/* /public/css/pages/hire.css */
/* Styles for /hire directory pages (index, category, sub-niche).
   Uses existing component library classes where available. */

/* ── Tier Badge Colors ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Creator tier badges — used on creator cards and filter pills */
.badge--nano {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #047857;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.badge--micro {
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: #1d4ed8;
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}
.badge--rising {
    background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: #6d28d9;
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}
.badge--established {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #b45309;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

/* ── Hire Page Wrapper ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-page {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}

/* ── Breadcrumb spacing inside hero (uses shared .breadcrumb--on-dark) ── */
.hire-hero__nav {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5, 20px);
}

/* ── Hero Section ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0 var(--space-10, 40px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle dot-grid texture overlay — pure CSS, no images */
.hire-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hire-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Old hero breadcrumb overrides removed — breadcrumbs are now in their own bar above the hero */
/* Trust badge above the hero heading */
.hire-hero__tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-hero__cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}
/* Primary CTA — white button on dark hero for maximum contrast */
.hire-hero .button--primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.hire-hero .button--primary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338CA);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
/* Secondary CTA — white outline, visible on dark hero */
.hire-hero__cta-secondary {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
}
.hire-hero__cta-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hero Stats Row — key metrics at a glance */
.hire-hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6, 24px);
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-5, 20px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    max-width: 640px;
}
.hire-hero__stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.hire-hero__stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hire-hero__stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hire-hero__stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero "How It Works" mini-steps */
.hire-hero__steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5, 20px);
    max-width: 580px;
}
.hire-hero__step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    padding: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-3, 12px);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.hire-hero__step-num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hire-hero__step-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hire-hero__step-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

/* Hero CTA Note — friction reducer below buttons */
.hire-hero__cta-note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: var(--space-1, 4px) 0 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Hero Trust Signals — reassurance below CTAs */
.hire-hero__trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    margin-top: var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-hero__trust-item {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-hero__trust-item i {
    color: rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ── Section Titles ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Legacy — now unused. All three hire templates use .section-header pattern. Safe to remove in a future cleanup. */
.hire-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-section-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6, 24px);
}

/* ── Section Header Modifier (left-aligned variant of landing-shared.css .section-header) ── */
.section-header--left {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}
.section-header--left .section-header__tag {
    /* tags remain inline but left-aligned */
}

/* ── Freshness Badge ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-freshness-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #047857;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    white-space: nowrap;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-left: 4px;
}
.hire-freshness-badge i {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
}

/* ── Category Grid (Index Page) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-categories {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
}
.hire-categories__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-category-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.hire-category-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
}
/* Category icon — FA icon circle above the card title */
.hire-category-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.07);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
    transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.hire-category-card:hover .hire-category-card__icon {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.14);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338ca);
}

.hire-category-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-category-card__count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-category-card__chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-1, 4px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-category-card__link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    margin-top: auto;
}
.hire-category-card__link i {
    font-size: 0.75em;
    margin-left: var(--space-1, 4px);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.hire-category-card:hover .hire-category-card__link i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ── How It Works ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-how-it-works {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.hire-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6, 24px);
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px);
}
.hire-step__number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #6366f1);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-step__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-step__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Trust Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-trust {
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
.hire-trust__bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-8, 32px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hire-trust__item {
    text-align: center;
}
.hire-trust__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}
.hire-trust__label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
}

/* ── Sub-Niche Pills ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-sub-niches {
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) 0 0;
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}
.hire-sub-niches__scroll {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-sub-niches__pill {
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}
a.hire-sub-niches__pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    background-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #3730a3);
}
.hire-sub-niches__pill--disabled {
    cursor: default;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.hire-sub-niches__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold, 600);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #475569);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-sub-niches__count {
    font-size: 0.75em;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* ── Tier Filter Bar (uses shared .tabs component) ────────────────────── */
.hire-filter {
    padding: var(--space-6, 24px) 0 0;
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}
/* Override: anchor tags inside .tabs need text-decoration reset */
.hire-filter__tabs .tabs__item {
    text-decoration: none;
}
/* Tight spacing between filter bar and creator grid (cards hug the tabs) */
.hire-filter + .hire-creators {
    padding-top: var(--space-2, 8px);
}

