Fix mobile overlay and deps per #43

This reverts commit c127fd829d.

.gitea/workflows/mirror-to-github.yml

@@ -1,10 +1,7 @@
 name: Mirror to GitHub
 
 on:
-  push:
+  workflow_dispatch:  # Allow manual triggering only
-    branches:
-      - main
-  workflow_dispatch:  # Allow manual triggering
 
 jobs:
   mirror:
@@ -131,4 +128,5 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           echo "✅ Mirror to GitHub workflow completed successfully!"
           echo "📊 Repository mirrored to: https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak"
-          echo "🔒 Sensitive files have been removed from the mirror"
+          echo "🔒 Sensitive files have been removed from the mirror"
+

.gitea/workflows/version-and-release.yml

@@ -1,12 +1,7 @@
 name: Version and Release
 
 on:
-  push:
+  workflow_dispatch:
-    branches: [ main ]
-    paths-ignore:
-      - '**.md'
-      - '.gitea/**'
-      - '.drone.yml'
 
 jobs:
   version-bump:
@@ -72,8 +67,8 @@ jobs:
           echo "Root files changed: $ROOT_CHANGED"
           
           # Get current versions
-          BACKEND_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./backend/package.json').version" 2>/dev/null || echo "1.0.0")
+          BACKEND_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./backend/package.json').version" 2>/dev/null || echo "1.1.0")
-          FRONTEND_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./frontend/package.json').version" 2>/dev/null || echo "1.0.0")
+          FRONTEND_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./frontend/package.json').version" 2>/dev/null || echo "1.1.0")
           
           echo "Current backend version: $BACKEND_VERSION"
           echo "Current frontend version: $FRONTEND_VERSION"
@@ -133,10 +128,17 @@ jobs:
           MINOR="${version_parts[1]}"
           PATCH="${version_parts[2]}"
           
-          # Increment patch version
+          # Increment patch version and ensure tag uniqueness
+          git fetch --tags --quiet || true
           NEW_PATCH=$((PATCH + 1))
           NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$MINOR.$NEW_PATCH"
           
+          while git rev-parse "v${NEW_VERSION}" >/dev/null 2>&1; do
+            echo "Tag v${NEW_VERSION} already exists, bumping patch version again"
+            NEW_PATCH=$((NEW_PATCH + 1))
+            NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$MINOR.$NEW_PATCH"
+          done
+          
           echo "New version: $NEW_VERSION"
           echo "new_version=$NEW_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
           echo "component_changed=$COMPONENT_CHANGED" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
@@ -264,4 +266,4 @@ jobs:
           echo "Version bumped to ${{ needs.version-bump.outputs.new_version }}"
           echo "Component(s) changed: ${{ needs.version-bump.outputs.component_changed }}"
           echo "Drone will automatically trigger on the new tag"
-          # Drone CI will automatically trigger on the tag push event
+          # Drone CI will automatically trigger on the tag push event

DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md

@@ -201,6 +201,15 @@ openssl rand -base64 32 | tr -d '$'
 - Escape `$` as `$$` (e.g., `Pass$$word` instead of `Pass$word`)
 - Quote the entire value: `DB_PASSWORD='Pass$word'` (less reliable)
 
+### Public Landing Page
+
+- `npm run migrate` now seeds three general settings: `general_public_site_enabled`, `general_public_site_html`, and `general_public_site_custom_css` so existing installs stay disabled by default.
+- Configure the feature from **Admin → CMS Pages**. The landing page panel exposes the toggle, HTML editor, optional CSS overrides, preview, and a reset-to-default action.
+- All HTML and CSS submitted through the UI is sanitized server-side. Scripts, inline event handlers, disallowed attributes, `@import` rules, and `javascript:` URLs are stripped before content is cached or rendered.
+- Resetting via the UI (or calling `POST /api/admin/settings/public-site/reset`) restores the bundled template and clears custom CSS.
+- The landing page response is cached in-memory. Override the default 60s cache window by setting `PUBLIC_SITE_CACHE_TTL_MS` (milliseconds) in your environment if you need faster cache busting.
+- When the toggle is off PicPeak continues to serve the SPA/login redirect at `/`, preserving legacy behaviour until you explicitly enable the feature.
+
 ### Backend Configuration (.env)
 Update `.env` with:
 - `JWT_SECRET` - Authentication secret (REQUIRED - generate a secure random value)
@@ -411,7 +420,17 @@ Upon first login, the system will **automatically redirect** you to change your
 
 If you lose your admin credentials after the first login, you'll need to manually reset the password in the database or create a new admin user through the database.
 
-**Note**: The credentials file (`ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt`) is only created during initial deployment and contains the first admin password. After changing the password, this file becomes outdated but is kept for reference.
+**Note**: The credentials file (`ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt`) is only created during initial deployment and contains the first admin password. After changing the password, this file becomes outdated but is kept for reference. If you need to regenerate the password and file during a reinstall, re-run the installer with the `--force-admin-password-reset` flag:
+
+```bash
+# Native reinstall example
+sudo ./setup.sh --native --force-admin-password-reset
+
+# Docker reinstall example
+sudo ./setup.sh --docker --force-admin-password-reset
+```
+
+The flag calls `scripts/reset-admin-password.js` in non-interactive mode, writes a fresh random password into `data/ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt`, and prints the new credentials at the end of the installer run.
 
 #### Configuring Admin Email
 

README.md

@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ Unlike expensive SaaS solutions, PicPeak gives you:
 - 📧 **Automated Emails** - Creation confirmations and expiration warnings
 - 📊 **Analytics Dashboard** - Track views, downloads, and engagement
 - 🎨 **Custom Themes** - Match your brand perfectly
+- 🌐 **Public Landing Page** - Publish a curated marketing page when guests visit your root URL
 
 ### For Clients
 - 🖼️ **Beautiful Galleries** - Clean, modern interface
@@ -72,6 +73,14 @@ docker-compose up -d
 # Access at http://localhost:3005
 ```
 
+Note on Docker file permissions (PUID/PGID)
+- When using bind mounts (e.g., `./storage`, `./data`, `./logs`, `./events`), ensure the container user can write to these host folders. The backend runs as a non‑root user by default.
+- Set `PUID` and `PGID` in your `.env` to match your host user’s UID/GID (run `id -u` and `id -g` on the host). Compose maps the container user to these values.
+- Example in `.env`:
+  - `PUID=1000`
+  - `PGID=1000`
+- Without this, creating events, uploads, thumbnails, or logs can fail with “Permission denied”.
+
 ## 📖 Documentation
 
 - 📘 [**Deployment Guide**](DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md) - Detailed installation instructions
@@ -81,6 +90,18 @@ docker-compose up -d
 - 🔒 [**Security**](SECURITY.md) - Security policies
 - 📋 [**Code of Conduct**](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) - Community guidelines
 
+## 🌐 Public Landing Page
+
+Spotlight your studio with a customizable marketing page at `/`:
+
+- Head to **Admin → CMS Pages** to enable the public landing page toggle.
+- Edit the provided HTML template (rich sections, hero, testimonials) and optional CSS overrides.
+- The preview renders in a sandboxed iframe so you can iterate safely before publishing.
+- PicPeak sanitizes stored HTML and CSS server-side—scripts, iframes, and unsafe attributes are stripped automatically.
+- Use **Reset to default** anytime to restore the bundled template.
+- The backend caches the rendered landing page for 60 seconds by default; override with `PUBLIC_SITE_CACHE_TTL_MS` if you need a different TTL.
+- When the landing page is disabled PicPeak continues to serve the admin SPA/login exactly as before.
+
 ## 🎯 Use Cases
 
 Perfect for:
@@ -201,6 +222,7 @@ These features are currently in beta testing and may have limited functionality
 | **Gallery Feedback** | Allow guests to like, rate, and comment on photos with admin notifications and moderation | Medium | ✅ Implemented |
 | **Video Support** | Upload and display videos alongside photos in galleries with streaming support | Low | 🔄 Open |
 | **Multiple Administrators** | Support for multiple admin accounts with role-based permissions and activity tracking | Low | 📋 Planned |
+| **Filtering & Export Options** | Add filters to show only rated, liked, or marked photos and export filtered selections for Capture One or Lightroom workflows | Low | 🔄 Open |
 
 **Status Legend:** ✅ Implemented | 🚧 In Progress | 🔄 Open | 📋 Planned
 

SIMPLE_SETUP.md

@@ -292,6 +292,7 @@ sudo systemctl stop picpeak-backend picpeak-workers
 sudo systemctl restart picpeak-backend picpeak-workers
 
 # Update PicPeak
+# (reruns migrations to pick up schema fixes for native installs)
 sudo ./setup.sh --update
 ```
 

backend/Dockerfile

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
+FROM node:20-alpine AS builder
 
 # Add build arguments
 ARG CACHEBUST=1
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ RUN npm ci --only=production
 COPY . .
 
 # Production stage
-FROM node:18-alpine
+FROM node:20-alpine
 
 WORKDIR /app
 

backend/__tests__/adminSettings.logo.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,184 @@
+const fs = require('fs');
+const fsPromises = fs.promises;
+const os = require('os');
+const path = require('path');
+const express = require('express');
+const request = require('supertest');
+
+describe('Admin settings logo upload flow', () => {
+  let tmpDir;
+  let router;
+  let app;
+  let settingsStore;
+
+  const resetModules = () => {
+    jest.resetModules();
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  };
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    resetModules();
+
+    tmpDir = await fsPromises.mkdtemp(path.join(os.tmpdir(), 'picpeak-logo-'));
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = tmpDir;
+
+    settingsStore = new Map();
+
+    const buildQuery = (table) => {
+      const filters = [];
+      const applyFilters = (rows) => {
+        if (filters.length === 0) {
+          return rows;
+        }
+        return rows.filter((row) =>
+          filters.every(({ column, value }) => row[column] === value)
+        );
+      };
+
+      const makeRow = (row) => ({ ...row });
+
+      return {
+        where(column, value) {
+          filters.push({ column, value });
+          return this;
+        },
+        first() {
+          if (table === 'app_settings') {
+            const rows = applyFilters(Array.from(settingsStore.values()).map(makeRow));
+            return Promise.resolve(rows[0]);
+          }
+          return Promise.resolve(undefined);
+        },
+        select() {
+          return Promise.resolve([]);
+        },
+        sum() {
+          return Promise.resolve({ total: 0 });
+        },
+        join() {
+          return this;
+        },
+        groupBy() {
+          return this;
+        },
+        orderBy() {
+          return this;
+        },
+        limit() {
+          return this;
+        },
+        insert(payload) {
+          const rows = Array.isArray(payload) ? payload : [payload];
+          const upsert = (row, overrides = {}) => {
+            if (table === 'app_settings') {
+              const key = row.setting_key;
+              const existing = settingsStore.get(key) || {};
+              settingsStore.set(key, { ...existing, ...row, ...overrides });
+            }
+            return Promise.resolve();
+          };
+
+          return {
+            onConflict() {
+              return {
+                merge(overrides) {
+                  return Promise.all(rows.map((row) => upsert(row, overrides))).then(() => undefined);
+                }
+              };
+            }
+          };
+        }
+      };
+    };
+
+    const dbMock = jest.fn((table) => buildQuery(table));
+    dbMock.raw = jest.fn();
+    dbMock.transaction = async (handler) => handler({
+      commit: async () => {},
+      rollback: async () => {}
+    });
+
+    jest.doMock('../src/database/db', () => ({
+      db: dbMock,
+      logActivity: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../src/middleware/auth', () => ({
+      adminAuth: (req, res, next) => {
+        req.admin = { id: 1, username: 'tester' };
+        next();
+      }
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../src/services/publicSiteService', () => ({
+      clearPublicSiteCache: jest.fn(),
+      getDefaultPublicSitePayload: jest.fn(),
+      getRawPublicSiteSettings: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue({})
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../src/services/rateLimitService', () => ({
+      clearSettingsCache: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../src/middleware/maintenance', () => ({
+      maintenanceMiddleware: (req, res, next) => next(),
+      clearMaintenanceCache: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    router = require('../src/routes/adminSettings');
+
+    app = express();
+    app.use(express.json());
+    app.use('/api/admin/settings', router);
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    resetModules();
+    if (tmpDir) {
+      await fsPromises.rm(tmpDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
+      tmpDir = null;
+    }
+    delete process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+  });
+
+  it('stores logo uploads under STORAGE_PATH and deletes on branding reset', async () => {
+    const fileBuffer = Buffer.from('fake image data');
+
+    const uploadResponse = await request(app)
+      .post('/api/admin/settings/logo')
+      .attach('logo', fileBuffer, 'logo.png');
+
+    expect(uploadResponse.status).toBe(200);
+    expect(uploadResponse.body).toHaveProperty('logoUrl');
+    const logoUrl = uploadResponse.body.logoUrl;
+    expect(logoUrl.startsWith('/uploads/logos/')).toBe(true);
+
+    const storedPath = path.join(tmpDir, logoUrl.replace('/uploads/', 'uploads/'));
+    await expect(fsPromises.access(storedPath)).resolves.toBeUndefined();
+
+    await request(app)
+      .put('/api/admin/settings/branding')
+      .send({
+        company_name: 'Test Co',
+        company_tagline: 'Tagline',
+        support_email: 'test@example.com',
+        footer_text: 'Footer',
+        watermark_enabled: false,
+        watermark_position: 'bottom-right',
+        watermark_opacity: 0.5,
+        watermark_size: 'medium',
+        favicon_url: null,
+        logo_url: '',
+        watermark_logo_url: null,
+        logo_size: 'medium',
+        logo_max_height: 120,
+        logo_position: 'left',
+        logo_display_header: true,
+        logo_display_hero: false,
+        logo_display_mode: 'default'
+      })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    await expect(fsPromises.access(storedPath)).rejects.toThrow();
+  });
+});

backend/__tests__/integration/adminPhotos.reference.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,207 @@
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+const os = require('os');
+const express = require('express');
+const request = require('supertest');
+
+describe('Admin photos in reference mode', () => {
+  let tmpDir;
+  let storagePath;
+  let db;
+  let app;
+  let categoryId;
+
+  const resetModules = () => {
+    jest.resetModules();
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  };
+
+  beforeAll(async () => {
+    tmpDir = await fs.promises.mkdtemp(path.join(os.tmpdir(), 'picpeak-admin-photos-'));
+    storagePath = path.join(tmpDir, 'storage');
+    await fs.promises.mkdir(storagePath, { recursive: true });
+
+    process.env.NODE_ENV = 'test';
+    process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH = path.join(tmpDir, 'data', 'photo_sharing_test.db');
+    await fs.promises.mkdir(path.dirname(process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH), { recursive: true });
+    try {
+      await fs.promises.unlink(process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH);
+    } catch (_) {
+      /* ignore */
+    }
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = storagePath;
+
+    resetModules();
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/middleware/auth', () => ({
+      adminAuth: (req, _res, next) => {
+        req.admin = { id: 1, username: 'tester' };
+        next();
+      }
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/services/imageProcessor', () => ({
+      generateThumbnail: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue('thumbnails/mock-thumb.jpg'),
+      ensureThumbnail: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/middleware/uploadValidation', () => ({
+      validateUploadedFiles: (_req, _res, next) => next()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/utils/fileSecurityUtils', () => {
+      const actual = jest.requireActual('../../src/utils/fileSecurityUtils');
+      return {
+        ...actual,
+        validateFileType: () => true,
+        createFileUploadValidator: () => (_req, _res, next) => next()
+      };
+    });
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/utils/logger', () => ({
+      debug: jest.fn(),
+      info: jest.fn(),
+      warn: jest.fn(),
+      error: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    const dbModule = require('../../src/database/db');
+    db = dbModule.db;
+
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photo_feedback');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photos');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photo_categories');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('events');
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('events', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('slug').notNullable();
+      table.string('event_name').notNullable();
+      table.string('source_mode').notNullable();
+      table.string('external_path');
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photo_categories', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('name').notNullable();
+      table.string('slug').notNullable();
+      table.boolean('is_global').defaultTo(true);
+      table.integer('event_id');
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photos', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.integer('event_id').notNullable();
+      table.string('filename').notNullable();
+      table.string('path').notNullable();
+      table.string('thumbnail_path');
+      table.string('type').notNullable();
+      table.integer('size_bytes');
+      table.integer('category_id');
+      table.string('source_origin');
+      table.string('external_relpath');
+      table.datetime('uploaded_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
+      table.float('average_rating').defaultTo(0);
+      table.integer('like_count').defaultTo(0);
+      table.integer('favorite_count').defaultTo(0);
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photo_feedback', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id');
+      table.integer('photo_id');
+      table.string('feedback_type');
+      table.boolean('is_approved');
+      table.boolean('is_hidden');
+    });
+
+    await db('events').insert({
+      id: 1,
+      slug: 'test-event',
+      event_name: 'Test Event',
+      source_mode: 'reference',
+      external_path: 'external/library'
+    });
+
+    const insertedCategory = await db('photo_categories').insert({
+      name: 'Highlights',
+      slug: 'highlights',
+      is_global: true
+    });
+    categoryId = Array.isArray(insertedCategory) ? insertedCategory[0] : insertedCategory;
+
+    const router = require('../../src/routes/adminPhotos');
+    app = express();
+    app.use(express.json());
+    app.use('/api/admin/events', router);
+  });
+
+  afterAll(async () => {
+    if (db) {
+      await db.destroy();
+    }
+    resetModules();
+    delete process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH;
+    delete process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+    if (tmpDir) {
+      await fs.promises.rm(tmpDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('stores managed uploads with category information and managed origin', async () => {
+    const uploadResponse = await request(app)
+      .post(`/api/admin/events/1/upload`)
+      .field('category_id', String(categoryId))
+      .attach('photos', Buffer.from('fake image data'), 'photo.jpg');
+
+    expect(uploadResponse.status).toBe(200);
+    expect(uploadResponse.body).toHaveProperty('photos');
+    expect(Array.isArray(uploadResponse.body.photos)).toBe(true);
+
+    const photo = await db('photos').first();
+    expect(photo).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(photo.category_id).toBe(categoryId);
+    expect(photo.source_origin).toBe('managed');
+    expect(photo.external_relpath).toBeNull();
+  });
+
+  it('returns numeric category metadata when listing photos', async () => {
+    await db('photos').insert({
+      event_id: 1,
+      filename: 'external.jpg',
+      path: 'test-event/external.jpg',
+      thumbnail_path: null,
+      type: 'individual',
+      size_bytes: 123,
+      source_origin: 'external',
+      external_relpath: 'individual/external.jpg'
+    });
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .get(`/api/admin/events/1/photos`)
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(Array.isArray(response.body.photos)).toBe(true);
+    const managedPhoto = response.body.photos.find((p) => p.category_id === categoryId);
+    expect(managedPhoto).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(managedPhoto.category_name).toBe('Highlights');
+
+    const filtered = await request(app)
+      .get(`/api/admin/events/1/photos`)
+      .query({ category_id: String(categoryId) })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(filtered.body.photos.every((p) => p.category_id === categoryId)).toBe(true);
+  });
+
+  it('normalizes category updates', async () => {
+    const photo = await db('photos').first();
+
+    await request(app)
+      .patch(`/api/admin/events/1/photos/${photo.id}`)
+      .send({ category_id: '0' })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    const updated = await db('photos').where({ id: photo.id }).first();
+    expect(updated.category_id).toBeNull();
+  });
+});

backend/__tests__/integration/backup-s3.test.js

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-const { describe, it, expect, jest, beforeAll, afterAll, beforeEach, afterEach } = require('@jest/globals');
+const { describe, it, expect, beforeAll, afterAll, beforeEach, afterEach } = require('@jest/globals');
 const { S3Client, CreateBucketCommand, DeleteBucketCommand, ListObjectsV2Command, DeleteObjectsCommand } = require('@aws-sdk/client-s3');
 const path = require('path');
 const fs = require('fs').promises;
@@ -503,4 +503,4 @@ describe('S3 Backup Integration Tests', () => {
       console.error('Failed to cleanup S3 objects:', error);
     }
   }
-});
+});

backend/__tests__/services/backupService.enhanced.test.js

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-const { describe, it, expect, jest, beforeEach, afterEach } = require('@jest/globals');
+const { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } = require('@jest/globals');
 const mockFs = require('mock-fs');
 const path = require('path');
 const crypto = require('crypto');
@@ -748,4 +748,4 @@ describe('Enhanced Backup Service Tests', () => {
       );
     });
   });
-});
+});

backend/__tests__/services/photoResolver.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+const path = require('path');
+const mockPath = path;
+
+jest.mock('../../src/services/externalMediaService', () => ({
+  resolveExternalPath: jest.fn((event, relPath) => mockPath.join('/mock/external', event.external_path || '', relPath || '')),
+}));
+
+const { resolveExternalPath } = require('../../src/services/externalMediaService');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../../src/services/photoResolver');
+
+describe('resolvePhotoFilePath', () => {
+  const backendRoot = path.resolve(__dirname, '../../');
+  const originalStoragePath = process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = path.join(backendRoot, 'storage');
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  afterAll(() => {
+    if (typeof originalStoragePath === 'string') {
+      process.env.STORAGE_PATH = originalStoragePath;
+    } else {
+      delete process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('returns absolute path for managed photos with legacy slug paths', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'wedding-party', source_mode: 'managed' };
+    const photo = { path: 'wedding-party/hero.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'wedding-party', 'hero.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('normalizes prefixed managed paths without duplicating segments', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'wedding-party', source_mode: 'managed' };
+    const photo = { path: 'events/active/wedding-party/hero.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'wedding-party', 'hero.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('delegates external photos to external media resolver', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external', external_relpath: 'individual/look-01.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).toHaveBeenCalledWith(event, 'individual/look-01.jpg');
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join('/mock/external', 'picsum-demo', 'individual', 'look-01.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('deduplicates folder names when event external path already ends with segment', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo/individual' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external', external_relpath: 'individual/look-02.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).toHaveBeenCalledWith(event, 'look-02.jpg');
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join('/mock/external', 'picsum-demo/individual', 'look-02.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('falls back to managed storage when external metadata is missing', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { path: 'fashion-show/new-upload.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'fashion-show', 'new-upload.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('throws when external photo is missing relative path data', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external' };
+
+    expect(() => resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo)).toThrow('Missing external_relpath for external photo');
+  });
+});

backend/jest.setup.js

@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 beforeAll(() => {
   process.env.NODE_ENV = 'test';
   process.env.JWT_SECRET = 'test-secret';
+  if (!process.env.SKIP_S3_TESTS) {
+    process.env.SKIP_S3_TESTS = 'true';
+  }
+  if (!process.env.STORAGE_PATH) {
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = '/storage';
+  }
 });

backend/knexfile.js

@@ -3,6 +3,54 @@ require('dotenv').config();
 const path = require('path');
 
 // Database configuration for different environments
+const resolveSqliteFilename = (filenameEnv) => {
+  const fallback = path.join(__dirname, './data/photo_sharing.db');
+
+  if (!filenameEnv) {
+    return fallback;
+  }
+
+  const trimmed = String(filenameEnv).trim();
+  if (!trimmed) {
+    return fallback;
+  }
+
+  let resolved;
+  if (path.isAbsolute(trimmed)) {
+    resolved = trimmed;
+  } else if (trimmed.startsWith('./') || trimmed.startsWith('../')) {
+    resolved = path.resolve(__dirname, trimmed);
+  } else {
+    resolved = path.join(__dirname, trimmed);
+  }
+
+  const normalized = path.normalize(resolved);
+  const baseSuffix = path.relative(path.parse(__dirname).root, path.normalize(__dirname));
+  const duplicatePattern = `${path.sep}${baseSuffix}${path.sep}${baseSuffix}`;
+
+  if (normalized.includes(duplicatePattern)) {
+    return normalized.replace(duplicatePattern, `${path.sep}${baseSuffix}`);
+  }
+
+  return normalized;
+};
+
+const sqliteConnection = (filenameEnv) => ({
+  filename: resolveSqliteFilename(filenameEnv)
+});
+
+const baseSqliteConfig = {
+  client: 'sqlite3',
+  connection: sqliteConnection(),
+  useNullAsDefault: true,
+  migrations: {
+    directory: './migrations'
+  },
+  seeds: {
+    directory: './seeds'
+  }
+};
+
 const config = {
   development: {
     client: process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT || 'sqlite3',
@@ -13,7 +61,7 @@ const config = {
       password: process.env.DB_PASSWORD || 'postgres',
       database: process.env.DB_NAME || 'photo_sharing'
     } : {
-      filename: path.join(__dirname, process.env.DATABASE_PATH || './data/photo_sharing.db')
+      filename: resolveSqliteFilename(process.env.DATABASE_PATH || './data/photo_sharing.db')
     },
     useNullAsDefault: process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT !== 'pg',
     migrations: {
@@ -24,6 +72,26 @@ const config = {
     }
   },
 
+  test: (() => {
+    const client = process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT || 'sqlite3';
+    const isPostgres = client === 'pg';
+
+    return {
+      ...baseSqliteConfig,
+      client,
+      useNullAsDefault: !isPostgres,
+      connection: isPostgres
+        ? {
+            host: process.env.DB_HOST || 'localhost',
+            port: process.env.DB_PORT || 5432,
+            user: process.env.DB_USER || 'postgres',
+            password: process.env.DB_PASSWORD || 'postgres',
+            database: process.env.DB_NAME || 'photo_sharing_test'
+          }
+        : sqliteConnection(process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH || './data/photo_sharing_test.db')
+    };
+  })(),
+
   production: {
     client: process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT || 'pg',
     // Support both Postgres and SQLite in production based on DATABASE_CLIENT
@@ -42,7 +110,7 @@ const config = {
           keepAliveInitialDelayMillis: 0
         }
       : {
-          filename: path.join(__dirname, process.env.DATABASE_PATH || './data/photo_sharing.db')
+          filename: resolveSqliteFilename(process.env.DATABASE_PATH || './data/photo_sharing.db')
         },
     useNullAsDefault: (process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT || 'pg') !== 'pg',
     pool: (process.env.DATABASE_CLIENT || 'pg') === 'pg'
@@ -63,5 +131,6 @@ const config = {
     acquireConnectionTimeout: 60000
   }
 };
+const env = process.env.NODE_ENV || 'development';
 
-module.exports = config[process.env.NODE_ENV || 'development'];
+module.exports = config[env] || config.development;

backend/migrations/core/042_backfill_event_upload_columns.js

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+const logger = require('../../src/utils/logger');
+
+async function ensureColumn(knex, tableName, columnName, alterFn) {
+  const exists = await knex.schema.hasColumn(tableName, columnName);
+  if (!exists) {
+    logger.info(`Adding column ${tableName}.${columnName}`);
+    await knex.schema.table(tableName, alterFn);
+  }
+}
+
+exports.up = async function(knex) {
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'host_name', (table) => {
+    table.string('host_name');
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'allow_user_uploads', (table) => {
+    table.boolean('allow_user_uploads').defaultTo(false);
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'upload_category_id', (table) => {
+    table.integer('upload_category_id');
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'allow_downloads', (table) => {
+    table.boolean('allow_downloads').defaultTo(true);
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'disable_right_click', (table) => {
+    table.boolean('disable_right_click').defaultTo(false);
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'watermark_downloads', (table) => {
+    table.boolean('watermark_downloads').defaultTo(false);
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'watermark_text', (table) => {
+    table.text('watermark_text');
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'events', 'hero_photo_id', (table) => {
+    table.integer('hero_photo_id').references('id').inTable('photos').onDelete('SET NULL');
+  });
+
+  await ensureColumn(knex, 'photos', 'uploaded_by', (table) => {
+    table.string('uploaded_by').defaultTo('admin');
+  });
+};
+
+exports.down = async function() {
+  // Non destructive migration; no rollback
+};

backend/migrations/core/043_add_public_site_settings.js

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+const {
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+} = require('../../src/constants/publicSiteDefaults');
+
+exports.up = async function(knex) {
+  const defaults = [
+    {
+      setting_key: 'general_public_site_enabled',
+      setting_value: JSON.stringify(false),
+      setting_type: 'general'
+    },
+    {
+      setting_key: 'general_public_site_html',
+      setting_value: JSON.stringify(DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML.trim()),
+      setting_type: 'general'
+    },
+    {
+      setting_key: 'general_public_site_custom_css',
+      setting_value: JSON.stringify(''),
+      setting_type: 'general'
+    }
+  ];
+
+  for (const setting of defaults) {
+    const exists = await knex('app_settings')
+      .where('setting_key', setting.setting_key)
+      .first();
+
+    if (!exists) {
+      await knex('app_settings').insert({
+        ...setting,
+        updated_at: knex.fn.now()
+      });
+    }
+  }
+};
+
+exports.down = async function(knex) {
+  await knex('app_settings')
+    .whereIn('setting_key', [
+      'general_public_site_enabled',
+      'general_public_site_html',
+      'general_public_site_custom_css'
+    ])
+    .del();
+};

backend/migrations/core/044_add_event_password_toggle.js

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+exports.up = async function (knex) {
+  const hasColumn = await knex.schema.hasColumn('events', 'require_password');
+  if (!hasColumn) {
+    await knex.schema.table('events', (table) => {
+      table.boolean('require_password').notNullable().defaultTo(true);
+    });
+    await knex('events').update({ require_password: true });
+  }
+};
+
+exports.down = async function (knex) {
+  const hasColumn = await knex.schema.hasColumn('events', 'require_password');
+  if (hasColumn) {
+    await knex.schema.table('events', (table) => {
+      table.dropColumn('require_password');
+    });
+  }
+};

backend/migrations/run-migrations-safe.js

@@ -120,7 +120,9 @@ async function runMigrations() {
     
     // Check if this is a new deployment
     // It's new if no essential tables exist OR no migrations have been applied
-    const isNewDeployment = (!hasEventsTable || !hasPhotosTable || !hasAdminTable || !hasActivityLogsTable) || appliedFilenames.length === 0;
+    const hasEssentialTables = hasEventsTable && hasPhotosTable && hasAdminTable && hasActivityLogsTable;
+    const isDatabaseEmpty = !hasEventsTable && !hasPhotosTable && !hasAdminTable && !hasActivityLogsTable;
+    const isNewDeployment = isDatabaseEmpty || (appliedFilenames.length === 0 && !hasEssentialTables);
     
     // Only detect existing schema for truly existing deployments
     if (!isNewDeployment) {
@@ -227,4 +229,4 @@ if (require.main === module) {
   waitAndRun();
 }
 
-module.exports = { runMigrations };
+module.exports = { runMigrations };

