/* ============================================================
   COMPONENTS — HostBillingPro Reusable Component Styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------
   Card Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-card {
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.hbp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-lg);
}

.hbp-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hbp-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hbp-card:hover .hbp-card__image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hbp-card__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hbp-secondary) 0%, var(--hbp-primary) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hbp-card__body {
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--hbp-space-2);
    left: var(--hbp-space-2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hbp-card__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-card__icon--blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #1D4ED8); }
.hbp-card__icon--green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669); }
.hbp-card__icon--purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #6D28D9); }
.hbp-card__icon--amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706); }
.hbp-card__icon--red { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444, #DC2626); }

.hbp-card__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-1) 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hbp-card__title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-2);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    padding-top: var(--hbp-space-2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-card__meta-sep {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--hbp-text-light);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.hbp-card__rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

.hbp-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-2);
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-card__link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
}

.hbp-card__price-wrap {
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border: 1px dashed var(--hbp-border);
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-2) var(--hbp-space-3);
    margin: var(--hbp-space-2) 0 var(--hbp-space-4);
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all var(--hbp-transition-base);
}

.hbp-card--tool:hover .hbp-card__price-wrap {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.20);
    border-style: solid;
}

.hbp-card__price-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hbp-card__price-value {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hbp-card__price-amount {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hbp-card__price-period {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* ----------------------------------------
   Button Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    line-height: 1.4;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbp-btn--primary {
    background: var(--hbp-secondary);
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-btn--primary:hover {
    background: #1D4ED8;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.hbp-btn--accent {
    background: #059669;
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-btn--accent:hover {
    background: #047857;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
}

.hbp-btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-btn--outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hbp-btn--outline-dark {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--hbp-border);
    color: var(--hbp-text);
}

.hbp-btn--outline-dark:hover {
    border-color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-btn--large {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.hbp-btn--small {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.hbp-btn--sm {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Badge Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hbp-badge--blue {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: #1E40AF;
}

.hbp-badge--green {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #065F46;
}

.hbp-badge--purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
    color: #5B21B6;
}

.hbp-badge--amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #92400E;
}

.hbp-badge--red {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    color: #991B1B;
}

.hbp-badge--white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Rating Box Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-rating-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-2);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-3);
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-rating-box__score {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hbp-rating-box__details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hbp-rating-box__stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hbp-rating-box__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   CTA Box Component (Affiliate)
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-cta-box {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--hbp-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
    margin: var(--hbp-space-5) 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-4);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hbp-cta-box:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-md);
}

.hbp-cta-box__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: var(--hbp-space-3);
    background: var(--hbp-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.hbp-cta-box__content {
    flex: 1;
}

.hbp-cta-box__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-2) 0;
}

.hbp-cta-box__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1) var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-cta-box__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
}

.hbp-cta-box__features li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbp-cta-box__action {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Table of Contents Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-toc {
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-toc__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-toc__header h4 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin: 0;
}

.hbp-toc__toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-toc__toggle:hover {
    background: var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-toc__nav {
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hbp-toc.is-collapsed .hbp-toc__nav {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hbp-toc__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--hbp-border);
    padding-left: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-toc__item {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hbp-toc__item a {
    display: block;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-toc__item a:hover,
.hbp-toc__item a.is-active {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}

.hbp-toc__item--h3 {
    padding-left: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-toc__sublist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Breadcrumb Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-4);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-2) 0;
}

.hbp-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-breadcrumb__sep {
    color: var(--hbp-border);
}

/* Rank Math breadcrumb overrides */
.hbp-breadcrumb .rank-math-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hbp-breadcrumb .rank-math-breadcrumb .separator {
    color: var(--hbp-border);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Trust Card Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-trust-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-trust-card__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--hbp-space-3);
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-trust-card__icon--blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #3B82F6); }
.hbp-trust-card__icon--green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #34D399); }
.hbp-trust-card__icon--purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #A78BFA); }
.hbp-trust-card__icon--amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #FBBF24); }