/* ── Creator Grid ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-creators__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-creators__freshness {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-creators__freshness-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    color: #047857;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.hire-creators__freshness-badge i {
    font-size: 0.5625rem;
}
.hire-creators {
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) 0 var(--space-10, 40px);
}
.hire-creators__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-creators__empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
}
.hire-creators__empty a {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}

/* ── Creator Card ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-creator-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row; /* explicitly override .card's flex-direction: column */
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    /* .card provides: background, border, border-radius, shadow, transition */
}
.hire-creator-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hire-creator-card__avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
}
/* Letter-based placeholder — always visible beneath the img overlay */
.hire-creator-card__avatar--placeholder {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary, #4f46e5), #6366f1);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
}
/* Photo overlays the placeholder — onerror hides it to reveal the letter */
.hire-creator-card__avatar--img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
/* Verified badge — indigo filled circle with white checkmark (issue 13) */
.hire-creator-card__verified {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
.hire-creator-card__info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.hire-creator-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hire-creator-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-creator-card__subs {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
}
.hire-creator-card__cost {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hire-creator-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 3px;
}
.hire-creator-card__arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #9ca3af);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.hire-creator-card:hover .hire-creator-card__arrow {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}

/* ── Pagination ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Uses shared .pagination component from pagination.css */
.hire-creators__pagination {
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
}
/* "Page X of Y" info text between prev/next arrows */
.pagination__info {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    padding: 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Campaign Explainer ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Uses shared .banner component from banners.css */
.hire-explainer {
    padding: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
}
.hire-explainer__banner {
    max-width: 800px;
}

/* ── Description (Editorial Content) — legacy, used by sub-niche pages ── */
.hire-description {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0 var(--space-12, 48px);
    background: #fff;
}
.hire-description__article {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) var(--space-10, 40px);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}
.hire-description__article p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5, 20px);
}
.hire-description__article p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hire-description__article p:first-child {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Brand Trust Features — 4-column feature grid ─────────────────────── */
.hire-trust-features {
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0 var(--space-10, 40px);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}
.hire-trust-features__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-trust-features__item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.hire-trust-features__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
}
.hire-trust-features__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-trust-features__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-trust-features__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Rich Content Section (Category Pages) ────────────────────────────── */
.hire-content {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0 var(--space-12, 48px);
    background: #fff;
}
.hire-content__body {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
}
.hire-content__lead {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-content__body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: var(--space-8, 32px) 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.hire-content__body h3:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}
.hire-content__body p {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-content__body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hire-content__body a {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
    transition: text-decoration-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.hire-content__body a:hover {
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338CA);
}
/* Ordered list — campaign steps */
.hire-content__steps {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
    padding-left: var(--space-5, 20px);
}
.hire-content__steps li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding-left: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-content__steps li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* Unordered list — use cases */
.hire-content__use-cases {
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
    padding-left: var(--space-5, 20px);
}
.hire-content__use-cases li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-content__use-cases li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* Pull-quote callout — key selling point highlight */
.hire-content__callout {
    margin: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px) var(--space-6, 24px);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.04);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md, 8px) var(--radius-md, 8px) 0;
}
.hire-content__callout p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}
/* Comparison table — responsive wrapper */
.hire-content__table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
/* Mobile scroll hint — hidden on desktop */
.hire-content__scroll-hint {
    display: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #94a3b8);
    text-align: right;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-content__scroll-hint i {
    margin-right: var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-content__comparison-table {
    min-width: 520px;
    margin: 0;
    border: none;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    width: 100%;
}
.hire-content__comparison-table th {
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
    padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    text-align: left;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
/* Highlight CollabPals column header + cells */
.hire-content__comparison-table th:nth-child(2) {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
}
.hire-content__comparison-table td {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100, #f1f5f9);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
}
/* Highlight CollabPals column values */
.hire-content__comparison-table td:nth-child(2) {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.03);
}
.hire-content__comparison-table td:first-child {
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
}

