.machtelite-hero {
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-hero-bottom-padding);
}

.machtelite-hero-content-inner {
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-bottom-padding) + 18px));
}

.machtelite-hero-content-copy {
    width: min(100%, var(--machtelite-hero-content-width));
}

.machtelite-hero.is-align-center .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.machtelite-hero.is-align-right .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.machtelite-hero.is-align-center .machtelite-hero-content p {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.machtelite-hero.is-align-right .machtelite-hero-content p {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.machtelite-hero-content p {
    line-height: 1.38;
}

.machtelite-header-inner {
    gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.machtelite-header-nav-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-brand,
.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-logo-only .machtelite-brand {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-logo-only .machtelite-header-inner {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-menu-only .machtelite-header-inner {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-menu-only .machtelite-header-nav-wrap {
    width: 100%;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-panel-inner,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-copy,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-card,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-prose,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-copy,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-center-note {
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-text,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-about .machtelite-prose,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy > p,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy > div {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form {
    display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form label {
    width: min(100%, 36rem);
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form input,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form textarea,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form select {
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form button {
    justify-self: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::before,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::after {
    display: none;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-brand-row {
    justify-content: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-legal,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-socials {
    justify-content: center;
}

.machtelite-footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.machtelite-footer-brand-row {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.machtelite-footer-copy {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.14);
}

.machtelite-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.machtelite-footer-socials a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.18);
    background: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.04);
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--machtelite-text) 82%, var(--machtelite-primary));
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.machtelite-footer-socials a:hover,
.machtelite-footer-socials a:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.38);
    background: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.machtelite-footer-socials svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.machtelite-footer-center-note {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--machtelite-text) 78%, var(--machtelite-primary));
}

.machtelite-footer-center-note a,
.machtelite-footer-center-note span {
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 48ch;
}

.machtelite-footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.machtelite-footer-legal a {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--machtelite-text) 84%, var(--machtelite-primary));
    text-decoration: none;
}

.machtelite-footer-legal a:hover,
.machtelite-footer-legal a:focus-visible {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-about .machtelite-panel-inner,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-about .machtelite-prose {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1080px) {
    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section.newsletter-layout-balanced .machtelite-newsletter-inner {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.95fr) minmax(400px, 0.95fr);
    }

    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy {
        padding-inline-start: 0;
        max-width: min(100%, 36rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 3rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        line-height: 1.03;
        max-width: 11.2ch;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: 24ch;
        line-height: 1.42;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-header-inner,
    .machtelite-site-header.header-mode-menu-only .machtelite-header-inner {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-brand-row,
    .machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-brand-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-legal,
    .machtelite-footer-socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero {
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 3.5rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 11ch;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: 20ch;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-socials a {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}

/* STEP 7: Requested alignment, spacing and responsive refinements */
:root {
    --machtelite-menu-font-size: 14px;
    --machtelite-newsletter-padding-top: 20px;
    --machtelite-newsletter-padding-bottom: 96px;
    --machtelite-about-padding-top: 72px;
    --machtelite-about-padding-bottom: 96px;
    --machtelite-footer-padding-top: 36px;
    --machtelite-footer-padding-bottom: 60px;
    --machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height: 420px;
}

.machtelite-navigation a {
    font-size: var(--machtelite-menu-font-size);
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    z-index: 2;
}

.machtelite-hero-content {
    z-index: 4;
}

.machtelite-newsletter-section,
.machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
    padding-top: var(--machtelite-newsletter-padding-top);
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-newsletter-padding-bottom);
}

.machtelite-about.machtelite-panel {
    padding-top: var(--machtelite-about-padding-top);
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-about-padding-bottom);
}