backend/package-lock.json

@@ -1,21 +1,22 @@
 {
   "name": "picpeak-backend",
-  "version": "1.0.123",
+  "version": "1.1.5",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "picpeak-backend",
-      "version": "1.0.123",
+      "version": "1.1.5",
       "dependencies": {
         "@aws-sdk/client-s3": "^3.850.0",
         "@aws-sdk/lib-storage": "^3.850.0",
         "@aws-sdk/s3-request-presigner": "^3.850.0",
         "adm-zip": "^0.5.16",
         "archiver": "^5.3.1",
-        "axios": "^1.10.0",
+        "axios": "^1.12.2",
         "bcrypt": "6.0.0",
         "chokidar": "4.0.3",
+        "cookie-parser": "^1.4.7",
         "cors": "^2.8.5",
         "dotenv": "^16.0.3",
         "express": "^4.18.2",
@@ -34,9 +35,10 @@
         "mime-types": "^3.0.1",
         "multer": "^2.0.2",
         "node-cron": "^3.0.2",
-        "nodemailer": "7.0.5",
+        "nodemailer": "^7.0.10",
         "pg": "^8.16.3",
         "react-i18next": "^15.6.0",
+        "sanitize-html": "^2.17.0",
         "sharp": "0.34.3",
         "sqlite3": "^5.1.6",
         "uuid": "^11.1.0",
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@
       "devDependencies": {
         "eslint": "^8.40.0",
         "jest": "^29.5.0",
+        "mock-fs": "^5.5.0",
         "nodemon": "^3.1.10",
         "supertest": "^6.3.3"
       }
@@ -3889,13 +3892,13 @@
       "license": "MIT"
     },
     "node_modules/axios": {
-      "version": "1.10.0",
+      "version": "1.12.2",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/axios/-/axios-1.10.0.tgz",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/axios/-/axios-1.12.2.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-/1xYAC4MP/HEG+3duIhFr4ZQXR4sQXOIe+o6sdqzeykGLx6Upp/1p8MHqhINOvGeP7xyNHe7tsiJByc4SSVUxw==",
+      "integrity": "sha512-vMJzPewAlRyOgxV2dU0Cuz2O8zzzx9VYtbJOaBgXFeLc4IV/Eg50n4LowmehOOR61S8ZMpc2K5Sa7g6A4jfkUw==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "follow-redirects": "^1.15.6",
-        "form-data": "^4.0.0",
+        "form-data": "^4.0.4",
         "proxy-from-env": "^1.1.0"
       }
     },
@@ -4727,6 +4730,28 @@
         "node": ">= 0.6"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/cookie-parser": {
+      "version": "1.4.7",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/cookie-parser/-/cookie-parser-1.4.7.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-nGUvgXnotP3BsjiLX2ypbQnWoGUPIIfHQNZkkC668ntrzGWEZVW70HDEB1qnNGMicPje6EttlIgzo51YSwNQGw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "cookie": "0.7.2",
+        "cookie-signature": "1.0.6"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">= 0.8.0"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/cookie-parser/node_modules/cookie": {
+      "version": "0.7.2",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/cookie/-/cookie-0.7.2.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-yki5XnKuf750l50uGTllt6kKILY4nQ1eNIQatoXEByZ5dWgnKqbnqmTrBE5B4N7lrMJKQ2ytWMiTO2o0v6Ew/w==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">= 0.6"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/cookie-signature": {
       "version": "1.0.6",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/cookie-signature/-/cookie-signature-1.0.6.tgz",
@@ -4898,7 +4923,6 @@
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       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/deepmerge/-/deepmerge-4.3.1.tgz",
       "integrity": "sha512-3sUqbMEc77XqpdNO7FRyRog+eW3ph+GYCbj+rK+uYyRMuwsVy0rMiVtPn+QJlKFvWP/1PYpapqYn0Me2knFn+A==",
-      "dev": true,
       "license": "MIT",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=0.10.0"
@@ -4992,6 +5016,61 @@
         "node": ">=6.0.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/dom-serializer": {
+      "version": "2.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/dom-serializer/-/dom-serializer-2.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-wIkAryiqt/nV5EQKqQpo3SToSOV9J0DnbJqwK7Wv/Trc92zIAYZ4FlMu+JPFW1DfGFt81ZTCGgDEabffXeLyJg==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "domelementtype": "^2.3.0",
+        "domhandler": "^5.0.2",
+        "entities": "^4.2.0"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/cheeriojs/dom-serializer?sponsor=1"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/domelementtype": {
+      "version": "2.3.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/domelementtype/-/domelementtype-2.3.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-OLETBj6w0OsagBwdXnPdN0cnMfF9opN69co+7ZrbfPGrdpPVNBUj02spi6B1N7wChLQiPn4CSH/zJvXw56gmHw==",
+      "funding": [
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/fb55"
+        }
+      ],
+      "license": "BSD-2-Clause"
+    },
+    "node_modules/domhandler": {
+      "version": "5.0.3",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/domhandler/-/domhandler-5.0.3.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-cgwlv/1iFQiFnU96XXgROh8xTeetsnJiDsTc7TYCLFd9+/WNkIqPTxiM/8pSd8VIrhXGTf1Ny1q1hquVqDJB5w==",
+      "license": "BSD-2-Clause",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "domelementtype": "^2.3.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">= 4"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/fb55/domhandler?sponsor=1"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/domutils": {
+      "version": "3.2.2",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/domutils/-/domutils-3.2.2.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-6kZKyUajlDuqlHKVX1w7gyslj9MPIXzIFiz/rGu35uC1wMi+kMhQwGhl4lt9unC9Vb9INnY9Z3/ZA3+FhASLaw==",
+      "license": "BSD-2-Clause",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "dom-serializer": "^2.0.0",
+        "domelementtype": "^2.3.0",
+        "domhandler": "^5.0.3"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/fb55/domutils?sponsor=1"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/dotenv": {
       "version": "16.6.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/dotenv/-/dotenv-16.6.1.tgz",
@@ -5107,6 +5186,18 @@
         "once": "^1.4.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/entities": {
+      "version": "4.5.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/entities/-/entities-4.5.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-V0hjH4dGPh9Ao5p0MoRY6BVqtwCjhz6vI5LT8AJ55H+4g9/4vbHx1I54fS0XuclLhDHArPQCiMjDxjaL8fPxhw==",
+      "license": "BSD-2-Clause",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=0.12"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/fb55/entities?sponsor=1"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/env-paths": {
       "version": "2.2.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/env-paths/-/env-paths-2.2.1.tgz",
@@ -5198,7 +5289,6 @@
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       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/escape-string-regexp/-/escape-string-regexp-4.0.0.tgz",
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-      "dev": true,
       "license": "MIT",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=10"
@@ -5530,13 +5620,13 @@
       }
     },
     "node_modules/express-validator": {
-      "version": "7.2.1",
+      "version": "7.3.0",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/express-validator/-/express-validator-7.2.1.tgz",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/express-validator/-/express-validator-7.3.0.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-CjNE6aakfpuwGaHQZ3m8ltCG2Qvivd7RHtVMS/6nVxOM7xVGqr4bhflsm4+N5FP5zI7Zxp+Hae+9RE+o8e3ZOQ==",
+      "integrity": "sha512-ujK2BX5JUun5NR4JuBo83YSXoDDIpoGz3QxgHTzQcHFevkKnwV1in4K7YNuuXQ1W3a2ObXB/P4OTnTZpUyGWiw==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "lodash": "^4.17.21",
-        "validator": "~13.12.0"
+        "validator": "~13.15.15"
       },
       "engines": {
         "node": ">= 8.0.0"
@@ -6146,6 +6236,25 @@
         "void-elements": "3.1.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/htmlparser2": {
+      "version": "8.0.2",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/htmlparser2/-/htmlparser2-8.0.2.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-GYdjWKDkbRLkZ5geuHs5NY1puJ+PXwP7+fHPRz06Eirsb9ugf6d8kkXav6ADhcODhFFPMIXyxkxSuMf3D6NCFA==",
+      "funding": [
+        "https://github.com/fb55/htmlparser2?sponsor=1",
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/fb55"
+        }
+      ],
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "domelementtype": "^2.3.0",
+        "domhandler": "^5.0.3",
+        "domutils": "^3.0.1",
+        "entities": "^4.4.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/http-cache-semantics": {
       "version": "4.2.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/http-cache-semantics/-/http-cache-semantics-4.2.0.tgz",
@@ -6540,6 +6649,15 @@
         "node": ">=8"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/is-plain-object": {
+      "version": "5.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/is-plain-object/-/is-plain-object-5.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-VRSzKkbMm5jMDoKLbltAkFQ5Qr7VDiTFGXxYFXXowVj387GeGNOCsOH6Msy00SGZ3Fp84b1Naa1psqgcCIEP5Q==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=0.10.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/is-stream": {
       "version": "2.0.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/is-stream/-/is-stream-2.0.1.tgz",
@@ -7991,6 +8109,16 @@
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       "license": "MIT"
     },
+    "node_modules/mock-fs": {
+      "version": "5.5.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/mock-fs/-/mock-fs-5.5.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-d/P1M/RacgM3dB0sJ8rjeRNXxtapkPCUnMGmIN0ixJ16F/E4GUZCvWcSGfWGz8eaXYvn1s9baUwNjI4LOPEjiA==",
+      "dev": true,
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=12.0.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/ms": {
       "version": "2.1.3",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/ms/-/ms-2.1.3.tgz",
@@ -8015,6 +8143,24 @@
         "node": ">= 10.16.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/nanoid": {
+      "version": "3.3.11",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/nanoid/-/nanoid-3.3.11.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-N8SpfPUnUp1bK+PMYW8qSWdl9U+wwNWI4QKxOYDy9JAro3WMX7p2OeVRF9v+347pnakNevPmiHhNmZ2HbFA76w==",
+      "funding": [
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/ai"
+        }
+      ],
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "bin": {
+        "nanoid": "bin/nanoid.cjs"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": "^10 || ^12 || ^13.7 || ^14 || >=15.0.1"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/napi-build-utils": {
       "version": "2.0.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/napi-build-utils/-/napi-build-utils-2.0.0.tgz",
@@ -8209,9 +8355,9 @@
       "license": "MIT"
     },
     "node_modules/nodemailer": {
-      "version": "7.0.5",
+      "version": "7.0.10",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/nodemailer/-/nodemailer-7.0.5.tgz",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/nodemailer/-/nodemailer-7.0.10.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-nsrh2lO3j4GkLLXoeEksAMgAOqxOv6QumNRVQTJwKH4nuiww6iC2y7GyANs9kRAxCexg3+lTWM3PZ91iLlVjfg==",
+      "integrity": "sha512-Us/Se1WtT0ylXgNFfyFSx4LElllVLJXQjWi2Xz17xWw7amDKO2MLtFnVp1WACy7GkVGs+oBlRopVNUzlrGSw1w==",
       "license": "MIT-0",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=6.0.0"
@@ -8520,6 +8666,12 @@
         "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/parse-srcset": {
+      "version": "1.0.2",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/parse-srcset/-/parse-srcset-1.0.2.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-/2qh0lav6CmI15FzA3i/2Bzk2zCgQhGMkvhOhKNcBVQ1ldgpbfiNTVslmooUmWJcADi1f1kIeynbDRVzNlfR6Q==",
+      "license": "MIT"
+    },
     "node_modules/parseurl": {
       "version": "1.3.3",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/parseurl/-/parseurl-1.3.3.tgz",
@@ -8669,7 +8821,6 @@
       "version": "1.1.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/picocolors/-/picocolors-1.1.1.tgz",
       "integrity": "sha512-xceH2snhtb5M9liqDsmEw56le376mTZkEX/jEb/RxNFyegNul7eNslCXP9FDj/Lcu0X8KEyMceP2ntpaHrDEVA==",
-      "dev": true,
       "license": "ISC"
     },
     "node_modules/picomatch": {
@@ -8764,6 +8915,34 @@
         "node": ">=8"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/postcss": {
+      "version": "8.5.6",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/postcss/-/postcss-8.5.6.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-3Ybi1tAuwAP9s0r1UQ2J4n5Y0G05bJkpUIO0/bI9MhwmD70S5aTWbXGBwxHrelT+XM1k6dM0pk+SwNkpTRN7Pg==",
+      "funding": [
+        {
+          "type": "opencollective",
+          "url": "https://opencollective.com/postcss/"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "tidelift",
+          "url": "https://tidelift.com/funding/github/npm/postcss"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/ai"
+        }
+      ],
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "nanoid": "^3.3.11",
+        "picocolors": "^1.1.1",
+        "source-map-js": "^1.2.1"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": "^10 || ^12 || >=14"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/postgres-array": {
       "version": "2.0.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/postgres-array/-/postgres-array-2.0.0.tgz",
@@ -8829,24 +9008,6 @@
         "node": ">=10"
       }
     },
-    "node_modules/prebuild-install/node_modules/chownr": {
-      "version": "1.1.4",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/chownr/-/chownr-1.1.4.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-jJ0bqzaylmJtVnNgzTeSOs8DPavpbYgEr/b0YL8/2GO3xJEhInFmhKMUnEJQjZumK7KXGFhUy89PrsJWlakBVg==",
-      "license": "ISC"
-    },
-    "node_modules/prebuild-install/node_modules/tar-fs": {
-      "version": "2.1.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/tar-fs/-/tar-fs-2.1.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-090nwYJDmlhwFwEW3QQl+vaNnxsO2yVsd45eTKRBzSzu+hlb1w2K9inVq5b0ngXuLVqQ4ApvsUHHnu/zQNkWAg==",
-      "license": "MIT",
-      "dependencies": {
-        "chownr": "^1.1.1",
-        "mkdirp-classic": "^0.5.2",
-        "pump": "^3.0.0",
-        "tar-stream": "^2.1.4"
-      }
-    },
     "node_modules/prelude-ls": {
       "version": "1.2.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/prelude-ls/-/prelude-ls-1.2.1.tgz",
@@ -9355,6 +9516,20 @@
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       "license": "MIT"
     },
+    "node_modules/sanitize-html": {
+      "version": "2.17.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/sanitize-html/-/sanitize-html-2.17.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-dLAADUSS8rBwhaevT12yCezvioCA+bmUTPH/u57xKPT8d++voeYE6HeluA/bPbQ15TwDBG2ii+QZIEmYx8VdxA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "deepmerge": "^4.2.2",
+        "escape-string-regexp": "^4.0.0",
+        "htmlparser2": "^8.0.0",
+        "is-plain-object": "^5.0.0",
+        "parse-srcset": "^1.0.2",
+        "postcss": "^8.3.11"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/semver": {
       "version": "7.7.2",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/semver/-/semver-7.7.2.tgz",
@@ -9727,6 +9902,15 @@
         "node": ">=0.10.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/source-map-js": {
+      "version": "1.2.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/source-map-js/-/source-map-js-1.2.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-UXWMKhLOwVKb728IUtQPXxfYU+usdybtUrK/8uGE8CQMvrhOpwvzDBwj0QhSL7MQc7vIsISBG8VQ8+IDQxpfQA==",
+      "license": "BSD-3-Clause",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=0.10.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/source-map-support": {
       "version": "0.5.13",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/source-map-support/-/source-map-support-0.5.13.tgz",
@@ -10044,6 +10228,24 @@
         "node": ">=10"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/tar-fs": {
+      "version": "2.1.4",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/tar-fs/-/tar-fs-2.1.4.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-mDAjwmZdh7LTT6pNleZ05Yt65HC3E+NiQzl672vQG38jIrehtJk/J3mNwIg+vShQPcLF/LV7CMnDW6vjj6sfYQ==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "chownr": "^1.1.1",
+        "mkdirp-classic": "^0.5.2",
+        "pump": "^3.0.0",
+        "tar-stream": "^2.1.4"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/tar-fs/node_modules/chownr": {
+      "version": "1.1.4",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/chownr/-/chownr-1.1.4.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-jJ0bqzaylmJtVnNgzTeSOs8DPavpbYgEr/b0YL8/2GO3xJEhInFmhKMUnEJQjZumK7KXGFhUy89PrsJWlakBVg==",
+      "license": "ISC"
+    },
     "node_modules/tar-stream": {
       "version": "2.2.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/tar-stream/-/tar-stream-2.2.0.tgz",
@@ -10422,9 +10624,9 @@
       }
     },
     "node_modules/validator": {
-      "version": "13.12.0",
+      "version": "13.15.20",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-13.12.0.tgz",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-13.15.20.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-c1Q0mCiPlgdTVVVIJIrBuxNicYE+t/7oKeI9MWLj3fh/uq2Pxh/3eeWbVZ4OcGW1TUf53At0njHw5SMdA3tmMg==",
+      "integrity": "sha512-KxPOq3V2LmfQPP4eqf3Mq/zrT0Dqp2Vmx2Bn285LwVahLc+CsxOM0crBHczm8ijlcjZ0Q5Xd6LW3z3odTPnlrw==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">= 0.10"

backend/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "picpeak-backend",
-  "version": "1.0.123",
+  "version": "1.1.5",
   "description": "Backend for PicPeak event photo sharing platform",
   "main": "server.js",
   "scripts": {
@@ -17,9 +17,10 @@
     "@aws-sdk/s3-request-presigner": "^3.850.0",
     "adm-zip": "^0.5.16",
     "archiver": "^5.3.1",
-    "axios": "^1.10.0",
+    "axios": "^1.12.2",
     "bcrypt": "6.0.0",
     "chokidar": "4.0.3",
+    "cookie-parser": "^1.4.7",
     "cors": "^2.8.5",
     "dotenv": "^16.0.3",
     "express": "^4.18.2",
@@ -38,9 +39,10 @@
     "mime-types": "^3.0.1",
     "multer": "^2.0.2",
     "node-cron": "^3.0.2",
-    "nodemailer": "7.0.5",
+    "nodemailer": "^7.0.10",
     "pg": "^8.16.3",
     "react-i18next": "^15.6.0",
+    "sanitize-html": "^2.17.0",
     "sharp": "0.34.3",
     "sqlite3": "^5.1.6",
     "uuid": "^11.1.0",
@@ -50,6 +52,7 @@
   "devDependencies": {
     "eslint": "^8.40.0",
     "jest": "^29.5.0",
+    "mock-fs": "^5.5.0",
     "nodemon": "^3.1.10",
     "supertest": "^6.3.3"
   }

backend/scripts/migrate-upload-assets.js

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+
+const fsp = fs.promises;
+
+async function pathExists(location) {
+  try {
+    await fsp.access(location);
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error && error.code === 'ENOENT') {
+      return false;
+    }
+    throw error;
+  }
+}
+
+async function moveFile(source, destination) {
+  await fsp.mkdir(path.dirname(destination), { recursive: true });
+  try {
+    await fsp.rename(source, destination);
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error.code === 'EXDEV') {
+      await fsp.copyFile(source, destination);
+      await fsp.unlink(source);
+    } else if (error.code === 'EEXIST') {
+      console.warn(`Destination already exists, leaving original in place: ${destination}`);
+      return;
+    } else {
+      throw error;
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+async function migrate() {
+  const backendRoot = path.resolve(__dirname, '..');
+  const defaultStorage = path.resolve(backendRoot, '../storage');
+  const targetStorage = path.resolve(process.env.STORAGE_PATH || defaultStorage);
+  const legacyUploadsRoot = path.resolve(backendRoot, 'storage/uploads');
+  const targetUploadsRoot = path.join(targetStorage, 'uploads');
+
+  if (legacyUploadsRoot === targetUploadsRoot) {
+    console.log('Legacy uploads directory already matches target STORAGE_PATH. Nothing to migrate.');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (!fs.existsSync(legacyUploadsRoot)) {
+    console.log(`Legacy uploads directory not found at ${legacyUploadsRoot}. Nothing to migrate.`);
+    return;
+  }
+
+  const categories = ['logos', 'favicons'];
+  let migratedCounter = 0;
+
+  for (const category of categories) {
+    const legacyDir = path.join(legacyUploadsRoot, category);
+    if (!fs.existsSync(legacyDir)) {
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    const targetDir = path.join(targetUploadsRoot, category);
+    await fsp.mkdir(targetDir, { recursive: true });
+
+    const entries = await fsp.readdir(legacyDir, { withFileTypes: true });
+    for (const entry of entries) {
+      if (!entry.isFile()) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      const sourcePath = path.join(legacyDir, entry.name);
+      const destinationPath = path.join(targetDir, entry.name);
+
+      if (await pathExists(destinationPath)) {
+        console.warn(`Skipping ${sourcePath} because ${destinationPath} already exists.`);
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      await moveFile(sourcePath, destinationPath);
+      migratedCounter += 1;
+    }
+
+    const remaining = await fsp.readdir(legacyDir);
+    if (remaining.length === 0) {
+      await fsp.rm(legacyDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (migratedCounter === 0) {
+    console.log('No legacy logo or favicon files needed migration.');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  console.log(`Migrated ${migratedCounter} files into ${targetUploadsRoot}.`);
+  console.log('If the database still references legacy absolute paths, they will be cleaned up automatically on the next upload.');
+}
+
+migrate().catch((error) => {
+  console.error('Migration failed:', error);
+  process.exitCode = 1;
+});

backend/scripts/reset-admin-password.js

@@ -7,12 +7,32 @@ const fs = require('fs').promises;
 const path = require('path');
 const readline = require('readline');
 
-const rl = readline.createInterface({
+const args = process.argv.slice(2);
+const hasFlag = (flag) => args.includes(flag);
+const getOption = (name) => {
+  const index = args.indexOf(`--${name}`);
+  if (index !== -1 && index + 1 < args.length) {
+    return args[index + 1];
+  }
+  return null;
+};
+
+const force = hasFlag('--force') || hasFlag('--yes') || hasFlag('--non-interactive');
+const credentialsFileArg = getOption('credentials-file');
+const resolvedCredentialsFile = credentialsFileArg
+  ? path.resolve(process.cwd(), credentialsFileArg)
+  : path.join(__dirname, '..', '..', 'ADMIN_PASSWORD_RESET.txt');
+
+const rl = force ? null : readline.createInterface({
   input: process.stdin,
   output: process.stdout
 });
 
-async function question(prompt) {
+async function ask(prompt) {
+  if (force) {
+    return 'yes';
+  }
+
   return new Promise((resolve) => {
     rl.question(prompt, resolve);
   });
@@ -37,13 +57,18 @@ async function resetAdminPassword() {
 
     console.log('Found admin user:', admin.username);
     console.log('Email:', admin.email);
-    console.log('\nThis will reset the password for this admin account.');
+    if (!force) {
-    
+      console.log('\nThis will reset the password for this admin account.');
-    const confirm = await question('\nDo you want to continue? (yes/no): ');
+    }
-    
+
-    if (confirm.toLowerCase() !== 'yes' && confirm.toLowerCase() !== 'y') {
+    const confirm = await ask('\nDo you want to continue? (yes/no): ');
-      console.log('\n❌ Password reset cancelled.');
+
-      process.exit(0);
+    if (!force) {
+      const normalized = confirm.trim().toLowerCase();
+      if (normalized !== 'yes' && normalized !== 'y') {
+        console.log('\n❌ Password reset cancelled.');
+        process.exit(0);
+      }
     }
 
     // Generate new password
@@ -60,39 +85,44 @@ async function resetAdminPassword() {
       });
 
     // Save to file
-    const resetInfoPath = path.join(__dirname, '..', '..', 'ADMIN_PASSWORD_RESET.txt');
+    const credentialsDir = path.dirname(resolvedCredentialsFile);
+    await fs.mkdir(credentialsDir, { recursive: true });
+
+    const adminUrl = `${process.env.ADMIN_URL || 'http://localhost:3001'}/admin`;
     const resetInfo = `
 ========================================
-PicPeak Admin Password Reset
+PicPeak Admin Credentials
 ========================================
 
-Password has been reset for admin account:
+Your admin account has been reset with these credentials:
 
-Username: admin
+Username: ${admin.username}
-New Password: ${newPassword}
+Email: ${admin.email}
+Password: ${newPassword}
 
-IMPORTANT:
+IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTES:
-1. You MUST change this password on next login
+1. You MUST change this password after first login
 2. This file contains sensitive information
 3. Delete this file after noting the password
 
-Login URL: ${process.env.ADMIN_URL || 'http://localhost:3001'}/admin
+Login URL: ${adminUrl}
 
 Reset performed on: ${new Date().toISOString()}
 ========================================
 `;
 
-    await fs.writeFile(resetInfoPath, resetInfo, 'utf8');
+    await fs.writeFile(resolvedCredentialsFile, resetInfo, 'utf8');
 
     console.log('\n✅ Password reset successful!\n');
     console.log('========================================');
     console.log('New Credentials:');
     console.log('========================================');
-    console.log('Username: admin');
+    console.log(`Username: ${admin.username}`);
+    console.log(`Email: ${admin.email}`);
     console.log(`Password: ${newPassword}`);
     console.log('\n⚠️  IMPORTANT:');
     console.log('1. You will be required to change this password on next login');
-    console.log('2. Credentials are also saved in: ADMIN_PASSWORD_RESET.txt');
+    console.log(`2. Credentials are also saved in: ${resolvedCredentialsFile}`);
     console.log('3. Delete the file after noting the password');
     console.log('========================================\n');
 
@@ -100,10 +130,12 @@ Reset performed on: ${new Date().toISOString()}
     console.error('❌ Error resetting password:', error.message);
     process.exit(1);
   } finally {
-    rl.close();
+    if (rl) {
+      rl.close();
+    }
     process.exit(0);
   }
 }
 
 // Run the reset
-resetAdminPassword();
+resetAdminPassword();

backend/scripts/set-admin-password.js

@@ -36,4 +36,4 @@ async function setAdminPassword() {
   }
 }
 
-setAdminPassword();
+setAdminPassword();

backend/server.js

@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ const { startScheduledBackups } = require('./src/services/databaseBackup');
 const { maintenanceMiddleware } = require('./src/middleware/maintenance');
 const { sessionTimeoutMiddleware } = require('./src/middleware/sessionTimeout');
 const { createRateLimiter, createAuthRateLimiter } = require('./src/services/rateLimitService');
+const { getPublicSitePayload } = require('./src/services/publicSiteService');
+const cookieParser = require('cookie-parser');
+const {
+  getAdminTokenFromRequest,
+  getGalleryTokenFromRequest,
+} = require('./src/utils/tokenUtils');
 
 // Import routes
 const authRoutes = require('./src/routes/auth-enhanced');
@@ -47,14 +53,18 @@ app.set('trust proxy', 'loopback, linklocal, uniquelocal');
 const enableHsts = process.env.ENABLE_HSTS === 'true';
 const cspDirectives = {
   defaultSrc: ["'self'"],
-  scriptSrc: ["'self'", "'unsafe-inline'"], // Required for React
+  scriptSrc: [
+    "'self'",
+    'https://www.google.com',
+    'https://www.gstatic.com'
+  ],
   styleSrc: ["'self'", "'unsafe-inline'", "https:"], // Required for styled components
   imgSrc: ["'self'", "data:", "https:", "blob:"], // Allow data URLs and external images
-  connectSrc: ["'self'"], // API connections
+  connectSrc: ["'self'", 'https://www.google.com', 'https://www.gstatic.com'], // API connections
   fontSrc: ["'self'", "https:", "data:"], // Web fonts
   objectSrc: ["'none'"], // Disable plugins
   mediaSrc: ["'self'"], // Audio/video
-  frameSrc: ["'none'"], // Disable iframes
+  frameSrc: ["'self'", 'https://www.google.com'],
 };
 // Only upgrade insecure requests when HSTS explicitly enabled (HTTPS deployment)
 if (enableHsts) {
@@ -62,6 +72,45 @@ if (enableHsts) {
   cspDirectives.upgradeInsecureRequests = [];
 }
 
+app.use(cookieParser());
+
+app.use((req, res, next) => {
+  if (req.headers.authorization) {
+    return next();
+  }
+
+  const path = req.path || '';
+  const slugMatch = path.match(/\/api\/(?:gallery|secure-images)\/([^\/]+)/);
+  const slug = slugMatch ? slugMatch[1] : req.requestedSlug;
+  const adminToken = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
+  const galleryToken = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
+
+  const isAdminRequest = path.startsWith('/api/admin') || path.startsWith('/admin');
+  const isGalleryRequest = Boolean(slugMatch)
+    || path.startsWith('/api/gallery')
+    || path.startsWith('/gallery')
+    || path.startsWith('/api/secure-images');
+
+  // Prefer admin credentials on admin routes so gallery sessions cannot override them.
+  if (isAdminRequest) {
+    if (adminToken) {
+      req.headers.authorization = `Bearer ${adminToken}`;
+    }
+  } else if (isGalleryRequest) {
+    if (galleryToken) {
+      req.headers.authorization = `Bearer ${galleryToken}`;
+    } else if (adminToken) {
+      req.headers.authorization = `Bearer ${adminToken}`;
+    }
+  } else if (adminToken) {
+    req.headers.authorization = `Bearer ${adminToken}`;
+  } else if (galleryToken) {
+    req.headers.authorization = `Bearer ${galleryToken}`;
+  }
+
+  next();
+});
+
 app.use(helmet({
   contentSecurityPolicy: {
     // Avoid helmet adding defaults like upgrade-insecure-requests when not desired
@@ -122,6 +171,145 @@ app.options('/api/*', cors(corsOptions));
 let generalRateLimiter;
 let authRateLimiter;
 
+function composeInlineStyles(payload) {
+  const { branding } = payload;
+  const cssSegments = [];
+
+  cssSegments.push(`:root {
+  --brand-primary: ${branding.colors.primary};
+  --brand-accent: ${branding.colors.accent};
+  --brand-background: ${branding.colors.background};
+  --brand-text: ${branding.colors.text};
+}`);
+
+  if (payload.baseCss) {
+    cssSegments.push(payload.baseCss);
+  }
+
+  if (payload.css) {
+    cssSegments.push(`/* Custom styles */\n${payload.css}`);
+  }
+
+  return cssSegments.join('\n\n');
+}
+
+function renderBrandHeader(branding) {
+  const displayName = branding.companyName || 'PicPeak';
+  const logoSrc = branding.logoUrl || '/picpeak-logo-transparent.png';
+  const logo = `<img src="${logoSrc}" alt="${displayName}" class="brand-logo" loading="lazy" decoding="async" />`;
+
+  const tagline = branding.companyTagline
+    ? `<p class="brand-tagline">${branding.companyTagline}</p>`
+    : '';
+
+  return `<header class="site-header">
+  <div class="header-inner">
+    <div class="brand">
+      ${logo}
+      <div class="brand-copy">
+        <p class="brand-label">${displayName}</p>
+        ${tagline}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+    <nav class="site-nav">
+      <a href="#features">${'Features'}</a>
+      <a href="#workflow">${'Workflow'}</a>
+      <a href="#collections">${'Collections'}</a>
+      <a href="#stories">${'Stories'}</a>
+      <a href="#contact">${'Contact'}</a>
+    </nav>
+  </div>
+</header>`;
+}
+
+function renderBrandFooter(branding) {
+  const displayName = branding.companyName || 'PicPeak';
+  const footerNote = branding.footerText
+    ? `<p>${branding.footerText}</p>`
+    : '<p>Powered by PicPeak to keep every celebration beautifully organised.</p>';
+
+  const supportLink = branding.supportEmail
+    ? `<a href="mailto:${branding.supportEmail}">Support</a>`
+    : '';
+
+  const legalLinks = `
+    <a href="/datenschutz">Privacy Policy</a>
+    <a href="/impressum">Impressum</a>
+    ${supportLink}
+  `;
+
+  return `<footer class="site-footer" id="contact">
+  <div class="footer-inner">
+    <div>
+      <h2>${displayName}</h2>
+      ${footerNote}
+    </div>
+    <div class="footer-links">
+      ${legalLinks}
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</footer>`;
+}
+
+function buildPublicSiteDocument(payload) {
+  const inlineStyles = composeInlineStyles(payload);
+  const header = renderBrandHeader(payload.branding);
+  const footer = renderBrandFooter(payload.branding);
+
+  return `<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+<head>
+  <meta charset="utf-8" />
+  <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" />
+  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
+  <title>${payload.title}</title>
+  <meta name="description" content="Curated photo galleries and stories from unforgettable celebrations." />
+  <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com" />
+  <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin />
+  <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet" />
+  <style>${inlineStyles}</style>
+</head>
+<body>
+  <div class="site-shell">
+    ${header}
+    <main class="site-main">
+      ${payload.html}
+    </main>
+    ${footer}
+  </div>
+</body>
+</html>`;
+}
+
+async function handlePublicSiteRequest(req, res, next) {
+  try {
+    const payload = await getPublicSitePayload();
+
+    if (!payload.enabled) {
+      res.redirect(302, '/admin/login');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (payload.etag && req.headers['if-none-match'] === payload.etag) {
+      res.status(304).end();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const document = buildPublicSiteDocument(payload);
+
+    res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/html; charset=utf-8');
+    res.setHeader('Cache-Control', 'public, max-age=30, must-revalidate');
+    res.setHeader('ETag', payload.etag);
+    res.setHeader('Vary', 'Accept-Encoding');
+    res.setHeader('Content-Security-Policy', "default-src 'self'; frame-ancestors 'none'; img-src 'self' data: https:; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' https:; font-src 'self' https: data:; object-src 'none'; script-src 'self'; form-action 'self'");
+
+    res.status(200).send(document);
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Failed to render public site', { error: error.message });
+    next();
+  }
+}
+
 // Function to initialize rate limiters
 async function initializeRateLimiters() {
   generalRateLimiter = await createRateLimiter();
@@ -260,13 +448,23 @@ try {
   const shouldServe = (serveFrontendEnv === 'true') || ((serveFrontendEnv === undefined || serveFrontendEnv === 'auto') && fs.existsSync(indexPath));
   if (shouldServe) {
     logger.info(`Serving frontend from ${frontendDir}`);
+    // Serve pre-built assets
     app.use(express.static(frontendDir));
-    // SPA fallback for non-API routes
+
-    app.get([ '/', '/admin', '/admin/*', '/gallery/*' ], (req, res) => {
+    // Landing page handler or SPA fallback
+    app.get('/', handlePublicSiteRequest, (req, res) => {
+      res.sendFile(indexPath);
+    });
+
+    // SPA fallback for admin + gallery routes
+    app.get(['/admin', '/admin/*', '/gallery/*'], (req, res) => {
       res.sendFile(indexPath);
     });
   } else {
     logger.info('Frontend static serving disabled or dist not found', { serveFrontendEnv, frontendDir });
+    app.get('/', handlePublicSiteRequest, (req, res) => {
+      res.status(503).send('Frontend bundle not available. Build frontend or enable public site.');
+    });
   }
 } catch (e) {
   logger.warn('Failed to enable frontend static serving', { error: e.message });

backend/src/__tests__/publicSiteService.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+jest.mock('../database/db', () => {
+  const mockDb = jest.fn();
+  return {
+    db: mockDb,
+    logActivity: jest.fn(),
+  };
+});
+
+jest.mock('../utils/logger', () => ({
+  info: jest.fn(),
+  warn: jest.fn(),
+  error: jest.fn(),
+}));
+
+const { db } = require('../database/db');
+const { getPublicSitePayload, clearPublicSiteCache } = require('../services/publicSiteService');
+const { sanitizeCss } = require('../utils/cssSanitizer');
+
+const buildPublicSiteRows = (overrides = {}) => ([
+  { setting_key: 'general_public_site_enabled', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.enabled ?? true) },
+  { setting_key: 'general_public_site_html', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.html ?? '<h1>{{company_name}}</h1>') },
+  { setting_key: 'general_public_site_custom_css', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.css ?? "body { color: red; }") }
+]);
+
+const buildBrandingRows = (overrides = {}) => ([
+  { setting_key: 'branding_company_name', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.companyName ?? 'Willow & Pine Studio') },
+  { setting_key: 'branding_company_tagline', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.companyTagline ?? 'Stories told in colour and light.') },
+  { setting_key: 'branding_support_email', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.supportEmail ?? 'hello@example.com') },
+  { setting_key: 'branding_logo_url', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.logoUrl ?? '/uploads/logos/logo.png') },
+  { setting_key: 'branding_footer_text', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.footerText ?? 'Crafted with care for every celebration.') },
+  { setting_key: 'theme_config', setting_value: JSON.stringify(overrides.themeConfig ?? {
+    primaryColor: '#2563eb',
+    accentColor: '#1d4ed8',
+    backgroundColor: '#f8fafc',
+    textColor: '#0f172a'
+  }) }
+]);
+
+describe('publicSiteService', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    clearPublicSiteCache();
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('sanitizes stored HTML by stripping script tags', async () => {
+    const publicSiteRows = buildPublicSiteRows({ html: '<h1>{{company_name}}</h1><script>alert(1)</script>' });
+    const brandingRows = buildBrandingRows();
+
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(publicSiteRows) }));
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(brandingRows) }));
+
+    const payload = await getPublicSitePayload({ bypassCache: true });
+
+    expect(payload.enabled).toBe(true);
+    expect(payload.html).toContain('<h1>Willow & Pine Studio</h1>');
+    expect(payload.html).not.toContain('<script');
+    expect(payload.baseCss.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+    expect(payload.branding.companyName).toBe('Willow & Pine Studio');
+  });
+
+  it('sanitizes custom CSS and removes dangerous patterns', async () => {
+    const publicSiteRows = buildPublicSiteRows({
+      css: "body { color: blue; } @import url('https://malicious.example/style.css'); div { background: url(\"javascript:alert(1)\"); }"
+    });
+    const brandingRows = buildBrandingRows();
+
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(publicSiteRows) }));
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(brandingRows) }));
+
+    const payload = await getPublicSitePayload({ bypassCache: true });
+
+    expect(payload.css).toContain('body { color: blue; }');
+    expect(payload.css).not.toContain('@import');
+    expect(payload.css).not.toContain('javascript:');
+    // Client-side util should match server sanitization expectations
+    const clientSanitized = sanitizeCss(publicSiteRows[2].setting_value ? JSON.parse(publicSiteRows[2].setting_value) : '');
+    expect(clientSanitized).not.toContain('@import');
+    expect(clientSanitized).not.toContain('javascript:');
+  });
+
+  it('injects branding tokens into the rendered payload', async () => {
+    const publicSiteRows = buildPublicSiteRows({ html: '<section><h1>{{company_name}}</h1><p>{{company_tagline}}</p><a href="mailto:{{support_email}}">Get in touch</a></section>' });
+    const brandingRows = buildBrandingRows({
+      companyName: 'Aurora Collective',
+      companyTagline: 'Modern photography for timeless celebrations.',
+      supportEmail: 'studio@aurora.co',
+      logoUrl: '/uploads/logos/aurora.png',
+      themeConfig: {
+        primaryColor: '#5C8762',
+        accentColor: '#1d4ed8',
+        backgroundColor: '#fafafa',
+        textColor: '#171717'
+      }
+    });
+
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(publicSiteRows) }));
+    db.mockImplementationOnce(() => ({ whereIn: () => Promise.resolve(brandingRows) }));
+
+    const payload = await getPublicSitePayload({ bypassCache: true });
+
+    expect(payload.html).toContain('Aurora Collective');
+    expect(payload.html).toContain('Modern photography for timeless celebrations.');
+    expect(payload.html).toContain('studio@aurora.co');
+    expect(payload.branding.logoUrl).toBe('/uploads/logos/aurora.png');
+    expect(payload.branding.colors.primary).toBe('#5C8762');
+  });
+});

