:root {
    --primary: #0a2540;      
    --secondary: #b38a38;   
    --dark: #1f2937;
    --light: #f8fafc;
    --white: #ffffff;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

body {
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.92) 80%, #b38a38 20%);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 90px 20px;
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color:white;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color:rgb(189, 184, 184);
}

/* Services Grid Section */
.services-section {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: 0px 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.card h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.card p {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.card-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.card-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 70px 20px;
}

.cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color:white;
}

.cta p {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: white;
    color:#0a2540;
}

/* Responsive Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .cta h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-us {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 0px 0;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.feature-item {
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.feature-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.15); 
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 10px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.feature-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-item p {
    color: #55606e;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}

/* Feature responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-us {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM MOVING MATRIX & CARD SYSTEM FOR PATENT SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */

.animated-matrix-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0px 0 0px 0 !important; /* Managed gap from top section */
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Moving Aura Loop Effect behind cards */
.matrix-moving-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: backgroundFloat 15s infinite linear;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes backgroundFloat {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-45%, -55%) rotate(180deg) scale(1.15); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

.section-center-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pulse-badge-premium {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #b38a38;
    background-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.15);
}

.section-center-head h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-center-head p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Flex Framework Grid */
.dynamic-motion-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 35px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Shell Architecture */
.motion-card {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    padding: 40px 35px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.motion-glow-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.motion-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.motion-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.motion-icon-shell {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.motion-numeric {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.motion-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.motion-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #55606e;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Kinetic Track Lines Rules */
.motion-progress-zone {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.progress-labels {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.percentage-glow {
    color: #0a2540;
}

.progress-bar-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #0a2540;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.fill-98 { width: 99.2%; }
.fill-95 { width: 96.7%; }
.fill-100 { width: 100%; }

/* Card Interactive Overrides on Hover */
.motion-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
}

.motion-card:hover .motion-glow-layer {
    opacity: 1;
}

.motion-card:hover .motion-icon-shell {
    background-color: #0a2540;
    border-color: #0a2540;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.motion-card:hover .motion-numeric {
    color: #b38a38;
}

.motion-card:hover .progress-bar-fill {
    background-color: #b38a38;
}

.floating-gear { display: inline-block; }
.motion-card:hover .floating-gear {
    animation: iconBounce 0.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes iconBounce {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* Special Design Treatment for Middle Card */
.highlight-motion-card {
    border-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf8 100%);
}

.highlight-motion-card .gold-num {
    color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.25);
}

/* Continuous Moving Wave Progression Line */
.continuous-wave {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a2540 0%, #b38a38 50%, #0a2540 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: waveMove 2.5s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes waveMove {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.motion-card:hover .rotation-anim {
    animation: spinShield 2s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes spinShield {
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Viewport Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .dynamic-motion-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .motion-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 550px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .animated-matrix-section { padding: 50px 0; }
    .section-center-head h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-PREMIUM ASYMMETRIC SPLIT OVERLAPPING REVEAL COLUMN
   ========================================================================== */

.premium-asymmetric-split {
    background-color: #f8fafc; /* Premium light grey base layer */
    padding: 80px 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.split-structural-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: stretch; /* Forces equal height columns on desktop */
    gap: 50px;
}

/* 1. Left Side Solid Box Framework */
.split-left-solid-card {
    flex: 0.9;
    background-color: #0a2540; /* Your Dark Navy */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 45px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15);
}

.solid-inner-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.solid-pill-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #b38a38; /* Gold Brand Token */
    background-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.2);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.split-left-solid-card h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.split-left-solid-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #a1b0cb;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Micro Metric Inside Box layout */
.solid-panel-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mini-metric-stat {
    flex: 1;
}

.mini-metric-stat h5 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mini-metric-stat span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #b38a38;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.standard-gold-border {
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.3);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Ambient Moving Aurora Backing */
.solid-card-glow-aurora {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. Right Side Slices Framework */
.split-right-slices-panel {
    flex: 1.1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.interactive-slice-row {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Slide Curtain Layer Effect */
.slice-hover-curtain {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.slice-index-box {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.slice-index-box span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.slice-index-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.slice-details-box {
    flex: 1;
}

.slice-details-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.slice-details-box p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #55606e;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE REVEAL HOVER TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Active State & Hover Action Controls */
.slice-active, .interactive-slice-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    border-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
}

.slice-active .slice-hover-curtain, .interactive-slice-row:hover .slice-hover-curtain {
    left: 0;
}

.slice-active .slice-index-box, .interactive-slice-row:hover .slice-index-box {
    background-color: #0a2540;
}

.slice-active .slice-index-box h4, .slice-active .slice-index-box span,
.interactive-slice-row:hover .slice-index-box h4, .interactive-slice-row:hover .slice-index-box span {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.slice-active .slice-details-box h4, .interactive-slice-row:hover .slice-details-box h4 {
    color: #b38a38;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA VIEWPORTS (ANTI-OVERLAP LAYER)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .split-structural-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .split-left-solid-card, .split-right-slices-panel {
        width: 100%;
        flex: none;
    }
    .split-left-solid-card {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .premium-asymmetric-split {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    .split-left-solid-card {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    .split-left-solid-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .interactive-slice-row {
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 15px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .slice-index-box {
        width: auto;
        min-width: unset;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }
    .slice-index-box span { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .slice-active, .interactive-slice-row:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px); /* Vertical push on mobile */
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-PREMIUM SECURE LEAD GENERATION AREA
   ========================================================================== */

.patent-secure-cta {
    background-color: #0a2540; /* Deep Midnight Navy Theme */
    padding: 80px 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient background aura elements */
.patent-secure-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.secure-cta-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.secure-cta-info {
    flex: 1.1;
}

.secure-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #b38a38; /* Gold Token */
    background-color: rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.2);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.secure-cta-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.secure-cta-info > p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #a1b0cb;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Trust Badges Framework */
.trust-metrics-shell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.trust-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.trust-badge-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trust-badge-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #a1b0cb;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Content Column: Card Form Rules */
.secure-form-panel {
    flex: 0.9;
    width: 100%;
}

.floating-label-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.form-title-area h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-title-area p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Floating Input Mechanisms */
.patent-dynamic-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.form-row-split {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.floating-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.floating-input-wrapper input,
.floating-input-wrapper textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0a2540;
    outline: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.floating-input-wrapper textarea {
    resize: none;
}

/* Interactive Label Movement Vector */
.floating-input-wrapper label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Input Focus Rules triggers */
.floating-input-wrapper input:focus ~ label,
.floating-input-wrapper input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.floating-input-wrapper textarea:focus ~ label,
.floating-input-wrapper textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
    top: -10px;
    left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0 6px;
    color: #b38a38;
}

.floating-input-wrapper input:focus,
.floating-input-wrapper textarea:focus {
    border-color: #b38a38;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.05);
}

/* Encryption Disclaimer */
.secure-encryption-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #fffdf5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.15);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
}

.secure-encryption-note p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #78350f;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Dynamic Interactive Button */
.secure-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #b38a38;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-arrow {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.secure-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: #94712b;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(179, 138, 56, 0.4);
}

.secure-submit-btn:hover .submit-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE VIEWPORT ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .secure-cta-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .secure-cta-info, .secure-form-panel {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .secure-cta-info h2 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
    .floating-label-card {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .patent-secure-cta {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    .form-row-split {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .floating-label-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}