.machtelite-site-footer {
    padding-top: var(--machtelite-footer-padding-top);
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-footer-padding-bottom);
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder .machtelite-panel-inner {
    justify-items: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 900px);
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-card {
    width: min(100%, 760px);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy {
    padding-inline-start: 0 !important;
    padding-inline-end: 0 !important;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::before,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::after,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner::after {
    display: none !important;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-text,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-about .machtelite-prose {
    max-width: 40ch;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form label {
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form label {
    width: min(100%, 36rem);
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form input,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form textarea,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-form select {
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-socials {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-center-note {
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-legal {
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 400px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-top: max(calc(var(--machtelite-header-height) + 1rem), 5rem);
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 2.2rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: min(100%, 28ch);
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-align-left .machtelite-hero-content p {
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-align-center .machtelite-hero-content p {
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-align-right .machtelite-hero-content p {
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .machtelite-newsletter-section,
    .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
        padding-top: calc(var(--machtelite-newsletter-padding-top) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
        padding-bottom: calc(var(--machtelite-newsletter-padding-bottom) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
    }

    .machtelite-about.machtelite-panel {
        padding-top: calc(var(--machtelite-about-padding-top) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
        padding-bottom: calc(var(--machtelite-about-padding-bottom) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
    }

    .machtelite-site-footer {
        padding-top: calc(var(--machtelite-footer-padding-top) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
        padding-bottom: calc(var(--machtelite-footer-padding-bottom) * var(--machtelite-mobile-spacing-scale));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 420px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        width: min(100% - 1rem, var(--machtelite-container));
        padding-top: max(calc(var(--machtelite-header-height) + 0.75rem), 4.5rem);
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 2.5rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 100%;
        line-height: 1.02;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: min(100%, 24ch);
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner {
        width: min(100% - 1.25rem, 900px);
    }

    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-socials,
    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-footer-legal {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

.machtelite-footer-watermark {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 9vw, 6.2rem);
}


/* STEP 8: Smartphone refinement pack */
:root {
    --machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-bottom: 104px;
    --machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-top: 72px;
    --machtelite-mobile-hero-copy-max: 340px;
    --machtelite-mobile-newsletter-overlap-scale: 1.08;
}

.machtelite-hero {
    z-index: 2;
}

.machtelite-hero-content {
    z-index: 8;
}

.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section,
.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 440px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero::after {
        height: clamp(96px, 22vw, calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) * 0.78));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-bottom));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, min(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-content-width), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-copy-max)));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 8.8vw, var(--machtelite-mobile-h1-size));
        line-height: 1.02;
        letter-spacing: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-heading-letterspacing) * 0.78);
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        max-width: 9.7ch;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 3.9vw, var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-subtitle-size));
        line-height: 1.45;
        max-width: 18ch;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section,
    .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
        margin-top: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-newsletter-overlap) * -1 * var(--machtelite-mobile-newsletter-overlap-scale));
    }

    .machtelite-newsletter-section,
    .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
        padding-top: calc(var(--machtelite-newsletter-padding-top) * 0.68);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 460px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        width: min(100% - 1rem, var(--machtelite-container));
        padding-top: max(calc(var(--machtelite-header-height) + 0.5rem), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-top));
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 112px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, 19rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 9.4vw, 2.65rem);
        max-width: 9.4ch;
        margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 4vw, 1.08rem);
        max-width: 17ch;
    }

    body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner,
    .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 480px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-bottom: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding), 120px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 9vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: 16ch;
    }
}


/* STEP 9: Mobile Hero Pro + premium header/footer */
.machtelite-site-header {
    --machtelite-header-scroll-ratio: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(calc(10px + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 8px)));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(calc(10px + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 8px)));
    transition: background-color 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto;
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent.is-sticky {
    position: fixed;
}

.machtelite-site-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 28%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
    opacity: calc(0.12 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.2));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(0.18 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.38))), rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(0.02 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.1))));
    border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(0.1 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.22)));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(0.1 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.18)));
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(var(--machtelite-header-scrolled-rgb), calc(0.78 + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio) * 0.16)));
    border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.24);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.machtelite-header-inner {
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.machtelite-site-branding {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.machtelite-navigation {
    gap: clamp(0.2rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem);
}

.machtelite-navigation a {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.62rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease;
}

.machtelite-navigation a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 180ms ease;
}