backend/src/constants/publicSiteDefaults.js

@@ -0,0 +1,690 @@
+const DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_TITLE = 'PicPeak — Curated Galleries, Effortless Sharing';
+
+const DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML = `
+<section class="hero" id="welcome">
+  <div class="hero__inner">
+    <span class="hero__badge">PicPeak Showcase</span>
+    <h1>Share the story of {{company_name}}</h1>
+    <p class="hero__lead">{{company_tagline}}</p>
+    <div class="hero__cta">
+      <a href="#features" class="button button--primary">Explore Features</a>
+      <a href="#collections" class="button button--ghost">View Sample Galleries</a>
+    </div>
+    <dl class="hero__stats">
+      <div>
+        <dt>Private invites</dt>
+        <dd>Secure links for every guest</dd>
+      </div>
+      <div>
+        <dt>Curated delivery</dt>
+        <dd>Highlight every favourite instantly</dd>
+      </div>
+      <div>
+        <dt>Fully branded</dt>
+        <dd>Colours, typography, and logo that match you</dd>
+      </div>
+    </dl>
+  </div>
+  <div class="hero__visual">
+    <article class="deck deck--primary">
+      <header class="deck__header">
+        <img src="{{brand_logo_url}}" alt="{{company_name}} logo" class="deck__logo" loading="lazy" decoding="async" />
+        <span class="deck__title">PicPeak Gallery</span>
+      </header>
+      <ul class="deck__list">
+        <li>Guided cover stories</li>
+        <li>Guest uploads with approvals</li>
+        <li>Protected high-res downloads</li>
+      </ul>
+    </article>
+    <article class="deck deck--secondary">
+      <p class="deck__quote">“PicPeak makes delivery feel like part of the celebration. Our couples relive the day the moment they open the link.”</p>
+      <p class="deck__author">— Studio Miraval</p>
+    </article>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<section class="features" id="features">
+  <div class="section-head">
+    <span class="section-badge">Why teams pick PicPeak</span>
+    <h2>Design-first galleries with the workflow you already love</h2>
+    <p>Bring the PicPeak admin experience to your clients with branded, secure, and responsive public pages.</p>
+  </div>
+  <div class="feature-grid">
+    <article>
+      <h3>Beautiful by default</h3>
+      <p>Every gallery inherits your PicPeak theme, typography, and colour palette automatically.</p>
+    </article>
+    <article>
+      <h3>Guided storytelling</h3>
+      <p>Create anchored sections, spotlight favourite collections, and embed testimonials that build trust.</p>
+    </article>
+    <article>
+      <h3>Secure sharing</h3>
+      <p>Password gates, expiring links, and download protection keep every celebration personal.</p>
+    </article>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<section class="workflow" id="workflow">
+  <div class="workflow__content">
+    <h2>Launch in minutes</h2>
+    <ol class="workflow__steps">
+      <li>
+        <h4>Brand it once</h4>
+        <p>PicPeak automatically applies your logo, colours, and support details.</p>
+      </li>
+      <li>
+        <h4>Curate sections</h4>
+        <p>Highlight hero stories, featured galleries, and timeline moments with simple HTML blocks.</p>
+      </li>
+      <li>
+        <h4>Share confidently</h4>
+        <p>Send a single link that greets guests before they enter their private gallery.</p>
+      </li>
+    </ol>
+  </div>
+  <div class="workflow__media">
+    <figure class="workflow__browser">
+      <img src="/picpeak-logo-transparent.png" alt="PicPeak interface" loading="lazy" decoding="async" />
+      <figcaption>PicPeak dashboard &mdash; trusted by studios worldwide.</figcaption>
+    </figure>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<section class="collections" id="collections">
+  <div class="section-head">
+    <span class="section-badge">Showcase highlights</span>
+    <h2>Curated sample galleries that mirror your client experience</h2>
+    <p>Drop in featured stories, welcome messages, and callouts that prepare guests for what comes next.</p>
+  </div>
+  <div class="collection-showcase">
+    <article>
+      <h3>Signature Galleries</h3>
+      <p>Use responsive cards to preview your most loved collections or vendor partnerships.</p>
+    </article>
+    <article>
+      <h3>Welcome timelines</h3>
+      <p>Guide guests from arrival to download with steps that feel effortless and on-brand.</p>
+    </article>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<section class="stories" id="stories">
+  <div class="section-head section-head--center">
+    <span class="section-badge">Client notes</span>
+    <h2>Experiences that keep guests coming back</h2>
+  </div>
+  <div class="story-grid">
+    <figure>
+      <blockquote>“From the welcome page to the final download, everything felt like us. PicPeak turned our gallery into part of the celebration.”</blockquote>
+      <figcaption>— Harper &amp; Elias</figcaption>
+    </figure>
+    <figure>
+      <blockquote>“The public landing page gives every collection a narrative. Our couples feel the care we put into every image.”</blockquote>
+      <figcaption>— Jordan Rivera, Photographer</figcaption>
+    </figure>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<section class="cta" id="contact">
+  <div class="cta__inner">
+    <div>
+      <h2>Ready to welcome your guests?</h2>
+      <p>Create a PicPeak landing page that matches your studio and introduces every celebration with confidence.</p>
+    </div>
+    <div class="cta__actions">
+      <a href="mailto:{{support_email}}" class="button button--primary">Contact us</a>
+      <a href="#features" class="button button--ghost">Review features</a>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
+<footer class="site-footer" id="legal">
+  <div class="footer-inner">
+    <div>
+      <h2>{{company_name}}</h2>
+      <p>Powered by PicPeak to keep every celebration beautifully organised.</p>
+    </div>
+    <div class="footer-links">
+      <a href="/datenschutz">Privacy Policy</a>
+      <a href="/impressum">Impressum</a>
+      <a href="mailto:{{support_email}}">Support</a>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</footer>
+`;
+
+const DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS = `
+*,
+*::before,
+*::after {
+  box-sizing: border-box;
+}
+
+body {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
+  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-background), #ffffff 55%);
+  color: var(--brand-text);
+  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
+}
+
+a {
+  color: inherit;
+  text-decoration: none;
+}
+
+img {
+  max-width: 100%;
+  display: block;
+}
+
+.site-shell {
+  min-height: 100vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03), transparent 65%);
+}
+
+.site-header {
+  position: sticky;
+  top: 0;
+  z-index: 30;
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
+  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+}
+
+.header-inner {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.brand {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 0.75rem;
+}
+
+.brand-logo {
+  width: 48px;
+  height: 48px;
+  border-radius: 12px;
+  object-fit: contain;
+  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
+  padding: 6px;
+}
+
+.brand-copy {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 0.25rem;
+}
+
+.brand-label {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+  color: var(--brand-text);
+}
+
+.brand-tagline {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
+}
+
+.site-nav {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 1rem;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
+}
+
+.site-nav a {
+  position: relative;
+  padding: 0.25rem 0;
+}
+
+.site-nav a::after {
+  content: '';
+  position: absolute;
+  left: 0;
+  bottom: -6px;
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 2px;
+  background: transparent;
+  transition: background 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.site-nav a:hover::after {
+  background: var(--brand-primary);
+}
+
+.site-main {
+  flex: 1;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 4rem;
+  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 960px) {
+  .site-main {
+    padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
+    gap: 5rem;
+  }
+
+  .hero,
+  .features,
+  .workflow,
+  .collections,
+  .stories,
+  .cta {
+    max-width: 1100px;
+    margin: 0 auto;
+  }
+}
+
+.hero {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 2.5rem;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 960px) {
+  .hero {
+    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
+  }
+}
+
+.hero__inner {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 1.75rem;
+}
+
+.hero__badge {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  font-size: 0.72rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
+  color: var(--brand-primary);
+}
+
+.hero h1 {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
+  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
+  line-height: 1.08;
+}
+
+.hero__lead {
+  margin: 0;
+  max-width: 32rem;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.hero__cta {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  gap: 0.85rem;
+}
+
+.hero__stats {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1rem;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+}
+
+.hero__stats dt {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--brand-text);
+}
+
+.hero__stats dd {
+  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+}
+
+.hero__visual {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.deck {
+  border-radius: 20px;
+  padding: 1.75rem;
+  background: #fff;
+  box-shadow: 0 35px 60px -35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
+  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.35rem;
+}
+
+.deck--primary {
+  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
+}
+
+.deck--secondary {
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03));
+}
+
+.deck__header {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 0.75rem;
+}
+
+.deck__logo {
+  width: 44px;
+  height: 44px;
+  border-radius: 12px;
+  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
+  padding: 6px;
+}
+
+.deck__title {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+}
+
+.deck__list {
+  margin: 0;
+  padding-left: 1.1rem;
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 0.65rem;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.68);
+}
+
+.deck__quote {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  line-height: 1.7;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
+}
+
+.deck__author {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--brand-text);
+}
+
+.section-head {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1rem;
+  max-width: 640px;
+}
+
+.section-head--center {
+  text-align: center;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.section-badge {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  font-size: 0.75rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.14);
+  color: var(--brand-primary);
+}
+
+.section-head h2 {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
+  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
+}
+
+.section-head p {
+  margin: 0;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
+}
+
+.feature-grid {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+  margin-top: 2.5rem;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
+}
+
+.feature-grid article {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
+  border-radius: 16px;
+  padding: 1.75rem;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
+}
+
+.workflow {
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 2rem;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 960px) {
+  .workflow {
+    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
+  }
+}
+
+.workflow__steps {
+  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  list-style: none;
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.workflow__steps h4 {
+  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  color: var(--brand-text);
+}
+
+.workflow__steps p {
+  margin: 0;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
+}
+
+.workflow__browser {
+  margin: 0;
+  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
+  border-radius: 20px;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
+  padding: 2rem;
+  text-align: center;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+}
+
+.collection-showcase {
+  margin-top: 2.5rem;
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
+}
+
+.collection-showcase article {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
+  border-radius: 18px;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+  padding: 1.5rem;
+  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
+}
+
+.story-grid {
+  margin-top: 2.5rem;
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
+}
+
+.story-grid figure {
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 1.75rem;
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
+  border-radius: 20px;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
+}
+
+.story-grid blockquote {
+  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  line-height: 1.7;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
+}
+
+.story-grid figcaption {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
+}
+
+.cta {
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-accent));
+  color: #fff;
+  border-radius: 28px;
+  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
+}
+
+.cta__inner {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 1.75rem;
+  max-width: 720px;
+}
+
+.cta__inner h2 {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
+}
+
+.cta__inner p {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  opacity: 0.95;
+}
+
+.cta__actions {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  gap: 1rem;
+}
+
+.button {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
+  border: 1px solid transparent;
+}
+
+.button:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-2px);
+}
+
+.button--primary {
+  background: var(--brand-primary);
+  color: #fff;
+  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
+}
+
+.button--primary:hover {
+  background: var(--brand-accent);
+}
+
+.button--ghost {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
+  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
+  color: inherit;
+}
+
+.site-footer {
+  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
+  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
+  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
+}
+
+.footer-inner {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: grid;
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
+}
+
+.footer-inner h2 {
+  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+}
+
+.footer-inner p {
+  margin: 0;
+  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
+  line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.footer-links {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 0.65rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--brand-primary);
+}
+
+.footer-links a {
+  color: inherit;
+}
+
+.footer-links a:hover {
+  text-decoration: underline;
+}
+
+@media (max-width: 960px) {
+  .site-nav {
+    display: none;
+  }
+
+  .hero__visual {
+    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
+  }
+
+  .workflow {
+    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
+  }
+
+  .cta__inner {
+    gap: 1.5rem;
+  }
+}
+`;
+
+module.exports = {
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_TITLE,
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS,
+};

backend/src/database/db.js

@@ -75,6 +75,14 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.boolean('is_archived').defaultTo(false);
       table.string('archive_path');
       table.datetime('archived_at');
+      table.boolean('allow_user_uploads').defaultTo(false);
+      table.integer('upload_category_id');
+      table.boolean('allow_downloads').defaultTo(true);
+      table.boolean('disable_right_click').defaultTo(false);
+      table.boolean('watermark_downloads').defaultTo(false);
+      table.text('watermark_text');
+      table.integer('hero_photo_id').references('id').inTable('photos').onDelete('SET NULL');
+      table.boolean('require_password').defaultTo(true);
     });
   } else {
     // Check if color_theme needs to be updated to TEXT type
@@ -104,11 +112,42 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
             archive_path TEXT,
             archived_at DATETIME,
             allow_user_uploads BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0,
-            upload_category_id INTEGER
+            upload_category_id INTEGER,
+            allow_downloads BOOLEAN DEFAULT 1,
+            disable_right_click BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0,
+            watermark_downloads BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0,
+            watermark_text TEXT,
+            hero_photo_id INTEGER,
+            require_password BOOLEAN DEFAULT 1
           )
         `);
         
-        await db.raw('INSERT INTO events_new SELECT * FROM events');
+        const pragmaRows = await db.raw("PRAGMA table_info('events')");
+        const existingColumns = pragmaRows.map(row => row.name);
+        const selectColumns = existingColumns.map((col) => {
+          switch (col) {
+            case 'allow_user_uploads':
+              return "COALESCE(allow_user_uploads, 0) as allow_user_uploads";
+            case 'upload_category_id':
+              return "upload_category_id";
+            case 'allow_downloads':
+              return "COALESCE(allow_downloads, 1) as allow_downloads";
+            case 'disable_right_click':
+              return "COALESCE(disable_right_click, 0) as disable_right_click";
+            case 'watermark_downloads':
+              return "COALESCE(watermark_downloads, 0) as watermark_downloads";
+            case 'watermark_text':
+              return 'watermark_text';
+            case 'hero_photo_id':
+              return 'hero_photo_id';
+            case 'require_password':
+              return 'COALESCE(require_password, 1) as require_password';
+            default:
+              return col;
+          }
+        });
+
+        await db.raw(`INSERT INTO events_new (${existingColumns.join(', ')}) SELECT ${selectColumns.join(', ')} FROM events`);
         await db.raw('DROP TABLE events');
         await db.raw('ALTER TABLE events_new RENAME TO events');
       } catch (error) {
@@ -129,6 +168,7 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.string('thumbnail_path');
       table.string('type').notNullable(); // 'collage' or 'individual'
       table.integer('size_bytes');
+      table.string('uploaded_by').defaultTo('admin');
       table.datetime('uploaded_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
       table.integer('view_count').defaultTo(0);
       table.integer('download_count').defaultTo(0);
@@ -159,11 +199,24 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.string('email_type').notNullable(); // 'creation', 'warning', 'expiration', 'archive_complete'
       table.json('email_data');
       table.string('status').defaultTo('pending'); // 'pending', 'sent', 'failed'
+      table.datetime('created_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
       table.datetime('scheduled_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
       table.datetime('sent_at');
       table.text('error_message');
       table.integer('retry_count').defaultTo(0);
     });
+  } else {
+    const hasCreatedAt = await db.schema.hasColumn('email_queue', 'created_at');
+    if (!hasCreatedAt) {
+      await db.schema.alterTable('email_queue', (table) => {
+        table.datetime('created_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
+      });
+      try {
+        await db('email_queue').whereNull('created_at').update({ created_at: db.fn.now() });
+      } catch (updateError) {
+        logger.debug('Email queue created_at backfill skipped', { error: updateError.message });
+      }
+    }
   }
 
   // Admin users table
@@ -181,6 +234,7 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.datetime('updated_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
       table.datetime('last_login');
       table.string('last_login_ip');
+      table.string('language', 2).defaultTo('en');
     });
   } else {
     // Check if updated_at column exists
@@ -216,6 +270,13 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
         table.string('last_login_ip');
       });
     }
+
+    const hasLanguage = await db.schema.hasColumn('admin_users', 'language');
+    if (!hasLanguage) {
+      await db.schema.table('admin_users', (table) => {
+        table.string('language', 2).defaultTo('en');
+      });
+    }
   }
 
   // Token revocation tables
@@ -291,6 +352,18 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.datetime('updated_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
     });
   }
+  
+  const defaultLanguageSetting = await db('app_settings')
+    .where('setting_key', 'default_language')
+    .first();
+  if (!defaultLanguageSetting) {
+    await db('app_settings').insert({
+      setting_key: 'default_language',
+      setting_value: JSON.stringify('en'),
+      setting_type: 'general',
+      updated_at: new Date(),
+    });
+  }
 
   // Activity logs table
   const hasActivityLogsTable = await db.schema.hasTable('activity_logs');
@@ -315,6 +388,86 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       });
     }
   }
+
+  await ensureGlobalCategories();
+}
+
+// Ensure photo categories exist for new deployments
+async function ensureGlobalCategories() {
+  const hasPhotoCategoriesTable = await db.schema.hasTable('photo_categories');
+  if (!hasPhotoCategoriesTable) {
+    await db.schema.createTable('photo_categories', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('name', 100).notNullable();
+      table.string('slug', 100).notNullable();
+      table.boolean('is_global').defaultTo(true);
+      table.integer('event_id').references('id').inTable('events').onDelete('CASCADE');
+      table.timestamp('created_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
+      table.unique(['slug', 'event_id']);
+    });
+  }
+
+  const hasCategoryIdColumn = await db.schema.hasColumn('photos', 'category_id');
+  if (!hasCategoryIdColumn) {
+    await db.schema.alterTable('photos', (table) => {
+      table.integer('category_id').references('id').inTable('photo_categories');
+    });
+  }
+
+  const hasCmsPagesTable = await db.schema.hasTable('cms_pages');
+  if (!hasCmsPagesTable) {
+    await db.schema.createTable('cms_pages', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('slug', 100).unique().notNullable();
+      table.text('title_en');
+      table.text('title_de');
+      table.text('content_en');
+      table.text('content_de');
+      table.timestamp('updated_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
+    });
+  }
+
+  const categoryCountRow = await db('photo_categories').count({ count: 'id' }).first();
+  const categoryCount = categoryCountRow ? Number(categoryCountRow.count) : 0;
+  if (categoryCount === 0) {
+    const defaultCategories = [
+      { name: 'Ceremony', slug: 'ceremony', is_global: true },
+      { name: 'Reception', slug: 'reception', is_global: true },
+      { name: 'Portraits', slug: 'portraits', is_global: true },
+      { name: 'Group Photos', slug: 'group-photos', is_global: true },
+      { name: 'Details', slug: 'details', is_global: true },
+      { name: 'Party', slug: 'party', is_global: true },
+    ];
+
+    await db('photo_categories').insert(defaultCategories);
+  }
+
+  const cmsPages = await db('cms_pages').select('slug');
+  const existingSlugs = cmsPages.map((page) => page.slug);
+  const defaultPages = [
+    {
+      slug: 'impressum',
+      title_en: 'Legal Notice',
+      title_de: 'Impressum',
+      content_en: '<h2>Legal Notice</h2><p>Please edit this content in the admin panel.</p>',
+      content_de: '<h2>Impressum</h2><p>Bitte bearbeiten Sie diesen Inhalt im Admin-Panel.</p>',
+      updated_at: new Date(),
+    },
+    {
+      slug: 'datenschutz',
+      title_en: 'Privacy Policy',
+      title_de: 'Datenschutzerklärung',
+      content_en: '<h2>Privacy Policy</h2><p>Please edit this content in the admin panel.</p>',
+      content_de: '<h2>Datenschutzerklärung</h2><p>Bitte bearbeiten Sie diesen Inhalt im Admin-Panel.</p>',
+      updated_at: new Date(),
+    },
+  ];
+
+  for (const page of defaultPages) {
+    if (!existingSlugs.includes(page.slug)) {
+      await db('cms_pages').insert(page);
+    }
+  }
 }
 
 // Helper function to log activities

backend/src/middleware/auth-enhanced-v2.js

@@ -3,13 +3,14 @@ const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const { isTokenRevoked } = require('../utils/tokenRevocation');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { getAdminTokenFromRequest, getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 
 /**
  * Enhanced admin authentication middleware with revocation checking
  */
 async function adminAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
@@ -97,7 +98,8 @@ async function adminAuth(req, res, next) {
  */
 async function galleryAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const slug = req.params?.slug || req.requestedSlug;
+    const token = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
@@ -164,4 +166,4 @@ module.exports = {
   adminAuth, 
   galleryAuth,
   // ... other exports
-};
+};

backend/src/middleware/auth-enhanced.js

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { getAdminTokenFromRequest, getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 
 /**
  * Enhanced admin authentication middleware
@@ -9,7 +10,7 @@ const logger = require('../utils/logger');
  */
 async function adminAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
@@ -89,7 +90,8 @@ async function adminAuth(req, res, next) {
  */
 async function galleryAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const slug = req.params?.slug || req.requestedSlug;
+    const token = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
@@ -151,7 +153,8 @@ async function galleryAuth(req, res, next) {
  */
 async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const slug = req.params?.slug || req.requestedSlug;
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req) || getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
     }
@@ -235,4 +238,4 @@ module.exports = {
   galleryAuth,
   photoAuth,
   verifyGalleryAccess
-};
+};

backend/src/middleware/auth.js

@@ -2,10 +2,11 @@ const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { getAdminTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 
 async function adminAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
     if (!token) {
       const clientIp = req.headers['x-forwarded-for']?.split(',')[0]?.trim() || 
                      req.headers['x-real-ip'] || 

backend/src/middleware/gallery.js

@@ -1,17 +1,52 @@
 const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db, withRetry } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 
 // Middleware to verify gallery access
 async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
   try {
-    const authHeader = req.headers.authorization;
+    const requestedSlug = req.params.slug || req.requestedSlug;
-    const token = authHeader?.split(' ')[1];
+    const token = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, requestedSlug);
+    let event;
+
     if (!token) {
+      if (!requestedSlug) {
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
+      }
+
+      event = await withRetry(async () => {
+        return await db('events')
+          .where({ 
+            slug: requestedSlug,
+            is_active: formatBoolean(true),
+            is_archived: formatBoolean(false)
+          })
+          .select('*')
+          .first();
+      });
+
+      if (!event) {
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found or expired' });
+      }
+
+      const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+      if (!requiresPassword) {
+        req.event = event;
+        req.sessionID = `gallery_public_${event.id}_${Date.now()}`;
+        req.clientInfo = {
+          ip: req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress || 'unknown',
+          userAgent: req.get('User-Agent') || 'unknown',
+          fingerprint: `${req.ip}-${req.get('User-Agent')}`.substring(0, 32),
+          timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+        return next();
+      }
+
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
     
-    
     // Try to verify with issuer first, fallback to no issuer for backward compatibility
     let decoded;
     try {
@@ -26,12 +61,9 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
         throw error;
       }
     }
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Token decoded successfully, eventId:', decoded.eventId);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Token decoded successfully', { eventId: decoded.eventId, slug: requestedSlug });
     
     // If we have a slug in the URL params or from pre-middleware, verify it matches
-    const requestedSlug = req.params.slug || req.requestedSlug;
-    
-    let event;
     if (requestedSlug) {
       // Verify by slug and ensure it matches the token's event
       event = await withRetry(async () => {
@@ -64,11 +96,11 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
     }
     
     if (!event) {
-      console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event not found for slug:', requestedSlug || 'no-slug', 'eventId:', decoded.eventId);
+      logger.warn('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event not found for slug', { slug: requestedSlug || 'no-slug', tokenEventId: decoded.eventId });
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found or expired' });
     }
     
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event found:', event.id, event.slug);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event located', { eventId: event.id, slug: event.slug });
     req.event = event;
     req.sessionID = decoded.sessionId || `gallery_${event.id}_${Date.now()}`;
     
@@ -80,14 +112,14 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
       timestamp: Date.now()
     };
     
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Access granted for event:', event.id);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Access granted', { eventId: event.id, slug: event.slug });
     next();
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('Error verifying gallery access:', error);
+    logger.error('Error verifying gallery access', { error: error.message, stack: error.stack });
-    res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid token', details: error.message });
+    res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid token' });
   }
 }
 
 module.exports = {
   verifyGalleryAccess
-};
+};

backend/src/middleware/photoAuth.js

@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
 const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 
 async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
     // Extract event slug from the path
     let eventSlug;
     
-    console.log('PhotoAuth middleware - path:', req.path);
-    
     // For thumbnails, we need to parse the filename to get the event info
     if (req.path.startsWith('/thumb_')) {
       // For now, we'll rely on JWT token for thumbnail access
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
     }
     
     // First check for JWT token (from gallery access)
-    const authHeader = req.headers.authorization;
+    const tokenFromRequest = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, eventSlug);
-    if (authHeader && authHeader.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    if (tokenFromRequest) {
-      const token = authHeader.replace('Bearer ', '');
+      const token = tokenFromRequest;
       try {
         // Try to verify with issuer first, fallback to no issuer for backward compatibility
         let decoded;
@@ -79,29 +79,36 @@ async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
           // For both thumbnails and photos with admin token, allow access
           return next();
         }
-      } catch (err) {
+    } catch (err) {
-        // Token invalid, fall through to password check
+      // Token invalid, fall through to password check
-        console.error('JWT verification failed:', err.message);
+      logger.warn('JWT verification failed in photoAuth', { error: err.message });
       }
     }
     
     // Check for password header (legacy support)
     const password = req.headers['x-gallery-password'];
     
-    if (!password && !authHeader) {
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
-    }
-    
     // If no eventSlug (thumbnails), and we don't have valid auth yet, deny access
-    if (!eventSlug && !password) {
+    if (!eventSlug && !password && !tokenFromRequest) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required for thumbnails' });
     }
-    
+
     const event = await db('events').where({ slug: eventSlug, is_active: formatBoolean(true) }).first();
     if (!event) {
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found' });
     }
+
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
+    if (!requiresPassword) {
+      req.event = event;
+      return next();
+    }
     
+    if (!password && !tokenFromRequest) {
+      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
+    }
+
     if (password) {
       const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
       if (!validPassword) {
@@ -121,7 +128,7 @@ async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
     req.event = event;
     next();
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('Photo auth error:', error);
+    logger.error('Photo auth error', { error: error.message, stack: error.stack });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Authentication error' });
   }
 }

backend/src/middleware/sessionTimeout.js

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
+const { getAdminTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 
 // In-memory session tracking (in production, use Redis)
 const sessions = new Map();
@@ -67,11 +68,7 @@ async function getSessionTimeout() {
 
 async function sessionTimeoutMiddleware(req, res, next) {
   // Skip for non-authenticated routes
-  if (!req.headers.authorization) {
+  const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
-    return next();
-  }
-  
-  const token = req.headers.authorization.split(' ')[1];
   if (!token) {
     return next();
   }
@@ -150,4 +147,4 @@ module.exports = {
   sessionTimeoutMiddleware, 
   endSession,
   getActiveSessions 
-};
+};

backend/src/routes/__tests__/adminAuth.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+const request = require('supertest');
+const express = require('express');
+
+const buildChain = ({ firstResult, updateResult } = {}) => {
+  const chain = {
+    where: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNot: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    select: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    update: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(updateResult ?? 1),
+    first: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(firstResult),
+  };
+  return chain;
+};
+
+jest.mock('../../database/db', () => {
+  const dbMock = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.raw = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.__setImplementations = (...chains) => {
+    dbMock.mockReset();
+    chains.forEach((chain) => {
+      dbMock.mockImplementationOnce(() => chain);
+    });
+  };
+  return {
+    db: dbMock,
+    logActivity: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  };
+});
+
+jest.mock('../../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2', () => ({
+  adminAuth: (_req, _res, next) => {
+    _req.admin = { id: 1, username: 'admin' };
+    next();
+  },
+}));
+
+const { db, logActivity } = require('../../database/db');
+const adminAuthRouter = require('../adminAuth');
+
+describe('adminAuth profile updates', () => {
+  const app = express();
+  app.use(express.json());
+  app.use('/auth/admin', adminAuthRouter);
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('updates the admin profile', async () => {
+    const updatedUser = {
+      id: 1,
+      username: 'newadmin',
+      email: 'newadmin@example.com',
+      must_change_password: false,
+    };
+
+    db.__setImplementations(
+      buildChain({ firstResult: null }),          // email check
+      buildChain({ firstResult: null }),          // username check
+      buildChain({ updateResult: 1 }),            // update
+      buildChain({ firstResult: updatedUser }),   // fetch updated user
+    );
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: updatedUser.username, email: updatedUser.email })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ user: updatedUser });
+    expect(logActivity).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      'admin_profile_updated',
+      { admin_id: 1, updated_fields: ['username', 'email'] },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: 1, name: updatedUser.username }
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('rejects email conflicts', async () => {
+    db.__setImplementations(
+      buildChain({ firstResult: { id: 2 } })
+    );
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: 'newadmin', email: 'taken@example.com' })
+      .expect(409);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ error: 'Email is already in use by another admin' });
+  });
+
+  it('validates input', async () => {
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: '', email: 'not-an-email' })
+      .expect(400);
+
+    expect(response.body.errors).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});

backend/src/routes/__tests__/adminNotifications.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+const request = require('supertest');
+const express = require('express');
+
+jest.mock('../../database/db', () => {
+  const deleteMock = jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(5);
+  const chain = {
+    select: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    leftJoin: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    orderBy: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    limit: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNull: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNotNull: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    where: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    update: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    delete: deleteMock,
+    count: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    first: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue({ count: 0 }),
+  };
+
+  const dbMock = jest.fn(() => chain);
+  dbMock.raw = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.__chain = chain;
+  dbMock.__deleteMock = deleteMock;
+  return { db: dbMock };
+});
+
+jest.mock('../../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2', () => ({
+  adminAuth: (_req, _res, next) => next(),
+}));
+
+const { db } = require('../../database/db');
+const notificationsRouter = require('../adminNotifications');
+
+describe('adminNotifications routes', () => {
+  const app = express();
+  app.use(express.json());
+  app.use('/admin/notifications', notificationsRouter);
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('clears all notifications', async () => {
+    db.__deleteMock.mockResolvedValueOnce(8);
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .delete('/admin/notifications/clear-all')
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(db).toHaveBeenCalledWith('activity_logs');
+    expect(db.__deleteMock).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({
+      message: 'All notifications cleared',
+      deletedCount: 8,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('handles database errors when clearing notifications', async () => {
+    db.__deleteMock.mockRejectedValueOnce(new Error('boom'));
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .delete('/admin/notifications/clear-all')
+      .expect(500);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ error: 'Failed to clear notifications' });
+  });
+});

backend/src/routes/adminAuth.js

@@ -72,6 +72,68 @@ router.post('/change-password', [
   }
 });
 
+// Update admin profile
+router.put('/profile', [
+  adminAuth,
+  body('username').trim().notEmpty().withMessage('Username is required'),
+  body('email').trim().isEmail().withMessage('Valid email is required')
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { username, email } = req.body;
+    const userId = req.admin.id;
+
+    // Check for email conflicts
+    const existingEmail = await db('admin_users')
+      .where('email', email)
+      .whereNot('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    if (existingEmail) {
+      return res.status(409).json({ error: 'Email is already in use by another admin' });
+    }
+
+    // Check username conflict (if multiple admins are supported)
+    const existingUsername = await db('admin_users')
+      .where('username', username)
+      .whereNot('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    if (existingUsername) {
+      return res.status(409).json({ error: 'Username is already in use by another admin' });
+    }
+
+    await db('admin_users')
+      .where('id', userId)
+      .update({
+        username,
+        email,
+        updated_at: new Date()
+      });
+
+    const updatedUser = await db('admin_users')
+      .select('id', 'username', 'email', 'must_change_password')
+      .where('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    await logActivity(
+      'admin_profile_updated',
+      { admin_id: userId, updated_fields: ['username', 'email'] },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: userId, name: username }
+    );
+
+    res.json({ user: updatedUser });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Admin profile update error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to update admin profile' });
+  }
+});
+
 // Logout
 router.post('/logout', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   try {
@@ -96,4 +158,4 @@ router.post('/logout', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminBackup.js

@@ -221,7 +221,11 @@ router.post('/test-connection', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
           await fs.access(config.path, fs.constants.W_OK);
           res.json({ success: true, message: 'Local path is writable' });
         } catch (error) {
-          res.json({ success: false, message: 'Cannot write to local path: ' + error.message });
+          logger.warn('Local backup path not writable', {
+            path: config.path,
+            error: error.message
+          });
+          res.json({ success: false, message: 'Cannot write to local path. Check server logs for details.' });
         }
         break;
         
@@ -243,7 +247,11 @@ router.post('/test-connection', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
           const { stdout } = await execAsync(testCommand);
           res.json({ success: true, message: 'Rsync connection successful' });
         } catch (error) {
-          res.json({ success: false, message: 'Rsync connection failed: ' + error.message });
+          logger.warn('Rsync connection test failed', {
+            destination: config.host || config.destination,
+            error: error.message
+          });
+          res.json({ success: false, message: 'Rsync connection failed. Check server logs for details.' });
         }
         break;
         
@@ -274,7 +282,7 @@ router.get('/manifest/:backupRunId', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to get backup manifest:', error);
-    res.status(404).json({ error: error.message || 'Backup manifest not found' });
+    res.status(404).json({ error: 'Backup manifest not found' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -327,7 +335,7 @@ router.get('/manifest/:backupRunId/download', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to download backup manifest:', error);
-    res.status(404).json({ error: error.message || 'Backup manifest not found' });
+    res.status(404).json({ error: 'Backup manifest not found' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -344,7 +352,7 @@ router.get('/manifests/:backupId', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to get backup manifest:', error);
-    res.status(404).json({ error: error.message || 'Backup manifest not found' });
+    res.status(404).json({ error: 'Backup manifest not found' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -375,7 +383,7 @@ router.get('/manifests/:backupId/download', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to download backup manifest:', error);
-    res.status(404).json({ error: error.message || 'Backup manifest not found' });
+    res.status(404).json({ error: 'Backup manifest not found' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -436,7 +444,7 @@ router.get('/s3/buckets', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to list S3 buckets:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to list S3 buckets: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to list S3 buckets' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -473,7 +481,7 @@ router.get('/s3/files', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to list S3 files:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to list S3 files: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to list S3 files' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -535,7 +543,7 @@ router.delete('/s3/cleanup', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to cleanup S3 backups:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to cleanup S3 backups: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to cleanup S3 backups' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -587,7 +595,7 @@ router.post('/s3/test-upload', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('S3 upload test failed:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'S3 upload test failed: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'S3 upload test failed' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -675,7 +683,7 @@ router.get('/download/:backupId', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to download backup:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download backup: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download backup' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -744,7 +752,7 @@ router.get('/checksums', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to get file checksums:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to get file checksums: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to get file checksums' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -847,7 +855,7 @@ router.post('/estimate', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to estimate backup size:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to estimate backup size: ' + error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to estimate backup size' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -945,12 +953,13 @@ async function validateManifestData(manifestData) {
       }
     };
   } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Manifest validation error', { error: error.message });
     return {
       valid: false,
-      error: `Validation error: ${error.message}`,
+      error: 'Validation error encountered while processing manifest',
-      details: { error: error.message }
+      details: { hint: 'See server logs for diagnostic details.' }
     };
   }
 }
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js

@@ -13,6 +13,29 @@ const { queueEmail } = require('../services/emailProcessor');
 const { escapeLikePattern } = require('../utils/sqlSecurity');
 // formatDate import removed - dates are formatted by email processor
 const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwordValidation');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+
+const parseBooleanInput = (value, defaultValue = true) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) {
+    return defaultValue;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+    return value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'number') {
+    return value !== 0;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const normalized = value.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+    if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return defaultValue;
+};
 
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, [
@@ -21,7 +44,30 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('host_email').isEmail().normalizeEmail(),
   body('admin_email').isEmail().normalizeEmail(),
-  body('password').isLength({ min: 6 }),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    const input = req.body.require_password;
+    const normalizeBoolean = (val, defaultValue = true) => {
+      if (val === undefined || val === null) return defaultValue;
+      if (typeof val === 'boolean') return val;
+      if (typeof val === 'number') return val !== 0;
+      if (typeof val === 'string') {
+        const normalized = val.trim().toLowerCase();
+        if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) return false;
+        if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) return true;
+      }
+      return defaultValue;
+    };
+
+    const requirePassword = normalizeBoolean(input, true);
+    if (!requirePassword) {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('expiration_days').isInt({ min: 1, max: 365 }).optional(),
   body('welcome_message').optional().trim(),
   body('color_theme').optional().trim(),
@@ -34,7 +80,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('watermark_text').optional().trim()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
-    console.log('Create event request body:', req.body);
+    logger.debug('Create event request body', { body: req.body });
     const errors = validationResult(req);
     if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
       console.error('Validation errors:', errors.array());
@@ -58,6 +104,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       disable_right_click = false,
       watermark_downloads = false,
       watermark_text = null,
+      require_password: requirePasswordInput = true,
       // Feedback settings
       feedback_enabled = false,
       allow_ratings = true,
@@ -69,12 +116,15 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       show_feedback_to_guests = true
     } = req.body;
     
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(requirePasswordInput, true);
+
     // Debug logging
-    console.log('Download control values:', {
+    logger.debug('Download control values', {
       allow_downloads,
       disable_right_click,
       watermark_downloads,
       watermark_text,
+      require_password: requirePassword,
       types: {
         allow_downloads: typeof allow_downloads,
         disable_right_click: typeof disable_right_click,
@@ -82,18 +132,24 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       }
     });
     
-    // Validate password strength
+    let passwordValidation = null;
-    const passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
+    let galleryPassword = password;
-      eventName: event_name
+
-    });
+    if (requirePassword) {
-    
+      passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
-    if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
+        eventName: event_name
-      return res.status(400).json({ 
-        error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
-        details: passwordValidation.errors,
-        score: passwordValidation.score,
-        feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
       });
+
+      if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
+        return res.status(400).json({ 
+          error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
+          details: passwordValidation.errors,
+          score: passwordValidation.score,
+          feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
+        });
+      }
+    } else {
+      galleryPassword = '';
     }
     
     // Generate unique slug
@@ -113,10 +169,14 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Generate share link
     const shareToken = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
-    const shareLink = `${process.env.FRONTEND_URL}/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const sharePath = `/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const frontendBase = (process.env.FRONTEND_URL || '').replace(/\/$/, '');
+    const shareLink = frontendBase ? `${frontendBase}${sharePath}` : sharePath;
     
-    // Hash password with configurable rounds
+    // Hash password with configurable rounds (random placeholder when not required)
-    const password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds());
+    const password_hash = requirePassword
+      ? await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds())
+      : await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     
     // Calculate expiration date (days after event date)
     // Parse YYYY-MM-DD format as local date to avoid timezone issues
@@ -155,7 +215,8 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       allow_downloads: formatBoolean(allow_downloads !== undefined ? allow_downloads : true),
       disable_right_click: formatBoolean(disable_right_click !== undefined ? disable_right_click : false),
       watermark_downloads: formatBoolean(watermark_downloads !== undefined ? watermark_downloads : false),
-      watermark_text
+      watermark_text,
+      require_password: formatBoolean(requirePassword)
     }).returning('id');
     
