:root {
  --nepal-blue: #003893;
  --nepal-red: #DC143C;
  --primary-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --accent-blue: #0066ff;
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --white: #fff;
  --off-white: #f8f8f8;
  --gray-light: #f5f5f5;
  --gray-medium: #e0e0e0;
  --gray-dark: #2c3e50;
  --gray-600: #525252;
  --gray-900: #171717;
  --success-green: #10b981;
  --warning-amber: #f59e0b;
  --danger-red: #ef4444;
  --success-light: #d4edda;
  --warning-light: #fff3cd;
  --blue-whisper: #e7f3ff;
  --red-whisper: #ffe7ec;
  --blue-soft: #b3d9ff;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  --transition: .3s ease;
  --font-main: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;height:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--font-main);background:var(--off-white);color:var(--gray-900);line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0;overflow-x:hidden;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
main{flex:1 0 auto}
::selection{background:var(--accent-blue);color:var(--white)}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.5rem)}
h4{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,2rem)}
h5{font-size:1.25rem}
h6{font-size:1rem}

.form-control,.form-select,input[type="text"],input[type="search"],input[type="email"],input[type="password"]{border-radius:.75rem;border:1px solid var(--gray-medium);padding:.75rem 1rem;transition:var(--transition);background:var(--white);font-size:.95rem;outline:0}
.form-control:focus,.form-select:focus,input:focus{border-color:var(--accent-blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,102,255,.1)}
.form-control::placeholder{color:var(--gray-600)}

.btn{font-weight:600;border-radius:.75rem;padding:.75rem 1.5rem;transition:var(--transition);border:0;cursor:pointer;font-size:.95rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;text-decoration:none}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),#002870);color:var(--white);border-radius:25px;padding:.6rem 1.5rem;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,56,147,.3)}
.btn-primary:hover,.btn-primary:focus{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-red),#B8112E);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(220,20,60,.4);transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--white)}
.btn-outline,.btn-outline-primary{background:var(--white);color:var(--nepal-blue);border:2px solid var(--nepal-blue);border-radius:25px;padding:.6rem 1.5rem}
.btn-outline:hover,.btn-outline-primary:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red));color:var(--white);border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(220,20,60,.3)}
.btn-accent{background:var(--accent-blue);color:var(--white)}
.btn-accent:hover{background:#0052cc;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}

.nav-link{font-weight:500;padding:.5rem 1rem!important;border-radius:.75rem;transition:var(--transition);position:relative}

.nav-link i{margin-right:.35rem;transition:transform .15s}
.nav-link:hover{background:var(--blue-whisper);color:var(--nepal-blue)!important}
.nav-link:hover i{transform:scale(1.15)}
.nav-link.active{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),#0051cc);color:#fff!important}

.card{background:var(--white);border-radius:1.5rem;padding:2rem;border:1px solid var(--gray-medium);transition:var(--transition);position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(0,56,147,.08)}
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(220,20,60,.15);transform:translateY(-5px);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--white),var(--blue-whisper))}
.card-dark{background:var(--primary-dark);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--gray-900)}

.candidate-card,.product-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:1.5rem;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--gray-medium);transition:var(--transition);position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.candidate-card::before,.product-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:4px;height:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red));transition:height .3s;z-index:1}
.candidate-card:hover::before,.product-card:hover::before{height:100%}
.candidate-card:hover,.product-card:hover{border-color:var(--primary-dark);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);transform:translateY(-4px);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--white),var(--blue-whisper))}
.candidate-card .card-img-top,.product-card .card-img-top{height:280px;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.candidate-card:hover .card-img-top,.product-card:hover .card-img-top{transform:scale(1.05)}
.card-body{padding:1.5rem}
.card-title{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.75rem;color:var(--gray-900)}
.card-text{color:var(--gray-600);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6}

.rating{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem}
.stars{display:inline-flex;gap:.15rem;color:var(--accent-gold);font-size:1rem}
.rating-text,.rating-count{font-size:.875rem;color:var(--gray-600);font-weight:500}
.skeleton{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gray-light) 25%,var(--gray-medium) 50%,var(--gray-light) 75%);background-size:200% 100%;animation:loading 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;border-radius:8px}
@keyframes loading{0%{background-position:200% 0}100%{background-position:-200% 0}}
.skeleton-card{height:400px;border-radius:20px}
.skeleton-text{height:16px;margin:.5rem 0}
.skeleton-title{height:24px;width:70%;margin:1rem 0}
.product-grid,.candidate-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:2rem;margin:3rem 0}
@media(max-width:768px){.product-grid,.candidate-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.5rem}}