.hbp-trust-card__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-1) 0;
}

.hbp-trust-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Newsletter Form Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-newsletter-form__group {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 440px;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--hbp-border);
    border-right: none;
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__btn {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--hbp-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--hbp-accent);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__btn:hover {
    background: #059669;
    border-color: #059669;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__message {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-1);
    min-height: 20px;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__message--success {
    color: var(--hbp-accent);
}

.hbp-newsletter-form__message--error {
    color: var(--hbp-danger);
}

/* Footer dark variant */
.hbp-newsletter-form--footer .hbp-newsletter-form__input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-newsletter-form--footer .hbp-newsletter-form__input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hbp-newsletter-form--footer .hbp-newsletter-form__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--hbp-accent);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Comparison Table Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-comparison-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: var(--hbp-space-4) 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.hbp-comparison-table thead th {
    background: var(--hbp-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbp-comparison-table thead th:first-child {
    border-radius: 11px 0 0 0;
}

.hbp-comparison-table thead th:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 11px 0 0;
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody td {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    color: var(--hbp-text);
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.hbp-winner-badge,
.hbp-comparison-table__winner-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Pros & Cons Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-pros-cons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-3);
    margin: var(--hbp-space-4) 0;
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col {
    padding: var(--hbp-space-3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col--pros {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--hbp-accent);
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col--cons {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--hbp-danger);
}

.hbp-pros-cons__heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-2) 0;
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-pros-cons__col li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Search Overlay Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 20vh;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.hbp-search-overlay.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.hbp-search-overlay__inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 0 var(--hbp-space-3);
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hbp-search-overlay.is-active .hbp-search-overlay__inner {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hbp-search-overlay__form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-xl);
    gap: 12px;
}

.hbp-search-overlay__input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    background: transparent;
}

.hbp-search-overlay__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

.hbp-search-overlay__close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-search-overlay__close:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Section Header & Footer Components
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-section__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-section__label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-section__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-1) 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hbp-section__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hbp-section__footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-5);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Homepage Card Variants
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-card--comparison,
.hbp-card--guide,
.hbp-card--tool,
.hbp-card--trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-card--comparison,
.hbp-card--guide {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hbp-card--comparison .hbp-card__icon,
.hbp-card--guide .hbp-card__icon,
.hbp-card--trust .hbp-card__circle {
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-card--comparison .hbp-btn,
.hbp-card--guide .hbp-card__link {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.hbp-card--tool {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hbp-card--tool .hbp-card__desc {
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hbp-card--tool .hbp-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.hbp-card--trust {
    text-align: left;
}

.hbp-card--trust .hbp-card__desc {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hbp-card__badge-overlay,
.hbp-card__step-badge,
.hbp-card__circle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbp-card__badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--hbp-space-3);
    right: var(--hbp-space-3);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-full);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-md);
}

.hbp-card__badge-overlay--red { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444, #DC2626); }
.hbp-card__badge-overlay--blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #1D4ED8); }
.hbp-card__badge-overlay--green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669); }

.hbp-card__step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--hbp-space-3);
    right: var(--hbp-space-3);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-full);
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    color: var(--hbp-accent);
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
}

.hbp-card__circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
}

.hbp-card__circle--blue {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-card__circle--green {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--hbp-accent);
}

.hbp-card__circle--purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--hbp-purple);
}

.hbp-card__circle--amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--hbp-warning);
}

.hbp-card__thumb-link {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    color: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hbp-card__thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hbp-card__thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--hbp-transition-base);
}

.hbp-card:hover .hbp-card__thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hbp-card__thumb--fallback {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-card__category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--hbp-space-2);
    bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
}

.hbp-card--article .hbp-card__body {
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-card--article .hbp-card__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.hbp-card--article .hbp-card__meta {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-card__meta-author,
.hbp-card__meta-date,
.hbp-card__meta-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}