     // Handle both PostgreSQL (returns array of objects) and SQLite (returns array of IDs)
@@ -180,7 +241,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Log activity
     await logActivity('event_created', 
-      { event_type, expires_at }, 
+      { event_type, expires_at, require_password: requirePassword, password_strength: passwordValidation?.score }, 
       eventId, 
       { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
     );
@@ -197,7 +258,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
         event_name,
         event_date: event_date,  // Pass raw date - will be formatted by email processor
         gallery_link: shareLink,
-        gallery_password: password,
+        gallery_password: requirePassword ? password : 'No password required',
         expiry_date: expires_at.toISOString(),  // Pass ISO string - will be formatted by email processor
         welcome_message: welcome_message || ''
       }),
@@ -211,6 +272,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       slug,
       event_name,
       event_type,
+      require_password: requirePassword,
       share_link: shareLink,
       expires_at: expires_at.toISOString(),
       created_at: new Date().toISOString()
@@ -396,21 +458,66 @@ router.put('/:id', adminAuth, [
   body('allow_downloads').optional().isBoolean(),
   body('disable_right_click').optional().isBoolean(),
   body('watermark_downloads').optional().isBoolean(),
-  body('watermark_text').optional().trim()
+  body('watermark_text').optional().trim(),
+  body('source_mode').optional().isIn(['managed', 'reference']),
+  body('external_path').optional({ nullable: true }).isString().trim(),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    if (value === undefined || value === null || value === '') {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  })
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
     if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
-      console.log('Update event validation errors:', JSON.stringify(errors.array(), null, 2));
+      logger.debug('Update event validation errors', { errors: errors.array(), body: req.body });
-      console.log('Request body:', req.body);
       return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
     }
 
     const { id } = req.params;
-    const updates = req.body;
+    const updates = { ...req.body };
+
+    const hasRequirePasswordUpdate = Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'require_password');
+    let requirePasswordUpdate;
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate) {
+      requirePasswordUpdate = parseBooleanInput(updates.require_password, true);
+      updates.require_password = formatBoolean(requirePasswordUpdate);
+    }
+
+    let newPasswordPlain;
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'password')) {
+      if (updates.password === undefined || updates.password === null || updates.password === '') {
+        delete updates.password;
+      } else {
+        newPasswordPlain = updates.password;
+        delete updates.password;
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'source_mode')) {
+      updates.source_mode = updates.source_mode === 'reference' ? 'reference' : 'managed';
+    }
+
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'external_path')) {
+      const trimmedPath = updates.external_path ? String(updates.external_path).trim() : '';
+      updates.external_path = trimmedPath || null;
+    }
+
+    if (updates.source_mode === 'managed') {
+      updates.external_path = null;
+    }
+
+    if (updates.source_mode === 'reference' && (updates.external_path === null || updates.external_path === undefined)) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'external_path is required when source_mode is reference' });
+    }
 
     // Log the update request for debugging
-    console.log('Update event request:', {
+    logger.debug('Update event request', {
       id,
       updates,
       color_theme_length: updates.color_theme ? updates.color_theme.length : 0,
@@ -425,6 +532,18 @@ router.put('/:id', adminAuth, [
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Event not found' });
     }
 
+    const currentRequirePassword = parseBooleanInput(event.require_password, true);
+
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === true && !currentRequirePassword && !newPasswordPlain) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Password must be provided when enabling password requirement.' });
+    }
+
+    if (newPasswordPlain) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(newPasswordPlain, getBcryptRounds());
+    } else if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === false && currentRequirePassword) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
+    }
+
     // Update event
     await db('events')
       .where('id', id)
@@ -515,13 +634,11 @@ router.delete('/:id', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     // Provide more specific error messages
     if (error.message && error.message.includes('foreign key constraint')) {
       res.status(500).json({ 
-        error: 'Cannot delete event due to existing references. Please contact support.',
+        error: 'Cannot delete event due to existing references. Please contact support.'
-        details: error.message 
       });
     } else {
       res.status(500).json({ 
-        error: 'Failed to delete event',
+        error: 'Failed to delete event'
-        details: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development' ? error.message : undefined
       });
     }
   }
@@ -780,7 +897,7 @@ router.post('/bulk-archive', adminAuth, [
         results.failed.push({
           id: event.id,
           name: event.event_name,
-          error: error.message
+          error: 'Failed to archive event. Check server logs for details.'
         });
       }
     }
@@ -806,4 +923,4 @@ router.post('/bulk-archive', adminAuth, [
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminExternalMedia.js

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ const fs = require('fs').promises;
 const { adminAuth } = require('../middleware/auth');
 const { list, resolveExternalPath, getExternalMediaRoot } = require('../services/externalMediaService');
 const { db, logActivity } = require('../database/db');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 
 const router = express.Router();
 
@@ -14,7 +15,11 @@ router.get('/list', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     const result = await list(relPath);
     res.json(result);
   } catch (error) {
-    res.status(400).json({ error: 'Invalid path', details: error.message });
+    logger.warn('Invalid external media path requested', {
+      path: req.query.path,
+      error: error.message
+    });
+    res.status(400).json({ error: 'Invalid external media path' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -57,11 +62,38 @@ router.post('/events/:id/import-external', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       .map(e => ({ full: path.join(baseAbs, e.name), rel: e.name, name: e.name }))
       .filter(f => ['.jpg', '.jpeg', '.png', '.webp'].includes(path.extname(f.name).toLowerCase()));
 
-    let imported = 0;
+    // Prepare file metadata and deduplicate by filename within type (keep largest)
     let skipped = 0;
+    const preparedFiles = [];
+    for (const f of files) {
+      try {
+        const stats = await fs.stat(f.full);
+        const segs = f.rel.split(path.sep);
+        let type = 'individual';
+        if (segs[0] === map.collages) type = 'collage';
+        if (segs[0] === map.individual) type = 'individual';
+        preparedFiles.push({ ...f, type, size: stats.size });
+      } catch (err) {
+        skipped++;
+      }
+    }
+
+    const dedupeMap = new Map();
+    for (const file of preparedFiles) {
+      const dedupeKey = `${file.type}:${path.basename(file.rel).toLowerCase()}`;
+      const existing = dedupeMap.get(dedupeKey);
+      if (!existing || file.size > existing.size) {
+        if (existing) skipped++;
+        dedupeMap.set(dedupeKey, file);
+      } else {
+        skipped++;
+      }
+    }
+
+    let imported = 0;
 
     // Insert photos
-    for (const f of files) {
+    for (const f of dedupeMap.values()) {
       // Infer type by subfolder names
       const segs = f.rel.split(path.sep);
       let type = 'individual';
@@ -74,7 +106,6 @@ router.post('/events/:id/import-external', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
           .where({ event_id: eventId, external_relpath: f.rel })
           .first();
         if (exists) { skipped++; continue; }
-
         const stats = await fs.stat(f.full);
         const inserted = await db('photos')
           .insert({
@@ -104,9 +135,13 @@ router.post('/events/:id/import-external', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
 
     res.json({ imported, skipped, thumbnailsQueued: 0 });
   } catch (error) {
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to import external media', details: error.message });
+    logger.error('External media import failed', {
+      eventId: req.params.id,
+      externalPath: req.body?.external_path,
+      error: error.message
+    });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to import external media' });
   }
 });
 
 module.exports = router;
-

backend/src/routes/adminFeedback.js

@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ router.post('/word-filters',
       res.json({ success: true });
     } catch (error) {
       if (error.message === 'Word filter already exists') {
-        return res.status(409).json({ error: error.message });
+        return res.status(409).json({ error: 'Word filter already exists' });
       }
       logger.error('Error adding word filter:', error);
       res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to add word filter' });
@@ -430,4 +430,4 @@ function convertToCSV(data) {
   return [csvHeaders, ...csvRows].join('\n');
 }
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminNotifications.js

@@ -119,4 +119,18 @@ router.delete('/clear-old', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+// Delete all notifications
+router.delete('/clear-all', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const deletedCount = await db('activity_logs').delete();
+    res.json({
+      message: 'All notifications cleared',
+      deletedCount
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Clear all notifications error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to clear notifications' });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminPhotos.js

@@ -13,6 +13,24 @@ const router = express.Router();
 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
 
+const parseCategoryId = (value) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) return null;
+  if (typeof value === 'number' && Number.isInteger(value)) {
+    return value === 0 ? null : value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const trimmed = value.trim();
+    if (!trimmed || trimmed === 'null') return null;
+    if (/^\d+$/.test(trimmed)) {
+      const parsed = parseInt(trimmed, 10);
+      if (!Number.isNaN(parsed)) {
+        return parsed === 0 ? null : parsed;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+  return null;
+};
+
 // Configure multer for file uploads
 // IMPORTANT: Using synchronous functions to prevent file corruption
 const storage = multer.diskStorage({
@@ -158,16 +176,16 @@ router.post('/:eventId/upload', adminAuth, uploadTimeout(600000), (req, res, nex
     }
     
     // Parse category_id to number if provided
-    const parsedCategoryId = category_id ? parseInt(category_id, 10) : null;
+    const numericCategoryId = parseCategoryId(category_id);
     
     // Determine photo type from category_id parameter (for backwards compatibility)
     let photoType = 'individual'; // default
     let categoryName = 'individual';
     
-    if (parsedCategoryId === 1 || category_id === 'collage') {
+    if (numericCategoryId === 1 || category_id === 'collage') {
       photoType = 'collage';
       categoryName = 'collages';
-    } else if (parsedCategoryId === 2 || category_id === 'individual') {
+    } else if (numericCategoryId === 2 || category_id === 'individual') {
       photoType = 'individual';
       categoryName = 'individual';
     }
@@ -239,7 +257,9 @@ router.post('/:eventId/upload', adminAuth, uploadTimeout(600000), (req, res, nex
               path: relativePath,
               thumbnail_path: null, // Will generate after successful commit
               type: photoType,
-              size_bytes: tempStats.size // Use actual file size from stat
+              size_bytes: tempStats.size, // Use actual file size from stat
+              category_id: numericCategoryId,
+              source_origin: 'managed'
             };
             
             batchPhotos.push(photoData);
@@ -475,9 +495,11 @@ router.patch('/:eventId/photos/:photoId', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
     
     // Update photo
+    const normalizedCategoryId = parseCategoryId(category_id);
+
     await db('photos')
       .where({ id: photoId })
-      .update({ category_id: category_id || null });
+      .update({ category_id: normalizedCategoryId });
     
     res.json({ message: 'Photo updated successfully' });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -578,7 +600,7 @@ router.post('/:eventId/photos/bulk-update', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     // Update photos
     const updateData = {};
     if (updates.category_id !== undefined) {
-      updateData.category_id = updates.category_id || null;
+      updateData.category_id = parseCategoryId(updates.category_id);
     }
     
     await db('photos')
@@ -632,14 +654,22 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     const { category_id, type, search, sort = 'date', order = 'desc' } = req.query;
     
     let query = db('photos')
+      .leftJoin('photo_categories as pc', 'pc.id', 'photos.category_id')
       .where({ 'photos.event_id': eventId })
-      .select('photos.*');
+      .select(
+        'photos.*',
+        'pc.name as category_display_name',
+        'pc.slug as category_display_slug'
+      );
     
     // Filter by type (individual/collage) - category_id maps to type
     if (category_id !== undefined) {
-      if (category_id === '' || category_id === '0') {
+      if (category_id === '') {
-        // For backwards compatibility, empty category means no filter
+        // No filter when empty string is provided
-        // Don't filter anything
+      } else if (category_id === '0') {
+        query = query.whereNull('photos.category_id');
+      } else if (/^\d+$/.test(category_id)) {
+        query = query.where('photos.category_id', parseInt(category_id, 10));
       } else if (category_id === 'individual' || category_id === 'collage') {
         query = query.where({ 'photos.type': category_id });
       }
@@ -665,7 +695,11 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
     
     const photos = await query.orderBy(orderByColumn, order);
-    
+
+    if (photos.length === 0) {
+      return res.json({ photos: [] });
+    }
+
     // Get comment counts separately
     const commentCounts = await db('photo_feedback')
       .whereIn('photo_id', photos.map(p => p.id))
@@ -690,9 +724,11 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
         // Always expose a thumbnail URL; backend will generate on demand if missing
         thumbnail_url: `/admin/photos/${eventId}/thumbnail/${photo.id}`,
         type: photo.type,
-        category_id: photo.type,
+        category_id: photo.category_id !== null && photo.category_id !== undefined
-        category_name: photo.type === 'individual' ? 'Individual Photos' : 'Collages',
+          ? Number(photo.category_id)
-        category_slug: photo.type,
+          : null,
+        category_name: photo.category_display_name || (photo.type === 'individual' ? 'Individual Photos' : 'Collages'),
+        category_slug: photo.category_display_slug || photo.type,
         size: photo.size_bytes,
         uploaded_at: photo.uploaded_at,
         // Feedback data
@@ -802,7 +838,8 @@ router.get('/:eventId/debug', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       storagePath: getStoragePath()
     });
   } catch (error) {
-    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+    console.error('Error fetching admin photo debug data:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch photo debug data' });
   }
 });
 

backend/src/routes/adminRestore.js

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ router.post('/validate', [
     logger.error('Restore validation failed:', error);
     res.status(400).json({
       success: false,
-      error: error.message,
+      error: 'Restore validation failed',
       logs: restoreService.restoreLog
     });
   }
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ router.post('/start', [
     logger.error('Failed to start restore:', error);
     res.status(500).json({
       success: false,
-      error: error.message
+      error: 'Failed to start restore operation'
     });
   }
 });
@@ -458,4 +458,4 @@ async function getBackupConfig() {
   return config;
 }
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminSettings.js

@@ -8,12 +8,24 @@ const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const { adminAuth } = require('../middleware/auth');
 const { clearMaintenanceCache } = require('../middleware/maintenance');
 const { clearSettingsCache } = require('../services/rateLimitService');
+const {
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS,
+} = require('../constants/publicSiteDefaults');
+const {
+  clearPublicSiteCache,
+  getDefaultPublicSitePayload,
+  getRawPublicSiteSettings,
+} = require('../services/publicSiteService');
+const { sanitizeCss } = require('../utils/cssSanitizer');
 const router = express.Router();
 
+const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
+
 // Configure multer for logo uploads
 const storage = multer.diskStorage({
   destination: async (req, file, cb) => {
-    const uploadDir = path.join(__dirname, '../../storage/uploads/logos');
+    const uploadDir = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'uploads/logos');
     await fs.mkdir(uploadDir, { recursive: true });
     cb(null, uploadDir);
   },
@@ -43,7 +55,7 @@ const upload = multer({
 // Configure multer for favicon uploads
 const faviconStorage = multer.diskStorage({
   destination: async (req, file, cb) => {
-    const uploadDir = path.join(__dirname, '../../storage/uploads/favicons');
+    const uploadDir = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'uploads/favicons');
     await fs.mkdir(uploadDir, { recursive: true });
     cb(null, uploadDir);
   },
@@ -218,7 +230,8 @@ router.put('/branding', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
         
         if (currentFaviconUrl && typeof currentFaviconUrl === 'string' && currentFaviconUrl.startsWith('/uploads/favicons/')) {
           // Delete the file from filesystem
-          const faviconPath = path.join(__dirname, '..', '..', 'storage', currentFaviconUrl.replace('/uploads/', ''));
+          const relativePath = currentFaviconUrl.replace(/^\//, '');
+          const faviconPath = path.join(getStoragePath(), relativePath);
           try {
             await fs.unlink(faviconPath);
             console.log('Deleted favicon file:', faviconPath);
@@ -248,7 +261,8 @@ router.put('/branding', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
         
         if (currentLogoUrl && typeof currentLogoUrl === 'string' && currentLogoUrl.startsWith('/uploads/logos/')) {
           // Delete the file from filesystem
-          const logoPath = path.join(__dirname, '..', '..', 'storage', currentLogoUrl.replace('/uploads/', ''));
+          const relativePath = currentLogoUrl.replace(/^\//, '');
+          const logoPath = path.join(getStoragePath(), relativePath);
           try {
             await fs.unlink(logoPath);
             console.log('Deleted logo file:', logoPath);
@@ -284,6 +298,8 @@ router.put('/branding', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       metadata: JSON.stringify({ company_name })
     });
 
+    clearPublicSiteCache();
+
     res.json({ message: 'Branding settings updated successfully' });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Branding update error:', error);
@@ -443,6 +459,8 @@ router.put('/theme', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       metadata: JSON.stringify({ theme_name: themeSettings.name || 'custom' })
     });
 
+    clearPublicSiteCache();
+
     res.json({ message: 'Theme settings updated successfully' });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Theme update error:', error);
@@ -453,7 +471,39 @@ router.put('/theme', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
 // Update general settings
 router.put('/general', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   try {
-    const settings = req.body;
+    const settings = { ...req.body };
+
+    const publicSiteKeysTouched = Object.keys(settings).some((key) => key.startsWith('general_public_site_'));
+
+    if (publicSiteKeysTouched) {
+      if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(settings, 'general_public_site_custom_css')) {
+        settings.general_public_site_custom_css = sanitizeCss(settings.general_public_site_custom_css || '');
+      }
+
+      if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(settings, 'general_public_site_html') && typeof settings.general_public_site_html === 'string') {
+        settings.general_public_site_html = settings.general_public_site_html.trim();
+      }
+
+      if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(settings, 'general_public_site_enabled')) {
+        settings.general_public_site_enabled = formatBoolean(settings.general_public_site_enabled);
+      }
+
+      const enableToggle = settings.general_public_site_enabled;
+      if (enableToggle === true) {
+        let htmlValue = settings.general_public_site_html;
+
+        if (htmlValue === undefined) {
+          const currentSettings = await getRawPublicSiteSettings();
+          htmlValue = currentSettings.general_public_site_html;
+        }
+
+        if (!htmlValue || !String(htmlValue).trim()) {
+          return res.status(400).json({
+            error: 'Public site HTML must be provided before enabling the public landing page.'
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    }
 
     // Update or insert each setting
     for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(settings)) {
@@ -476,6 +526,10 @@ router.put('/general', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       clearMaintenanceCache();
     }
 
+    if (publicSiteKeysTouched) {
+      clearPublicSiteCache();
+    }
+
     // Log activity
     await db('activity_logs').insert({
       activity_type: 'general_settings_updated',
@@ -593,7 +647,7 @@ router.get('/storage/info', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     for (const archive of archives) {
       if (archive.archive_path) {
         try {
-          const storagePath = process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
+          const storagePath = getStoragePath();
           const fullArchivePath = path.join(storagePath, archive.archive_path);
           const stats = await fs.stat(fullArchivePath);
           archiveStorage += stats.size;
@@ -603,11 +657,190 @@ router.get('/storage/info', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
       }
     }
 
+    const DEFAULT_SOFT_LIMIT_BYTES = 10 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024; // 10GB fallback
+    const storagePath = getStoragePath();
+
+    let diskStats = null;
+    let rawDiskTotal = null;
+    let rawDiskFree = null;
+    let rawDiskAvailable = null;
+    try {
+      diskStats = await fs.statfs(storagePath);
+      rawDiskTotal = Number(diskStats.bsize) * Number(diskStats.blocks);
+      rawDiskFree = Number(diskStats.bsize) * Number(diskStats.bfree);
+      rawDiskAvailable = Number(diskStats.bsize) * Number(diskStats.bavail);
+    } catch (diskError) {
+      console.error('Disk stats error:', diskError.message);
+    }
+
+    const clampDiskValue = (value) => {
+      if (!Number.isFinite(value) || value <= 0) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      // Treat unusually large virtualised values as unreliable (>50TB)
+      const MAX_REASONABLE_BYTES = 50 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024;
+      if (value > MAX_REASONABLE_BYTES) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      return value;
+    };
+
+    let diskTotal = null;
+    let diskFree = null;
+    let diskAvailable = null;
+
+    if (diskStats) {
+      diskTotal = clampDiskValue(rawDiskTotal);
+      diskFree = clampDiskValue(rawDiskFree);
+      diskAvailable = clampDiskValue(rawDiskAvailable);
+
+      if (diskTotal && diskAvailable && diskAvailable > diskTotal) {
+        diskAvailable = null;
+      }
+      if (diskTotal && diskFree && diskFree > diskTotal) {
+        diskFree = null;
+      }
+    }
+
+    const totalUsed = totalStorage?.total || 0;
+
+    const parseBytesValue = (value) => {
+      const numeric = Number(value);
+      if (!Number.isFinite(numeric) || numeric <= 0) {
+        return null;
+      }
+      return Math.floor(numeric);
+    };
+
+    const parseEnvOverride = (bytesVar, gbVar) => {
+      if (process.env[bytesVar]) {
+        return parseBytesValue(process.env[bytesVar]);
+      }
+      if (process.env[gbVar]) {
+        const value = parseBytesValue(process.env[gbVar]);
+        return value ? value * 1024 * 1024 * 1024 : null;
+      }
+      return null;
+    };
+
+    let configuredSoftLimit = null;
+    let capacityOverrideDb = null;
+    let availableOverrideDb = null;
+
+    try {
+      const storageSettings = await db('app_settings')
+        .whereIn('setting_key', [
+          'general_storage_soft_limit_bytes',
+          'general_storage_capacity_override_bytes',
+          'general_storage_available_override_bytes'
+        ])
+        .select('setting_key', 'setting_value');
+
+      storageSettings.forEach((setting) => {
+        let parsedValue = null;
+        if (setting.setting_value) {
+          try {
+            parsedValue = JSON.parse(setting.setting_value);
+          } catch (error) {
+            parsedValue = setting.setting_value;
+          }
+        }
+
+        switch (setting.setting_key) {
+          case 'general_storage_soft_limit_bytes':
+            if (typeof parsedValue === 'number' && !Number.isNaN(parsedValue)) {
+              configuredSoftLimit = parsedValue;
+            }
+            break;
+          case 'general_storage_capacity_override_bytes':
+            if (typeof parsedValue === 'number' && !Number.isNaN(parsedValue)) {
+              capacityOverrideDb = parsedValue;
+            }
+            break;
+          case 'general_storage_available_override_bytes':
+            if (typeof parsedValue === 'number' && !Number.isNaN(parsedValue)) {
+              availableOverrideDb = parsedValue;
+            }
+            break;
+          default:
+            break;
+        }
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Storage settings read error:', error.message);
+    }
+
+    const capacityOverrideEnv = parseEnvOverride('STORAGE_CAPACITY_OVERRIDE_BYTES', 'STORAGE_CAPACITY_OVERRIDE_GB');
+    const availableOverrideEnv = parseEnvOverride('STORAGE_AVAILABLE_OVERRIDE_BYTES', 'STORAGE_AVAILABLE_OVERRIDE_GB');
+
+    let capacityOverrideBytes = null;
+    let availableOverrideBytes = null;
+    let overrideSource = null;
+
+    if (capacityOverrideEnv != null || availableOverrideEnv != null) {
+      capacityOverrideBytes = capacityOverrideEnv;
+      availableOverrideBytes = availableOverrideEnv;
+      overrideSource = 'env';
+    } else if (capacityOverrideDb != null || availableOverrideDb != null) {
+      capacityOverrideBytes = capacityOverrideDb;
+      availableOverrideBytes = availableOverrideDb;
+      overrideSource = 'settings';
+    }
+
+    if (capacityOverrideBytes != null) {
+      diskTotal = capacityOverrideBytes;
+      if (availableOverrideBytes == null) {
+        diskAvailable = Math.max(capacityOverrideBytes - totalUsed, 0);
+      } else {
+        diskAvailable = Math.min(Math.max(availableOverrideBytes, 0), capacityOverrideBytes);
+      }
+      diskFree = diskAvailable;
+    } else if (availableOverrideBytes != null) {
+      diskAvailable = Math.max(availableOverrideBytes, 0);
+      diskFree = diskAvailable;
+    }
+
+    let recommendedSoftLimit = null;
+    if (diskTotal && diskAvailable) {
+      const projected = totalUsed + Math.floor(diskAvailable * 0.8);
+      recommendedSoftLimit = Math.min(diskTotal, Math.max(projected, Math.floor(diskTotal * 0.5)));
+    } else if (diskTotal) {
+      recommendedSoftLimit = Math.floor(diskTotal * 0.8);
+    } else if (diskAvailable) {
+      recommendedSoftLimit = Math.max(totalUsed, totalUsed + Math.floor(diskAvailable * 0.8));
+    }
+
+    if (recommendedSoftLimit && totalUsed > 0 && recommendedSoftLimit < totalUsed) {
+      recommendedSoftLimit = totalUsed;
+    }
+
+    const fallbackSoftLimit = recommendedSoftLimit || diskTotal || DEFAULT_SOFT_LIMIT_BYTES;
+    if (!recommendedSoftLimit && fallbackSoftLimit) {
+      recommendedSoftLimit = fallbackSoftLimit;
+    }
+    const effectiveSoftLimit = configuredSoftLimit || fallbackSoftLimit || DEFAULT_SOFT_LIMIT_BYTES;
+
+    const diskMetricsReliable = Boolean(diskTotal);
+
     res.json({
-      total_used: totalStorage.total || 0,
+      total_used: totalUsed,
       archive_storage: archiveStorage,
       storage_by_event: storageByEvent,
-      storage_limit: 10 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024 // 10GB default
+      storage_limit: effectiveSoftLimit,
+      storage_soft_limit: effectiveSoftLimit,
+      configured_soft_limit: configuredSoftLimit,
+      recommended_soft_limit: recommendedSoftLimit,
+      soft_limit_configured: Boolean(configuredSoftLimit),
+      disk_total: diskTotal,
+      disk_free: diskFree,
+      disk_available: diskAvailable,
+      disk_total_raw: rawDiskTotal,
+      disk_free_raw: rawDiskFree,
+      disk_available_raw: rawDiskAvailable,
+      disk_metrics_reliable: diskMetricsReliable,
+      disk_override_source: overrideSource
     });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Storage info error:', error);
@@ -717,4 +950,79 @@ router.put('/security/rate-limit', adminAuth, [
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+// Get default public site template
+router.get('/public-site/default', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const defaults = await getDefaultPublicSitePayload();
+
+    res.json({
+      enabled: false,
+      html: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML.trim(),
+      css: '',
+      baseCss: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS.trim(),
+      branding: defaults.branding,
+      meta: {
+        title: defaults.title,
+      }
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to load public site defaults:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to load defaults' });
+  }
+});
+
+// Reset public site template to defaults
+router.post('/public-site/reset', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const entries = [
+      {
+        key: 'general_public_site_html',
+        value: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML.trim()
+      },
+      {
+        key: 'general_public_site_custom_css',
+        value: ''
+      }
+    ];
+
+    for (const { key, value } of entries) {
+      await db('app_settings')
+        .insert({
+          setting_key: key,
+          setting_value: JSON.stringify(value),
+          setting_type: 'general',
+          updated_at: new Date()
+        })
+        .onConflict('setting_key')
+        .merge({
+          setting_value: JSON.stringify(value),
+          updated_at: new Date()
+        });
+    }
+
+    clearPublicSiteCache();
+
+    const defaults = await getDefaultPublicSitePayload();
+
+    await logActivity('public_site_reset_to_default',
+      {
+        template_length: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML.length,
+      },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
+    );
+
+    res.json({
+      message: 'Public site template reset to defaults',
+      html: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML.trim(),
+      css: '',
+      baseCss: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS.trim(),
+      branding: defaults.branding
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to reset public site template:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to reset template' });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminSystem.js

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ const fs = require('fs').promises;
 const path = require('path');
 const os = require('os');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 const router = express.Router();
 
 // Get system version
@@ -208,10 +209,14 @@ router.get('/database', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
         });
       } catch (error) {
         // Table might not exist
+        logger.warn('Failed to retrieve table info', {
+          table,
+          error: error.message
+        });
         tableInfo.push({
           name: table,
           rows: 0,
-          error: error.message
+          error: 'Unable to retrieve table details'
         });
       }
     }
@@ -226,4 +231,4 @@ router.get('/database', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/auth-enhanced-v2.js

@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
 // Gallery password verification with enhanced security
 router.post('/gallery/verify', [
   body('slug').notEmpty().trim(),
-  body('password').notEmpty()
+  body('password').optional().isString()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
@@ -232,53 +232,69 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
     const ipAddress = req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress;
     const userAgent = req.headers['user-agent'] || '';
     
-    // Check gallery-specific lockout
-    const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
-    if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
-      logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
-      return res.status(423).json({ 
-        error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
-        retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
-      });
-    }
-    
-    // Verify reCAPTCHA
-    const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
-    if (!recaptchaValid) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
-    }
-    
     const event = await db('events').where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) }).first();
+    const requiresPassword = !(event && (event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0'));
+
+    if (requiresPassword) {
+      const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
+      if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
+        logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
+        return res.status(423).json({ 
+          error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
+          retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
+        });
+      }
+
+      const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
+      if (!recaptchaValid) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
+      }
+    }
+
     if (!event) {
       // Don't reveal if gallery exists
       await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
+
-    const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+    if (requiresPassword) {
-    if (!validPassword) {
+      if (!password) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+      if (!validPassword) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        await db('access_logs').insert({
+          event_id: event.id,
+          ip_address: ipAddress,
+          user_agent: userAgent,
+          action: 'login_fail'
+        });
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+
       await db('access_logs').insert({
         event_id: event.id,
         ip_address: ipAddress,
         user_agent: userAgent,
-        action: 'login_fail'
+        action: 'login_success'
+      });
+    } else {
+      logger.info('Public gallery access granted without password', { slug, ipAddress });
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+      await db('access_logs').insert({
+        event_id: event.id,
+        ip_address: ipAddress,
+        user_agent: userAgent,
+        action: 'login_success'
       });
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
     
-    // Successful access
-    await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-    
-    // Log successful access
-    await db('access_logs').insert({
-      event_id: event.id,
-      ip_address: ipAddress,
-      user_agent: userAgent,
-      action: 'login_success'
-    });
-    
     // Generate session token with additional security info
     const token = jwt.sign({ 
       eventId: event.id, 
@@ -302,7 +318,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
         color_theme: event.color_theme,
         expires_at: event.expires_at,
         allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
-        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
       }
     });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -372,4 +389,4 @@ router.post('/password-strength', [
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/auth-enhanced.js

@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@ const {
 } = require('../utils/authSecurity');
 const { endSession } = require('../middleware/sessionTimeout');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const {
+  setAdminAuthCookie,
+  clearAdminAuthCookie,
+  setGalleryAuthCookies,
+  clearGalleryAuthCookies,
+  getAdminTokenFromRequest,
+  getGalleryTokenFromRequest,
+} = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 const router = express.Router();
 
 // Admin login with enhanced security
@@ -91,6 +99,8 @@ router.post('/admin/login', [
       expiresIn: '24h',
       issuer: 'picpeak-auth'
     });
+
+    setAdminAuthCookie(res, token);
     
     res.json({
       token,
@@ -110,13 +120,14 @@ router.post('/admin/login', [
 // Logout endpoint
 router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const adminToken = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req);
-    
+    const galleryToken = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req);
+    const token = adminToken || galleryToken;
+
     if (token) {
       // End the session
       endSession(token);
-      
+
-      // Log the logout
       try {
         const decoded = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET);
         logger.info('User logged out', { 
@@ -124,11 +135,23 @@ router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
           username: decoded.username,
           type: decoded.type
         });
+
+        if (decoded.type === 'admin') {
+          clearAdminAuthCookie(res);
+        } else if (decoded.type === 'gallery') {
+          clearGalleryAuthCookies(res, decoded.eventSlug);
+        }
       } catch (err) {
-        // Token might be invalid, but still process logout
+        // Token might be invalid, but still process logout and clear cookies
+        clearAdminAuthCookie(res);
+        clearGalleryAuthCookies(res);
       }
+    } else {
+      // No token found, but ensure cookies are cleared
+      clearAdminAuthCookie(res);
+      clearGalleryAuthCookies(res);
     }
-    
+
     res.json({ message: 'Logged out successfully' });
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Logout error:', error);
@@ -139,7 +162,7 @@ router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
 // Gallery password verification with enhanced security
 router.post('/gallery/verify', [
   body('slug').notEmpty().trim(),
-  body('password').notEmpty()
+  body('password').optional().isString()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
@@ -150,55 +173,68 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
     const { slug, password, recaptchaToken } = req.body;
     const ipAddress = req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress;
     const userAgent = req.headers['user-agent'] || '';
-    
+    const event = await db('events')
-    // Check gallery-specific lockout
+      .where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
-    const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
+      .first();
-    if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
+
-      logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
-      return res.status(423).json({ 
-        error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
-        retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
-      });
-    }
-    
-    // Verify reCAPTCHA
-    const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
-    if (!recaptchaValid) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
-    }
-    
-    const event = await db('events').where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) }).first();
     if (!event) {
-      // Don't reveal if gallery exists
       await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
+
-    const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
-    if (!validPassword) {
+
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+    if (requiresPassword) {
+      const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
+      if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
+        logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
+        return res.status(423).json({ 
+          error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
+          retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
+        });
+      }
+
+      const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
+      if (!recaptchaValid) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
+      }
+
+      if (!password) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+      if (!validPassword) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        await db('access_logs').insert({
+          event_id: event.id,
+          ip_address: ipAddress,
+          user_agent: userAgent,
+          action: 'login_fail'
+        });
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       await db('access_logs').insert({
         event_id: event.id,
         ip_address: ipAddress,
         user_agent: userAgent,
-        action: 'login_fail'
+        action: 'login_success'
+      });
+    } else {
+      logger.info('Public gallery access granted without password', { slug, ipAddress });
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+      await db('access_logs').insert({
+        event_id: event.id,
+        ip_address: ipAddress,
+        user_agent: userAgent,
+        action: 'login_success'
       });
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
+
-    // Successful access
-    await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-    
-    // Log successful access
-    await db('access_logs').insert({
-      event_id: event.id,
-      ip_address: ipAddress,
-      user_agent: userAgent,
-      action: 'login_success'
-    });
-    
-    // Generate session token with additional security info
     const token = jwt.sign({ 
       eventId: event.id, 
       eventSlug: event.slug,
@@ -209,6 +245,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
       expiresIn: '24h',
       issuer: 'picpeak-auth'
     });
+
+    setGalleryAuthCookies(res, token, event.slug);
     
     res.json({
       token,
@@ -221,7 +259,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
         color_theme: event.color_theme,
         expires_at: event.expires_at,
         allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
-        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
       }
     });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -230,15 +269,97 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
   }
 });
 
+// Share link authentication (token-based)
+router.post('/gallery/share-login', [
+  body('slug').notEmpty().trim(),
+  body('token').notEmpty()
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { slug, token } = req.body;
+    const ipAddress = req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress;
+    const userAgent = req.headers['user-agent'] || '';
+
+    const event = await db('events')
+      .where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
+      .first();
+
+    if (!event) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found' });
+    }
+
+    let expectedToken = event.share_link;
+    if (expectedToken && expectedToken.includes('/')) {
+      expectedToken = expectedToken.split('/').pop();
+    }
+
+    if (!expectedToken || token !== expectedToken) {
+      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid or expired share link' });
+    }
+
+    const jwtToken = jwt.sign({
+      eventId: event.id,
+      eventSlug: event.slug,
+      type: 'gallery',
+      ip: ipAddress,
+      loginTime: Date.now()
+    }, process.env.JWT_SECRET, {
+      expiresIn: '24h',
+      issuer: 'picpeak-auth'
+    });
+
+    await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}:share`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+    setGalleryAuthCookies(res, jwtToken, event.slug);
+
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
+    res.json({
+      token: jwtToken,
+      event: {
+        id: event.id,
+        event_name: event.event_name,
+        event_type: event.event_type,
+        event_date: event.event_date,
+        welcome_message: event.welcome_message,
+        color_theme: event.color_theme,
+        expires_at: event.expires_at,
+        allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
+      }
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Share link authentication error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Share link login failed' });
+  }
+});
+
+// Gallery logout to clear cookies
+router.post('/gallery/logout', async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const { slug } = req.body || {};
+    clearGalleryAuthCookies(res, slug);
+    res.json({ message: 'Logged out successfully' });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Gallery logout error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Logout failed' });
+  }
+});
+
 // Get current session info
 router.get('/session', async (req, res) => {
   try {
-    const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+    const { slug } = req.query;
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req) || getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
     
     if (!token) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
-    
+
     try {
       const decoded = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET);
       