.badge,.product-badge{position:absolute;top:1rem;right:1rem;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:9999px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;z-index:10;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.badge-sale{background:rgba(239,68,68,.95);color:#fff}
.badge-new{background:rgba(16,185,129,.95);color:#fff}
.badge-trending{background:rgba(212,175,55,.95);color:var(--primary-dark)}
.badge-featured{background:rgba(0,102,255,.95);color:#fff}
.stock-status{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.4rem .8rem;border-radius:15px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;margin-top:.5rem}
.stock-status::before{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;animation:stockPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes stockPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.5}}
.stock-in{background:var(--success-light);color:var(--success-green)}
.stock-in::before{background:var(--success-green)}
.stock-low{background:var(--warning-light);color:#856404}
.stock-low::before{background:var(--warning-amber)}
.stock-out{background:#f8d7da;color:var(--danger-red)}
.stock-out::before{background:var(--danger-red)}

.whatsapp-btn,.merch-whatsapp-btn,.quick-order-btn{background:#25d366;border-color:#25d366;color:#fff}
.whatsapp-btn:hover,.merch-whatsapp-btn:hover,.quick-order-btn:hover{background:#20BA5A;border-color:#20BA5A;color:#fff}
.comparison-card{border:1px solid var(--gray-medium);border-radius:20px;transition:var(--transition);background:var(--white);box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(0,56,147,.08);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.comparison-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:5px;height:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red));transition:height .3s}
.comparison-card:hover::before{height:100%}
.comparison-card:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--white),var(--blue-whisper),var(--red-whisper));box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(220,20,60,.15);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.remove-btn{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700}
.voting-section{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-whisper),var(--white));border:2px solid transparent;border-image:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red)) 1;border-radius:20px;position:relative}
.form-check-input:checked{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red));border-color:var(--nepal-blue)}
.result-item .progress{height:28px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--gray-light)}
.result-item .progress-bar{transition:width 1.5s ease-in-out;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red))}
.candidate-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),#0F2C54);color:#fff}
.stats-card{border:1px solid var(--gray-medium);border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(27,79,140,.08);transition:var(--transition);background:var(--white)}
.stats-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(27,79,140,.15);background:var(--blue-whisper);border-left:3px solid var(--nepal-blue)}

.tabs-section .nav-tabs .nav-link{border:none;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;color:var(--gray-600);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;padding:.75rem 1.5rem;transition:var(--transition)}
.tabs-section .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover{color:var(--nepal-blue)}
.tabs-section .nav-tabs .nav-link.active{border-bottom-color:var(--nepal-blue);color:var(--nepal-blue);background:transparent;font-weight:800}
.tabs-section .tab-content{border:1px solid var(--blue-soft);border-top:none;padding:2rem;background:#fff;border-radius:0 0 .375rem .375rem;color:var(--gray-dark)}
.timeline{position:relative;padding-left:30px}
.timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:15px;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:var(--nepal-blue)}
.timeline-item{position:relative;margin-bottom:1rem}
.timeline-marker{position:absolute;left:-22px;top:5px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--nepal-blue);border:2px solid #fff}
.price,.product-price{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.75rem;margin:1rem 0}
.price-current{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--primary-dark);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.price-original{font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--gray-600);text-decoration:line-through;font-weight:500}
.price-discount{background:var(--danger-red);color:#fff;padding:.25rem .75rem;border-radius:9999px;font-size:.875rem;font-weight:700}

