-group {
  /* Box System: CTA group as flexible container */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  
  /* Responsive spacing: maintains rhythm */
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-8), 4vw, var(--space-16));
  
  /* Purposeful constraint: prevent over-stretching on mobile */
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Tablet: Rearrange with purpose - horizontal flow */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__cta-group {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  /* CTAs maintain natural width, don't stretch */
  .hero__cta-group > * {
    flex: 0 1 auto;
  }
}

/* Desktop: More breathing room */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__cta-group {
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* Ensure primary CTA stands out */
.hero__cta-group .btn-primary {
  order: -1; /* Always first visually */
}

/* ============================================
   Deliverables Micro-list
   ============================================ */

.hero__deliverables {
  /* Box System: Deliverables as flexible container with natural flow */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  
  /* Responsive spacing: maintains rhythm */
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  
  /* Responsive typography */
  font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-xs), 1.5vw, var(--font-size-base));
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.6;
  
  /* Solid box background */
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: clamp(var(--space-2), 2vw, var(--space-4)) clamp(var(--space-4), 3vw, var(--space-6));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  
  /* Inset shadow: pushes container in */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-inset-sm);
  
  /* Purposeful constraint: prevent over-stretching */
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Tablet: More breathing room between items */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__deliverables {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

.hero__deliverable {
  /* Box System: Each deliverable as independent box */
  display: inline-block;
  
  /* Solid box background */
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  
  /* Two-layer shadow: small elevation (raised from sunken container) */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  
  /* Purposeful flow: prevent awkward breaks */
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero__deliverable::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__separator {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0.4;
  
  /* Responsive visibility: hide on very small screens if needed */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Dropdown Components (Sidebars)
   ============================================ */

.hero__dropdown {
  /* Box System: Container with clear boundaries */
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero__dropdown-toggle {
  /* Box System: Interactive box with clear affordance */
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: #0b0b0b;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm-light), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero__dropdown-toggle:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--layer-high) 0%, var(--layer-mid) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero__dropdown-toggle:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero__dropdown-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hero__icon-circle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm-light);
}

.hero__icon-circle.hero__icon-circle--stat {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero__icon-circle .lucide {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__icon-circle--stat .lucide {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__dropdown-title .lucide {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__dropdown-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hero__dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.hero__dropdown-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out, opacity 0.3s ease-out;
  opacity: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero__dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] + .hero__dropdown-content {
  max-height: 800px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__dropdown-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + var(--space-4));
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: none;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .hero__dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] + .hero__dropdown-content {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* Extra spacing handled by layout gap on mobile */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero__sidebar--right { margin-top: 0; }
}

/* Audience Stats */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__stats {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__stats {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm-light), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.hero__stat-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__stat-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero__stat-number {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero__stat-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  color: rgba(246, 247, 250, 0.8);
}

.hero__stat-rating i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke-width: 1.2px;
}

.hero__stat-rating-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Visit Button in Stats */
.hero__stat-visit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__stat-visit .lucide {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__stat-visit i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.hero__stat-visit:hover {
  background: rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.2);
}

.hero__stat-visit:active {
  background: rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(206, 106, 44, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* Testimonials */
.hero__testimonials {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__testimonials-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__testimonials-title {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.hero__testimonials-title i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.hero__testimonials-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  max-height: 600px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: var(--space-2);
}

/* Custom scrollbar for testimonials */
.hero__testimonials-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.hero__testimonials-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hero__testimonials-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hero__testimonials-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hero__testimonial {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--layer-mid) 0%, var(--layer-deep) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm-light), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hero__testimonial-text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero__testimonial-author {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.intro-panels {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(var(--space-12), 6vw, var(--space-20)) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 138, 65, 0.08) 0%, rgba(242, 138, 65, 0) 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--layer-deep) 0%, var(--layer-deepest) 100%);
}

.intro-panels__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-10));
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .intro-panels__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr) minmax(320px, auto) minmax(260px, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.intro-panels__item {
  width: 100%;
}

.intro-panels__center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero__deliverables { display: none; }
  .intro-panels__center { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   Accessibility & Focus States
   ============================================ */

.hero a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-text-on-dark);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   Performance & Animation
   ============================================ */

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}