/* ── Pricing Tiers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-pricing-section {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.hire-pricing__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    /* No margin-top — .section-header already provides bottom margin */
}
/* .card provides: white bg, border, border-radius, shadow, overflow:hidden, flex-direction:column */
/* .hire-pricing__card only adds page-specific overrides */
.hire-pricing__card {
    text-align: center;
}
/* Featured (Micro) card — .card--primary adds the indigo top border; this adds shadow lift + scale */
.hire-pricing__card--featured {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}
/* Compact header padding — badge + label row should be tighter than full card__header */
.hire-pricing__card .card__header {
    padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
}
/* Pricing card body — flex column so margin-top:auto on CTA pushes it to bottom */
.hire-pricing__card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
/* Inline tier label ("Best Value" / "Most Popular") inside card header */
.hire-pricing__tag {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold, 600);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hire-pricing__tag--value {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #047857;
}
.hire-pricing__tag--popular {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}
.hire-pricing__tier-badge {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-pricing__subs {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-pricing__price {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
}
.hire-pricing__unit {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-pricing__volume {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 4px);
    display: inline-block;
}
/* Pricing card CTA buttons */
.hire-pricing__card-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
}
/* (Floating badge CSS removed — labels are now inline inside card__header) */

/* ── Social Proof Bar ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-social-proof {
    background: var(--color-white, #fff);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    padding: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
}
.hire-social-proof__grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-8, 32px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hire-social-proof__item {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 100px;
}
.hire-social-proof__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold, 700);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hire-social-proof__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #64748b);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-social-proof__divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
/* Legacy class support */
.hire-social-proof__items {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6, 24px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hire-social-proof__items .hire-social-proof__item {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    text-align: left;
    min-width: auto;
}
.hire-social-proof__items .hire-social-proof__item i {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ── Shoutout Preview Section ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-shoutout-preview {
    padding: var(--space-12, 48px) 0;
    background: var(--color-white, #fff);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__card {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f8fafc);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md, 6px) var(--radius-md, 6px) 0;
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-5, 20px);
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__creator {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold, 600);
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #334155);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #334155);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed, 1.625);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__meta {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #94a3b8);
    margin-top: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__meta i {
    margin-right: var(--space-1, 4px);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #64748b);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-shoutout-preview__note i {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    margin-right: var(--space-1, 4px);
}

/* ── Content Highlight Box ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-content__highlight {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px) var(--space-6, 24px);
    text-align: center;
    margin: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
}
.hire-content__highlight-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hire-content__highlight-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
    margin-top: var(--space-1, 4px);
}

/* ── Content Takeaway Box ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-content__takeaway {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md, 8px) var(--radius-md, 8px) 0;
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-5, 20px);
    margin: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
}
.hire-content__takeaway > i {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hire-content__takeaway p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-700, #374151);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── CTA Section ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-cta {
    padding: var(--space-12, 48px) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.hire-cta__content {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.hire-cta__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-cta__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6, 24px);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
/* CTA button — white on dark hero */
.hire-cta .button--primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.hire-cta .button--primary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338CA);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
/* CTA trust items row */
.hire-cta__trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-5, 20px);
    margin-top: var(--space-5, 20px);
}
.hire-cta__trust-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.hire-cta__trust-item i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.85);
}
/* Remove old .hire-cta__note — replaced by .hire-cta__trust */
.hire-cta__note {
    display: none;
}

/* ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Uses shared .accordion component from faq-accordion.css */
.hire-faq {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}
.hire-faq__accordion {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Creator Grid CTA Gate (when pagination exceeds cap) ──────────────── */
.hire-creators__gate {
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
    text-align: center;
}
.hire-creators__gate-content {
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) var(--space-6, 24px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.04), rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.hire-creators__gate-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: var(--space-3, 12px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.hire-creators__gate-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338ca);
}
.hire-creators__gate-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
    display: block;
}
.hire-creators__gate-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-creators__gate-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-creators__gate-trust {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    margin-top: var(--space-3, 12px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
}
.hire-creators__gate-trust span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.hire-creators__gate-trust i {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ── Mid-Page CTA (between creator grid and pricing) ──────────────────── */
.hire-mid-cta {
    padding: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.03);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
/* Elevated variant — gradient background like bottom CTA */
.hire-mid-cta--elevated {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
    border: none;
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.hire-mid-cta--elevated .hire-mid-cta__activity {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.hire-mid-cta--elevated .hire-mid-cta__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-mid-cta--elevated .hire-mid-cta__text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-mid-cta--elevated .button--primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.hire-mid-cta--elevated .button--primary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338CA);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.hire-mid-cta__trust {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-5, 20px);
    margin-top: var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-mid-cta__trust span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1, 4px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.hire-mid-cta__trust i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.85);
}
.hire-mid-cta__activity {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-mid-cta__activity i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.hire-mid-cta__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 3vw, 1.375rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-mid-cta__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Related Categories / Sub-Niches ───────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-related {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.hire-related__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
.hire-related__card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    background: var(--color-white, #fff);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.hire-related__card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.hire-related__icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hire-related__body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.hire-related__name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hire-related__count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin-top: 1px;
}
.hire-related__arrow {
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #9ca3af);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hire-related__card:hover .hire-related__arrow {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ── Internal Links Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-internal-links {
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0 var(--space-10, 40px);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
}
.hire-internal-links__heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #9ca3af);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 16px);
}
.hire-internal-links__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
/* .card + .card--hover provides: white bg, border, shadow, hover lift */
.hire-internal-links__card {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    text-align: center;
}
.hire-internal-links__icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
}
.hire-internal-links__label {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hire-internal-links__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
/* ── SEO Footer (text-only link row, below CTA) ────────────────────────── */
.hire-seo-footer {
    padding: var(--space-2, 8px) 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}

/* When used standalone in hire-seo-footer, remove the margin that was meant
   for use inside the larger hire-internal-links card section */
.hire-seo-footer .hire-internal-links__seo-links {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* SEO text-link row — discreet anchor links */
.hire-internal-links__seo-links {
    margin-top: var(--space-5, 20px);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-400, #9ca3af);
}
.hire-internal-links__seo-links a {
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.hire-internal-links__seo-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ── Screen Reader Only ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}

/* ── Content Visibility — defer rendering of below-fold sections ────────── */
.hire-trust-features {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 180px;
}
.hire-description,
.hire-content {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 1200px;
}
.hire-faq {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 600px;
}
.hire-related {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 320px;
}
.hire-cta {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 280px;
}

/* ── Pricing CTA — action link below pricing grid ──────────────────────── */
.hire-pricing-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-4, 16px) 0 var(--space-8, 32px);
}

/* ── Sticky Mobile CTA Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 200ms ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hire-sticky-cta--visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.hire-sticky-cta__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    background: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.hire-sticky-cta__link:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338ca);
    color: #fff;
}
.hire-sticky-cta__price {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    opacity: 0.85;
    font-weight: 400;
}
/* Hide sticky bar on desktop — only show on mobile/tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hire-sticky-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile First
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hire-hero {
        padding-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
        padding-bottom: var(--space-6, 24px);
    }
    .hire-hero__tag {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }
    .hire-hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 1.875rem);
    }
    .hire-hero__subtitle {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    }
    /* Hero stats row — 2x2 grid on mobile */
    .hire-hero__stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
        padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hire-hero__stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }
    .hire-hero__stat-value {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    /* How It Works steps — compact on mobile */
    .hire-hero__steps {
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hire-hero__step {
        gap: var(--space-1, 4px);
        padding: 6px 8px;
    }
    .hire-hero__step-text {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
        white-space: normal;
    }
    .hire-hero__step-num {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        font-size: 0.625rem;
    }
    .hire-hero__step-arrow {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Sticky bar bottom padding — prevent content from hiding behind sticky CTA */
    .hire-page {
        padding-bottom: 56px;
    }

    /* Trust signals stack on mobile */
    .hire-hero__trust {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }

    /* CTA buttons with long niche names wrap on small screens */
    .hire-hero__cta .button {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.3;
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    }
    /* Stack CTA buttons vertically on mobile */
    .hire-hero__cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .hire-hero__cta .button {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .section-header--left {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-6, 24px);
    }