.quick-view-btn{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0);background:rgba(0,56,147,.95);color:#fff;border:2px solid #fff;padding:.8rem 1.5rem;border-radius:25px;font-weight:600;opacity:0;transition:var(--transition);z-index:5;backdrop-filter:blur(5px)}
.product-card:hover .quick-view-btn{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);opacity:1}
.wishlist-btn{position:absolute;top:15px;left:15px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:var(--transition);z-index:10;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.wishlist-btn i{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--gray-medium);transition:.15s}
.wishlist-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.15);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.wishlist-btn.active i,.wishlist-btn:hover i{color:var(--nepal-red);animation:heartBeat .5s ease}
@keyframes heartBeat{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}25%{transform:scale(1.3)}50%{transform:scale(1.1)}75%{transform:scale(1.25)}}
.cart-badge{position:absolute;top:-8px;right:-8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-red),#B8112E);color:#fff;border-radius:50%;width:22px;height:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);animation:cartBounce .5s ease}
@keyframes cartBounce{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.3)}}

a{color:var(--accent-blue);text-decoration:none;transition:var(--transition)}
a:hover{color:var(--primary-dark)}
.text-gradient{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.glass{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.bg-gradient-nepal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),var(--nepal-red))}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes slideUp{from{transform:translateY(30px);opacity:0}to{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}}
@keyframes bounce{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.1)}}.navbar{background:rgba(255,255,255,.98)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-medium)!important;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)!important;padding:1rem 0}
.navbar-brand{color:var(--nepal-blue)!important;font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;transition:var(--transition)}
.navbar-brand:hover{color:var(--nepal-red)!important;transform:scale(1.05)}
.navbar .nav-link{color:var(--gray-dark)!important;font-weight:500;transition:var(--transition);padding:.5rem 1rem!important;border-radius:.75rem;font-size:.95rem}
.navbar .nav-link:hover{color:var(--primary-dark)!important;background:var(--gray-light)}
.navbar .nav-link.active{color:var(--accent-blue)!important;background:rgba(0,102,255,.1)}
.navbar-toggler{border:0;padding:.5rem}
.navbar-toggler:focus{box-shadow:none}

.footer{background:var(--primary-dark);color:var(--gray-600);padding:2rem 0 1.5rem;border-top:1px solid var(--gray-900);margin-top:auto;width:100%;flex-shrink:0}
.footer a{color:var(--gray-600);transition:var(--transition)}
.footer a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.footer-title{color:var(--white);font-weight:700;font-size:1.125rem;margin-bottom:1rem}

.hero-section{padding:3rem 0;margin-bottom:3rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.hero-subtitle{font-size:clamp(1.125rem,2vw,1.5rem);color:var(--gray-600);font-weight:500;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:2rem}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem}

.trust-badges{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:2rem 0;margin:2rem 0;background:var(--white);border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.trust-badge{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;text-align:center;transition:var(--transition);padding:1rem;border-radius:15px}
.trust-badge:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:var(--blue-whisper)}
.trust-badge i{font-size:2.5rem;color:var(--nepal-blue);transition:var(--transition)}
.trust-badge:hover i{color:var(--nepal-red);transform:scale(1.1)}

.alert-overlay{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:10000;animation:fadeIn .2s}
.alert-overlay.show{display:flex}
.alert-box{background:var(--white);border-radius:1.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2xl);max-width:500px;width:90%;overflow:hidden;animation:slideUp .3s;position:relative}
.alert-header{padding:1.5rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),#002870);color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.alert-icon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);flex-shrink:0;z-index:1}
.alert-title{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;margin:0;z-index:1}
.alert-body{padding:1.5rem;color:var(--gray-dark);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6}
.alert-footer{padding:1rem 1.5rem;background:var(--gray-light);display:flex;gap:.75rem;justify-content:flex-end}
.alert-btn{padding:.75rem 1.5rem;border-radius:25px;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;border:0;cursor:pointer;transition:var(--transition);min-width:100px}
.alert-btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-blue),#002870);color:var(--white);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,56,147,.3)}
.alert-btn-primary:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nepal-red),#B8112E);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(220,20,60,.4);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.alert-btn-secondary{background:var(--white);color:var(--gray-dark);border:2px solid var(--gray-medium)}
.alert-success .alert-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--success-green),#059669)}
.alert-error .alert-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--danger-red),#dc2626)}
.alert-warning .alert-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--warning-amber),#d97706)}
.alert-close{position:absolute;top:1rem;right:1rem;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border:0;color:var(--white);font-size:1.25rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.15s;z-index:2}
.alert-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.alert-banner{padding:1rem 1.5rem;border-radius:1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin:1rem 0;border-left:4px solid;animation:slideUp .3s}
.alert-banner-success{background:var(--success-light);border-color:var(--success-green);color:#065f46}
.alert-banner-error{background:#fee2e2;border-color:var(--danger-red);color:#991b1b}
.alert-banner-warning{background:var(--warning-light);border-color:var(--warning-amber);color:#92400e}
.alert-banner-info{background:var(--blue-whisper);border-color:var(--nepal-blue);color:#1e3a8a}