.machtelite-navigation a:hover,
.machtelite-navigation a:focus-visible,
.machtelite-navigation .current-menu-item > a,
.machtelite-navigation a[aria-current='page'] {
    color: var(--machtelite-menu-active);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.machtelite-navigation a:hover::before,
.machtelite-navigation a:focus-visible::before,
.machtelite-navigation .current-menu-item > a::before,
.machtelite-navigation a[aria-current='page']::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.machtelite-hero-picture {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.machtelite-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-position: var(--machtelite-hero-focus-x) var(--machtelite-hero-focus-y);
}

.machtelite-footer-brand-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(260px, 0.9fr);
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 2.4rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.machtelite-footer-socials {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.machtelite-footer-center-note {
    max-width: 34rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.machtelite-footer-legal {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    text-align: right;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 460px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-image {
        object-position: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-focus-x) var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-focus-y);
    }

    .machtelite-hero::after {
        height: clamp(104px, 23vw, var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        padding-top: max(calc(var(--machtelite-header-height) + 0.85rem), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-top));
        padding-bottom: max(calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding) + 0.6rem), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-bottom));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, min(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-content-width), 22rem));
        transform: translateY(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-text-offset));
        transition: transform 180ms ease;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1,
    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
        text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .machtelite-site-header {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    }

    .machtelite-header-inner {
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .machtelite-navigation a {
        padding: 0.58rem 0.86rem;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-brand-row,
    .machtelite-footer-bottom-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-socials,
    .machtelite-footer-legal {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 480px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-inner {
        width: min(100% - 1rem, var(--machtelite-container));
        padding-top: max(calc(var(--machtelite-header-height) + 0.65rem), var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-safe-top));
        padding-bottom: max(calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding) + 0.8rem), 118px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, 19.75rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 10ch;
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: 19ch;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-socials {
        order: 1;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-center-note {
        order: 2;
    }

    .machtelite-footer-legal {
        order: 3;
    }
}

/* STEP 10: stronger hero controls, softer transition, cleaner transparent header */
.machtelite-hero::before {
    width: min(100vw, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-max-width) + 180px));
    height: min(72vw, 920px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.15), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.04) 28%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 72%);
    filter: blur(26px);
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    inset: auto 0 -3.5rem;
    height: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-height) + 96px);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 88% 52% at 50% 8%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.06)) 14%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.18)) 30%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.34)) 48%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.56)) 68%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.78)) 86%,
            var(--machtelite-background) 100%
        );
    filter: blur(10px);
    opacity: 0.98;
}

.machtelite-hero-media {
    min-height: 200px;
    height: max(200px, var(--machtelite-hero-height));
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 76px 96px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
        inset 0 -132px 176px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.64),
        inset 0 -30px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
        0 28px 62px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 1.05)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.84)) 20%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.24)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.82)) 82%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 1.04)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 36%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.16), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) 22%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.20)) 54%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.52)) 78%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.84)) 100%
        );
}

.machtelite-hero-media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto 0 50%;
    width: min(100vw, var(--machtelite-hero-max-width));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 76% 64% at 50% 36%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 48%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
    opacity: 0.82;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before {
    inset: -4.25rem 0 auto;
    height: 8.5rem;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.14), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.04) 28%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 76%);
    filter: blur(34px);
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 1.08)) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.54)) 58%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
    border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.32));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.32));
    backdrop-filter: blur(calc(2px + (var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 14px)));
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent::before {
    opacity: calc((var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.32) + (var(--machtelite-header-scroll-ratio, 0) * 0.14));
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent .machtelite-navigation a:hover,
.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent .machtelite-navigation a:focus-visible,
.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent .machtelite-navigation .current-menu-item > a,
.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent .machtelite-navigation a[aria-current='page'],
.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent .machtelite-navigation a.is-active {
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.22)),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.22));
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.08));
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero::after {
        inset: auto 0 -2.25rem;
        height: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) + 72px);
        filter: blur(8px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 420px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-media::after {
        width: min(100vw, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-max-width) * 1.08));
    }

    .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
    .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before {
        inset: -3rem 0 auto;
        height: 6.5rem;
        filter: blur(26px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero::after {
        height: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) + 56px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-media {
        min-height: max(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-min-height), 420px);
    }
}

/* STEP 11: Refined header/logo layout, cinematic hero transition, cleaner mobile title */
.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-header-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-header-nav-wrap {
    justify-self: start;
    min-width: 0;
}

.machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-brand {
    justify-self: end;
    margin-left: 1.25rem;
}

.machtelite-brand {
    max-width: min(32vw, 320px);
}

.machtelite-brand img {
    max-width: min(100%, 320px);
    width: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38));
}

.machtelite-site-header.is-transparent:not(.is-scrolled) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.94)) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.34)) 58%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
    border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.18));
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-header-transparent-opacity, 0) * 0.18));
}

.machtelite-hero {
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.75rem);
}

.machtelite-hero-picture {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 62%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98) 74%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 82%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62) 90%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) 97%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 62%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98) 74%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 82%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62) 90%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) 97%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    inset: auto 0 -4.5rem;
    height: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-height) + 136px);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 116% 58% at 50% 0%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.1), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.04) 24%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.04)) 16%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.12)) 32%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.24)) 50%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.42)) 70%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.66)) 88%,
            var(--machtelite-background) 100%
        );
    filter: blur(18px);
    opacity: 0.98;
}

.machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 76px 98px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
        inset 0 -86px 126px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 -188px 248px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26),
        0 28px 62px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 1.02)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.8)) 18%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.2)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.74)) 82%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.98)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.14), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 26%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.12)) 52%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.24)) 70%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.48)) 86%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.7)) 100%
        );
}

.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before {
    inset: -5rem 8% auto;
    height: 10rem;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.16), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.05) 34%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 78%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    opacity: 0.84;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-header-inner {
        grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    }

    .machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-brand {
        margin-left: 0.75rem;
        max-width: min(52vw, 220px);
    }

    .machtelite-brand img {
        max-width: min(100%, 220px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero::after {
        inset: auto 0 -3rem;
        height: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) + 88px);
        filter: blur(12px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, min(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-content-width), 24rem));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content h1,
    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        overflow-wrap: normal;
        word-break: normal;
        hyphens: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, 21rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-single-word-title .machtelite-hero-content-copy {
        max-width: min(100%, 22rem);
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-single-word-title .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.82rem, 8.4vw, 2.55rem);
        max-width: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        letter-spacing: max(0.04em, calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-heading-letterspacing) * 0.34));
    }

    .machtelite-hero-content p {
        max-width: min(100%, 21ch);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .machtelite-site-header.header-mode-both .machtelite-brand {
        max-width: min(50vw, 185px);
    }

    .machtelite-brand img {
        max-width: min(100%, 185px);
    }

    .machtelite-hero.is-single-word-title .machtelite-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8.6vw, 2.15rem);
    }
}


/* STEP 12: Hero → erste Sektion Abstand + optional harter Cut */
.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section,
.machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel {
    margin-top: var(--machtelite-hero-next-section-offset);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel {
        margin-top: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-next-section-offset);
    }
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero::after,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-inner::after,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-newsletter-section .machtelite-newsletter-copy::after {
    content: none;
    display: none;
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 90px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
        0 26px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 1.02)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.8)) 18%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.2)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.74)) 82%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.98)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.14), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%);
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-newsletter-section,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder {
    background: var(--machtelite-background);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero::after {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* STEP 8: Hero overlay / fade controls should react clearly and directly */
.machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 54px 84px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.32)),
        0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(0.18 + (var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.24)));
}

.machtelite-hero-image {
    filter: grayscale(100%) saturate(0.38) contrast(1.12) brightness(calc(0.98 - (var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.26)));
}

.machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.96)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.76)) 18%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.14)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.74)) 82%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.96)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, calc(0.03 + (var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.16))), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 38%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.22)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.12)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%);
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    inset: auto 0 0;
    height: var(--machtelite-hero-fade-height);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.16)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 58%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), 0) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.18)) 28%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.52)) 64%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-strength) * 0.92)) 100%
        );
    filter: none;
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 54px 84px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.30)),
        0 22px 58px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.96)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.76)) 18%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.12)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.74)) 82%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.98)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.12), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.07), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero::after {
        inset: auto 0 0;
        height: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height);
        filter: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-hero::after {
        height: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height);
    }
}


