/* ==========================================================================
   PIXEL EASY - MAIN STYLESHEET (AWWWARDS-INSPIRED DIGITAL AGENCY)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Typography Scale & Eyebrows */
.pe-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pe-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--pe-color-primary);
  animation: pePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.pe-eyebrow-dark {
  color: #60A5FA;
}
.pe-eyebrow-dark::before {
  background-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #60A5FA;
}

.pe-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6.2vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pe-hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60A5FA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.pe-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 4.2vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pe-section-title-dark {
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.35vw, 1.3125rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.pe-lead-text-dark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pe-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--pe-color-primary-glow);
}

.pe-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--pe-color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.45);
}

.pe-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--pe-color-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.pe-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pe-btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
}

.pe-btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-primary) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pe-btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.pe-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.pe-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--pe-transition-fast);
}

.pe-btn:hover .pe-arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION & HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--pe-header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  background: transparent;
}

.pe-site-header.is-scrolled {
  height: var(--pe-header-height-sticky);
  background: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.pe-header-inner {
  max-width: var(--pe-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.pe-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pe-logo-spark {
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: peRotateSpark 12s linear infinite;
}

.pe-logo-reg {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
}

/* Nav links */
.pe-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.pe-nav-menu a {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  transition: color var(--pe-transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.pe-nav-menu a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transition: width var(--pe-transition-fast);
}

.pe-nav-menu a:hover,
.pe-nav-menu a.active,
.pe-nav-menu a:focus {
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-nav-menu a:hover::after,
.pe-nav-menu a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.pe-header-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pe-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 1010;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--pe-color-dark);
  z-index: 1005;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.pe-mobile-drawer.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.pe-mobile-drawer .pe-nav-menu {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pe-mobile-drawer .pe-nav-menu a {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01: HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(16, 54, 111, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #080D1A 0%, var(--pe-color-dark) 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--pe-header-height) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pe-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.pe-hero-meta-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.pe-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* 3D CSS Floating Visual Sphere & Orbit Rings */
.pe-hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  perspective: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pe-3d-sphere-core {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #5BB5FF 0%, #0070E0 45%, #0B1020 95%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 60px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.5),
    inset -20px -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    inset 15px 15px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: peFloatSphere 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.pe-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pe-orbit-ring-1 {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35);
  transform: rotateX(65deg) rotateY(25deg);
  animation: peSpinRing1 20s linear infinite;
}

.pe-orbit-ring-2 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: rotateX(75deg) rotateY(-35deg);
  animation: peSpinRing2 28s linear infinite reverse;
}

.pe-floating-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12%;
  right: -10px;
  background: rgba(16, 22, 43, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 5;
  animation: peBadgeHover 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.pe-floating-card-badge span.badge-num {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #60A5FA;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.pe-floating-card-badge span.badge-title {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: ANIMATED MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-marquee-section {
  background: var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pe-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: peMarqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

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

.pe-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pe-marquee-content .separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.pe-marquee-subtext {
  background: #080D1A;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: ABOUT PIXEL EASY
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-about-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
}

.pe-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pe-values-list {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.pe-value-item {
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.03);
}

.pe-value-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.08);
}

.pe-value-num {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.pe-value-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pe-value-item p {
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.pe-about-visual-box {
  background: var(--pe-color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.15);
}

.pe-about-visual-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: SERVICES (ASYMMETRICAL CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-services-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pe-service-card {
  background: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pe-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.1);
}

.pe-service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pe-service-tag {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  background: var(--pe-color-soft-blue);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pe-service-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.pe-service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pe-service-card p {
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pe-service-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pe-service-deliverables li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pe-service-deliverables li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05: FEATURED PROJECTS / PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-portfolio-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pe-project-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  background: var(--pe-color-dark-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pe-project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.pe-project-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #141C38;
}

.pe-project-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--pe-transition-slow);
}

.pe-project-card:hover .pe-project-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pe-project-meta-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.pe-project-info {
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

.pe-project-info h3 {
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pe-project-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pe-project-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pe-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  color: #93C5FD;
  background: rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06: WHY CHOOSE PIXEL EASY
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-why-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
}

.pe-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.pe-benefit-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pe-benefit-card {
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
}

.pe-benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.08);
}

.pe-benefit-num {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pe-benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pe-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: OUR PROCESS (HORIZONTAL TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-process-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pe-process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pe-color-primary), #60A5FA);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pe-process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0 1rem;
}