.review-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:15px;padding:1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:var(--transition);border-left:4px solid transparent}
.review-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-left-color:var(--nepal-blue);transform:translateX(5px)}
.review-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:start;margin-bottom:1rem}
.review-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.review-avatar{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--blue-whisper)}
.toast-container{position:fixed;top:80px;right:20px;z-index:9999;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
.toast{background:var(--white);padding:1rem 1.5rem;border-radius:15px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);min-width:300px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;animation:slideInRight .3s,slideOutRight .3s 3s forwards;border-left:4px solid var(--nepal-blue)}
@keyframes slideInRight{from{transform:translateX(400px);opacity:0}to{transform:translateX(0);opacity:1}}
@keyframes slideOutRight{to{transform:translateX(400px);opacity:0}}
.toast-success{border-left-color:var(--success-green)}
.toast-error{border-left-color:var(--danger-red)}
.toast-warning{border-left-color:var(--warning-amber)}
.toast-success .toast-icon{color:var(--success-green)}
.toast-error .toast-icon{color:var(--danger-red)}
.toast-warning .toast-icon{color:var(--warning-amber)}
.toast-close{background:transparent;border:0;color:var(--gray-medium);font-size:1.2rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;padding:0;width:24px;height:24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.toast-close:hover{color:var(--nepal-red);transform:scale(1.1)}

.breadcrumb{background:transparent;padding:1rem 0;margin-bottom:2rem}
.breadcrumb-item{color:var(--gray-medium);font-size:.95rem}
.breadcrumb-item a{color:var(--nepal-blue);text-decoration:none;transition:.15s}
.breadcrumb-item a:hover{color:var(--nepal-red)}
.breadcrumb-item.active{color:var(--gray-dark);font-weight:500}
.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before{content:"›";color:var(--gray-medium);font-size:1.2rem}

/* ===========================================
   CANDIDATE CARD RECTANGULAR STYLES
   (Used by CandidateCard ViewComponent)
   =========================================== */
.candidate-card-rectangular {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--nepal-blue);
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .card-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .candidate-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular:hover .candidate-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .card-content {
  padding: 16px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .content-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .info-section {
  flex: 0 0 70%;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .candidate-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .party-name {
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .constituency {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .stars {
  color: var(--nepal-red);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .rating-score {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .no-ratings {
  color: #95a5a6;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-box {
  flex: 0 0 30%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #1a252f 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.3);
  min-height: 120px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 6px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-price {
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-details,
.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-compare {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-details {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, #0051cc 100%);
  color: white;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-details:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0051cc 0%, var(--nepal-blue) 100%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  color: white;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-compare {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-red) 0%, #a00f2a 100%);
  color: white;
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-compare:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a00f2a 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-compare.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--success-green) 0%, #059669 100%);
}

.candidate-card-rectangular .btn-compare i {
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Candidate Card Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .candidate-card-rectangular .card-image-wrapper {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .candidate-card-rectangular .candidate-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .candidate-card-rectangular .content-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .candidate-card-rectangular .info-section,
  .candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-box {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-box {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .candidate-card-rectangular .tshirt-img {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.filter-section {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-whisper);
}

.filter-section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.filter-section h5 {
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.filter-section h5::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.filter-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-option:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-whisper);
}

.filter-option input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-right: 0.8rem;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--nepal-blue);
}

.filter-option label {
  flex: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
}

.filter-count {
  color: var(--gray-medium);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Price Range Slider */
.price-range {
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
}

.price-range input[type="range"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.price-range input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.price-range input[type="range"]::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: none;
}

.price-values {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pagination .page-item {
  list-style: none;
}

.pagination .page-link {
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  font-weight: 500;
  min-width: 45px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
}

.pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Sort & Filter Controls */
.sort-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.results-count {
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.results-count strong {
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
}