/* STEP 13: hero controls with a wide, clearly visible range */
.machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 56px 92px rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-top-shade-alpha)),
        inset 0 calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-shift) * -1) var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-blur) rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-alpha)),
        0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-drop-shadow-alpha));
}

.machtelite-hero-image {
    filter: grayscale(100%) saturate(0.42) contrast(var(--machtelite-hero-image-contrast)) brightness(var(--machtelite-hero-image-brightness));
}

.machtelite-hero-media::after {
    opacity: clamp(0.18, calc(0.82 - (var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.46)), 0.82);
}

.machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-top-alpha)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-mid-alpha)) 34%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-low-alpha)) 62%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-bottom-alpha)) 100%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.78)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 22%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.09)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 78%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.78)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, var(--machtelite-hero-highlight-alpha)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 38%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.18)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.10)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 28%);
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    inset: auto 0 calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-extension) * -1);
    height: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-height) + var(--machtelite-hero-fade-extension));
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.16)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 58%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), 0) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-mid)) 38%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-strong)) 72%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-end)) 100%
        );
    opacity: var(--machtelite-hero-fade-visible);
    filter: none;
}

.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel {
    position: relative;
}

.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-height) * -1) 0 auto;
    height: var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-height);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-top-alpha)) 0%,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-mid-alpha)) 56%,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), 0) 100%
    );
    filter: blur(var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-blur));
    opacity: var(--machtelite-hero-fade-visible);
    pointer-events: none;
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
    content: none;
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero::after {
        inset: auto 0 calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-extension) * -1);
        height: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) + var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-extension));
        opacity: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-visible);
    }

    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
        inset: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-height) * -1) 0 auto;
        height: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-height);
        filter: blur(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-blur));
        opacity: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-visible);
    }
}


/* STEP 14: umfassender Hero-Audit – Regler reagieren jetzt direkt und ohne starre Rest-Layer */
.machtelite-hero-picture {
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    mask-image: none;
}

.machtelite-hero {
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-hero-bottom-padding);
}

.machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 56px 92px rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-top-shade-alpha)),
        inset 0 calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-shift) * -1) var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-blur) rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-fade-shadow-alpha)),
        0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-drop-shadow-alpha));
}

.machtelite-hero-image {
    filter: grayscale(100%) saturate(0.42) contrast(var(--machtelite-hero-image-contrast)) brightness(var(--machtelite-hero-image-brightness));
}

.machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-top-alpha)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-mid-alpha)) 42%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-low-alpha)) 68%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-bottom-alpha)) 100%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.92)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 24%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.02)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 76%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.92)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(255, 255, 255, var(--machtelite-hero-highlight-alpha)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 38%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.16)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 36%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.10)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 30%);
}

.machtelite-hero-media::after {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 60% at 50% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-highlight-alpha) * 1.1)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-highlight-alpha) * 0.45)) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    opacity: clamp(0, calc(1 - (var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 1.15)), 1);
}

.machtelite-hero::after {
    inset: auto 0 calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-extension) * -1);
    height: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-fade-height) + var(--machtelite-hero-fade-extension));
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-transition-glow-strength) * 0.12)), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), 0) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-mid)) 38%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-strong)) 72%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-fade-gradient-end)) 100%
        );
    opacity: var(--machtelite-hero-fade-visible);
    filter: none;
}

.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
.machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: calc(var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-height) * -1) 0 auto;
    height: var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-height);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-top-alpha)) 0%,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-mid-alpha)) 58%,
        rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), 0) 100%
    );
    filter: blur(var(--machtelite-hero-bridge-blur));
    opacity: var(--machtelite-hero-fade-visible);
    pointer-events: none;
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero {
    padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-hero-bottom-padding);
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media {
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 56px 92px rgba(0, 0, 0, var(--machtelite-hero-top-shade-alpha)),
        0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--machtelite-hero-drop-shadow-alpha) * 0.82));
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero-media::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-top-alpha)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.26)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.18)) 100%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.92)) 0%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 24%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.02)) 50%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.38)) 76%,
            rgba(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-rgb), calc(var(--machtelite-hero-overlay-opacity) * 0.92)) 100%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, rgba(255, 255, 255, var(--machtelite-hero-highlight-alpha)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 38%);
}

body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
    content: none;
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-hero {
        padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding);
    }