.pe-step-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--pe-color-white), 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pe-process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pe-process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 08: INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-industries-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
}

.pe-industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pe-industry-card {
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pe-industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.08);
}

.pe-industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pe-industry-card p {
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09: CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-testimonials-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pe-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
}

.pe-testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pe-testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pe-testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '“';
  font-family: var(--pe-font-editorial);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -1rem;
}

.pe-testimonial-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pe-client-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pe-color-soft-blue);
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
}

.pe-client-meta h4 {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.pe-client-meta span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: OUR NUMBERS (STATS COUNTERS)
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-stats-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pe-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pe-stat-item {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pe-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.pe-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pe-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: INSIGHTS & BLOG
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-blog-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
}

.pe-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pe-blog-card {
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pe-blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.08);
}

.pe-blog-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.pe-blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--pe-transition-slow);
}

.pe-blog-card:hover .pe-blog-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pe-blog-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pe-blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.pe-blog-category {
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pe-blog-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pe-blog-body p {
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pe-blog-link {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 12: FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-faq-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-faq-wrap {
  max-width: var(--pe-container-narrow);
  margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
}

.pe-accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
}

.pe-accordion-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
}

.pe-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--pe-transition-fast);
}

.pe-accordion-header:hover {
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
}

.pe-accordion-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pe-color-soft-blue);
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--pe-transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pe-accordion-item.is-active .pe-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
}

.pe-accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--pe-transition-base);
}

.pe-accordion-content-inner {
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 13: FINAL CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-final-cta-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--pe-color-dark);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 112, 224, 0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #080D1A 0%, var(--pe-color-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pe-final-cta-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pe-final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 14: FOOTER (OVERSIZED EDITORIAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-site-footer {
  background-color: #070A14;
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  padding: 6rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.pe-footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.pe-footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.pe-footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  color: #60A5FA;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pe-footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pe-footer-col ul a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: color var(--pe-transition-fast);
}

.pe-footer-col ul a:hover {
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.pe-footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.pe-footer-location-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #93C5FD;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.pe-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-mono);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM & LEAD GENERATION STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-form-container {
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 16, 32, 0.06);
}

.pe-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pe-form-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.pe-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pe-form-label {
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
}

.pe-form-label span.req {
  color: var(--pe-color-primary);
}

.pe-form-input,
.pe-form-select,
.pe-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.pe-form-input:focus,
.pe-form-select:focus,
.pe-form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  background: var(--pe-color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--pe-color-primary-glow);
}

/* Budget Selector Pills */
.pe-budget-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.pe-budget-option {
  position: relative;
}

.pe-budget-option input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pe-budget-option label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-pill);
  background: var(--pe-color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--pe-color-border-light);
  font-family: var(--pe-font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pe-color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--pe-transition-fast);
}

.pe-budget-option input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
  background: var(--pe-color-primary);
  color: var(--pe-color-white);
  border-color: var(--pe-color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--pe-color-primary-glow);
}

.pe-form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--pe-color-muted);
}

.pe-form-consent input {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.pe-form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--pe-radius-md);
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.pe-form-feedback.is-success {
  display: block;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.pe-form-feedback.is-error {
  display: block;
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* Honeypot anti-spam field */
.pe-hp-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEALS & KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.pe-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--pe-ease-smooth), transform 0.7s var(--pe-ease-smooth);
}

.pe-reveal.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes pePulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.6; }
}

@keyframes peRotateSpark {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes peFloatSphere {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(4deg); }
}

@keyframes peSpinRing1 {
  0% { transform: rotateX(65deg) rotateY(25deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotateX(65deg) rotateY(25deg) rotateZ(360deg); }
}

@keyframes peSpinRing2 {
  0% { transform: rotateX(75deg) rotateY(-35deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotateX(75deg) rotateY(-35deg) rotateZ(360deg); }
}

@keyframes peBadgeHover {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
/* Tablet & Small Laptop (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pe-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .pe-hero-visual-wrapper {
    max-width: 420px;
  }
  .pe-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .pe-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .pe-process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pe-process-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .pe-footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .pe-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .pe-stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* Tablet (768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pe-nav-menu,
  .pe-header-cta-group .pe-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .pe-mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .pe-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-benefit-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile (480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pe-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .pe-process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pe-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .pe-form-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .pe-reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .pe-marquee-track {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}