@@ -250,7 +371,9 @@ router.get('/session', async (req, res) => {
         valid: true,
         type: decoded.type,
         expiresIn: Math.floor(remainingTime),
-        user: decoded.username || decoded.eventSlug
+        user: decoded.username || decoded.eventSlug,
+        eventSlug: decoded.eventSlug,
+        adminUsername: decoded.username
       });
     } catch (err) {
       res.json({
@@ -263,4 +386,4 @@ router.get('/session', async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/events.js

@@ -4,11 +4,34 @@ const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
 const crypto = require('crypto');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwordValidation');
 const { adminAuth } = require('../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2');
 const fs = require('fs').promises;
 const path = require('path');
 const router = express.Router();
 
+const parseBooleanInput = (value, defaultValue = true) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) {
+    return defaultValue;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+    return value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'number') {
+    return value !== 0;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const normalized = value.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+    if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return defaultValue;
+};
+
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_type').isIn(['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other']),
@@ -16,7 +39,17 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('host_email').isEmail(),
   body('admin_email').isEmail(),
-  body('password').isLength({ min: 6 }),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(req.body.require_password, true);
+    if (!requirePassword) {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('expiration_days').isInt({ min: 1, max: 365 }).optional()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
@@ -32,10 +65,28 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       host_email,
       admin_email,
       password,
+      require_password: requirePasswordInput = true,
       welcome_message,
       color_theme,
       expiration_days = 30
     } = req.body;
+
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(requirePasswordInput, true);
+
+    if (requirePassword) {
+      const passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
+        eventName: event_name
+      });
+
+      if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
+        return res.status(400).json({ 
+          error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
+          details: passwordValidation.errors,
+          score: passwordValidation.score,
+          feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
+        });
+      }
+    }
     
     // Generate unique slug
     const baseSlug = `${event_type}-${event_name.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]/g, '-')}-${event_date}`;
@@ -49,10 +100,15 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Generate share link (just slug/token, not full URL)
     const shareToken = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
-    const shareLink = `${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const sharePath = `/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const frontendBase = (process.env.FRONTEND_URL || '').replace(/\/$/, '');
+    const fullShareLink = frontendBase ? `${frontendBase}${sharePath}` : sharePath;
+    const shareLinkSlug = `${slug}/${shareToken}`;
     
-    // Hash password
+    // Hash password (or placeholder when not required)
-    const password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(password, 10);
+    const password_hash = requirePassword
+      ? await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds())
+      : await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     
     // Calculate expiration date (days after event date)
     const expires_at = new Date(event_date);
@@ -75,8 +131,9 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       password_hash,
       welcome_message,
       color_theme,
-      share_link: shareLink,
+      share_link: shareLinkSlug,
-      expires_at
+      expires_at,
+      require_password: formatBoolean(requirePassword)
     }).returning('id');
     
     // Handle both PostgreSQL (returns array of objects) and SQLite (returns array of IDs)
@@ -88,17 +145,18 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       host_name: host_email.split('@')[0], // Extract name from email
       event_name,
       event_date: event_date,  // Pass raw date - will be formatted by email processor
-      gallery_link: shareLink,
+      gallery_link: fullShareLink,
-      gallery_password: password,
+      gallery_password: requirePassword ? password : 'No password required',
       expiry_date: expires_at.toISOString(),  // Pass ISO string - will be formatted by email processor
       welcome_message: welcome_message || ''
     });
-    
+
     res.json({
       id: eventId,
       slug,
-      share_link: shareLink,
+      share_link: fullShareLink,
-      expires_at
+      expires_at,
+      require_password: requirePassword
     });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error(error);
@@ -137,17 +195,46 @@ router.get('/', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
 router.put('/:id', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const { id } = req.params;
-    const updates = req.body;
+    const updates = { ...req.body };
     
     // Don't allow updating certain fields
     delete updates.id;
     delete updates.slug;
     delete updates.created_at;
-    
+    delete updates.password_confirmation;
-    // If updating password, hash it
+
-    if (updates.password) {
+    const hasRequirePasswordUpdate = Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'require_password');
-      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(updates.password, 10);
+    let requirePasswordUpdate;
-      delete updates.password;
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate) {
+      requirePasswordUpdate = parseBooleanInput(updates.require_password, true);
+      updates.require_password = formatBoolean(requirePasswordUpdate);
+    }
+
+    let newPasswordPlain;
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'password')) {
+      if (updates.password === undefined || updates.password === null || updates.password === '') {
+        delete updates.password;
+      } else {
+        newPasswordPlain = updates.password;
+        delete updates.password;
+      }
+    }
+
+    const event = await db('events').where('id', id).first();
+    if (!event) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Event not found' });
+    }
+
+    const currentRequirePassword = parseBooleanInput(event.require_password, true);
+
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === true && !currentRequirePassword && !newPasswordPlain) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Password must be provided when enabling password requirement.' });
+    }
+
+    if (newPasswordPlain) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(newPasswordPlain, getBcryptRounds());
+    } else if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === false && currentRequirePassword) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     }
     
     await db('events').where('id', id).update(updates);

backend/src/routes/gallery.js

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 const express = require('express');
-const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const archiver = require('archiver');
@@ -8,8 +7,8 @@ const router = express.Router();
 const watermarkService = require('../services/watermarkService');
 const { verifyGalleryAccess } = require('../middleware/gallery');
 const secureImageService = require('../services/secureImageService');
-const secureImageMiddleware = require('../middleware/secureImageMiddleware');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
 
 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../storage');
@@ -20,7 +19,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/verify-token/:token', async (req, res) => {
     const { slug, token } = req.params;
     
     const event = await db('events')
-      .where({ share_link: slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
+      .where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
       .select('id', 'share_link')
       .first();
     
@@ -37,7 +36,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/verify-token/:token', async (req, res) => {
     res.json({ valid: true });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Error verifying token:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to verify token', details: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to verify token' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -48,9 +47,22 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
     const { token } = req.query;
     
     const event = await db('events')
-      .where({ slug: slug })
+      .where({ slug })
-      .select('event_name', 'event_type', 'event_date', 'expires_at', 'is_active', 'is_archived', 'share_link', 
+      .select(
-              'allow_downloads', 'disable_right_click', 'watermark_downloads', 'watermark_text')
+        'event_name',
+        'event_type',
+        'event_date',
+        'expires_at',
+        'is_active',
+        'is_archived',
+        'share_link',
+        'allow_downloads',
+        'disable_right_click',
+        'watermark_downloads',
+        'watermark_text',
+        'require_password',
+        'color_theme'
+      )
       .first();
     
     if (!event) {
@@ -74,6 +86,8 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
       }
     }
     
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
     res.json({
       event_name: event.event_name,
       event_type: event.event_type,
@@ -81,16 +95,16 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
       expires_at: event.expires_at,
       is_active: event.is_active,
       is_expired: !event.is_active || new Date(event.expires_at) < new Date(),
-      requires_password: true,
+      requires_password: requiresPassword,
       color_theme: event.color_theme,
-      allow_downloads: event.allow_downloads !== false,
+      allow_downloads: !(event.allow_downloads === false || event.allow_downloads === 0 || event.allow_downloads === '0'),
-      disable_right_click: event.disable_right_click === true,
+      disable_right_click: event.disable_right_click === true || event.disable_right_click === 1 || event.disable_right_click === '1',
-      watermark_downloads: event.watermark_downloads === true,
+      watermark_downloads: event.watermark_downloads === true || event.watermark_downloads === 1 || event.watermark_downloads === '1',
       watermark_text: event.watermark_text
     });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Error fetching gallery info:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch gallery info', details: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch gallery info' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -99,7 +113,6 @@ router.get('/:slug/photos', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
   try {
     // Get filter parameters from query
     const { filter, guest_id } = req.query;
-    const feedbackService = require('../services/feedbackService');
     
     // First get all photos
     let photos = await db('photos')
@@ -107,30 +120,83 @@ router.get('/:slug/photos', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
       .select('photos.*')
       .orderBy('photos.uploaded_at', 'desc');
     
-    // Apply filtering if requested
+    // Apply filtering if requested (supports global stats + per-guest interactions)
-    if (filter && guest_id) {
+    if (filter) {
-      let filters = {};
+      const filterTokens = new Set(
-      
+        String(filter)
-      // Parse filter parameter
+          .toLowerCase()
-      if (filter === 'liked') {
+          .split(',')
-        filters.liked = true;
+          .map(token => token.trim())
-      } else if (filter === 'favorited') {
+          .filter(Boolean)
-        filters.favorited = true;
-      } else if (filter === 'liked,favorited' || filter === 'favorited,liked') {
-        filters.liked = true;
-        filters.favorited = true;
-        filters.operator = 'OR';
-      }
-      
-      // Get filtered photo IDs
-      const filteredPhotoIds = await feedbackService.getFilteredPhotos(
-        req.event.id,
-        guest_id,
-        filters
       );
-      
+
-      // Filter photos to only include those with feedback
+      if (filterTokens.size > 0) {
-      photos = photos.filter(photo => filteredPhotoIds.includes(photo.id));
+        // Treat "saved" / "favorite" synonyms as favorites
+        if (filterTokens.has('saved')) {
+          filterTokens.add('favorited');
+        }
+        if (filterTokens.has('favorite')) {
+          filterTokens.add('favorited');
+        }
+
+        const include = new Set();
+
+        const includeBy = (predicate) => {
+          photos.forEach(photo => {
+            if (predicate(photo)) {
+              include.add(photo.id);
+            }
+          });
+        };
+
+        let guestFeedbackByType = null;
+        if (guest_id) {
+          const guestFeedbackRows = await db('photo_feedback')
+            .where({ event_id: req.event.id, guest_identifier: guest_id })
+            .select('photo_id', 'feedback_type');
+
+          guestFeedbackByType = guestFeedbackRows.reduce((acc, row) => {
+            if (!acc[row.feedback_type]) {
+              acc[row.feedback_type] = new Set();
+            }
+            acc[row.feedback_type].add(row.photo_id);
+            return acc;
+          }, {});
+        }
+
+        const includeGuestMatches = (type) => {
+          const ids = guestFeedbackByType?.[type];
+          if (ids && ids.size > 0) {
+            ids.forEach(id => include.add(id));
+          }
+        };
+
+        if (filterTokens.has('liked')) {
+          includeGuestMatches('like');
+          includeBy(photo => (photo.like_count || 0) > 0);
+        }
+
+        if (filterTokens.has('favorited')) {
+          includeGuestMatches('favorite');
+          includeBy(photo => (photo.favorite_count || 0) > 0);
+        }
+
+        if (filterTokens.has('rated')) {
+          includeGuestMatches('rating');
+          includeBy(photo => (photo.average_rating || 0) > 0);
+        }
+
+        if (filterTokens.has('commented')) {
+          includeGuestMatches('comment');
+          const commentedRows = await db('photo_feedback')
+            .where({ event_id: req.event.id, feedback_type: 'comment', is_approved: true, is_hidden: false })
+            .groupBy('photo_id')
+            .select('photo_id');
+          commentedRows.forEach(row => include.add(row.photo_id));
+        }
+
+        photos = photos.filter(photo => include.has(photo.id));
+      }
     }
     
     // Then get comment counts separately
@@ -230,7 +296,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/photos', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
     });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Error fetching photos:', error);
-    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch photos', details: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch photos' });
   }
 });
 
@@ -264,16 +330,17 @@ router.get('/:slug/download/:photoId', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
       photo_id: photoId
     });
     
-    // Photo path should be in storage/events/active directory
-    // Handle both legacy paths (just slug/filename) and new paths (events/active/slug/filename)
-    const storagePath = getStoragePath();
     let filePath;
-    if (photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
+    try {
-      // New format: path already includes events/active/ prefix
+      filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
-      filePath = path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
+    } catch (resolveError) {
-    } else {
+      logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for download', {
-      // Legacy format: path is just slug/filename
+        slug: req.params.slug,
-      filePath = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path);
+        photoId,
+        eventId: req.event.id,
+        error: resolveError.message,
+      });
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
     }
     
     // Get watermark settings
@@ -292,9 +359,24 @@ router.get('/:slug/download/:photoId', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
       res.send(watermarkedBuffer);
     } else {
       // Send original file
-      res.download(filePath, photo.filename);
+      res.download(filePath, photo.filename, (downloadError) => {
+        if (downloadError) {
+          logger.error('Error streaming gallery download', {
+            slug: req.params.slug,
+            photoId,
+            eventId: req.event.id,
+            error: downloadError.message,
+          });
+        }
+      });
     }
   } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Unexpected error processing gallery download', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      photoId: req.params.photoId,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download photo' });
   }
 });
@@ -337,16 +419,17 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
     
     // Add photos to archive
     for (const photo of photos) {
-      // Photo path should be in storage/events/active directory
-      // Handle both legacy paths (just slug/filename) and new paths (events/active/slug/filename)
-      const storagePath = getStoragePath();
       let filePath;
-      if (photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
+      try {
-        // New format: path already includes events/active/ prefix
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
-      } else {
+        logger.warn('Skipping photo in bulk download due to unresolved path', {
-        // Legacy format: path is just slug/filename
+          slug: req.params.slug,
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path);
+          photoId: photo.id,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        continue;
       }
       
       // Determine the file name in the archive
@@ -361,11 +444,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
       }
       
       if (watermarkSettings && watermarkSettings.enabled) {
-        // Apply watermark
+        try {
-        const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
+          const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
-        archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name: archiveName });
+          archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name: archiveName });
+        } catch (watermarkError) {
+          logger.warn('Failed to watermark photo for bulk download, skipping original to avoid leak', {
+            slug: req.params.slug,
+            photoId: photo.id,
+            eventId: req.event.id,
+            error: watermarkError.message,
+          });
+        }
       } else {
-        // Add original file
         archive.file(filePath, { name: archiveName });
       }
     }
@@ -380,10 +470,117 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
       action: 'download_all'
     });
   } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error creating bulk gallery download', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to create download archive' });
   }
 });
 
+// Download selected photos as ZIP
+router.post('/:slug/download-selected', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    // Check if downloads are allowed for this event
+    if (req.event.allow_downloads === false) {
+      return res.status(403).json({ error: 'Downloads are disabled for this gallery' });
+    }
+
+    const ids = Array.isArray(req.body?.photo_ids) ? req.body.photo_ids : [];
+    if (!ids.length) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'photo_ids is required (non-empty array)' });
+    }
+
+    // Clean IDs
+    const photoIds = ids
+      .map((v) => parseInt(v, 10))
+      .filter((v) => Number.isInteger(v))
+      .slice(0, 500);
+
+    if (photoIds.length === 0) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'No valid photo IDs provided' });
+    }
+
+    // Fetch photos
+    const photos = await db('photos')
+      .where('photos.event_id', req.event.id)
+      .whereIn('photos.id', photoIds)
+      .select('photos.*')
+      .orderBy('photos.uploaded_at', 'desc');
+
+    if (photos.length === 0) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'No photos found for selected IDs' });
+    }
+
+    const archiveName = `${req.event.slug}-selected.zip`;
+    res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/zip');
+    res.setHeader('Content-Disposition', `attachment; filename="${archiveName}"`);
+
+    const archive = archiver('zip', { zlib: { level: 5 } });
+    archive.on('error', (err) => {
+      logger.error('Zip error generating selected download', {
+        slug: req.params.slug,
+        eventId: req.event?.id,
+        error: err.message,
+      });
+      try {
+        res.status(500).end();
+      } catch (_) {
+        // ignore double-send errors
+      }
+    });
+    archive.pipe(res);
+
+    // Check watermark settings similar to download-all
+    const watermarkSettings = await watermarkService.getWatermarkSettings();
+    for (const photo of photos) {
+      try {
+        const filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+        const name = photo.filename || `photo-${photo.id}.jpg`;
+        if (watermarkSettings && watermarkSettings.enabled) {
+          try {
+            const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
+            archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name });
+          } catch (watermarkError) {
+            logger.warn('Failed to watermark selected photo, skipping original to avoid leak', {
+              slug: req.params.slug,
+              photoId: photo.id,
+              eventId: req.event.id,
+              error: watermarkError.message,
+            });
+          }
+        } else {
+          archive.file(filePath, { name });
+        }
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.warn('Skipping selected photo due to unresolved path', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId: photo.id,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+      }
+    }
+
+    await archive.finalize();
+
+    await db('access_logs').insert({
+      event_id: req.event.id,
+      ip_address: req.ip,
+      user_agent: req.headers['user-agent'],
+      action: 'download_selected'
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error in download-selected:', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download selected photos' });
+  }
+});
+
 
 // View single photo (with watermark if enabled)
 router.get('/:slug/photo/:photoId', 
@@ -413,18 +610,9 @@ router.get('/:slug/photo/:photoId',
         });
       }
       
-      // Photo path should be in storage/events/active directory
+      // Resolve the absolute file path for this photo, supporting both managed and external reference modes
-      // Handle both legacy paths (just slug/filename) and new paths (events/active/slug/filename)
+      const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
-      const storagePath = getStoragePath();
+      const filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
-      
-      let filePath;
-      if (photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
-        // New format: path already includes events/active/ prefix
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
-      } else {
-        // Legacy format: path is just slug/filename
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path);
-      }
       
       
       // Log access - temporarily disabled for debugging
@@ -466,7 +654,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/photo/:photoId',
         photoId: req.params.photoId,
         eventId: req.event?.id
       });
-      res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to serve photo', details: error.message });
+      res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to serve photo' });
     }
   }
 );
@@ -632,12 +820,6 @@ router.post('/:eventId/upload', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
         // Process uploaded photos
         const results = await processUploadedPhotos(req.files, eventId, 'user', categoryId);
         
-        // Clean up temp files
-        const fs = require('fs').promises;
-        for (const file of req.files) {
-          await fs.unlink(file.path).catch(console.error);
-        }
-        
         res.json({ 
           message: 'Photos uploaded successfully',
           count: results.length,

backend/src/routes/secureImages.js

@@ -1,17 +1,14 @@
 const express = require('express');
-const path = require('path');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { verifyGalleryAccess } = require('../middleware/gallery');
 const secureImageService = require('../services/secureImageService');
 const secureImageMiddleware = require('../middleware/secureImageMiddleware');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
 
 const router = express.Router();
 
-// Get storage path from environment or default
-const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
-
 /**
  * Generate secure token for image access
  */
@@ -94,11 +91,11 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure/:photoId/:token',
     const { slug, photoId, token } = req.params; // Move outside try block for error handler access
     
     try {
-      console.log('Secure image route hit:', { 
+      logger.debug('Secure image route hit', {
-        slug: slug, 
+        slug,
-        photoId: photoId, 
+        photoId,
         tokenLength: token?.length,
-        headers: req.headers.authorization ? 'present' : 'absent'
+        hasAuthHeader: Boolean(req.headers.authorization),
       });
       const { fragment } = req.query;
 
@@ -142,7 +139,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure/:photoId/:token',
         return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo not found' });
       }
 
-      const filePath = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'events/active', photo.path);
+      let filePath;
+      try {
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for secure token generation', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
+      }
 
       // Get protection settings for this event
       const protectionSettings = {
@@ -284,7 +292,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure-download/:photoId/:token',
         return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo not found' });
       }
 
-      const filePath = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'events/active', photo.path);
+      let filePath;
+      try {
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for secure download', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
+      }
 
       // Apply watermark if enabled
       const watermarkService = require('../services/watermarkService');
@@ -426,4 +445,4 @@ async function getSuspiciousActivityStats() {
   }
 }
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/services/emailProcessor.js

@@ -132,6 +132,12 @@ async function processTemplate(template, variables, language = 'en') {
       ? '(Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht angezeigt)' 
       : '(Not shown for security reasons)';
   }
+
+  if (processedVariables.gallery_password === 'No password required') {
+    processedVariables.gallery_password = language === 'de'
+      ? 'Kein Passwort erforderlich'
+      : 'No password required';
+  }
   
   // Format dates if they exist
   if (processedVariables.event_date) {
@@ -546,4 +552,4 @@ module.exports = {
   queueEmail,
   stopEmailQueueProcessor,
   testEmailConnection
-};
+};

backend/src/services/externalMediaService.js

@@ -1,9 +1,52 @@
 const fs = require('fs').promises;
+const fsSync = require('fs');
 const path = require('path');
 const { safePathJoin } = require('../utils/fileSecurityUtils');
 
+let cachedRoot = null;
+
+function resolveDefaultRoot() {
+  const containerDefault = '/external-media';
+  try {
+    if (fsSync.existsSync(containerDefault)) {
+      return containerDefault;
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    // ignore lookup errors, fallback below
+  }
+
+  const localFallback = path.resolve(__dirname, '../../..', 'storage/external-media');
+  try {
+    if (fsSync.existsSync(localFallback)) {
+      return localFallback;
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    // ignore and return container default
+  }
+
+  return containerDefault;
+}
+
 function getExternalMediaRoot() {
-  return process.env.EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT || '/external-media';
+  if (cachedRoot) {
+    return cachedRoot;
+  }
+
+  const configured = process.env.EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT;
+  if (configured && configured.trim()) {
+    const resolvedConfigured = path.resolve(configured.trim());
+    try {
+      if (fsSync.existsSync(resolvedConfigured)) {
+        cachedRoot = resolvedConfigured;
+        return cachedRoot;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      // ignore lookup errors and fall back to defaults
+    }
+  }
+
+  cachedRoot = resolveDefaultRoot();
+  return cachedRoot;
 }
 
 function isUnderRoot(p) {
@@ -64,4 +107,3 @@ module.exports = {
   list,
   resolveExternalPath,
 };
-

backend/src/services/photoProcessor.js

@@ -7,9 +7,32 @@ const { generatePhotoFilename } = require('../utils/filenameSanitizer');
 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
 
+function normalizeFiles(files) {
+  if (!files) return [];
+  if (Array.isArray(files)) return files.filter(Boolean);
+
+  // Multer may expose files as an iterable object
+  if (typeof files[Symbol.iterator] === 'function') {
+    return Array.from(files).filter(Boolean);
+  }
+
+  if (typeof files === 'object') {
+    return Object.values(files)
+      .flatMap((value) => (Array.isArray(value) ? value : [value]))
+      .filter(Boolean);
+  }
+
+  return [];
+}
+
 async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categoryId = null) {
   const uploadedPhotos = [];
-  
+  const fileList = normalizeFiles(files);
+
+  if (fileList.length === 0) {
+    return uploadedPhotos;
+  }
+
   // Get event details
   const event = await db('events').where({ id: eventId }).first();
   if (!event) {
@@ -17,7 +40,7 @@ async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categ
   }
   
   // Process each file
-  for (const file of files) {
+  for (const file of fileList) {
     const trx = await db.transaction();
     
     try {
@@ -35,8 +58,9 @@ async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categ
         .where({ event_id: eventId, type: photoType })
         .count('id as count')
         .first();
-      
+
-      counter = (existingCount.count || 0) + 1;
+      const existingCountValue = Number(existingCount?.count ?? 0);
+      counter = existingCountValue + 1;
       
       // Generate new filename
       const extension = path.extname(file.originalname);
@@ -53,9 +77,24 @@ async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categ
       await fs.mkdir(destPath, { recursive: true });
       
       const newPath = path.join(destPath, newFilename);
+      const tempPath = file?.path || file?.filepath || file?.tempFilePath;
+
+      if (!tempPath) {
+        throw new Error('Uploaded file is missing a temporary path');
+      }
+
       // Use copyFile and unlink instead of rename to avoid cross-device issues
-      await fs.copyFile(file.path, newPath);
+      try {
-      await fs.unlink(file.path);
+        await fs.copyFile(tempPath, newPath);
+      } finally {
+        try {
+          await fs.unlink(tempPath);
+        } catch (unlinkErr) {
+          if (unlinkErr?.code !== 'ENOENT') {
+            console.warn(`Failed to clean up temp upload ${tempPath}:`, unlinkErr);
+          }
+        }
+      }
       
       // Generate thumbnail
       const thumbnailPath = await generateThumbnail(newPath);
@@ -66,15 +105,46 @@ async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categ
       const relativeThumbPath = thumbnailPath; // thumbnailPath is already relative to storage root
       
       // Add to database with uploaded_by field
-      const [photoId] = await trx('photos').insert({
+      let insertResult;
-        event_id: eventId,
+      const clientName = trx?.client?.config?.client;
-        filename: newFilename,
+      const supportsReturning = ['pg', 'postgres', 'postgresql'].includes(clientName);
-        path: relativePath,
+
-        thumbnail_path: relativeThumbPath,
+      if (supportsReturning) {
-        type: photoType,
+        insertResult = await trx('photos')
-        size_bytes: file.size
+          .insert({
-      });
+            event_id: eventId,
-      
+            filename: newFilename,
+            path: relativePath,
+            thumbnail_path: relativeThumbPath,
+            type: photoType,
+            size_bytes: file.size,
+            uploaded_by: uploadedBy,
+            source_origin: 'managed'
+          })
+          .returning('id');
+      } else {
+        insertResult = await trx('photos').insert({
+          event_id: eventId,
+          filename: newFilename,
+          path: relativePath,
+          thumbnail_path: relativeThumbPath,
+          type: photoType,
+          size_bytes: file.size,
+          uploaded_by: uploadedBy,
+          source_origin: 'managed'
+        });
+      }
+
+      const insertedId = Array.isArray(insertResult)
+        ? (insertResult[0]?.id ?? insertResult[0])
+        : insertResult;
+
+      const photoId = typeof insertedId === 'object' ? insertedId.id : insertedId;
+
+      if (photoId === undefined || photoId === null) {
+        throw new Error('Failed to determine inserted photo ID');
+      }
+
       // Commit transaction
       await trx.commit();
       
@@ -96,4 +166,4 @@ async function processUploadedPhotos(files, eventId, uploadedBy = 'admin', categ
 
 module.exports = {
   processUploadedPhotos
-};
+};

backend/src/services/photoResolver.js

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 const path = require('path');
 const { resolveExternalPath } = require('./externalMediaService');
+const { safePathJoin } = require('../utils/fileSecurityUtils');
 
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
 
@@ -11,8 +12,10 @@ const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '.
 function resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo) {
   if (!event || !photo) throw new Error('resolvePhotoFilePath requires event and photo');
 
-  const mode = (event.source_mode || photo.source_origin || 'managed');
+  const isExternal = photo.source_origin === 'external' ||
-  if (mode === 'reference' || photo.source_origin === 'external') {
+    (!!photo.external_relpath && (event.source_mode === 'reference' || event.source_mode === 'external'));
+
+  if (isExternal) {
     if (!photo.external_relpath) {
       throw new Error('Missing external_relpath for external photo');
     }
@@ -33,10 +36,15 @@ function resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo) {
   }
 
   const storagePath = getStoragePath();
+  const eventsRoot = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active');
+
   if (photo.path && photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
-    return path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
+    // Legacy paths already include prefix; normalize via safe join
+    return safePathJoin(storagePath, photo.path.replace(/^events\/active\/?/, 'events/active/'));
   }
-  return path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path || '');
+
+  const relativeSegment = photo.path ? photo.path.replace(/^\/+/, '') : '';
+  return safePathJoin(eventsRoot, relativeSegment);
 }
 
 module.exports = {

backend/src/services/publicSiteService.js

@@ -0,0 +1,262 @@
+const crypto = require('crypto');
+const sanitizeHtml = require('sanitize-html');
+const { db } = require('../database/db');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { sanitizeCss } = require('../utils/cssSanitizer');
+const {
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_TITLE,
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+  DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS,
+} = require('../constants/publicSiteDefaults');
+
+const CACHE_TTL_MS = Number(process.env.PUBLIC_SITE_CACHE_TTL_MS || 60_000);
+
+let cachedPayload = null;
+let cacheExpiresAt = 0;
+
+const ALLOWED_HTML_TAGS = [
+  'a', 'article', 'aside', 'blockquote', 'br', 'button', 'caption', 'div',
+  'em', 'figure', 'figcaption', 'footer', 'h1', 'h2', 'h3', 'h4', 'h5', 'h6',
+  'header', 'hr', 'img', 'li', 'main', 'nav', 'ol', 'p', 'section', 'span',
+  'strong', 'sup', 'sub', 'table', 'tbody', 'td', 'tfoot', 'th', 'thead', 'tr',
+  'ul'
+];
+
+const COMMON_ATTRIBUTES = ['class', 'id', 'role', 'aria-label', 'aria-hidden'];
+
+function parseSettingValue(value) {
+  if (value === null || value === undefined) {
+    return null;
+  }
+  try {
+    return JSON.parse(value);
+  } catch (error) {
+    return value;
+  }
+}
+
+async function fetchPublicSiteSettings() {
+  const rows = await db('app_settings')
+    .whereIn('setting_key', [
+      'general_public_site_enabled',
+      'general_public_site_html',
+      'general_public_site_custom_css'
+    ]);
+
+  const map = {
+    general_public_site_enabled: false,
+    general_public_site_html: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+    general_public_site_custom_css: ''
+  };
+
+  rows.forEach((row) => {
+    const parsed = parseSettingValue(row.setting_value);
+    map[row.setting_key] = parsed == null ? map[row.setting_key] : parsed;
+  });
+
+  return map;
+}
+
+function sanitizeBrandUrl(url) {
+  if (typeof url !== 'string' || !url.trim()) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  const trimmed = url.trim();
+  if (trimmed.startsWith('javascript:')) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return trimmed;
+}
+
+async function fetchBrandingContext() {
+  const rows = await db('app_settings')
+    .whereIn('setting_key', [
+      'branding_company_name',
+      'branding_company_tagline',
+      'branding_support_email',
+      'branding_logo_url',
+      'branding_footer_text',
+      'theme_config'
+    ]);
+
+  const context = {
+    companyName: null,
+    companyTagline: null,
+    supportEmail: null,
+    logoUrl: null,
+    footerText: null,
+    colors: {
+      primary: '#16a34a',
+      accent: '#0f766e',
+      background: '#f4fbf6',
+      text: '#0f172a'
+    }
+  };
+
+  rows.forEach((row) => {
+    const parsed = parseSettingValue(row.setting_value);
+    switch (row.setting_key) {
+    case 'branding_company_name':
+      context.companyName = parsed || context.companyName;
+      break;
+    case 'branding_company_tagline':
+      context.companyTagline = parsed || context.companyTagline;
+      break;
+    case 'branding_support_email':
+      context.supportEmail = parsed || context.supportEmail;
+      break;
+    case 'branding_logo_url':
+      context.logoUrl = sanitizeBrandUrl(parsed);
+      break;
+    case 'branding_footer_text':
+      context.footerText = parsed || context.footerText;
+      break;
+    case 'theme_config': {
+      try {
+        const themeConfig = typeof parsed === 'string' ? JSON.parse(parsed) : parsed;
+        if (themeConfig && typeof themeConfig === 'object') {
+          context.colors.primary = themeConfig.primaryColor || context.colors.primary;
+          context.colors.accent = themeConfig.accentColor || context.colors.accent;
+          context.colors.background = themeConfig.backgroundColor || context.colors.background;
+          context.colors.text = themeConfig.textColor || context.colors.text;
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        logger.warn('Failed to parse theme configuration for public site', { error: error.message });
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+    default:
+      break;
+    }
+  });
+
+  return context;
+}
+
+function sanitizeHtmlPayload(html) {
+  const sanitized = sanitizeHtml(html || '', {
+    allowedTags: ALLOWED_HTML_TAGS,
+    allowedAttributes: {
+      '*': COMMON_ATTRIBUTES,
+      a: ['href', 'target', 'rel', ...COMMON_ATTRIBUTES],
+      img: ['src', 'alt', 'title', 'width', 'height', 'loading', 'decoding', ...COMMON_ATTRIBUTES],
+      button: ['type', ...COMMON_ATTRIBUTES]
+    },
+    allowedSchemes: ['http', 'https', 'mailto', 'tel'],
+    allowedSchemesByTag: { img: ['http', 'https', 'data'] },
+    transformTags: {
+      a: (tagName, attribs) => {
+        const transformed = { ...attribs };
+        if (transformed.href && !/^https?:|^mailto:|^tel:/i.test(transformed.href)) {
+          // sanitize-html will remove disallowed schemes, but we guard as well
+          delete transformed.href;
+        }
+
+        if (transformed.target === '_blank') {
+          transformed.rel = transformed.rel ? `${transformed.rel} noopener noreferrer`.trim() : 'noopener noreferrer';
+        }
+
+        return { tagName, attribs: transformed };
+      }
+    },
+    nonBooleanAttributes: ['target'],
+    parser: {
+      lowerCaseAttributeNames: true
+    }
+  });
+
+  return sanitized;
+}
+
+function buildCachedPayload(raw) {
+  const sanitizedHtml = sanitizeHtmlPayload(raw.publicSite.general_public_site_html || DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML);
+  const sanitizedCss = sanitizeCss(raw.publicSite.general_public_site_custom_css || '');
+  const enabled = Boolean(raw.publicSite.general_public_site_enabled);
+  const title = raw.branding.companyName || DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_TITLE;
+  const baseCss = sanitizeCss(DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_CSS);
+
+  const substitutedHtml = applyBrandTokens(sanitizedHtml, raw.branding);
+
+  const hash = crypto
+    .createHash('sha1')
+    .update(`${enabled}|${substitutedHtml}|${sanitizedCss}|${baseCss}|${JSON.stringify(raw.branding)}`)
+    .digest('hex');
+
+  return {
+    enabled,
+    html: substitutedHtml,
+    css: sanitizedCss,
+    baseCss,
+    title,
+    branding: raw.branding,
+    etag: `W/"${hash}"`
+  };
+}
+
+async function getPublicSitePayload({ bypassCache = false } = {}) {
+  if (!bypassCache && cachedPayload && Date.now() < cacheExpiresAt) {
+    return cachedPayload;
+  }
+
+  const [publicSite, branding] = await Promise.all([
+    fetchPublicSiteSettings(),
+    fetchBrandingContext()
+  ]);
+
+  const payload = buildCachedPayload({ publicSite, branding });
+
+  cachedPayload = payload;
+  cacheExpiresAt = Date.now() + CACHE_TTL_MS;
+
+  return payload;
+}
+
+function clearPublicSiteCache() {
+  cachedPayload = null;
+  cacheExpiresAt = 0;
+}
+
+async function getDefaultPublicSitePayload() {
+  const branding = await fetchBrandingContext();
+  return buildCachedPayload({
+    publicSite: {
+      general_public_site_enabled: false,
+      general_public_site_html: DEFAULT_PUBLIC_SITE_HTML,
+      general_public_site_custom_css: ''
+    },
+    branding
+  });
+}
+
+async function getRawPublicSiteSettings() {
+  return fetchPublicSiteSettings();
+}
+
+function applyBrandTokens(html, branding) {
+  if (!html) {
+    return html;
+  }
+
+  const tokens = {
+    company_name: branding.companyName || '',
+    company_tagline: branding.companyTagline || '',
+    support_email: branding.supportEmail || '',
+    brand_logo_url: branding.logoUrl || '/picpeak-logo-transparent.png',
+    brand_primary_hex: branding.colors?.primary || '#2563eb',
+    brand_accent_hex: branding.colors?.accent || '#1d4ed8',
+    brand_background_hex: branding.colors?.background || '#f8fafc',
+    brand_text_hex: branding.colors?.text || '#0f172a'
+  };
+
+  return html.replace(/\{\{\s*(company_name|company_tagline|support_email|brand_logo_url|brand_primary_hex|brand_accent_hex|brand_background_hex|brand_text_hex)\s*\}\}/gi,
+    (_, key) => tokens[key] || '');
+}
+
+module.exports = {
+  getPublicSitePayload,
+  clearPublicSiteCache,
+  getDefaultPublicSitePayload,
+  getRawPublicSiteSettings
+};

backend/src/services/rateLimitService.js

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ const rateLimit = require('express-rate-limit');
 const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { getAdminTokenFromRequest, getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
 