/* ----------------------------------------
   Tag Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   VS Badge (Comparisons)
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-vs-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hbp-purple), #6D28D9);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Step Badge (Guides)
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-step-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--hbp-accent);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Header Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.hbp-header--scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.hbp-header--hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.hbp-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 68px;
}

.hbp-header__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hbp-header__logo-img {
    max-height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hbp-header__logo-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.hbp-header__logo-name {
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
}

.hbp-header__logo-accent {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-header__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

/* Navigation */
.hbp-nav__list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

.hbp-nav__list .menu-item a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-nav__list .menu-item a:hover,
.hbp-nav__list .current-menu-item a {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}

/* Search & Menu Toggle Buttons */
.hbp-search-toggle,
.hbp-menu-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hbp-search-toggle:hover,
.hbp-menu-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hbp-hamburger {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 20px;
}

.hbp-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hbp-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hbp-hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hbp-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hbp-hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hbp-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hbp-hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Footer Component
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hbp-footer {
    background: var(--hbp-primary);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-8) 0 var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-5);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-footer__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-footer__logo-img {
    max-height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hbp-footer__brand-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-footer__brand-name span {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-footer__about {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

.hbp-footer__social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-footer__social-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hbp-footer__heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-2) 0;
}

.hbp-footer__links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.hbp-footer__links li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hbp-footer__links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbp-footer__links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.hbp-footer__newsletter-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-footer__bottom {
    padding-top: var(--hbp-space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
    text-align: center;
}

.hbp-footer__copyright {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

.hbp-footer__disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   Scroll Animation States
   ---------------------------------------- */
[data-animate] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

[data-animate].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Loading spinner for newsletter button */
.hbp-spinner {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-top-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: hbpSpin 0.6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hbpSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW ADDITIONS — Visual Enhancements & E-E-A-T Components
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Card Graphics / Illustrations */
.hbp-card__graphic {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hbp-card__graphic svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform var(--hbp-transition-slow);
}

.hbp-card:hover .hbp-card__graphic svg {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hbp-card__badge-row {
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

/* Star rating styling updates */
.hbp-card__rating {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-card__stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hbp-card__stars svg {
    fill: var(--hbp-warning);
    color: var(--hbp-warning);
}

.hbp-card__rating-text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
}

/* 2. Stats Bar Component */
.hbp-stats-bar-section {
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4) 0;
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-stats-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: var(--hbp-space-3);
    background: #fff;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-3) var(--hbp-space-4);
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
}

.hbp-stats-bar__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-stats-bar__icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbp-stats-bar__number {
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hbp-stats-bar__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hbp-stats-bar__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hbp-stats-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hbp-stats-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        padding: var(--hbp-space-4) var(--hbp-space-6);
    }
    
    .hbp-stats-bar__item:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
        padding-right: var(--hbp-space-4);
    }
}

/* 3. Editor's Choice Component */
.hbp-editors-choice {
    background: #fff;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-10) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-editors-choice__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-4);
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-choice-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--hbp-transition-base), box-shadow var(--hbp-transition-base), border-color var(--hbp-transition-base);
}

.hbp-choice-card--featured {
    border-color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.hbp-choice-card--featured::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--hbp-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-xl) var(--hbp-radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.hbp-choice-card__badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-choice-card__logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-choice-card__logo {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.hbp-choice-card__brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hbp-choice-card__name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
}

.hbp-choice-card__tagline {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

.hbp-choice-card__rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
    padding-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-choice-card__stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hbp-choice-card__score {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
}

.hbp-choice-card__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-4) 0;
}

.hbp-choice-card__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-choice-card__features li svg {
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbp-choice-card__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

.hbp-choice-card__actions .hbp-btn {
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hbp-editors-choice__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hbp-editors-choice__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .hbp-choice-card {
        padding: var(--hbp-space-5);
    }
    