    /* Trust features — 2x2 grid on mobile */
    .hire-trust-features__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-trust-features__item {
        padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-trust-features__icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    /* Social proof bar — 2x2 grid on mobile */
    .hire-social-proof__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
        justify-items: center;
    }
    .hire-social-proof__divider {
        display: none;
    }
    .hire-social-proof__value {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl, 1.25rem);
    }
    /* Legacy social proof */
    .hire-social-proof__items {
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-4, 16px);
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .hire-social-proof__items .hire-social-proof__item {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    }

    /* Shoutout preview — reduce padding on mobile */
    .hire-shoutout-preview {
        padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0;
    }
    .hire-shoutout-preview__card {
        padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    .hire-shoutout-preview__avatar {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Mid-page CTA — stack trust items on mobile */
    .hire-mid-cta__trust {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }
    .hire-mid-cta--elevated {
        padding: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
    }
    .hire-mid-cta--elevated .button--primary {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.3;
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    }
    /* Show mobile scroll hint for comparison table */
    .hire-content__scroll-hint {
        display: block;
    }
    /* Content highlight box — reduce on mobile */
    .hire-content__highlight {
        padding: var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    .hire-content__takeaway {
        padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    /* Pricing card CTA — smaller on mobile */
    .hire-pricing__card-cta {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
        padding: var(--space-1, 4px) var(--space-2, 8px);
    }
    /* Pull quote — reduce padding on mobile */
    .hire-content__callout {
        padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-4, 16px);
        margin: var(--space-5, 20px) 0;
    }
    .hire-content__callout p {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    }

    /* Article card — reduce padding on mobile */
    .hire-description__article {
        padding: var(--space-5, 20px) var(--space-4, 16px);
        border-left-width: 3px;
    }
    /* Rich content section — mobile adjustments */
    .hire-content__body h3 {
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg, 1.125rem);
        margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
    }
    .hire-content__comparison-table {
        min-width: 460px;
    }
    .hire-content__comparison-table th,
    .hire-content__comparison-table td {
        padding: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-3, 12px);
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    }
    /* Creator card meta — allow wrapping for cost display */
    .hire-creator-card__meta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* Bottom CTA & pricing CTA buttons — allow text wrapping */
    .hire-cta .button--primary,
    .hire-pricing-cta .button {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .hire-cta__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 1.875rem);
    }
    .hire-cta__subtitle {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    }

    .hire-categories__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hire-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    .hire-step {
        text-align: left;
        display: flex;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
        padding: var(--space-3, 12px) 0;
    }
    .hire-step__number {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hire-trust__bar {
        gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    .hire-trust__item {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 80px;
    }

    .hire-sub-niches__scroll {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .hire-sub-niches__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .hire-sub-niches__pill {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Tabs in filter bar: horizontal scroll on mobile */
    .hire-filter__tabs {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    .hire-filter__tabs .tabs__item {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hire-creators__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hire-pricing__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .hire-related__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* CTA trust items stack */
    .hire-cta__trust {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }

    /* Gate content — reduce padding */
    .hire-creators__gate-content {
        padding: var(--space-6, 24px) var(--space-4, 16px);
    }
    .hire-creators__gate-trust {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-3, 12px);
    }

    .hire-internal-links__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .hire-cta {
        padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0;
    }

    /* Featured creators strip — 2 columns on mobile */
    .hire-featured-creators__head {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    /* Truncate long creator names on small cards */
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__name {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__subs {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__tags {
        display: none; /* hide tags on tiny cards */
    }

    /* Brand types — 2 columns on mobile */
    .hire-brand-types__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-brand-types__card {
        padding: var(--space-4, 16px) var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-brand-types__icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }
    .hire-brand-types__name {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    }
    .hire-brand-types__desc {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    }
    .hire-brand-types__link {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs, 0.75rem);
    }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hire-pricing__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }
    .hire-pricing__card--featured {
        transform: none;
    }
    .hire-pricing__card .card__header,
    .hire-pricing__card .card__body {
        padding: var(--space-2, 8px) var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-pricing__price {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .hire-pricing__card-cta {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
        padding: 6px 4px;
    }