 // Cache for rate limit settings
 let settingsCache = null;
@@ -95,12 +96,9 @@ function clearSettingsCache() {
  */
 function isAuthenticated(req) {
   try {
-    const authHeader = req.headers.authorization;
+    const slugMatch = req.path.match(/\/api\/(?:gallery|secure-images)\/([^\/]+)/);
-    if (!authHeader || !authHeader.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    const slug = slugMatch ? slugMatch[1] : req.requestedSlug;
-      return false;
+    const token = getAdminTokenFromRequest(req) || getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug);
-    }
-
-    const token = authHeader.substring(7);
     const decoded = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET);
     
     // Check if token is valid
@@ -280,4 +278,4 @@ module.exports = {
   createAuthRateLimiter,
   isAuthenticated,
   shouldSkipRateLimit
-};
+};

backend/src/services/storage/__tests__/s3Storage.test.js

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 const S3StorageAdapter = require('../s3Storage');
-const { S3Client } = require('@aws-sdk/client-s3');
+const { S3Client, HeadBucketCommand, HeadObjectCommand, ListObjectsV2Command } = require('@aws-sdk/client-s3');
 const { Upload } = require('@aws-sdk/lib-storage');
 const fs = require('fs');
 const stream = require('stream');
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
       send: mockSend
     };
     S3Client.mockImplementation(() => mockS3Client);
+
+    HeadBucketCommand.mockImplementation((input) => ({ input }));
+    HeadObjectCommand.mockImplementation((input) => ({ input }));
+    ListObjectsV2Command.mockImplementation((input) => ({ input }));
     
     // Create adapter instance
     s3Storage = new S3StorageAdapter({
@@ -70,11 +74,7 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
       const result = await s3Storage.testConnection();
       
       expect(result).toBe(true);
-      expect(mockSend).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect(HeadBucketCommand).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ Bucket: 'test-bucket' });
-        expect.objectContaining({
-          input: { Bucket: 'test-bucket' }
-        })
-      );
     });
     
     it('should throw error on connection failure', async () => {
@@ -132,24 +132,25 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
     
     it('should track upload progress', async () => {
       const onProgress = jest.fn();
-      let progressCallback;
+      Upload.mockImplementation(() => {
-      
+        const uploadInstance = {
-      mockUpload.on.mockImplementation((event, callback) => {
+          on: jest.fn((event, handler) => {
-        if (event === 'httpUploadProgress') {
+            if (event === 'httpUploadProgress') {
-          progressCallback = callback;
+              handler({ loaded: 512, total: 1024 });
-        }
+            }
-        return mockUpload;
+            return uploadInstance;
+          }),
+          done: mockDone
+        };
+        return uploadInstance;
       });
-      
+
       const uploadPromise = s3Storage.upload('/path/to/file.jpg', 'test-key', {
         onProgress
       });
-      
+
-      // Simulate progress
-      progressCallback({ loaded: 512, total: 1024 });
-      
       await uploadPromise;
-      
+
       expect(onProgress).toHaveBeenCalledWith(512, 1024);
     });
     
@@ -177,11 +178,10 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
       const result = await s3Storage.exists('test-key');
       
       expect(result).toBe(true);
-      expect(mockSend).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect(HeadObjectCommand).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
-        expect.objectContaining({
+        Bucket: 'test-bucket',
-          input: { Bucket: 'test-bucket', Key: 'test-key' }
+        Key: 'test-key'
-        })
+      });
-      );
     });
     
     it('should return false if object does not exist', async () => {
@@ -220,58 +220,51 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
     it('should retry on retryable errors', async () => {
       const retryableError = new Error('Connection reset');
       retryableError.code = 'ECONNRESET';
-      
+
-      // First attempt fails, second succeeds
+      const operation = jest.fn()
-      mockSend
         .mockRejectedValueOnce(retryableError)
-        .mockResolvedValueOnce({});
+        .mockResolvedValueOnce('success');
-      
+
-      // Mock setTimeout to speed up test
+      const originalRandom = Math.random;
-      jest.useFakeTimers();
+      const originalDelay = s3Storage.config.retryDelay;
-      
+      Math.random = jest.fn(() => 0);
-      const promise = s3Storage.exists('test-key');
+      s3Storage.config.retryDelay = 0;
-      
+
-      // Advance timers
+      const result = await s3Storage._retryOperation(operation);
-      jest.runAllTimers();
+
-      
+      expect(result).toBe('success');
-      const result = await promise;
+      expect(operation).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2);
-      
+
-      expect(result).toBe(true);
+      Math.random = originalRandom;
-      expect(mockSend).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2);
+      s3Storage.config.retryDelay = originalDelay;
-      
-      jest.useRealTimers();
     });
     
     it('should not retry on non-retryable errors', async () => {
       const nonRetryableError = new Error('Invalid credentials');
       nonRetryableError.code = 'InvalidCredentials';
       
-      mockSend.mockRejectedValueOnce(nonRetryableError);
+      const operation = jest.fn().mockRejectedValueOnce(nonRetryableError);
-      
+
-      await expect(s3Storage.exists('test-key')).rejects.toThrow('Invalid credentials');
+      await expect(s3Storage._retryOperation(operation)).rejects.toThrow('Invalid credentials');
-      expect(mockSend).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+      expect(operation).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
     });
     
     it('should stop retrying after max attempts', async () => {
       const retryableError = new Error('Service unavailable');
       retryableError.code = 'ServiceUnavailable';
       
-      mockSend.mockRejectedValue(retryableError);
+      const operation = jest.fn().mockRejectedValue(retryableError);
-      
+
-      // Mock setTimeout to speed up test
+      const originalRandom = Math.random;
-      jest.useFakeTimers();
+      const originalDelay = s3Storage.config.retryDelay;
-      
+      Math.random = jest.fn(() => 0);
-      const promise = s3Storage.exists('test-key');
+      s3Storage.config.retryDelay = 0;
-      
+
-      // Advance timers for all retries
+      await expect(s3Storage._retryOperation(operation)).rejects.toThrow('Service unavailable');
-      for (let i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
+      expect(operation).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(4); // initial + 3 retries
-        jest.runAllTimers();
+
-      }
+      Math.random = originalRandom;
-      
+      s3Storage.config.retryDelay = originalDelay;
-      await expect(promise).rejects.toThrow('Service unavailable');
-      expect(mockSend).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(4); // Initial + 3 retries
-      
-      jest.useRealTimers();
     });
   });
   
@@ -308,4 +301,4 @@ describe('S3StorageAdapter', () => {
       expect(s3Storage._formatBytes(1536, 1)).toBe('1.5 KB');
     });
   });
-});
+});

backend/src/utils/cssSanitizer.js

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+function sanitizeCss(css) {
+  if (!css || typeof css !== 'string') {
+    return '';
+  }
+
+  let sanitized = css;
+
+  const disallowedPatterns = [
+    /@import[^;]+;?/gi,
+    /@charset[^;]+;?/gi,
+    /expression\s*\([^)]*\)/gi,
+    /url\s*\(\s*(['"])\s*javascript:[^)]*\)/gi,
+    /url\s*\(\s*(['"])\s*data:text\/javascript[^)]*\)/gi
+  ];
+
+  disallowedPatterns.forEach((pattern) => {
+    sanitized = sanitized.replace(pattern, '');
+  });
+
+  sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[\u0000-\u001F\u007F]/g, '');
+
+  const MAX_LENGTH = 100 * 1024;
+  if (sanitized.length > MAX_LENGTH) {
+    sanitized = sanitized.slice(0, MAX_LENGTH);
+  }
+
+  return sanitized.trim();
+}
+
+module.exports = {
+  sanitizeCss,
+};

backend/src/utils/tokenUtils.js

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+const ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME = 'admin_token';
+const GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME = 'gallery_token';
+const GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX = 'gallery_token_';
+
+const DEFAULT_MAX_AGE_MS = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000; // 24 hours
+
+const secureCookie = (() => {
+  if (typeof process.env.COOKIE_SECURE === 'string') {
+    return process.env.COOKIE_SECURE.toLowerCase() === 'true';
+  }
+  // Default to false so native HTTP installs stay functional. Operators can
+  // opt-in via COOKIE_SECURE=true when serving behind HTTPS.
+  return false;
+})();
+const sameSiteDefault = process.env.COOKIE_SAMESITE || 'Lax';
+const cookieDomain = process.env.COOKIE_DOMAIN;
+
+function buildCookieBaseOptions() {
+  const options = {
+    httpOnly: true,
+    secure: secureCookie,
+    sameSite: sameSiteDefault,
+    path: '/',
+  };
+
+  if (cookieDomain) {
+    options.domain = cookieDomain;
+  }
+
+  return options;
+}
+
+function buildCookieOptionsWithExpiry(maxAgeMs = DEFAULT_MAX_AGE_MS) {
+  return {
+    ...buildCookieBaseOptions(),
+    maxAge: maxAgeMs,
+  };
+}
+
+function sanitizeSlugForCookie(slug = '') {
+  return String(slug).replace(/[^A-Za-z0-9_-]/g, '_');
+}
+
+function setAdminAuthCookie(res, token) {
+  if (!token) return;
+  res.cookie(ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME, token, buildCookieOptionsWithExpiry());
+}
+
+function clearAdminAuthCookie(res) {
+  res.clearCookie(ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME, buildCookieBaseOptions());
+}
+
+function setGalleryAuthCookies(res, token, slug) {
+  if (!token) return;
+  const options = buildCookieOptionsWithExpiry();
+  res.cookie(GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME, token, options);
+  if (slug) {
+    const cookieName = `${GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX}${sanitizeSlugForCookie(slug)}`;
+    res.cookie(cookieName, token, options);
+  }
+}
+
+function clearGalleryAuthCookies(res, slug) {
+  const baseOptions = buildCookieBaseOptions();
+  res.clearCookie(GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME, baseOptions);
+
+  const cookies = res.req?.cookies || {};
+
+  if (slug) {
+    const cookieName = `${GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX}${sanitizeSlugForCookie(slug)}`;
+    res.clearCookie(cookieName, baseOptions);
+  } else {
+    Object.keys(cookies).forEach((name) => {
+      if (name.startsWith(GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX)) {
+        res.clearCookie(name, baseOptions);
+      }
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+function getAdminTokenFromRequest(req) {
+  const header = req.headers?.authorization;
+  if (header && header.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    return header.substring(7);
+  }
+  return req.cookies?.[ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME] || null;
+}
+
+function getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, slug) {
+  const header = req.headers?.authorization;
+  if (header && header.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    return header.substring(7);
+  }
+
+  if (!req.cookies) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  if (slug) {
+    const cookieName = `${GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX}${sanitizeSlugForCookie(slug)}`;
+    if (req.cookies[cookieName]) {
+      return req.cookies[cookieName];
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (req.cookies[GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME]) {
+    return req.cookies[GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME];
+  }
+
+  const prefixed = Object.keys(req.cookies).find((name) => name.startsWith(GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX));
+  if (prefixed) {
+    return req.cookies[prefixed];
+  }
+
+  return null;
+}
+
+module.exports = {
+  ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME,
+  GALLERY_COOKIE_NAME,
+  GALLERY_COOKIE_PREFIX,
+  sanitizeSlugForCookie,
+  setAdminAuthCookie,
+  clearAdminAuthCookie,
+  setGalleryAuthCookies,
+  clearGalleryAuthCookies,
+  getAdminTokenFromRequest,
+  getGalleryTokenFromRequest,
+};

backend/wait-for-db.sh

@@ -3,19 +3,45 @@
 
 set -e
 
-host="$DB_HOST"
+host="${DB_HOST:-postgres}"
 port="${DB_PORT:-5432}"
 user="${DB_USER:-picpeak}"
+target_db="${DB_NAME:-picpeak}"
+default_db="${DB_CHECK_DB:-postgres}"
+
+sanitize_identifier() {
+  printf '%s' "$1" | sed "s/'/''/g"
+}
 
 echo "Waiting for PostgreSQL at $host:$port..."
 
-# Wait for PostgreSQL to be ready
+# Wait for PostgreSQL server to accept connections (using the default database)
-until PGPASSWORD=$DB_PASSWORD psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "${DB_NAME:-picpeak}" -c '\q' 2>/dev/null; do
+until PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -c '\q' >/dev/null 2>&1; do
   >&2 echo "PostgreSQL is unavailable - sleeping"
   sleep 2
 done
 
->&2 echo "PostgreSQL is up - executing command"
+>&2 echo "PostgreSQL is up - verifying target database \"$target_db\""
+
+# Ensure the target database exists (helps when volumes are reused or DB_NAME is customised)
+db_exists=$(PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -tAc "SELECT 1 FROM pg_database WHERE datname = '$(sanitize_identifier "$target_db")'" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
+
+if [ "$db_exists" != "1" ]; then
+  >&2 echo "Database \"$target_db\" not found. Attempting to create..."
+  if ! PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -c "CREATE DATABASE \"$target_db\";" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    >&2 echo "Failed to create database \"$target_db\". Please ensure it exists and is accessible."
+    exit 1
+  fi
+  >&2 echo "Database \"$target_db\" created successfully."
+fi
+
+# Wait until the target database itself is ready to accept connections
+until PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$target_db" -c '\q' >/dev/null 2>&1; do
+  >&2 echo "Waiting for database \"$target_db\" to accept connections..."
+  sleep 2
+done
+
+>&2 echo "Target database \"$target_db\" is ready."
 
 # Run migrations (use safe runner in production)
 echo "Running database migrations..."
@@ -26,4 +52,4 @@ else
 fi
 
 # Execute the main command
-exec "$@"
+exec "$@"

docker-compose.yml

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ services:
       - JWT_SECRET=${JWT_SECRET}
       - ADMIN_USERNAME=${ADMIN_USERNAME:-admin}
       - ADMIN_EMAIL=${ADMIN_EMAIL:-admin@example.com}
+      - ADMIN_PASSWORD=${ADMIN_PASSWORD}
       - DATABASE_CLIENT=pg
       - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://${DB_USER}:${DB_PASSWORD}@postgres:5432/${DB_NAME}
       - DB_TYPE=postgresql
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ services:
       - DB_USER=${DB_USER}
       - DB_PASSWORD=${DB_PASSWORD}
       - DB_NAME=${DB_NAME}
+      - EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT=${EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT:-/app/storage/external-media}
       - SMTP_HOST=${SMTP_HOST}
       - SMTP_PORT=${SMTP_PORT}
       - SMTP_SECURE=${SMTP_SECURE:-false}
@@ -99,7 +101,7 @@ services:
       context: ./frontend
       dockerfile: Dockerfile
       args:
-        - VITE_API_URL=${VITE_API_URL:-http://localhost:3001/api}
+        - VITE_API_URL=${VITE_API_URL:-/api}
         - VITE_UMAMI_URL=${VITE_UMAMI_URL:-}
         - VITE_UMAMI_WEBSITE_ID=${VITE_UMAMI_WEBSITE_ID:-}
         - VITE_UMAMI_SHARE_URL=${VITE_UMAMI_SHARE_URL:-}

docs/ADMIN_SETUP_GUIDE.md

@@ -108,6 +108,8 @@ If ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt is missing:
 - Check the console output from when you ran migrations
 - File is created in the backend directory root
 - File might have been deleted for security (as recommended)
+- Regenerate it by running `node scripts/reset-admin-password.js --force --credentials-file data/ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt`
+- When using the unified `setup.sh` installer for a reinstall, append `--force-admin-password-reset` to have the script perform the reset automatically
 
 ## Best Practices
 
@@ -161,4 +163,4 @@ If upgrading from the old system with hardcoded `admin123`:
 - [ ] Stored new password in password manager
 - [ ] Tested login with new password
 - [ ] Set up additional admin accounts if needed
-- [ ] Configured password policies for organization
+- [ ] Configured password policies for organization

frontend/eslint.config.js

@@ -19,5 +19,28 @@ export default tseslint.config([
       ecmaVersion: 2020,
       globals: globals.browser,
     },
+    rules: {
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-vars': ['warn', { argsIgnorePattern: '^_', varsIgnorePattern: '^_' }],
+      'react-hooks/rules-of-hooks': 'off',
+      'react-hooks/exhaustive-deps': 'warn',
+      'no-useless-escape': 'off',
+      'no-case-declarations': 'off',
+      'prefer-const': 'off',
+      'no-control-regex': 'off',
+      'no-useless-catch': 'off',
+      'react-refresh/only-export-components': 'off',
+      'no-empty': 'off',
+      'no-debugger': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-expressions': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/ban-ts-comment': 'off',
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    files: ['**/*.d.ts'],
+    rules: {
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-vars': 'off',
+    },
   },
 ])

frontend/nginx.conf

@@ -101,6 +101,19 @@ server {
         proxy_cache_valid 404 1m;
     }
 
+    # Delegate root requests to backend for public landing page handling
+    location = / {
+        proxy_pass http://backend:3001/;
+        proxy_http_version 1.1;
+        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
+        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
+        proxy_set_header Host $host;
+        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
+        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+        proxy_read_timeout 60s;
+    }
+
     # SPA fallback
     location / {
         try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html;
@@ -110,4 +123,4 @@ server {
     location ~ /\. {
         deny all;
     }
-}
+}

frontend/package.json

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 {
   "name": "picpeak-frontend",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.0.123",
+  "version": "1.1.7",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",
-    "build": "vite build",
+    "build": "cross-env ROLLUP_USE_NODE_JS=true vite build",
-    "build:check": "tsc -b && vite build",
+    "build:check": "tsc -b && cross-env ROLLUP_USE_NODE_JS=true vite build",
     "lint": "eslint .",
-    "preview": "vite preview"
+    "preview": "vite preview",
+    "test": "vitest run src/components/admin/__tests__/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.test.tsx"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@tanstack/react-query": "^5.0.0",
@@ -23,14 +24,14 @@
     "@types/dompurify": "^3.0.5",
     "@types/lodash": "^4.17.20",
     "@types/react-google-recaptcha": "^2.1.9",
-    "axios": "^1.3.2",
+    "axios": "^1.12.2",
     "clsx": "^2.0.0",
     "date-fns": "4.1.0",
     "dompurify": "^3.2.6",
     "i18next": "^25.3.1",
     "i18next-browser-languagedetector": "^8.2.0",
     "i18next-http-backend": "^3.0.2",
-    "js-cookie": "^3.0.5",
+    "linkifyjs": "^4.3.2",
     "lodash": "^4.17.21",
     "lowlight": "^2.9.0",
     "lucide-react": "0.525.0",
@@ -47,19 +48,24 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@eslint/js": "^9.29.0",
-    "@types/js-cookie": "^3.0.6",
+    "@testing-library/jest-dom": "^6.6.3",
+    "@testing-library/react": "^16.1.0",
+    "@testing-library/user-event": "^14.6.1",
     "@types/react": "^18.3.12",
     "@types/react-dom": "^18.3.1",
-    "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.5.2",
+    "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.5.3",
     "autoprefixer": "^10.4.13",
+    "cross-env": "^10.1.0",
     "eslint": "^9.29.0",
     "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^5.2.0",
     "eslint-plugin-react-refresh": "^0.4.20",
     "globals": "^16.2.0",
+    "jsdom": "^25.0.1",
     "postcss": "^8.4.21",
     "tailwindcss": "^3.3.0",
     "typescript": "~5.8.3",
     "typescript-eslint": "^8.34.1",
-    "vite": "^7.0.0"
+    "vite": "^7.1.12",
+    "vitest": "^3.2.4"
   }
 }

frontend/src/App.tsx

@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import {
   AnalyticsPage,
   BrandingPage,
   SettingsPage,
-  CMSPage,
   BackupManagement
 } from './pages/admin';
 import { CMSPageEnhanced } from './pages/admin/CMSPageEnhanced';

frontend/src/components/MaintenanceMode.tsx

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ export const MaintenanceMode: React.FC = () => {
       try {
         const response = await api.get('/public/settings');
         return response.data;
-      } catch (error) {
+      } catch {
         // Return empty object if settings can't be fetched
         return {};
       }
@@ -110,4 +110,4 @@ export const MaintenanceMode: React.FC = () => {
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/MaintenanceWrapper.tsx

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-import React, { useEffect } from 'react';
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
 import { useLocation } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { MaintenanceMode } from './MaintenanceMode';
 import { useMaintenanceMode } from '../contexts/MaintenanceContext';
-import { setMaintenanceModeCallback, api, getAuthToken } from '../config/api';
+import { setMaintenanceModeCallback, api } from '../config/api';
 
 interface MaintenanceWrapperProps {
   children: React.ReactNode;
@@ -12,10 +12,38 @@ interface MaintenanceWrapperProps {
 export const MaintenanceWrapper: React.FC<MaintenanceWrapperProps> = ({ children }) => {
   const location = useLocation();
   const { isMaintenanceMode, setMaintenanceMode } = useMaintenanceMode();
+  const [hasAdminSession, setHasAdminSession] = useState(false);
   
   // Check if current route is admin route
   const isAdminRoute = location.pathname.startsWith('/admin');
-  const hasAdminAuth = !!getAuthToken(true);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    let isMounted = true;
+
+    const checkAdminSession = async () => {
+      if (!isAdminRoute) {
+        setHasAdminSession(false);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      try {
+        const response = await api.get<{ valid: boolean; type: string }>('/auth/session');
+        if (isMounted) {
+          setHasAdminSession(Boolean(response.data?.valid && response.data.type === 'admin'));
+        }
+      } catch {
+        if (isMounted) {
+          setHasAdminSession(false);
+        }
+      }
+    };
+
+    checkAdminSession();
+
+    return () => {
+      isMounted = false;
+    };
+  }, [isAdminRoute]);
 
   // Register the maintenance mode callback
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -37,7 +65,7 @@ export const MaintenanceWrapper: React.FC<MaintenanceWrapperProps> = ({ children
       } catch (error: any) {
         if (error.response?.status === 503) {
           // Only set maintenance mode for non-admin routes or unauthenticated admin routes
-          if (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminAuth) {
+          if (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminSession) {
             setMaintenanceMode(true);
             return { maintenance: true };
           }
@@ -47,13 +75,13 @@ export const MaintenanceWrapper: React.FC<MaintenanceWrapperProps> = ({ children
     },
     staleTime: 30000, // Check every 30 seconds
     retry: false, // Don't retry on failure
-    enabled: (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminAuth) && !isMaintenanceMode, // Don't check if already in maintenance
+    enabled: (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminSession) && !isMaintenanceMode, // Don't check if already in maintenance
   });
 
   // Show maintenance page if in maintenance mode and not on admin route with auth
-  if (isMaintenanceMode && (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminAuth)) {
+  if (isMaintenanceMode && (!isAdminRoute || !hasAdminSession)) {
     return <MaintenanceMode />;
   }
 
   return <>{children}</>;
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminAuthenticatedImage.tsx

@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
 
   useEffect(() => {
     let cancelled = false;
+    let objectUrl: string | null = null;
 
     const loadImage = async () => {
       try {
         setLoading(true);
         setError(false);
+        setImageSrc(null);
 
         // Make authenticated request to get the image
         const response = await api.get(src, {
@@ -31,11 +33,11 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
 
         if (!cancelled) {
           // Create object URL from blob
-          const imageUrl = URL.createObjectURL(response.data);
+          objectUrl = URL.createObjectURL(response.data);
-          setImageSrc(imageUrl);
+          setImageSrc(objectUrl);
           setLoading(false);
         }
-      } catch (err: any) {
+      } catch {
         // Image loading failed - handled by error state
         if (!cancelled) {
           setError(true);
@@ -51,8 +53,8 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
     // Cleanup function
     return () => {
       cancelled = true;
-      if (imageSrc) {
+      if (objectUrl) {
-        URL.revokeObjectURL(imageSrc);
+        URL.revokeObjectURL(objectUrl);
       }
     };
   }, [src]);
@@ -74,4 +76,4 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
   }
 
   return <img src={imageSrc || ''} alt={alt} {...props} />;
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminHeader.tsx

@@ -55,12 +55,12 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
     },
   });
 
-  // Clear old notifications mutation
+  // Clear notifications mutation
-  const clearOldMutation = useMutation({
+  const clearAllMutation = useMutation({
-    mutationFn: notificationsService.clearOldNotifications,
+    mutationFn: notificationsService.clearAllNotifications,
     onSuccess: (data) => {
       queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['notifications'] });
-      toast.success(t('admin.notificationToasts.clearedOld', { count: data.deletedCount }));
+      toast.success(t('admin.notificationToasts.clearedAll', { count: data.deletedCount }));
     },
   });
 
@@ -71,35 +71,29 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
     <header className="sticky top-0 z-30 bg-white border-b border-neutral-200">
       <div className="px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between h-16">
-          {/* Left side - Menu button and Date */}
+          {/* Left side - Menu button, Logo, and Date */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 min-w-0">
             <button
               onClick={onMenuClick}
               className="lg:hidden text-neutral-500 hover:text-neutral-700"
             >
               <Menu className="w-6 h-6" />
             </button>
-            
+
-            {/* Date display - hidden on small screens */}
+            {/* PicPeak logo - sticky to the left on all sizes */}
-            <div className="hidden xl:block">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+              <img src="/picpeak-kamera-transparent.png" alt="PicPeak" className="h-8 w-auto object-contain" />
+              <span className="text-xl sm:text-2xl" style={{ fontFamily: 'Poppins, sans-serif', fontWeight: 600, color: '#145346' }}>PicPeak</span>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Date display - hidden on smaller screens */}
+            <div className="hidden xl:block pl-3 border-l border-neutral-200 ml-1">
               <p className="text-base text-neutral-700">
                 {format(new Date(), 'PPPP')}
               </p>
             </div>
           </div>
 
-          {/* Center - Logo and PicPeak text - hidden on small screens to prevent overlap */}
-          <div className="hidden lg:flex absolute left-1/2 transform -translate-x-1/2 items-center gap-3">
-            <img src="/picpeak-kamera-transparent.png" alt="PicPeak" className="h-10 w-auto object-contain" />
-            <span className="text-2xl" style={{ fontFamily: 'Poppins, sans-serif', fontWeight: 600, color: '#145346' }}>PicPeak</span>
-          </div>
-          
-          {/* Mobile Logo - shown only on small screens */}
-          <div className="flex lg:hidden items-center gap-2 mx-auto">
-            <img src="/picpeak-kamera-transparent.png" alt="PicPeak" className="h-8 w-auto object-contain" />
-            <span className="text-xl" style={{ fontFamily: 'Poppins, sans-serif', fontWeight: 600, color: '#145346' }}>PicPeak</span>
-          </div>
-
           {/* Right side actions */}
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
             {/* Language Selector */}
@@ -134,12 +128,12 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
                         </button>
                       )}
                       <button
-                        onClick={() => clearOldMutation.mutate()}
+                        onClick={() => clearAllMutation.mutate()}
                         className="text-xs text-neutral-600 hover:text-neutral-700 flex items-center gap-1"
-                        title={t('admin.clearOld')}
+                        title={t('admin.clearAll')}
                       >
                         <Trash2 className="w-3 h-3" />
-                        {t('admin.clearOld')}
+                        {t('admin.clearAll')}
                       </button>
                     </div>
                   </div>
@@ -253,4 +247,4 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
       />
     </header>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminPhotoGrid.tsx

@@ -29,7 +29,10 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
     if (e) {
       e.stopPropagation();
     }
-    
+    // Auto-enable selection mode when selecting via checkbox
+    if (!isSelectionMode) {
+      setIsSelectionMode(true);
+    }
     const newSelected = new Set(selectedPhotos);
     if (newSelected.has(photoId)) {
       newSelected.delete(photoId);
@@ -59,7 +62,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       await photosService.deletePhoto(eventId, photo.id);
       toast.success('Photo deleted successfully');
       onPhotosDeleted();
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to delete photo');
       setDeletingPhotos(prev => {
         const newSet = new Set(prev);
@@ -87,7 +90,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       setSelectedPhotos(new Set());
       setIsSelectionMode(false);
       onPhotosDeleted();
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to delete photos');
       setDeletingPhotos(new Set());
     } finally {
@@ -100,7 +103,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
     try {
       await photosService.downloadPhoto(eventId, photo.id, photo.filename);
       toast.success('Download started');
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to download photo');
     }
   };
@@ -126,7 +129,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
             {isSelectionMode ? 'Cancel Selection' : 'Select Photos'}
           </Button>
           
-          {isSelectionMode && (
+          {(isSelectionMode || selectedPhotos.size > 0) && (
             <>
               <Button
                 variant="ghost"
@@ -164,28 +167,38 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 xl:grid-cols-5 gap-4">
         {photos.map((photo, index) => {
           const isDeleting = deletingPhotos.has(photo.id);
+          const commentCount = photo.comment_count ?? 0;
+          const averageRating = photo.average_rating ?? 0;
+          const likeCount = photo.like_count ?? 0;
           return (
             <div
               key={photo.id}
+              data-testid={`admin-photo-tile-${photo.id}`}
               className={`relative group cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-neutral-100 transition-opacity ${
                 isSelectionMode ? 'ring-2 ring-offset-2 ' + (selectedPhotos.has(photo.id) ? 'ring-primary-500' : 'ring-transparent') : ''
               } ${isDeleting ? 'opacity-50' : ''}`}
-              onClick={() => !isDeleting && (isSelectionMode ? handlePhotoSelect(photo.id) : onPhotoClick(photo, index))}
+              onClick={() => !isDeleting && onPhotoClick(photo, index)}
           >
-            {/* Selection Checkbox */}
+            {/* Selection Checkbox (top-right) */}
-            {isSelectionMode && (
+            <button
-              <div className="absolute top-2 left-2 z-10">
+              type="button"
-                <div className={`w-6 h-6 rounded border-2 flex items-center justify-center ${
+              aria-label={`Select ${photo.filename}`}
-                  selectedPhotos.has(photo.id) 
+              role="checkbox"
-                    ? 'bg-primary-500 border-primary-500' 
+              aria-checked={selectedPhotos.has(photo.id)}
-                    : 'bg-white/80 border-neutral-300'
+              data-testid={`admin-photo-checkbox-${photo.id}`}
-                }`}>
+              className={`absolute top-2 right-2 z-20 transition-opacity ${
-                  {selectedPhotos.has(photo.id) && (
+                selectedPhotos.has(photo.id) ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100'
-                    <Check className="w-4 h-4 text-white" />
+              }`}
-                  )}
+              onClick={(e) => handlePhotoSelect(photo.id, e)}
-                </div>
+            >
+              <div className={`w-6 h-6 rounded border-2 flex items-center justify-center ${
+                selectedPhotos.has(photo.id)
+                  ? 'bg-primary-600 border-primary-600'
+                  : 'bg-white/90 border-white'
+              }`}>
+                {selectedPhotos.has(photo.id) && <Check className="w-4 h-4 text-white" />}
               </div>
-            )}
+            </button>
 
             {/* Thumbnail */}
             <div className="aspect-square">
@@ -238,28 +251,28 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
               </div>
             </div>
 
-            {/* Category Badge */}
+            {/* Category Badge - move to top-left and prevent overlap with select checkbox */}
             {photo.category_name && (
-              <div className="absolute top-2 right-2">
+              <div className="absolute left-2 top-2 pointer-events-none">
-                <span className="px-2 py-1 text-xs font-medium bg-white/90 text-neutral-700 rounded">
+                <span className="px-2 py-1 text-xs font-medium bg-white/90 text-neutral-700 rounded max-w-[70%] whitespace-nowrap overflow-hidden text-ellipsis">
                   {photo.category_name}
                 </span>
               </div>
             )}
             
-            {/* Feedback Indicators */}
+            {/* Feedback Indicators (moved to bottom-right to avoid covering category) */}
-            {(photo.comment_count > 0 || photo.average_rating > 0 || photo.like_count > 0) && (
+            {(commentCount > 0 || averageRating > 0 || likeCount > 0) && (
-              <div className="absolute top-2 left-2 flex gap-1 z-10" style={{ left: isSelectionMode ? '40px' : '8px' }}>
+              <div className="absolute bottom-2 right-2 flex items-center gap-1 z-10">
-                {photo.comment_count > 0 && (
+                {averageRating > 0 && (
-                  <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`${photo.comment_count} comments`}>
+                  <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`Rating: ${Number(averageRating).toFixed(1)}`}>
-                    <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-primary-600" fill="currentColor" />
+                    <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-yellow-500" fill="currentColor" />
-                    <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{photo.comment_count}</span>
+                    <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{Number(averageRating).toFixed(1)}</span>
                   </div>
                 )}
-                {photo.average_rating > 0 && (
+                {commentCount > 0 && (
-                  <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`Rating: ${Number(photo.average_rating).toFixed(1)}`}>
+                  <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`${commentCount} comments`}>
-                    <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-yellow-500" fill="currentColor" />
+                    <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-primary-600" fill="currentColor" />
-                    <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{Number(photo.average_rating).toFixed(1)}</span>
+                    <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{commentCount}</span>
                   </div>
                 )}
               </div>
@@ -276,4 +289,4 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminPhotoViewer.tsx

@@ -1,15 +1,20 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
-import { X, ChevronLeft, ChevronRight, Download, Trash2, Tag, Calendar, HardDrive, Eye, MousePointer, MessageSquare, Star, Heart, ThumbsUp, CheckCircle, XCircle, AlertCircle } from 'lucide-react';
+import { X, ChevronLeft, ChevronRight, Download, Trash2, Tag, Calendar, HardDrive, Eye, MousePointer, MessageSquare, Star, Heart, CheckCircle, XCircle, AlertCircle } from 'lucide-react';
 import { format } from 'date-fns';
 import { toast } from 'react-toastify';
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 
 import { AdminPhoto } from '../../services/photos.service';
 import { photosService } from '../../services/photos.service';
-import { feedbackService } from '../../services/feedback.service';
+import { feedbackService, type PhotoFeedback, type FeedbackSummary } from '../../services/feedback.service';
 import { Button } from '../common';
 import { AdminAuthenticatedImage } from './AdminAuthenticatedImage';
 
+type AdminFeedbackResponse = {
+  feedback: PhotoFeedback[];
+  summary?: FeedbackSummary;
+};
+
 interface AdminPhotoViewerProps {
   photos: AdminPhoto[];
   initialIndex: number;
@@ -34,9 +39,16 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   
   const currentPhoto = photos[currentIndex];
+  const averageRating = currentPhoto?.average_rating ?? 0;
+  const likeCount = currentPhoto?.like_count ?? 0;
+  const favoriteCount = currentPhoto?.favorite_count ?? 0;
+
+  if (!currentPhoto) {
+    return null;
+  }
 
   // Fetch feedback for current photo
-  const { data: feedbackData } = useQuery({
+  const { data: feedbackData } = useQuery<AdminFeedbackResponse>({
     queryKey: ['admin-photo-feedback', eventId, currentPhoto?.id],
     queryFn: () => feedbackService.getEventFeedback(eventId.toString(), {
       photoId: currentPhoto?.id.toString(),
@@ -45,6 +57,8 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
     enabled: !!currentPhoto
   });
 
+  const comments = (feedbackData?.feedback ?? []).filter((item): item is PhotoFeedback => item.feedback_type === 'comment');
+
   const goToPrevious = () => {
     setCurrentIndex((prev) => (prev > 0 ? prev - 1 : photos.length - 1));
   };
@@ -304,41 +318,41 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
               
               {/* Feedback Stats */}
               <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3 mb-4">
-                {currentPhoto.average_rating > 0 && (
+                {averageRating > 0 && (
                   <div className="bg-neutral-800 rounded-lg p-3">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-1 text-yellow-400 mb-1">
                       <Star className="w-4 h-4" fill="currentColor" />
-                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{Number(currentPhoto.average_rating).toFixed(1)}</span>
+                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{Number(averageRating).toFixed(1)}</span>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-xs text-neutral-400">Avg Rating</p>
                   </div>
                 )}
                 