    .hbp-choice-card--featured {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    
    .hbp-choice-card--featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}

/* 4. Author Intro Section (E-E-A-T Homepage) */
.hbp-author-intro {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hbp-bg) 0%, var(--hbp-bg-alt) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.hbp-author-intro__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-8);
    align-items: center;
}

.hbp-author-intro__visual {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.hbp-author-intro__profile-card {
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hbp-author-intro__image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.hbp-author-intro__profile-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.hbp-author-intro__floating-years {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
    right: var(--hbp-space-3);
    background: #059669;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hbp-author-intro__floating-years-num {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
}

.hbp-author-intro__floating-years-lbl {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hbp-author-intro__badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-author-intro__badge-lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

.hbp-author-intro__badge-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hbp-ezone-logo-inline {
    display: block;
}

/* Right Column: Content */
.hbp-author-intro__content {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

.hbp-author-intro__meta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-author-intro__meta-role {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

.hbp-author-intro__meta-separator {
    color: var(--hbp-border);
    margin: 0 4px;
}

.hbp-author-intro__title {
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-4) 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hbp-author-intro__paragraphs {
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-author-intro__bio {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

.hbp-author-intro__bio:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Stats Cards */
.hbp-author-intro__stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--hbp-space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-intro-stat-card {
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
    transition: transform var(--hbp-transition-base), box-shadow var(--hbp-transition-base);
}

.hbp-intro-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.hbp-intro-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hbp-intro-stat-num--small {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
    padding: 4px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hbp-intro-stat-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
}

/* Trust Checklist */
.hbp-author-intro__trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-2) var(--hbp-space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-6);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
}

.hbp-trust-point-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--hbp-text);
}

.hbp-trust-point-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.hbp-author-intro__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-3);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hbp-author-intro__trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hbp-author-intro__inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--hbp-space-8);
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .hbp-author-intro__visual {
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .hbp-author-intro__stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

/* 5. Author Box (E-E-A-T Single Post) */
.hbp-author-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-3);
    padding: var(--hbp-space-4);
    background: var(--hbp-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--hbp-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-6);
}

.hbp-author-box__avatar {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
}

.hbp-author-box__avatar img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hbp-author-box__content {
    flex: 1;
}

.hbp-author-box__title {
    font-family: var(--hbp-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hbp-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--hbp-space-1) 0;
}

.hbp-author-box__title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--hbp-transition-fast);
}

.hbp-author-box__title a:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
}

.hbp-author-box__bio {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--hbp-space-2);
}

.hbp-author-box__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--hbp-space-1);
}

.hbp-author-box__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hbp-author-box__badge--accent {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    color: var(--hbp-accent);
}

.hbp-author-box__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: var(--hbp-space-3);
    align-items: center;
}

.hbp-author-box__social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--hbp-bg);
    color: var(--hbp-text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    transition: all var(--hbp-transition-fast);
}

.hbp-author-box__social-link:hover {
    color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    border-color: var(--hbp-secondary);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hbp-author-box {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--hbp-space-4);
        padding: var(--hbp-space-5);
    }
}

/* 6. Premium Comparison Table Enhancements */
.hbp-comparison-table-wrap {
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
}

.hbp-comparison-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hbp-primary) 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody td {
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbp-border);
    transition: background var(--hbp-transition-fast);
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) !important;
}

.hbp-winner-badge,
.hbp-comparison-table__winner-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hbp-warning) 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

/* Winner Column/Cell Highlights */
.hbp-comparison-table__product-col--winner {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hbp-primary) 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

.hbp-comparison-table__value--winner {
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) !important;
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td.hbp-comparison-table__value--winner {
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) !important;
}

.hbp-comparison-table tbody tr:hover td.hbp-comparison-table__value--winner {
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07) !important;
}

/* Card Premium Accents & Hover Glows */
.hbp-card {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    box-shadow: var(--hbp-shadow-sm);
}

.hbp-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
}