    .machtelite-hero::after {
        inset: auto 0 calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-extension) * -1);
        height: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-height) + var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-extension));
        opacity: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-visible);
    }

    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-section::before,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-newsletter-placeholder::before,
    .machtelite-main > #hero + .machtelite-panel::before {
        inset: calc(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-height) * -1) 0 auto;
        height: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-height);
        filter: blur(var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bridge-blur));
        opacity: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-fade-visible);
    }

    body.machtelite-hero-transition-off .machtelite-hero {
        padding-bottom: var(--machtelite-mobile-hero-bottom-padding);
    }
}

/* STEP 16: legal bottom bar + imprint modal + media heading */
.machtelite-newsletter-media-heading {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: min(100%, 24ch);
    color: var(--machtelite-newsletter-media-heading-color, var(--machtelite-text));
    font-family: var(--machtelite-display-font);
    font-size: clamp(var(--machtelite-newsletter-media-heading-size-mobile, 20px), 2.6vw, var(--machtelite-newsletter-media-heading-size, 24px));
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.machtelite-legal-link,
.machtelite-footer-legal a,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav a,
.machtelite-footer-legal button,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav button {
    appearance: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    color: var(--machtelite-legal-link-color, color-mix(in srgb, var(--machtelite-text) 84%, var(--machtelite-primary)));
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font: inherit;
}

.machtelite-legal-link:hover,
.machtelite-legal-link:focus-visible,
.machtelite-footer-legal a:hover,
.machtelite-footer-legal a:focus-visible,
.machtelite-footer-legal button:hover,
.machtelite-footer-legal button:focus-visible,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav a:hover,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav a:focus-visible,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav button:hover,
.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav button:focus-visible {
    color: var(--machtelite-legal-link-hover-color, #ffffff);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.machtelite-legal-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0.9rem 0 2.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
}

.machtelite-legal-bottom::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--machtelite-container));
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.34), rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0));
}

.machtelite-legal-bottom-inner {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--machtelite-container));
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.machtelite-legal-bottom-nav {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.machtelite-site-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
}

.machtelite-site-modal[aria-hidden='false'] {
    display: flex;
}

.machtelite-site-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.machtelite-site-modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(100%, 880px);
    max-height: min(88vh, 920px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.18);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.98), rgba(4, 4, 4, 0.96));
    box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
    color: var(--machtelite-imprint-modal-text-color, var(--machtelite-text));
    overflow: hidden;
}

.machtelite-site-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.machtelite-site-modal-header h2 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--machtelite-imprint-modal-text-color, var(--machtelite-text));
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.machtelite-site-modal-close {
    appearance: none;
    width: 2.75rem;
    height: 2.75rem;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--machtelite-primary-rgb), 0.22);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--machtelite-imprint-modal-text-color, var(--machtelite-text));
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.machtelite-site-modal-close:hover,
.machtelite-site-modal-close:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.machtelite-site-modal-content {
    overflow: auto;
    padding-right: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--machtelite-imprint-modal-text-color, var(--machtelite-text));
}

.machtelite-site-modal-content a {
    color: var(--machtelite-legal-link-color, var(--machtelite-primary));
}

.machtelite-site-modal-content a:hover,
.machtelite-site-modal-content a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--machtelite-legal-link-hover-color, #ffffff);
}

.machtelite-site-modal-content > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.machtelite-site-modal-content > *:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

body.machtelite-modal-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-legal-bottom-inner,
body.machtelite-content-align-center .machtelite-legal-bottom-nav {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

body.machtelite-no-footer .machtelite-legal-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

body.machtelite-no-footer .machtelite-legal-bottom-inner {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .machtelite-site-modal-dialog {
        width: min(100%, 760px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .machtelite-site-modal {
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }

    .machtelite-site-modal-dialog {
        max-height: 92vh;
        padding: 1.15rem;
        border-radius: 22px;
    }

    .machtelite-site-modal-header {
        align-items: center;
    }
}