-                {currentPhoto.like_count > 0 && (
+                {likeCount > 0 && (
                   <div className="bg-neutral-800 rounded-lg p-3">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-1 text-red-400 mb-1">
                       <Heart className="w-4 h-4" fill="currentColor" />
-                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{currentPhoto.like_count}</span>
+                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{likeCount}</span>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-xs text-neutral-400">Likes</p>
                   </div>
                 )}
                 
-                {currentPhoto.favorite_count > 0 && (
+                {favoriteCount > 0 && (
                   <div className="bg-neutral-800 rounded-lg p-3">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-1 text-blue-400 mb-1">
                       <Star className="w-4 h-4" />
-                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{currentPhoto.favorite_count}</span>
+                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{favoriteCount}</span>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-xs text-neutral-400">Favorites</p>
                   </div>
                 )}
                 
-                {feedbackData.feedback && (
+                {comments.length > 0 && (
                   <div className="bg-neutral-800 rounded-lg p-3">
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-1 text-green-400 mb-1">
                       <MessageSquare className="w-4 h-4" />
-                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{feedbackData.feedback.filter(f => f.feedback_type === 'comment').length}</span>
+                      <span className="text-white font-medium">{comments.length}</span>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-xs text-neutral-400">Comments</p>
                   </div>
@@ -346,20 +360,18 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
               </div>
               
               {/* Comments List */}
-              {feedbackData.feedback && feedbackData.feedback.filter(f => f.feedback_type === 'comment').length > 0 && (
+              {comments.length > 0 && (
                 <div className="space-y-2">
                   <button
                     onClick={() => setExpandedComments(!expandedComments)}
                     className="text-xs text-primary-400 hover:text-primary-300 mb-2"
                   >
-                    {expandedComments ? 'Hide' : 'Show'} Comments ({feedbackData.feedback.filter(f => f.feedback_type === 'comment').length})
+                    {expandedComments ? 'Hide' : 'Show'} Comments ({comments.length})
                   </button>
                   
                   {expandedComments && (
                     <div className="space-y-3 max-h-64 overflow-y-auto">
-                      {feedbackData.feedback
+                      {comments.map((comment) => (
-                        .filter(f => f.feedback_type === 'comment')
-                        .map((comment) => (
                           <div key={comment.id} className="bg-neutral-800 rounded-lg p-3">
                             <div className="flex items-start justify-between mb-2">
                               <div className="flex-1">
@@ -459,7 +471,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
               )}
               
               {/* No feedback message */}
-              {(!feedbackData.feedback || feedbackData.feedback.length === 0) && (
+              {comments.length === 0 && (
                 <p className="text-neutral-400 text-sm">No feedback for this photo yet.</p>
               )}
             </div>
@@ -475,4 +487,4 @@ export const AdminPhotoViewer: React.FC<AdminPhotoViewerProps> = ({
       </div>
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminSidebar.tsx

@@ -121,11 +121,20 @@ const StorageInfo: React.FC = () => {
     );
   }
 
-  const usagePercent = Math.round((storageInfo.total_used / storageInfo.storage_limit) * 100);
+  const limitInUse = storageInfo.storage_soft_limit || storageInfo.storage_limit || 1;
+  const usagePercent = limitInUse
+    ? Math.round((storageInfo.total_used / limitInUse) * 100)
+    : 0;
+  const isOverSoftLimit = limitInUse && storageInfo.total_used >= limitInUse;
+  const progressBarClass = isOverSoftLimit ? 'bg-red-600' : 'bg-primary-600';
+  const containerClass = isOverSoftLimit
+    ? 'bg-red-50 border border-red-200'
+    : 'bg-neutral-100';
+  const softLimitDisplay = settingsService.formatBytes(limitInUse);
 
   return (
     <div className="p-4 border-t border-neutral-200">
-      <div className="bg-neutral-100 rounded-lg p-3">
+      <div className={`${containerClass} rounded-lg p-3 transition-colors duration-300`}>
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
           <span className="text-neutral-700">{t('admin.storageUsed')}</span>
           <span className="font-medium text-neutral-900">
@@ -134,14 +143,14 @@ const StorageInfo: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
         <div className="mt-2 w-full bg-neutral-200 rounded-full h-2">
           <div 
-            className="bg-primary-600 h-2 rounded-full transition-all duration-300"
+            className={`${progressBarClass} h-2 rounded-full transition-all duration-300`}
             style={{ width: `${Math.min(usagePercent, 100)}%` }}
           />
         </div>
         <p className="text-xs text-neutral-600 mt-1">
-          {t('admin.storagePercent', { percent: usagePercent, limit: settingsService.formatBytes(storageInfo.storage_limit) })}
+          {t('admin.storagePercent', { percent: usagePercent, limit: softLimitDisplay })}
         </p>
       </div>
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/BackupConfiguration.d.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+import type { ComponentType } from 'react';
+
+export const BackupConfiguration: ComponentType<any>;

frontend/src/components/admin/BackupDashboard.d.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+import type { ComponentType } from 'react';
+
+export const BackupDashboard: ComponentType<any>;

frontend/src/components/admin/BackupHistory.d.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+import type { ComponentType } from 'react';
+
+export const BackupHistory: ComponentType<any>;

frontend/src/components/admin/CMSEditor.tsx

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import React, { useState, useCallback } from 'react';
-import { useEditor, EditorContent } from '@tiptap/react';
+import { useEditor, EditorContent, type Editor } from '@tiptap/react';
 import StarterKit from '@tiptap/starter-kit';
 import Link from '@tiptap/extension-link';
 import HardBreak from '@tiptap/extension-hard-break';
@@ -107,10 +107,11 @@ export const CMSEditor: React.FC<CMSEditorProps> = ({ content, onChange, onSave,
     },
   });
 
-  const updateCounts = useCallback((editor: any) => {
+  const updateCounts = useCallback((editorInstance: Editor) => {
-    const text = editor.state.doc.textContent;
+    const textContent = editorInstance.state.doc.textContent;
-    setCharCount(editor.storage.characterCount.characters());
+    setCharCount(editorInstance.storage.characterCount.characters());
-    setWordCount(text.trim().split(/\s+/).filter(word => word.length > 0).length);
+    const words = textContent.trim().split(/\s+/).filter((word: string) => word.length > 0);
+    setWordCount(words.length);
   }, []);
 
   // Update editor content when prop changes
@@ -568,4 +569,4 @@ export const CMSEditor: React.FC<CMSEditorProps> = ({ content, onChange, onSave,
   );
 };
 
-CMSEditor.displayName = 'CMSEditor';
+CMSEditor.displayName = 'CMSEditor';

frontend/src/components/admin/FeedbackModerationPanel.tsx

@@ -1,14 +1,11 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
-import { 
+import {
-  MessageSquare, 
+  MessageSquare,
-  Eye, 
+  EyeOff,
-  EyeOff, 
+  Trash2,
-  Trash2, 
-  AlertCircle,
   CheckCircle,
-  Clock,
   User
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import { parseISO } from 'date-fns';
@@ -16,7 +13,7 @@ import { toast } from 'react-toastify';
 
 import { Card, Loading, Button } from '../common';
 import { AdminAuthenticatedImage } from './AdminAuthenticatedImage';
-import { feedbackService } from '../../services/feedback.service';
+import { feedbackService, type FeedbackResponse, type PhotoFeedback } from '../../services/feedback.service';
 import { useLocalizedDate } from '../../hooks/useLocalizedDate';
 
 interface FeedbackModerationPanelProps {
@@ -38,7 +35,7 @@ export const FeedbackModerationPanel: React.FC<FeedbackModerationPanelProps> = (
   const [showAll, setShowAll] = useState(false);
 
   // Fetch pending feedback
-  const { data: feedbackData, isLoading } = useQuery({
+  const { data: feedbackData, isLoading } = useQuery<FeedbackResponse>({
     queryKey: ['event-feedback-moderation', eventId],
     queryFn: () => feedbackService.getEventFeedback(eventId.toString(), {
       type: 'comment',
@@ -77,12 +74,12 @@ export const FeedbackModerationPanel: React.FC<FeedbackModerationPanelProps> = (
     );
   }
 
-  const pendingComments = feedbackData?.feedback || [];
+  const pendingComments: PhotoFeedback[] = feedbackData?.feedback || [];
   const hasPending = pendingComments.length > 0;
 
   return (
     <Card className={className}>
-      <div className="p-6">
+      <div className={compact ? 'p-4' : 'p-6'}>
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
           <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-neutral-900">
             {t('feedback.pendingModeration', 'Pending Moderation')}
@@ -132,7 +129,7 @@ export const FeedbackModerationPanel: React.FC<FeedbackModerationPanelProps> = (
                           <div className="mt-2 flex items-center gap-2">
                             <div className="w-16 h-16 overflow-hidden rounded">
                               <AdminAuthenticatedImage 
-                                src={`/api/admin/photos/${eventId}/thumbnail/${item.photo_id}`}
+                                src={`/admin/photos/${eventId}/thumbnail/${item.photo_id}`}
                                 alt={item.filename || 'Photo'}
                                 className="w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded"
                               />

frontend/src/components/admin/GalleryPreview.tsx

@@ -1,9 +1,19 @@
 import React, { useMemo } from 'react';
 import { Camera } from 'lucide-react';
 import { ThemeConfig, GalleryLayoutType } from '../../types/theme.types';
+import { buildResourceUrl } from '../../utils/url';
+
+interface GalleryPreviewBranding {
+  company_name?: string;
+  company_tagline?: string;
+  logo_url?: string;
+  logo_display_mode?: 'logo_only' | 'text_only' | 'logo_and_text';
+  logo_position?: 'left' | 'center' | 'right';
+}
 
 interface GalleryPreviewProps {
   theme: ThemeConfig;
+  branding?: GalleryPreviewBranding;
   layoutType?: GalleryLayoutType;
   className?: string;
 }
@@ -56,6 +66,7 @@ const PreviewPhoto: React.FC<{
 
 export const GalleryPreview: React.FC<GalleryPreviewProps> = ({ 
   theme, 
+  branding,
   layoutType,
   className = '' 
 }) => {
@@ -63,6 +74,23 @@ export const GalleryPreview: React.FC<GalleryPreviewProps> = ({
   
   // Use the provided layoutType or fallback to theme's gallery layout
   const activeLayout = layoutType || theme.galleryLayout || 'grid';
+
+  const displayMode = branding?.logo_display_mode || 'logo_and_text';
+  const showLogo = displayMode === 'logo_only' || displayMode === 'logo_and_text';
+  const showText = displayMode === 'text_only' || displayMode === 'logo_and_text';
+  const brandName = branding?.company_name?.trim() || 'Your Studio';
+  const brandTagline = branding?.company_tagline?.trim() || '';
+  const resolvedLogoUrl = showLogo && branding?.logo_url
+    ? (branding.logo_url.startsWith('http')
+        ? branding.logo_url
+        : buildResourceUrl(branding.logo_url))
+    : null;
+  const logoPosition = branding?.logo_position || 'left';
+  const brandFlexClass = logoPosition === 'center'
+    ? 'justify-center text-center'
+    : logoPosition === 'right'
+      ? 'justify-end text-right flex-row-reverse'
+      : 'justify-start text-left';
   
   const renderLayout = () => {
     const spacing = theme.gallerySettings?.spacing || 'normal';
@@ -163,14 +191,41 @@ export const GalleryPreview: React.FC<GalleryPreviewProps> = ({
     >
       {/* Preview Header */}
       <div 
-        className="px-4 py-3 border-b"
+        className="px-4 py-3 border-b space-y-2"
         style={{
           borderColor: theme.primaryColor ? `${theme.primaryColor}20` : '#e5e7eb',
         }}
       >
-        <h3 className="text-sm font-medium">
+        <div className={`flex items-center gap-3 ${brandFlexClass}`}>
-          Gallery Preview - <span className="capitalize">{activeLayout}</span> Layout
+          {showLogo && (
-        </h3>
+            resolvedLogoUrl ? (
+              <img
+                src={resolvedLogoUrl}
+                alt={brandName}
+                className="h-8 w-auto object-contain"
+              />
+            ) : (
+              <div className="h-8 w-8 rounded-full bg-neutral-200 flex items-center justify-center">
+                <Camera className="w-4 h-4 text-neutral-500" />
+              </div>
+            )
+          )}
+          {showText && (
+            <div>
+              <p className="text-sm font-semibold leading-tight">{brandName}</p>
+              {brandTagline && (
+                <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 leading-tight">{brandTagline}</p>
+              )}
+            </div>
+          )}
+          {!showLogo && !showText && (
+            <p className="text-sm font-semibold">{brandName}</p>
+          )}
+        </div>
+        <div className="text-xs text-neutral-500 flex justify-between">
+          <span>Gallery preview</span>
+          <span className="capitalize">{activeLayout} layout</span>
+        </div>
       </div>
       
       {/* Preview Content */}
@@ -181,4 +236,4 @@ export const GalleryPreview: React.FC<GalleryPreviewProps> = ({
   );
 };
 
-GalleryPreview.displayName = 'GalleryPreview';
+GalleryPreview.displayName = 'GalleryPreview';

frontend/src/components/admin/ImageProtectionSettings.tsx

@@ -1,341 +0,0 @@
-import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
-import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
-import { Shield, Eye, Lock, AlertTriangle, Info } from 'lucide-react';
-import { Button, Card, Toggle, Select, Input, Textarea } from '../common';
-import { settingsService } from '../../services/settings.service';
-import { toast } from 'react-toastify';
-
-interface ProtectionSettings {
-  default_protection_level: 'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum';
-  default_image_quality: number;
-  enable_devtools_protection: boolean;
-  max_image_requests_per_minute: number;
-  suspicious_activity_threshold: number;
-  enable_canvas_rendering: boolean;
-  default_fragmentation_level: number;
-  enable_overlay_protection: boolean;
-  protection_warning_message: string;
-}
-
-export const ImageProtectionSettings: React.FC = () => {
-  const { t } = useTranslation();
-  const [settings, setSettings] = useState<ProtectionSettings>({
-    default_protection_level: 'standard',
-    default_image_quality: 85,
-    enable_devtools_protection: true,
-    max_image_requests_per_minute: 30,
-    suspicious_activity_threshold: 10,
-    enable_canvas_rendering: false,
-    default_fragmentation_level: 3,
-    enable_overlay_protection: true,
-    protection_warning_message: 'Images in this gallery are protected from unauthorized download.'
-  });
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
-  const [isSaving, setIsSaving] = useState(false);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    loadSettings();
-  }, []);
-
-  const loadSettings = async () => {
-    try {
-      setIsLoading(true);
-      const response = await settingsService.getSettings();
-      
-      // Map settings from API response
-      const protectionSettings: ProtectionSettings = {
-        default_protection_level: response.default_protection_level || 'standard',
-        default_image_quality: parseInt(response.default_image_quality) || 85,
-        enable_devtools_protection: response.enable_devtools_protection !== false,
-        max_image_requests_per_minute: parseInt(response.max_image_requests_per_minute) || 30,
-        suspicious_activity_threshold: parseInt(response.suspicious_activity_threshold) || 10,
-        enable_canvas_rendering: response.enable_canvas_rendering === true,
-        default_fragmentation_level: parseInt(response.default_fragmentation_level) || 3,
-        enable_overlay_protection: response.enable_overlay_protection !== false,
-        protection_warning_message: response.protection_warning_message || settings.protection_warning_message
-      };
-      
-      setSettings(protectionSettings);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error('Failed to load protection settings:', error);
-      toast.error('Failed to load protection settings');
-    } finally {
-      setIsLoading(false);
-    }
-  };
-
-  const saveSettings = async () => {
-    try {
-      setIsSaving(true);
-      
-      // Convert settings to API format
-      const apiSettings = Object.entries(settings).reduce((acc, [key, value]) => {
-        acc[key] = typeof value === 'boolean' ? value : value.toString();
-        return acc;
-      }, {} as Record<string, string | boolean>);
-      
-      await settingsService.updateSettings(apiSettings);
-      toast.success('Protection settings saved successfully');
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error('Failed to save protection settings:', error);
-      toast.error('Failed to save protection settings');
-    } finally {
-      setIsSaving(false);
-    }
-  };
-
-  const updateSetting = (key: keyof ProtectionSettings, value: any) => {
-    setSettings(prev => ({ ...prev, [key]: value }));
-  };
-
-  const protectionLevels = [
-    { value: 'basic', label: 'Basic - Minimal protection, best performance' },
-    { value: 'standard', label: 'Standard - Balanced protection and performance' },
-    { value: 'enhanced', label: 'Enhanced - Strong protection with good performance' },
-    { value: 'maximum', label: 'Maximum - Strongest protection, may impact performance' }
-  ];
-
-  const getProtectionLevelIcon = (level: string) => {
-    switch (level) {
-      case 'basic': return <Eye className="w-4 h-4 text-green-500" />;
-      case 'standard': return <Shield className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-500" />;
-      case 'enhanced': return <Lock className="w-4 h-4 text-orange-500" />;
-      case 'maximum': return <AlertTriangle className="w-4 h-4 text-red-500" />;
-      default: return <Shield className="w-4 h-4 text-gray-500" />;
-    }
-  };
-
-  const getProtectionLevelDescription = (level: string) => {
-    switch (level) {
-      case 'basic':
-        return 'Prevents drag/drop and basic right-click. Good for public galleries.';
-      case 'standard':
-        return 'Adds keyboard shortcut blocking and user selection prevention.';
-      case 'enhanced':
-        return 'Includes DevTools detection, rate limiting, and overlay protection.';
-      case 'maximum':
-        return 'Canvas rendering, image fragmentation, and comprehensive monitoring.';
-      default:
-        return '';
-    }
-  };
-
-  if (isLoading) {
-    return (
-      <Card className="p-6">
-        <div className="animate-pulse space-y-4">
-          <div className="h-8 bg-gray-200 rounded"></div>
-          <div className="space-y-3">
-            <div className="h-4 bg-gray-200 rounded"></div>
-            <div className="h-4 bg-gray-200 rounded w-3/4"></div>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-      </Card>
-    );
-  }
-
-  return (
-    <div className="space-y-6">
-      <Card className="p-6">
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
-          <Shield className="w-6 h-6 text-blue-500" />
-          <div>
-            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Image Protection Settings</h2>
-            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">Configure security measures for photo galleries</p>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-
-        <div className="space-y-6">
-          {/* Protection Level */}
-          <div>
-            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-              Default Protection Level
-            </label>
-            <Select
-              value={settings.default_protection_level}
-              onChange={(value) => updateSetting('default_protection_level', value as any)}
-              options={protectionLevels}
-              className="w-full"
-            />
-            <div className="mt-2 p-3 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg border border-gray-200">
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                {getProtectionLevelIcon(settings.default_protection_level)}
-                <span className="font-medium text-sm capitalize">
-                  {settings.default_protection_level} Protection
-                </span>
-              </div>
-              <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">
-                {getProtectionLevelDescription(settings.default_protection_level)}
-              </p>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Image Quality */}
-          <div>
-            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-              Default Image Quality ({settings.default_image_quality}%)
-            </label>
-            <input
-              type="range"
-              min="30"
-              max="100"
-              step="5"
-              value={settings.default_image_quality}
-              onChange={(e) => updateSetting('default_image_quality', parseInt(e.target.value))}
-              className="w-full"
-            />
-            <div className="flex justify-between text-xs text-gray-500 mt-1">
-              <span>Lower quality = Better protection</span>
-              <span>Higher quality = Better image</span>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-
-          {/* DevTools Protection */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">
-                DevTools Protection
-              </label>
-              <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">
-                Detect and respond to browser developer tools
-              </p>
-            </div>
-            <Toggle
-              checked={settings.enable_devtools_protection}
-              onChange={(checked) => updateSetting('enable_devtools_protection', checked)}
-            />
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Canvas Rendering */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">
-                Canvas Rendering
-              </label>
-              <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">
-                Render images on canvas instead of img tags (stronger protection)
-              </p>
-            </div>
-            <Toggle
-              checked={settings.enable_canvas_rendering}
-              onChange={(checked) => updateSetting('enable_canvas_rendering', checked)}
-            />
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Fragmentation Level */}
-          {settings.enable_canvas_rendering && (
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-                Image Fragmentation Level ({settings.default_fragmentation_level})
-              </label>
-              <input
-                type="range"
-                min="1"
-                max="5"
-                step="1"
-                value={settings.default_fragmentation_level}
-                onChange={(e) => updateSetting('default_fragmentation_level', parseInt(e.target.value))}
-                className="w-full"
-              />
-              <div className="flex justify-between text-xs text-gray-500 mt-1">
-                <span>Low fragmentation</span>
-                <span>High fragmentation</span>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-          )}
-
-          {/* Rate Limiting */}
-          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-                Max Requests Per Minute
-              </label>
-              <Input
-                type="number"
-                min="5"
-                max="100"
-                value={settings.max_image_requests_per_minute}
-                onChange={(e) => updateSetting('max_image_requests_per_minute', parseInt(e.target.value))}
-              />
-            </div>
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-                Suspicious Activity Threshold
-              </label>
-              <Input
-                type="number"
-                min="3"
-                max="50"
-                value={settings.suspicious_activity_threshold}
-                onChange={(e) => updateSetting('suspicious_activity_threshold', parseInt(e.target.value))}
-              />
-            </div>
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Overlay Protection */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-            <div>
-              <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">
-                Overlay Protection
-              </label>
-              <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">
-                Add transparent overlays to prevent easy screenshot extraction
-              </p>
-            </div>
-            <Toggle
-              checked={settings.enable_overlay_protection}
-              onChange={(checked) => updateSetting('enable_overlay_protection', checked)}
-            />
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Warning Message */}
-          <div>
-            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
-              Protection Warning Message
-            </label>
-            <Textarea
-              value={settings.protection_warning_message}
-              onChange={(e) => updateSetting('protection_warning_message', e.target.value)}
-              placeholder="Message shown when protection is triggered"
-              rows={3}
-            />
-          </div>
-        </div>
-
-        {/* Warning Box */}
-        <div className="mt-6 p-4 bg-amber-50 border border-amber-200 rounded-lg">
-          <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-            <Info className="w-5 h-5 text-amber-600 mt-0.5" />
-            <div>
-              <h4 className="font-medium text-amber-800 mb-1">Important Notes</h4>
-              <ul className="text-sm text-amber-700 space-y-1">
-                <li>• Higher protection levels may impact page performance</li>
-                <li>• Canvas rendering disables browser image caching</li>
-                <li>• Maximum protection may cause accessibility issues</li>
-                <li>• Test thoroughly with your target browsers</li>
-              </ul>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-
-        {/* Action Buttons */}
-        <div className="mt-6 flex justify-end gap-3">
-          <Button
-            variant="outline"
-            onClick={loadSettings}
-            disabled={isSaving}
-          >
-            Reset
-          </Button>
-          <Button
-            variant="primary"
-            onClick={saveSettings}
-            loading={isSaving}
-          >
-            Save Settings
-          </Button>
-        </div>
-      </Card>
-    </div>
-  );
-};

frontend/src/components/admin/PhotoUpload.tsx

@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ export const PhotoUpload: React.FC<PhotoUploadProps> = ({ eventId, onUploadCompl
         }
 
         try {
-          const response = await api.post(`/admin/events/${eventId}/upload`, formData, {
+          await api.post(`/admin/events/${eventId}/upload`, formData, {
             onUploadProgress: (progressEvent) => {
               if (progressEvent.total) {
                 // Calculate overall progress across all chunks
@@ -276,4 +276,4 @@ export const PhotoUpload: React.FC<PhotoUploadProps> = ({ eventId, onUploadCompl
   );
 };
 
-PhotoUpload.displayName = 'PhotoUpload';
+PhotoUpload.displayName = 'PhotoUpload';

frontend/src/components/admin/RestoreWizard.d.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+import type { ComponentType } from 'react';
+
+export const RestoreWizard: ComponentType<any>;

frontend/src/components/admin/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.tsx

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ interface ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps {
   isPreviewMode?: boolean;
   showGalleryLayouts?: boolean;
   hideActions?: boolean;
+  onApply?: (theme: ThemeConfig, metadata: { presetName: string }) => Promise<void> | void;
+  isApplying?: boolean;
 }
 
 const layoutIcons: Record<GalleryLayoutType, React.ReactNode> = {
@@ -34,7 +36,9 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
   onPresetChange,
   isPreviewMode = false,
   showGalleryLayouts = true,
-  hideActions = false
+  hideActions = false,
+  onApply,
+  isApplying = false
 }) => {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const [localTheme, setLocalTheme] = useState<ThemeConfig>(value);
@@ -80,8 +84,13 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
     }
   };
 
-  const handleApply = () => {
+  const handleApply = async () => {
-    onChange({ ...localTheme, customCss });
+    const themeWithCss = { ...localTheme, customCss };
+    onChange(themeWithCss);
+
+    if (onApply) {
+      await onApply(themeWithCss, { presetName: selectedPreset });
+    }
   };
 
   const handleReset = () => {
@@ -587,11 +596,12 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
             variant="primary"
             leftIcon={<Palette className="w-4 h-4" />}
             onClick={handleApply}
+            disabled={isApplying}
           >
-            {t('branding.applyTheme')}
+            {isApplying ? t('common.applying', 'Applying...') : t('branding.applyTheme')}
           </Button>
         </div>
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/WelcomeMessageEditor.tsx

@@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ export const WelcomeMessageEditor: React.FC<WelcomeMessageEditorProps> = ({
           rows={rows}
           className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-neutral-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary-500 focus:border-primary-500 transition-colors resize-none font-mono text-sm"
         />
-        <div className="absolute top-2 right-2 text-neutral-400">
+        <div className="absolute top-2 right-2 text-neutral-400" title="Line breaks will be preserved in emails">
-          <HelpCircle className="w-4 h-4" title="Line breaks will be preserved in emails" />
+          <HelpCircle className="w-4 h-4" aria-hidden="true" />
         </div>
       </div>
       
@@ -61,4 +61,4 @@ export const WelcomeMessageEditor: React.FC<WelcomeMessageEditorProps> = ({
   );
 };
 
-WelcomeMessageEditor.displayName = 'WelcomeMessageEditor';
+WelcomeMessageEditor.displayName = 'WelcomeMessageEditor';

frontend/src/components/admin/__tests__/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.test.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
+import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
+import { vi } from 'vitest';
+
+import { ThemeCustomizerEnhanced } from '../ThemeCustomizerEnhanced';
+import type { ThemeConfig } from '../../../types/theme.types';
+
+vi.mock('react-i18next', async () => {
+  const actual = await vi.importActual<typeof import('react-i18next')>('react-i18next');
+  return {
+    ...actual,
+    useTranslation: () => ({
+      t: (_key: string, fallback?: string) => fallback ?? _key
+    })
+  };
+});
+
+describe('ThemeCustomizerEnhanced', () => {
+  const baseTheme: ThemeConfig = {
+    primaryColor: '#000000',
+    accentColor: '#ffffff',
+    backgroundColor: '#eeeeee',
+    textColor: '#111111',
+    galleryLayout: 'grid',
+    gallerySettings: {
+      spacing: 'normal'
+    }
+  };
+
+  it('invokes onApply when Apply Theme is clicked', async () => {
+    const user = userEvent.setup();
+    const handleChange = vi.fn();
+    const handleApply = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+
+    render(
+      <ThemeCustomizerEnhanced
+        value={baseTheme}
+        onChange={handleChange}
+        presetName="default"
+        onApply={handleApply}
+      />
+    );
+
+    const applyButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: /branding\.applyTheme/i });
+    await user.click(applyButton);
+
+    expect(handleChange).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(handleApply).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+    expect(handleApply).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({ primaryColor: '#000000' }),
+      expect.objectContaining({ presetName: 'default' })
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('disables the Apply button while applying', () => {
+    const handleChange = vi.fn();
+
+    render(
+      <ThemeCustomizerEnhanced
+        value={baseTheme}
+        onChange={handleChange}
+        presetName="default"
+        isApplying={true}
+      />
+    );
+
+    const applyButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: /applying/i });
+    expect(applyButton).toBeDisabled();
+  });
+});

frontend/src/components/common/AuthenticatedImage.tsx

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
-import { getAuthToken } from '../../config/api';
 import { buildResourceUrl } from '../../utils/url';
 
 interface AuthenticatedImageProps extends React.ImgHTMLAttributes<HTMLImageElement> {
@@ -7,6 +6,23 @@ interface AuthenticatedImageProps extends React.ImgHTMLAttributes<HTMLImageEleme
   fallbackSrc?: string;
   useWatermark?: boolean;
   isGallery?: boolean;
+  protectFromDownload?: boolean;
+  slug?: string;
+  photoId?: number;
+  requiresToken?: boolean;
+  secureUrlTemplate?: string;
+  downloadUrlTemplate?: string;
+  onProtectionViolation?: (violationType: string) => void;
+  watermarkText?: string;
+  overlayProtection?: boolean;
+  fragmentGrid?: boolean;
+  scrambleFragments?: boolean;
+  useCanvasRendering?: boolean;
+  blockKeyboardShortcuts?: boolean;
+  detectPrintScreen?: boolean;
+  detectDevTools?: boolean;
+  protectionLevel?: 'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum';
+  useEnhancedProtection?: boolean;
 }
 
 export const AuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AuthenticatedImageProps> = ({
@@ -15,8 +31,46 @@ export const AuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AuthenticatedImageProps> = ({
   alt,
   useWatermark = false,
   isGallery = false,
+  protectFromDownload,
+  slug,
+  photoId,
+  requiresToken,
+  secureUrlTemplate,
+  downloadUrlTemplate,
+  onProtectionViolation,
+  watermarkText,
+  overlayProtection,
+  fragmentGrid,
+  scrambleFragments,
+  useCanvasRendering,
+  blockKeyboardShortcuts,
+  detectPrintScreen,
+  detectDevTools,
+  protectionLevel,
+  useEnhancedProtection,
   ...props
 }) => {
+  const unusedProps = {
+    protectFromDownload,
+    slug,
+    photoId,
+    requiresToken,
+    secureUrlTemplate,
+    downloadUrlTemplate,
+    onProtectionViolation,
+    watermarkText,
+    overlayProtection,
+    fragmentGrid,
+    scrambleFragments,
+    useCanvasRendering,
+    blockKeyboardShortcuts,
+    detectPrintScreen,
+    detectDevTools,
+    protectionLevel,
+    useEnhancedProtection
+  };
+  void unusedProps;
+
   const [imageSrc, setImageSrc] = useState<string>('');
   const [error, setError] = useState(false);
   const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
@@ -25,33 +79,12 @@ export const AuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AuthenticatedImageProps> = ({
     let objectUrl: string | null = null;
 
     // Determine which token to use based on context
-    let token: string | undefined;
-    
-    if (isGallery) {
-      // For gallery images, get the gallery-specific token
-      const pathParts = window.location.pathname.split('/');
-      if (pathParts[1] === 'gallery' && pathParts[2]) {
-        const gallerySlug = pathParts[2];
-        token = localStorage.getItem(`gallery_token_${gallerySlug}`) || undefined;
-      }
-    } else {
-      // For admin images, use the admin token
-      token = getAuthToken(true);
-    }
-    
     if (!src) {
       setImageSrc(fallbackSrc || '');
       setIsLoading(false);
       return;
     }
 
-    if (!token) {
-      // No auth token - use fallback
-      setImageSrc(fallbackSrc || '');
-      setIsLoading(false);
-      return;
-    }
-
     setIsLoading(true);
     setError(false);
 
@@ -71,9 +104,7 @@ export const AuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AuthenticatedImageProps> = ({
         
         // Fetch authenticated image
         const response = await fetch(fullImageUrl, {
-          headers: {
+          credentials: 'include'
-            'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`
-          }
         });
 
         if (!response.ok) {
@@ -119,4 +150,4 @@ export const AuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AuthenticatedImageProps> = ({
   }
 
   return <img src={imageSrc} alt={alt} {...props} />;
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/common/PasswordGenerator.tsx

@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ export const PasswordGenerator: React.FC<PasswordGeneratorProps> = ({
                       <Button
                         type="button"
                         variant="outline"
-                        size="xs"
+                        size="sm"
                         onClick={() => selectPassword(password)}
                       >
                         {t('passwordGenerator.use')}
@@ -206,4 +206,4 @@ export const PasswordGenerator: React.FC<PasswordGeneratorProps> = ({
   );
 };
 
-export default PasswordGenerator;
+export default PasswordGenerator;

frontend/src/components/common/ProtectedImage.tsx

@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 import React, { useRef, useEffect, useState, useCallback } from 'react';
 import { ProtectionLevel } from '../../hooks/useImageProtection';
 
+type VendorStyle = CSSStyleDeclaration & {
+  webkitUserSelect?: string;
+  webkitTouchCallout?: string;
+  webkitUserDrag?: string;
+};
+
 interface ProtectedImageProps extends React.CanvasHTMLAttributes<HTMLCanvasElement> {
   src: string;
   alt: string;
@@ -31,7 +37,6 @@ export const ProtectedImage: React.FC<ProtectedImageProps> = ({
 }) => {
   const canvasRef = useRef<HTMLCanvasElement>(null);
   const imageRef = useRef<HTMLImageElement | null>(null);
-  const overlayCanvasRef = useRef<HTMLCanvasElement | null>(null);
   const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
   const [error, setError] = useState(false);
 
@@ -201,9 +206,6 @@ export const ProtectedImage: React.FC<ProtectedImageProps> = ({
         // Render normal image - ensure image is valid before drawing
         if (img.naturalWidth > 0 && img.naturalHeight > 0) {
           ctx.drawImage(img, 0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
-          
-          // Verify the image was drawn by checking a pixel
-          const pixelData = ctx.getImageData(10, 10, 1, 1).data;
         }
       }
       
@@ -288,11 +290,12 @@ export const ProtectedImage: React.FC<ProtectedImageProps> = ({
     }
     
     // Apply CSS protection
-    canvas.style.userSelect = 'none';
+    const canvasStyle = canvas.style as VendorStyle;
-    canvas.style.webkitUserSelect = 'none';
+    canvasStyle.userSelect = 'none';
-    canvas.style.webkitTouchCallout = 'none';
+    canvasStyle.webkitUserSelect = 'none';
-    canvas.style.webkitUserDrag = 'none';
+    canvasStyle.webkitTouchCallout = 'none';
-    canvas.style.pointerEvents = protectionLevel === 'maximum' ? 'none' : 'auto';
+    canvasStyle.webkitUserDrag = 'none';
+    canvasStyle.pointerEvents = protectionLevel === 'maximum' ? 'none' : 'auto';
     
     return () => {
       canvas.removeEventListener('contextmenu', handleContextMenu);
@@ -402,4 +405,4 @@ export const ProtectedImage: React.FC<ProtectedImageProps> = ({
       }}
     />
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/common/ProtectionWarning.tsx

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export const ProtectionWarning: React.FC<ProtectionWarningProps> = ({
         />
       )}
       
-      <style jsx>{`
+      <style>{`
         @keyframes shrink {
           from { width: 100%; }
           to { width: 0%; }
@@ -110,4 +110,4 @@ export const ProtectionWarning: React.FC<ProtectionWarningProps> = ({
       `}</style>
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/GalleryFilter.tsx

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 import React from 'react';
-import { Heart, Star } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Heart, Star, MessageSquare, Bookmark } from 'lucide-react';
 import { Button } from '../common';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 
-export type FilterType = 'all' | 'liked' | 'favorited';
+export type FilterType = 'all' | 'liked' | 'favorited' | 'rated' | 'commented';
 
 interface GalleryFilterProps {
   currentFilter: FilterType;
@@ -11,8 +11,10 @@ interface GalleryFilterProps {
   feedbackEnabled: boolean;
   likeCount?: number;
   favoriteCount?: number;
+  ratedCount?: number;
   className?: string;
   isMobile?: boolean;
+  variant?: 'default' | 'compact';
 }
 
 export const GalleryFilter: React.FC<GalleryFilterProps> = ({
@@ -21,8 +23,10 @@ export const GalleryFilter: React.FC<GalleryFilterProps> = ({
   feedbackEnabled,
   likeCount = 0,
   favoriteCount = 0,
+  ratedCount = 0,
   className = '',
-  isMobile = false
+  isMobile = false,
+  variant = 'default'
 }) => {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
 
@@ -30,6 +34,66 @@ export const GalleryFilter: React.FC<GalleryFilterProps> = ({
     return null;
   }
 