    .hire-trust__bar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
    .hire-trust__item {
        min-width: 70px;
    }
}

/* ── Featured Creators Strip (index page — replaces redundant social proof bar) ── */
.hire-featured-creators {
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0 var(--space-10, 40px);
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100, #f1f5f9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100, #f1f5f9);
}
.hire-featured-creators__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-5, 20px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6, 24px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hire-featured-creators__head-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.hire-featured-creators__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.625rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: var(--space-2, 8px) 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hire-featured-creators__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.hire-featured-creators__cta-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: var(--space-5, 20px); /* align with title */
    white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Reuse hire-creator-card grid layout — 4 columns on wide, 2 on tablet */
.hire-featured-creators__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
}
/* Small modifier to distinguish featured card from full category creator cards */
.hire-featured-creator {
    border-color: var(--color-gray-150, #edf0f4);
}
.hire-featured-creators__footer {
    margin-top: var(--space-5, 20px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    text-align: center;
}
.hire-featured-creators__footer a {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.hire-featured-creators__footer a:hover {
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
}

/* ── Who This Works Best For — brand type targeting ───────────────────── */
.hire-brand-types {
    padding: var(--space-10, 40px) 0;
    background: var(--color-gray-50, #f9fafb);
}
.hire-brand-types__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4, 16px);
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
}
.hire-brand-types__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-5, 20px);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.hire-brand-types__card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.09);
}
.hire-brand-types__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.07);
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3, 12px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.hire-brand-types__card:hover .hire-brand-types__icon {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.13);
}
.hire-brand-types__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base, 1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-900, #111827);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 8px);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hire-brand-types__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3, 12px);
    flex: 1;
}
.hire-brand-types__link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1, 4px);
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}
.hire-brand-types__link i {
    font-size: 0.75em;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.hire-brand-types__card:hover .hire-brand-types__link {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338ca);
}
.hire-brand-types__card:hover .hire-brand-types__link i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
.hire-brand-types__footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-6, 24px);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
}
.hire-brand-types__footer a {
    color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}
.hire-brand-types__footer a:hover {
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark, #4338ca);
}

/* (Popular badge CSS removed — replaced by .hire-pricing__tag--popular inside card__header) */

/* ── AJAX Pagination Loading Spinner ────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-creators__loading {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    padding: var(--space-8, 32px) 0;
    color: var(--color-gray-500, #6b7280);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm, 0.875rem);
}
.hire-creators__spinner {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-gray-200, #e5e7eb);
    border-top-color: var(--color-primary, #4f46e5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: hire-spin 0.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hire-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CASCADE OVERRIDE: Sections defined AFTER the responsive block above
   (.hire-featured-creators, .hire-brand-types) need their mobile rules
   re-declared here so they win the cascade over the late-defined desktop rules.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Featured creators grid — force 2 columns
       (desktop rule `repeat(4,1fr)` defined after the earlier @media block) */
    .hire-featured-creators__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* Featured creator cards — vertical layout inside the narrow 2-col grid.
       Horizontal cards at ~165px wide leave only ~65px for text; stack vertically
       so the avatar is prominent and name/tier readable. */
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: var(--space-3, 12px) var(--space-2, 8px);
        gap: var(--space-2, 8px);
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__info {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__meta {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hire-featured-creators__grid .hire-creator-card__arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Brand types grid — force 2 columns
       (desktop rule `repeat(3,1fr)` defined after the earlier @media block) */
    .hire-brand-types__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3, 12px);
    }

    /* Sticky CTA bar — prevent "Launch a Campaign" from wrapping to 2 lines */
    .hire-sticky-cta__link {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding-left: var(--space-3, 12px);
        padding-right: var(--space-3, 12px);
    }
}

/* On very small screens (<420px) hide the price note in the sticky bar
   so the "Launch a Campaign" text has enough room on its own */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .hire-sticky-cta__price {
        display: none;
    }
}