.sort-options {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.view-toggle {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.view-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-soft);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-btn:hover,
.view-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, var(--nepal-red) 100%);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Comparison Bar - Sticky Bottom Bar */
.comparison-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, #002870 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.comparison-bar.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.comparison-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comparison-count {
  color: var(--blue-soft);
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.comparison-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.comparison-actions .btn {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Comparison Notification Toast */
.comparison-notification {
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateX(400px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 9999;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--success-green);
  min-width: 250px;
}

.comparison-notification.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Compare Button Active State */
.btn-compare.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--success-green) 0%, #059669 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.btn-compare.active:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, var(--success-green) 100%);
}

/* ===========================================
   INDEX PAGE HERO SECTION
   (Horizontal Hero with Search & Merch Carousel)
   =========================================== */

/* Horizontal Hero Section - Side by Side Layout */
.vertical-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e8f0fe 100%);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vertical-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Main Row - Horizontal Split */
.hero-row-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* LEFT SECTION - Search & Info (58%) */
.hero-search-section {
  flex: 0 0 58%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.08);
}

.hero-content-left {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.badge-nepal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: white;
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.1);
}

.vertical-hero-section .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 0.3rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, #0051cc 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vertical-hero-section .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Search Box */
.search-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--nepal-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.18);
}

.search-box i {
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
}

.search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  background: transparent;
}

.search-box input::placeholder {
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* Filter Pills */
.filter-pills-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-medium);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.coming-soon-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--nepal-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nepal-red);
}

/* RIGHT SECTION - Merch Carousel (42%) */
.hero-merch-section {
  flex: 0 0 42%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.merch-showcase-compact {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.05);
}

.merch-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e9ecef;
}

.merch-header-center h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.merch-header-center h3 i {
  color: var(--nepal-red);
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.merch-header-center p {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Most Supported Merch Showcase */
.most-supported-container {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0 25px; /* Space for navigation arrows */
}

.most-supported-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--nepal-blue);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.2);
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.slider-nav:hover {
  background: var(--nepal-blue);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.35);
}

.slider-nav.prev {
  left: 0;
}

.slider-nav.next {
  right: 0;
}

.slider-nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.supported-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: slideIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.supported-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateX(20px);
  }
  to { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Merch Card for Most Supported */
.supported-merch-card {
  position: relative;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.supported-merch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 56, 147, 0.15);
}

/* Ranking Badge */
.ranking-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 3px solid white;
}

.ranking-badge.rank-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700 0%, #FFA500 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ranking-badge.rank-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0C0C0 0%, #A9A9A9 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ranking-badge.rank-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD7F32 0%, #B8860B 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ranking-badge.rank-4,
.ranking-badge.rank-5 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nepal-blue) 0%, #0051cc 100%);
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Product Image */
.supported-product-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #e3e8ef 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.supported-product-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  padding: 10px;
}

.supported-merch-card:hover .supported-product-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #adb5bd;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.image-placeholder i {
  font-size: 4rem;
}

/* Product Info */
.supported-product-info {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: white;
}

.supported-product-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.supported-candidate-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.supported-candidate-name i {
  color: var(--nepal-blue);
}

.supported-product-price {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nepal-red);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Progress Indicator */
.support-progress {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  min-height: 10px;
}

.progress-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dee2e6;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.progress-dot.active {
  background: var(--nepal-blue);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.progress-dot:hover {
  background: #adb5bd;
}

/* Support Button */
.shop-link-btn-bottom {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745 0%, #20c997 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3);
  border: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.shop-link-btn-bottom:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20c997 0%, #28a745 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.4);
  color: white;
}

.shop-link-btn-bottom i {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.shop-link-btn-bottom:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Merch Placeholder */
.merch-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

.merch-placeholder i {
  color: var(--gray-medium);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.merch-placeholder p {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hero Section Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-row-horizontal {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-search-section,
  .hero-merch-section {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vertical-hero-section {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .vertical-hero-section .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .vertical-hero-section .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .search-box {
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  }

  .merch-showcase-compact {
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .merch-header-center h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }

  .supported-product-image {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .ranking-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
  }

  .supported-product-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .supported-product-price {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .filter-pills-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ranking-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
  }

  .supported-product-image {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .badge-nepal {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  }

  .shop-link-btn-bottom {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .merch-header-center h3 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .most-supported-container {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .slider-nav {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}