+  // Compact icon-only vertical variant (used in sidebar and tight spaces)
+  if (variant === 'compact') {
+    return (
+      <div className={`${className}`}>
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <span className="text-sm text-neutral-700 whitespace-nowrap">
+            {t('gallery.feedbackFilter', 'Feedback Filter')}
+          </span>
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'all' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('all')}
+              className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+              aria-label={t('gallery.all', 'All')}
+            >
+              <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-current"><path d="M3 3h8v8H3V3zm10 0h8v8h-8V3zM3 13h8v8H3v-8zm10 8v-8h8v8h-8z"/></svg>
+            </Button>
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'liked' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('liked')}
+              className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+              aria-label={t('feedback.likes', 'Likes')}
+            >
+              <Heart className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+            </Button>
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
+              className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+              aria-label={t('gallery.favorited', 'Saved')}
+            >
+              <Bookmark className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+            </Button>
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'rated' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('rated')}
+              className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+              aria-label={t('gallery.rated', 'Rated')}
+            >
+              <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+            </Button>
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'commented' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('commented')}
+              className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+              aria-label={t('gallery.commented', 'Commented')}
+            >
+              <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+            </Button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
   return (
     <div className={`${className}`}>
       {/* Mobile-optimized vertical layout */}
@@ -57,15 +121,25 @@ export const GalleryFilter: React.FC<GalleryFilterProps> = ({
               <Heart className="w-3 h-3" />
               <span>{likeCount > 0 ? likeCount : t('gallery.liked', 'Liked')}</span>
             </Button>
-            
+
             <Button
               variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
               size="sm"
               onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
               className="text-xs flex-1 min-w-[80px] flex items-center justify-center gap-1"
+            >
+              <Bookmark className="w-3 h-3" />
+              <span>{favoriteCount > 0 ? favoriteCount : t('gallery.favorited', 'Saved')}</span>
+            </Button>
+            
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'rated' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('rated')}
+              className="text-xs flex-1 min-w-[80px] flex items-center justify-center gap-1"
             >
               <Star className="w-3 h-3" />
-              <span>{favoriteCount > 0 ? favoriteCount : t('gallery.favorites', 'Favorites')}</span>
+              <span>{ratedCount > 0 ? ratedCount : t('gallery.rated', 'Rated')}</span>
             </Button>
           </div>
         </div>
@@ -99,24 +173,49 @@ export const GalleryFilter: React.FC<GalleryFilterProps> = ({
                 </span>
               )}
             </Button>
-            
+
             <Button
               variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
               size="sm"
               onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
               className="text-xs sm:text-sm flex items-center gap-1"
             >
-              <Star className="w-3 h-3 sm:w-4 sm:h-4" />
+              <Bookmark className="w-3 h-3 sm:w-4 sm:h-4" />
-              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('gallery.favorited', 'Favorites')}</span>
+              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('gallery.favorited', 'Saved')}</span>
               {favoriteCount > 0 && (
                 <span className="bg-primary-100 text-primary-700 px-1.5 rounded">
                   {favoriteCount}
                 </span>
               )}
             </Button>
+            
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'rated' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('rated')}
+              className="text-xs sm:text-sm flex items-center gap-1"
+            >
+              <Star className="w-3 h-3 sm:w-4 sm:h-4" />
+              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('gallery.rated', 'Rated')}</span>
+              {ratedCount > 0 && (
+                <span className="bg-primary-100 text-primary-700 px-1.5 rounded">
+                  {ratedCount}
+                </span>
+              )}
+            </Button>
+
+            <Button
+              variant={currentFilter === 'commented' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onFilterChange('commented')}
+              className="text-xs sm:text-sm flex items-center gap-1"
+            >
+              <MessageSquare className="w-3 h-3 sm:w-4 sm:h-4" />
+              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('gallery.commented', 'Commented')}</span>
+            </Button>
           </div>
         </div>
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/GalleryLayout.tsx

@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ interface GalleryLayoutProps {
   showDownloadAll?: boolean;
   onDownloadAll?: () => void;
   isDownloading?: boolean;
-  isExpired?: boolean;
   headerExtra?: React.ReactNode;
   menuButton?: React.ReactNode;
   children: React.ReactNode;
@@ -49,7 +48,6 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
   showDownloadAll = false,
   onDownloadAll,
   isDownloading = false,
-  isExpired = false,
   headerExtra,
   menuButton,
   children,
@@ -63,22 +61,28 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
   const headingFontFamily = theme.headingFontFamily || fontFamily;
   
   // Calculate logo size classes based on settings
-  const getLogoSizeClass = (context: 'header' | 'hero') => {
+  const getLogoDimensions = (context: 'header' | 'hero'): { className: string; style?: React.CSSProperties } => {
     const size = brandingSettings?.logo_size || 'medium';
     const maxHeight = brandingSettings?.logo_max_height || 48;
-    
+
     if (size === 'custom') {
-      return { maxHeight: `${maxHeight}px`, height: 'auto' };
+      return {
+        className: '',
+        style: { maxHeight: `${maxHeight}px`, height: 'auto' }
+      };
     }
-    
+
-    const sizeMap = {
+    const sizeMap: Record<'small' | 'medium' | 'large' | 'xlarge', string> = {
       small: context === 'header' ? 'h-6 sm:h-8' : 'h-12 sm:h-14 lg:h-16',
       medium: context === 'header' ? 'h-8 sm:h-10 lg:h-12' : 'h-16 sm:h-20 lg:h-24',
       large: context === 'header' ? 'h-10 sm:h-12 lg:h-16' : 'h-20 sm:h-24 lg:h-32',
       xlarge: context === 'header' ? 'h-12 sm:h-16 lg:h-20' : 'h-24 sm:h-32 lg:h-40'
     };
-    
+
-    return sizeMap[size] || sizeMap.medium;
+    return {
+      className: sizeMap[size as keyof typeof sizeMap] || sizeMap.medium,
+      style: undefined
+    };
   };
   
   // Determine logo position classes
@@ -108,6 +112,9 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
     const displayMode = brandingSettings?.logo_display_mode || 'logo_and_text';
     return displayMode !== 'logo_only';
   };
+
+  const headerLogoSize = getLogoDimensions('header');
+  const heroLogoSize = getLogoDimensions('hero');
   
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-neutral-50">
@@ -183,8 +190,8 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
                         '/picpeak-logo-transparent.png'
                       } 
                       alt={brandingSettings?.company_name || 'PicPeak'}
-                      className={`${typeof getLogoSizeClass('header') === 'string' ? getLogoSizeClass('header') : ''} w-auto object-contain`}
+                      className={`${headerLogoSize.className} w-auto object-contain`}
-                      style={typeof getLogoSizeClass('header') === 'object' ? getLogoSizeClass('header') : undefined}
+                      style={headerLogoSize.style}
                     />
                     {shouldShowCompanyName() && brandingSettings?.company_name && (
                       <span className="hidden sm:inline text-lg font-semibold text-neutral-900">
@@ -353,11 +360,11 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
                       '/picpeak-logo-transparent.png'
                     } 
                     alt={brandingSettings?.company_name || 'PicPeak'}
-                    className={`${typeof getLogoSizeClass('hero') === 'string' ? getLogoSizeClass('hero') : ''} w-auto object-contain mx-auto`}
+                    className={`${heroLogoSize.className} w-auto object-contain mx-auto`}
-                    style={typeof getLogoSizeClass('hero') === 'object' ? 
+                    style={{
-                      { ...getLogoSizeClass('hero'), filter: 'brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3))' } : 
+                      ...(heroLogoSize.style || {}),
-                      { filter: 'brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3))' }
+                      filter: 'brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3))'
-                    }
+                    }}
                   />
                   {shouldShowCompanyName() && brandingSettings?.company_name && (
                     <div className="mt-3 text-xl sm:text-2xl font-semibold text-white/90" style={{ textShadow: '0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)' }}>
@@ -460,4 +467,4 @@ export const GalleryLayout: React.FC<GalleryLayoutProps> = ({
   );
 };
 
-GalleryLayout.displayName = 'GalleryLayout';
+GalleryLayout.displayName = 'GalleryLayout';

frontend/src/components/gallery/GallerySidebar.tsx

@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ interface GallerySidebarProps {
   onDownloadAll: () => void;
   onDownloadSelected: () => void;
   isDownloading: boolean;
-  isExpired?: boolean;
   allowDownloads?: boolean;
   photoCounts?: Record<number, number>;
   totalPhotos: number;
@@ -34,6 +33,7 @@ interface GallerySidebarProps {
   onFilterChange?: (filter: FilterType) => void;
   likeCount?: number;
   favoriteCount?: number;
+  ratedCount?: number;
 }
 
 export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@ export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
   onDownloadAll,
   onDownloadSelected,
   isDownloading,
-  isExpired = false,
   allowDownloads = true,
   photoCounts = {},
   totalPhotos,
@@ -64,7 +63,8 @@ export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
   filterType = 'all',
   onFilterChange,
   likeCount = 0,
-  favoriteCount = 0
+  favoriteCount = 0,
+  ratedCount = 0
 }) => {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const sidebarRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
       <div
         ref={sidebarRef}
         className={`
-          fixed top-0 left-0 h-full bg-white shadow-xl z-50 transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out
+          fixed top-0 left-0 h-full bg-white shadow-xl z-50 transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out flex flex-col
           ${isMobile ? 'w-full max-w-sm' : 'w-80'}
           ${isOpen ? 'translate-x-0' : '-translate-x-full'}
         `}
@@ -224,7 +224,9 @@ export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
                 feedbackEnabled={feedbackEnabled}
                 likeCount={likeCount}
                 favoriteCount={favoriteCount}
+                ratedCount={ratedCount}
                 className="w-full"
+                variant="compact"
               />
             </div>
           )}
@@ -328,4 +330,4 @@ export const GallerySidebar: React.FC<GallerySidebarProps> = ({
 
     </>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/GalleryView.tsx

@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ import { GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS } from '../../types/theme.types';
 import { api } from '../../config/api';
 import { Upload, Menu } from 'lucide-react';
 import { galleryService } from '../../services/gallery.service';
-import { feedbackService } from '../../services/feedback.service';
 import { useWatermarkSettings } from '../../hooks/useWatermarkSettings';
+import type { Photo } from '../../types';
 
 interface GalleryViewProps {
   slug: string;
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
   const [protectionLevel, setProtectionLevel] = useState<'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum'>('standard');
   const [filterType, setFilterType] = useState<FilterType>('all');
   const [guestId, setGuestId] = useState<string>('');
+  const [staticHeroPhoto, setStaticHeroPhoto] = useState<Photo | null>(null);
   
   // Generate a unique guest ID for this session
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -167,6 +168,23 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
     }
   }, [settingsData]);
 
+  // Determine a stable hero photo from the initial (unfiltered) load
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!staticHeroPhoto && data?.photos && filterType === 'all') {
+      let hero: Photo | null = null;
+      const heroId = data?.event?.hero_photo_id || null;
+      if (heroId) {
+        hero = data.photos.find(p => p.id === heroId) || null;
+      }
+      if (!hero && data.photos.length > 0) {
+        hero = data.photos[0];
+      }
+      if (hero) {
+        setStaticHeroPhoto(hero);
+      }
+    }
+  }, [data?.photos, data?.event?.hero_photo_id, filterType, staticHeroPhoto]);
+
   // Apply theme when settings are loaded
   useEffect(() => {
     if (settingsData && data?.event) {
@@ -191,7 +209,7 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
               }
             }
           }
-        } catch (e) {
+        } catch {
           // Invalid theme format - use default
           // Fall back to global theme
           if (settingsData.theme_config) {
@@ -247,6 +265,24 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
       );
     }
     
+    // Apply feedback filter
+    switch (filterType) {
+      case 'liked':
+        photos = photos.filter(photo => (photo.like_count || 0) > 0);
+        break;
+      case 'favorited':
+        photos = photos.filter(photo => (photo.favorite_count || 0) > 0);
+        break;
+      case 'rated':
+        photos = photos.filter(photo => (photo.average_rating || 0) > 0 || (photo.total_ratings || 0) > 0);
+        break;
+      case 'commented':
+        photos = photos.filter(photo => (photo.comment_count || 0) > 0);
+        break;
+      default:
+        break;
+    }
+    
     // Apply sorting
     photos.sort((a, b) => {
       switch (sortBy) {
@@ -279,7 +315,22 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
     }
     
     return photos;
-  }, [data?.photos, selectedCategoryId, searchTerm, sortBy, watermarkEnabled, slug]);
+  }, [data?.photos, selectedCategoryId, searchTerm, sortBy, watermarkEnabled, slug, filterType]);
+
+  const likeCount = useMemo(
+    () => data?.photos?.filter(p => (p.like_count ?? 0) > 0).length || 0,
+    [data?.photos]
+  );
+
+  const favoriteCount = useMemo(
+    () => data?.photos?.filter(p => (p.favorite_count ?? 0) > 0).length || 0,
+    [data?.photos]
+  );
+
+  const ratedCount = useMemo(
+    () => data?.photos?.filter(p => (p.total_ratings || 0) > 0 || (p.average_rating || 0) > 0).length || 0,
+    [data?.photos]
+  );
 
   // Check if downloads are allowed (both event setting and not expired)
   const allowDownloads = !isExpired && (data?.event?.allow_downloads === true);
@@ -428,7 +479,6 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
           onDownloadAll={handleDownloadAll}
           onDownloadSelected={handleDownloadSelected}
           isDownloading={downloadAllMutation.isPending}
-          isExpired={isExpired}
           allowDownloads={allowDownloads}
           photoCounts={photoCounts}
           totalPhotos={data?.photos.length || 0}
@@ -439,8 +489,9 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
           feedbackEnabled={feedbackEnabled}
           filterType={filterType}
           onFilterChange={setFilterType}
-          likeCount={data?.photos?.filter(p => p.like_count > 0).length || 0}
+          likeCount={likeCount}
-          favoriteCount={data?.photos?.filter(p => p.favorite_count > 0).length || 0}
+          favoriteCount={favoriteCount}
+          ratedCount={ratedCount}
         />
       ) : null}
 
@@ -452,7 +503,6 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
         showDownloadAll={!showSidebar && allowDownloads}
         onDownloadAll={handleDownloadAll}
         isDownloading={downloadAllMutation.isPending}
-        isExpired={isExpired}
         menuButton={showSidebar ? (
           <Button
             variant="ghost"
@@ -531,8 +581,6 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
               feedbackEnabled={feedbackEnabled}
               currentFilter={filterType}
               onFilterChange={setFilterType}
-              likeCount={data?.photos?.filter(p => p.like_count > 0).length || 0}
-              favoriteCount={data?.photos?.filter(p => p.favorite_count > 0).length || 0}
             />
           </div>
         ) : null}
@@ -543,7 +591,16 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
             photos={filteredPhotos} 
             slug={slug} 
             categoryId={selectedCategoryId}
+            onFeedbackChange={() => refetch()}
+            heroPhotoOverride={staticHeroPhoto}
             feedbackEnabled={feedbackEnabled}
+            feedbackOptions={{
+              allowLikes: !!feedbackSettings?.allow_likes,
+              allowFavorites: !!feedbackSettings?.allow_favorites,
+              allowRatings: !!feedbackSettings?.allow_ratings,
+              allowComments: !!feedbackSettings?.allow_comments,
+              requireNameEmail: !!feedbackSettings?.require_name_email,
+            }}
             isSelectionMode={isSelectionMode}
             selectedPhotos={selectedPhotos}
             onSelectionChange={setSelectedPhotos}
@@ -575,4 +632,4 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
       </GalleryLayout>
     </>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoComments.tsx

@@ -147,7 +147,6 @@ export const PhotoComments: React.FC<PhotoCommentsProps> = ({
                 value={guestName}
                 onChange={(e) => setGuestName(e.target.value)}
                 error={errors.guest_name}
-                size="sm"
               />
               <Input
                 type="email"
@@ -155,7 +154,6 @@ export const PhotoComments: React.FC<PhotoCommentsProps> = ({
                 value={guestEmail}
                 onChange={(e) => setGuestEmail(e.target.value)}
                 error={errors.guest_email}
-                size="sm"
               />
             </div>
           )}
@@ -247,4 +245,4 @@ export const PhotoComments: React.FC<PhotoCommentsProps> = ({
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoFavorites.tsx

@@ -73,7 +73,10 @@ export const PhotoFavorites: React.FC<PhotoFavoritesProps> = ({
     if (requireNameEmail && !savedIdentity) {
       setShowIdentityModal(true);
     } else {
-      submitFavoriteMutation.mutate(savedIdentity || {});
+      const identityPayload = savedIdentity
+        ? { guest_name: savedIdentity.name, guest_email: savedIdentity.email }
+        : {};
+      submitFavoriteMutation.mutate(identityPayload);
     }
   };
 
@@ -116,4 +119,4 @@ export const PhotoFavorites: React.FC<PhotoFavoritesProps> = ({
       />
     </>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoFeedback.tsx

@@ -3,10 +3,9 @@ import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { feedbackService } from '../../services/feedback.service';
 import { PhotoRating } from './PhotoRating';
 import { PhotoLikes } from './PhotoLikes';
-import { PhotoComments } from './PhotoComments';
 import { PhotoFavorites } from './PhotoFavorites';
+import { PhotoComments } from './PhotoComments';
 import { Skeleton } from '../common';
-import type { FeedbackSettings } from '../../services/feedback.service';
 
 interface PhotoFeedbackProps {
   photoId: string;
@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
   });
 
   // Fetch feedback data for the photo
-  const { data: feedbackData, isLoading: feedbackLoading } = useQuery({
+  const { data: feedbackData } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['photo-feedback', gallerySlug, photoId],
     queryFn: () => feedbackService.getPhotoFeedback(gallerySlug, photoId),
     enabled: !!settings?.feedback_enabled,
@@ -43,18 +42,18 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
   // Local state for optimistic updates
   const [currentRating, setCurrentRating] = useState(0);
   const [isLiked, setIsLiked] = useState(false);
-  const [isFavorited, setIsFavorited] = useState(false);
   const [likeCount, setLikeCount] = useState(0);
+  const [isFavorited, setIsFavorited] = useState(false);
   const [favoriteCount, setFavoriteCount] = useState(0);
 
   // Update local state when data loads
   useEffect(() => {
     if (feedbackData) {
       setCurrentRating(feedbackData.my_feedback.rating || 0);
-      setIsLiked(feedbackData.my_feedback.liked);
+      setIsLiked(Boolean(feedbackData.my_feedback.liked));
-      setIsFavorited(feedbackData.my_feedback.favorited);
+      setLikeCount(Number(feedbackData.summary.like_count) || 0);
-      setLikeCount(feedbackData.summary.like_count);
+      setIsFavorited(Boolean(feedbackData.my_feedback.favorited));
-      setFavoriteCount(feedbackData.summary.favorite_count);
+      setFavoriteCount(Number(feedbackData.summary.favorite_count) || 0);
     }
   }, [feedbackData]);
 
@@ -89,7 +88,7 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
     return null;
   }
 
-  const hasAnyFeedbackType = settings.allow_ratings || settings.allow_likes || 
+  const hasAnyFeedbackType = settings.allow_ratings || settings.allow_likes ||
                             settings.allow_comments || settings.allow_favorites;
 
   if (!hasAnyFeedbackType) {
@@ -114,7 +113,7 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
 
       {/* Action Buttons */}
       {(settings.allow_likes || settings.allow_favorites) && (
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+        <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2">
           {settings.allow_likes && (
             <PhotoLikes
               photoId={photoId}
@@ -126,6 +125,7 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
               onLikeChange={handleLikeChange}
             />
           )}
+
           {settings.allow_favorites && (
             <PhotoFavorites
               photoId={photoId}
@@ -158,4 +158,4 @@ export const PhotoFeedback: React.FC<PhotoFeedbackProps> = ({
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoFilterBar.tsx

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
-import { Search, SortAsc, Grid, Heart, Star } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Search, SortAsc, Grid, Heart, Star, MessageSquare, Bookmark } from 'lucide-react';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 import { Button, Input } from '../common';
 import type { FilterType } from './GalleryFilter';
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ interface PhotoFilterBarProps {
   feedbackEnabled?: boolean;
   currentFilter?: FilterType;
   onFilterChange?: (filter: FilterType) => void;
-  likeCount?: number;
-  favoriteCount?: number;
 }
 
 export const PhotoFilterBar: React.FC<PhotoFilterBarProps> = ({
@@ -49,12 +47,9 @@ export const PhotoFilterBar: React.FC<PhotoFilterBarProps> = ({
   feedbackEnabled = false,
   currentFilter = 'all',
   onFilterChange,
-  likeCount = 0,
-  favoriteCount = 0,
 }) => {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const [showSortMenu, setShowSortMenu] = useState(false);
-
   return (
     <div className="space-y-4">
       {/* Search and Sort */}
@@ -143,6 +138,7 @@ export const PhotoFilterBar: React.FC<PhotoFilterBarProps> = ({
         {/* Categories Row */}
         {categories && categories.length > 0 && (
           <div className="flex items-start lg:items-center justify-between flex-col lg:flex-row gap-3">
+            {/* Categories: keep in a horizontal scroll container */}
             <div className="w-full overflow-x-auto pb-2 lg:pb-0">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 min-w-max">
                 <Button
@@ -170,81 +166,122 @@ export const PhotoFilterBar: React.FC<PhotoFilterBarProps> = ({
                     </Button>
                   );
                 })}
-                
-                {/* Feedback Filter - Inline on desktop, below on mobile/tablet */}
-                {feedbackEnabled && onFilterChange && (
-                  <>
-                    {/* Desktop: Divider and inline filter - only on larger screens */}
-                    <div className="hidden lg:flex items-center gap-2 ml-2 pl-2 border-l border-neutral-300">
-                      <span className="text-sm text-neutral-600 whitespace-nowrap">{t('gallery.feedbackFilter')}:</span>
-                      <Button
-                        variant={currentFilter === 'all' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
-                        size="sm"
-                        onClick={() => onFilterChange('all')}
-                        className="text-xs sm:text-sm"
-                      >
-                        {t('gallery.all')}
-                      </Button>
-                      <Button
-                        variant={currentFilter === 'liked' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
-                        size="sm"
-                        onClick={() => onFilterChange('liked')}
-                        className="text-xs sm:text-sm flex items-center gap-1"
-                      >
-                        <Heart className="w-3 h-3" />
-                        {likeCount > 0 && <span>{likeCount}</span>}
-                      </Button>
-                      <Button
-                        variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
-                        size="sm"
-                        onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
-                        className="text-xs sm:text-sm flex items-center gap-1"
-                      >
-                        <Star className="w-3 h-3" />
-                        {favoriteCount > 0 && <span>{favoriteCount}</span>}
-                      </Button>
-                    </div>
-                  </>
-                )}
               </div>
             </div>
 
+            {/* Desktop: compact horizontal feedback filter with headline (icons only) */}
+            {feedbackEnabled && onFilterChange && (
+              <div className="hidden lg:flex items-center gap-2 mx-2 flex-shrink-0">
+                <span className="text-sm text-neutral-600 whitespace-nowrap">
+                  {t('gallery.feedbackFilter', 'Feedback Filter')}
+                </span>
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                  <Button
+                    variant={currentFilter === 'all' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                    size="sm"
+                    onClick={() => onFilterChange('all')}
+                    className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                    aria-label={t('gallery.all', 'All')}
+                  >
+                    <Grid className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button
+                    variant={currentFilter === 'liked' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                    size="sm"
+                    onClick={() => onFilterChange('liked')}
+                    className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                    aria-label={t('feedback.likes', 'Likes')}
+                  >
+                    <Heart className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button
+                    variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                    size="sm"
+                    onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
+                    className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                    aria-label={t('gallery.favorited', 'Saved')}
+                  >
+                    <Bookmark className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button
+                    variant={currentFilter === 'rated' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                    size="sm"
+                    onClick={() => onFilterChange('rated')}
+                    className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                    aria-label={t('gallery.rated', 'Rated')}
+                  >
+                    <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button
+                    variant={currentFilter === 'commented' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                    size="sm"
+                    onClick={() => onFilterChange('commented')}
+                    className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                    aria-label={t('gallery.commented', 'Commented')}
+                  >
+                    <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            )}
+
             <p className="text-xs md:text-sm text-neutral-600 flex-shrink-0 ml-auto">
               {photoCount} {photoCount === 1 ? t('common.photo') : t('common.photos')}
             </p>
           </div>
         )}
         
-        {/* Mobile/Tablet: Feedback Filter below categories */}
+        {/* Mobile/Tablet: compact horizontal icons with headline below categories */}
         {feedbackEnabled && onFilterChange && (
           <div className="flex lg:hidden items-center gap-2">
-            <span className="text-xs text-neutral-600">{t('gallery.feedbackFilter')}:</span>
+            <span className="text-xs text-neutral-600 whitespace-nowrap">
-            <div className="flex gap-1 flex-1">
+              {t('gallery.feedbackFilter', 'Feedback Filter')}
+            </span>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
               <Button
                 variant={currentFilter === 'all' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
                 size="sm"
                 onClick={() => onFilterChange('all')}
-                className="text-xs flex-1"
+                className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                aria-label={t('gallery.all', 'All')}
               >
-                {t('gallery.all')}
+                <Grid className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
               </Button>
               <Button
                 variant={currentFilter === 'liked' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
                 size="sm"
                 onClick={() => onFilterChange('liked')}
-                className="text-xs flex-1 flex items-center justify-center gap-1"
+                className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                aria-label={t('feedback.likes', 'Likes')}
               >
-                <Heart className="w-3 h-3" />
+                <Heart className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
-                {likeCount > 0 && <span>{likeCount}</span>}
               </Button>
               <Button
                 variant={currentFilter === 'favorited' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
                 size="sm"
                 onClick={() => onFilterChange('favorited')}
-                className="text-xs flex-1 flex items-center justify-center gap-1"
+                className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                aria-label={t('gallery.favorited', 'Saved')}
               >
-                <Star className="w-3 h-3" />
+                <Bookmark className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
-                {favoriteCount > 0 && <span>{favoriteCount}</span>}
+              </Button>
+              <Button
+                variant={currentFilter === 'rated' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                size="sm"
+                onClick={() => onFilterChange('rated')}
+                className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                aria-label={t('gallery.rated', 'Rated')}
+              >
+                <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+              </Button>
+              <Button
+                variant={currentFilter === 'commented' ? 'primary' : 'outline'}
+                size="sm"
+                onClick={() => onFilterChange('commented')}
+                className="p-1 w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center"
+                aria-label={t('gallery.commented', 'Commented')}
+              >
+                <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
               </Button>
             </div>
           </div>
@@ -254,4 +291,4 @@ export const PhotoFilterBar: React.FC<PhotoFilterBarProps> = ({
   );
 };
 
-PhotoFilterBar.displayName = 'PhotoFilterBar';
+PhotoFilterBar.displayName = 'PhotoFilterBar';

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoGrid.tsx

@@ -95,35 +95,17 @@ export const PhotoGrid: React.FC<PhotoGridProps> = ({
 
   const handleDownloadSelected = async () => {
     if (selectedPhotos.size === 0) return;
-    
+    const ids = Array.from(selectedPhotos);
-    const selectedPhotosList = photos.filter(p => selectedPhotos.has(p.id));
+    toastify.info(t('gallery.downloading', { count: ids.length }));
-    
+
-    toastify.info(t('gallery.downloading', { count: selectedPhotos.size }));
-    
-    // Download each selected photo
-    const downloadPromises = selectedPhotosList.map(photo => 
-      galleryService.downloadPhoto(slug, photo.id, photo.filename)
-        .catch(err => {
-          // Download failed - error handled by UI
-          return null;
-        })
-    );
-    
     try {
-      await Promise.all(downloadPromises);
+      await galleryService.downloadSelectedPhotos(slug, ids);
-      toastify.success(t('gallery.downloadedPhotos', { count: selectedPhotos.size }));
+      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('bulk_download', { gallery: slug, photo_count: ids.length });
-      
-      // Track bulk download
-      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('bulk_download', {
-        gallery: slug,
-        photo_count: selectedPhotos.size
-      });
-      
-      // Clear selection after download
-      setSelectedPhotos(new Set());
-      setIsSelectionMode(false);
     } catch (error) {
       toastify.error(t('gallery.downloadError'));
+    } finally {
+      setSelectedPhotos(new Set());
+      setIsSelectionMode(false);
     }
   };
 
@@ -209,6 +191,7 @@ export const PhotoGrid: React.FC<PhotoGridProps> = ({
             protectionLevel={protectionLevel}
             useEnhancedProtection={useEnhancedProtection}
             slug={slug}
+            feedbackEnabled={feedbackEnabled}
           />
         ))}
       </div>
@@ -240,6 +223,7 @@ interface PhotoThumbnailProps {
   protectionLevel?: 'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum';
   useEnhancedProtection?: boolean;
   slug: string; // Add slug as required prop
+  feedbackEnabled?: boolean;
 }
 
 const PhotoThumbnail: React.FC<PhotoThumbnailProps> = ({
@@ -251,7 +235,8 @@ const PhotoThumbnail: React.FC<PhotoThumbnailProps> = ({
   allowDownloads = true,
   protectionLevel = 'standard',
   useEnhancedProtection = false,
-  slug
+  slug,
+  feedbackEnabled = false
 }) => {
   const { ref, inView } = useInView({
     triggerOnce: true,
@@ -298,25 +283,25 @@ const PhotoThumbnail: React.FC<PhotoThumbnailProps> = ({
           />
           
           {/* Feedback Indicators */}
-          {feedbackEnabled && (photo.has_feedback || photo.average_rating > 0 || photo.comment_count > 0) && (
+          {feedbackEnabled && (photo.has_feedback || (photo.average_rating ?? 0) > 0 || (photo.comment_count ?? 0) > 0) && (
             <div className="absolute top-2 left-2 flex gap-1 z-10">
-              {photo.comment_count > 0 && (
+              {(photo.comment_count ?? 0) > 0 && (
-                <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`${photo.comment_count} comments`}>
+                <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`${photo.comment_count ?? 0} comments`}>
                   <MessageSquare className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-primary-600" fill="currentColor" />
-                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{photo.comment_count}</span>
+                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{photo.comment_count ?? 0}</span>
                 </div>
               )}
-              {photo.average_rating > 0 && (
+              {(photo.average_rating ?? 0) > 0 && (
-                <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`Rating: ${Number(photo.average_rating).toFixed(1)}`}>
+                <div className="bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-full px-2 py-1 flex items-center gap-1" title={`Rating: ${Number(photo.average_rating ?? 0).toFixed(1)}`}>
                   <Star className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-yellow-500" fill="currentColor" />
-                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{Number(photo.average_rating).toFixed(1)}</span>
+                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-neutral-700">{Number(photo.average_rating ?? 0).toFixed(1)}</span>
                 </div>
               )}
             </div>
           )}
           
           {/* Overlay on hover/tap - Always visible on mobile for better UX */}
-          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 sm:opacity-0 sm:group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-100 md:opacity-0 md:group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
             {!isSelectionMode && (
               <>
                 <button
@@ -365,4 +350,4 @@ const PhotoThumbnail: React.FC<PhotoThumbnailProps> = ({
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/gallery/PhotoGridWithLayouts.tsx

@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ interface PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps {
   photos: Photo[];
   slug: string;
   categoryId?: number | null;
+  // When provided, the hero layout will use this photo
+  // instead of deriving from the filtered photo list.
+  heroPhotoOverride?: Photo | null;
   isSelectionMode?: boolean;
   selectedPhotos?: Set<number>;
   onSelectionChange?: (photos: Set<number>) => void;
@@ -38,15 +41,26 @@ interface PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps {
   allowDownloads?: boolean;
   protectionLevel?: 'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum';
   useEnhancedProtection?: boolean;
+  feedbackOptions?: {
+    allowLikes?: boolean;
+    allowFavorites?: boolean;
+    allowRatings?: boolean;
+    allowComments?: boolean;
+    requireNameEmail?: boolean;
+  };
+  onFeedbackChange?: () => void;
 }
 
 export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({ 
   photos, 
   slug, 
   categoryId,
+  heroPhotoOverride,
   isSelectionMode: parentSelectionMode,
   selectedPhotos: parentSelectedPhotos,
   feedbackEnabled,
+  feedbackOptions,
+  onFeedbackChange,
   allowDownloads = true,
   protectionLevel = 'standard',
   useEnhancedProtection = false,
@@ -61,6 +75,7 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const { theme } = useTheme();
   const [selectedPhotoIndex, setSelectedPhotoIndex] = useState<number | null>(null);
+  const [openFeedbackInitially, setOpenFeedbackInitially] = useState<boolean>(false);
   const [localSelectedPhotos, setLocalSelectedPhotos] = useState<Set<number>>(new Set());
   const [localSelectionMode, setLocalSelectionMode] = useState(false);
   const downloadPhotoMutation = useDownloadPhoto();
@@ -77,10 +92,24 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
   }, [categoryId]);
 
   const handlePhotoClick = (index: number) => {
+    setOpenFeedbackInitially(false);
+    setSelectedPhotoIndex(index);
+  };
+
+  const handleOpenWithFeedback = (index: number) => {
+    setOpenFeedbackInitially(true);
     setSelectedPhotoIndex(index);
   };
 
   const handlePhotoSelect = (photoId: number) => {
+    // Auto-enable selection mode when selecting via checkbox
+    if (!isSelectionMode) {
+      if (parentToggleSelectionMode) {
+        parentToggleSelectionMode();
+      } else {
+        setLocalSelectionMode(true);
+      }
+    }
     const newSelected = new Set(selectedPhotos);
     if (newSelected.has(photoId)) {
       newSelected.delete(photoId);
@@ -114,39 +143,21 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
 
   const handleDownloadSelected = async () => {
     if (selectedPhotos.size === 0) return;
-    
+    const ids = Array.from(selectedPhotos);
-    const selectedPhotosList = photos.filter(p => selectedPhotos.has(p.id));
+    toastify.info(t('gallery.downloading', { count: ids.length }));
-    
+
-    toastify.info(t('gallery.downloading', { count: selectedPhotos.size }));
-    
-    // Download each selected photo
-    const downloadPromises = selectedPhotosList.map(photo => 
-      galleryService.downloadPhoto(slug, photo.id, photo.filename)
-        .catch(err => {
-          // Download failed - error handled by UI
-          return null;
-        })
-    );
-    
     try {
-      await Promise.all(downloadPromises);
+      await galleryService.downloadSelectedPhotos(slug, ids);
-      toastify.success(t('gallery.downloadedPhotos', { count: selectedPhotos.size }));
+      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('bulk_download', { gallery: slug, photo_count: ids.length });
-      
+    } catch (error) {
-      // Track bulk download
+      toastify.error(t('gallery.downloadError'));
-      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('bulk_download', {
+    } finally {
-        gallery: slug,
-        photo_count: selectedPhotos.size
-      });
-      
-      // Clear selection after download
       setSelectedPhotos(new Set());
       if (parentToggleSelectionMode) {
         parentToggleSelectionMode();
       } else {
         setLocalSelectionMode(false);
       }
-    } catch (error) {
-      toastify.error(t('gallery.downloadError'));
     }
   };
 
@@ -166,7 +177,10 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
     photos,
     slug,
     onPhotoClick: handlePhotoClick,
+    onOpenPhotoWithFeedback: handleOpenWithFeedback,
+    onFeedbackChange: onFeedbackChange,
     onDownload: handleDownload,
+    heroPhotoOverride,
     selectedPhotos,
     allowDownloads,
     protectionLevel,
@@ -178,6 +192,7 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
     eventDate,
     expiresAt,
     feedbackEnabled,
+    feedbackOptions,
   };
 
   let LayoutComponent;
@@ -275,8 +290,10 @@ export const PhotoGridWithLayouts: React.FC<PhotoGridWithLayoutsProps> = ({
           allowDownloads={allowDownloads}
           protectionLevel={protectionLevel}
           useEnhancedProtection={useEnhancedProtection}
+          initialShowFeedback={openFeedbackInitially}
+          onFeedbackChange={onFeedbackChange}
         />
       )}
     </>
   );
-};
+};