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diff --git a/core/admin.py b/core/admin.py
index bb32de7..3ac0780 100644
--- a/core/admin.py
+++ b/core/admin.py
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 from django.contrib import admin
 from django.contrib.auth.admin import UserAdmin
 from django.contrib.auth.models import User
-from .models import Profile, Parcel, Country, Governate, City, PlatformProfile, Testimonial, DriverRating, NotificationTemplate, PricingRule
+from .models import Profile, Parcel, Country, Governate, City, PlatformProfile, Testimonial, DriverRating, NotificationTemplate, PricingRule, DriverReport, DriverRejection
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 from django.urls import path, reverse
 from django.shortcuts import render, redirect
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class ProfileInline(admin.StackedInline):
     can_delete = False
     verbose_name_plural = _('Profiles')
     fieldsets = (
-        (None, {'fields': ('role', 'is_approved', 'phone_number', 'profile_picture', 'address')}),
+        (None, {'fields': ('role', 'is_approved', 'is_banned', 'ban_reason', 'phone_number', 'profile_picture', 'address')}),
         (_('Driver Assessment'), {'fields': ('driver_grade', 'is_recommended')}),
         (_('Driver Info'), {'fields': ('license_front_image', 'license_back_image', 'car_plate_number', 'bank_account_number'), 'classes': ('collapse',)}),
         (_('Location'), {'fields': ('country', 'governate', 'city'), 'classes': ('collapse',)}),
@@ -31,8 +31,8 @@ class ProfileInline(admin.StackedInline):
 
 class CustomUserAdmin(UserAdmin):
     inlines = (ProfileInline,)
-    list_display = ('username', 'email', 'get_role', 'get_driver_grade', 'get_approval_status', 'is_active', 'is_staff', 'send_whatsapp_link')
-    list_filter = ('is_active', 'is_staff', 'profile__role', 'profile__is_approved', 'profile__driver_grade')
+    list_display = ('username', 'email', 'get_role', 'get_driver_grade', 'get_approval_status', 'get_ban_status', 'is_active', 'is_staff', 'send_whatsapp_link')
+    list_filter = ('is_active', 'is_staff', 'profile__role', 'profile__is_approved', 'profile__is_banned', 'profile__driver_grade')
 
     def get_role(self, obj):
         return obj.profile.get_role_display()
@@ -48,6 +48,11 @@ class CustomUserAdmin(UserAdmin):
         return obj.profile.is_approved
     get_approval_status.short_description = _('Approved')
     get_approval_status.boolean = True
+    
+    def get_ban_status(self, obj):
+        return obj.profile.is_banned
+    get_ban_status.short_description = _('Banned')
+    get_ban_status.boolean = True
 
     def get_inline_instances(self, request, obj=None):
         if not obj:
@@ -203,6 +208,10 @@ class PlatformProfileAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
             'fields': ('accepting_shipments', 'maintenance_message_en', 'maintenance_message_ar'),
             'description': _('Toggle to allow or stop receiving new parcel shipments. If stopped, buttons will turn red and an alert will be shown.')
         }),
+        (_('Driver Rejection / Auto-Ban'), {
+            'fields': ('auto_ban_on_rejections', 'rejection_limit'),
+            'description': _('Configure automatic banning for drivers who reject too many shipments.')
+        }),
         (_('Testing / Development'), {
             'fields': ('auto_mark_paid',),
             'description': _('Enable this to automatically mark NEW parcels as "Paid" (useful for testing so drivers can see them immediately).')
@@ -332,6 +341,28 @@ class TestimonialAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
     search_fields = ('name_en', 'name_ar', 'content_en', 'content_ar')
     list_editable = ('is_active',)
 
+class DriverReportAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
+    list_display = ('driver', 'reporter', 'reason', 'status', 'created_at')
+    list_filter = ('status', 'reason', 'created_at')
+    search_fields = ('driver__username', 'reporter__username', 'description', 'admin_note')
+    list_editable = ('status',)
+    
+    fieldsets = (
+        (_('Report Details'), {
+            'fields': ('reporter', 'driver', 'parcel', 'reason', 'description', 'created_at')
+        }),
+        (_('Investigation'), {
+            'fields': ('status', 'admin_note')
+        }),
+    )
+    readonly_fields = ('created_at',)
+
+class DriverRejectionAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
+    list_display = ('driver', 'parcel', 'reason', 'created_at')
+    list_filter = ('created_at',)
+    search_fields = ('driver__username', 'parcel__tracking_number', 'reason')
+    readonly_fields = ('driver', 'parcel', 'reason', 'created_at')
+
 admin.site.unregister(User)
 admin.site.register(User, CustomUserAdmin)
 admin.site.register(Parcel, ParcelAdmin)
@@ -342,6 +373,9 @@ admin.site.register(PlatformProfile, PlatformProfileAdmin)
 admin.site.register(Testimonial, TestimonialAdmin)
 admin.site.register(DriverRating)
 admin.site.register(PricingRule, PricingRuleAdmin)
+admin.site.register(DriverReport, DriverReportAdmin)
+admin.site.register(DriverRejection, DriverRejectionAdmin)
+
 class NotificationTemplateAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
     list_display = ('key', 'description')
     readonly_fields = ('key', 'description', 'available_variables')
diff --git a/core/forms.py b/core/forms.py
index 741107d..05ff5b3 100644
--- a/core/forms.py
+++ b/core/forms.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ from django import forms
 from django.contrib.auth.models import User
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 from django.utils.translation import get_language
-from .models import Profile, Parcel, Country, Governate, City, DriverRating
+from .models import Profile, Parcel, Country, Governate, City, DriverRating, DriverReport
 
 class ContactForm(forms.Form):
     name = forms.CharField(max_length=100, label=_("Name"), widget=forms.TextInput(attrs={'class': 'form-control', 'placeholder': _('Your Name')}))
@@ -393,4 +393,17 @@ class DriverRatingForm(forms.ModelForm):
     def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
         super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
         # Reverse choices for CSS star rating logic (5 to 1) to ensure left-to-right filling
-        self.fields['rating'].choices = [(i, str(i)) for i in range(5, 0, -1)]
\ No newline at end of file
+        self.fields['rating'].choices = [(i, str(i)) for i in range(5, 0, -1)]
+
+class DriverReportForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    class Meta:
+        model = DriverReport
+        fields = ['reason', 'description']
+        widgets = {
+            'reason': forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-select'}),
+            'description': forms.Textarea(attrs={'class': 'form-control', 'rows': 4, 'placeholder': _('Please provide details about the incident...')}),
+        }
+        labels = {
+            'reason': _('Reason for Reporting'),
+            'description': _('Details'),
+        }
diff --git a/core/migrations/0029_driverreport.py b/core/migrations/0029_driverreport.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..949d9de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/migrations/0029_driverreport.py
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.7 on 2026-02-01 13:24
+
+import django.db.models.deletion
+from django.conf import settings
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('core', '0028_platformprofile_accepting_shipments_and_more'),
+        migrations.swappable_dependency(settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='DriverReport',
+            fields=[
+                ('id', models.BigAutoField(auto_created=True, primary_key=True, serialize=False, verbose_name='ID')),
+                ('reason', models.CharField(choices=[('unprofessional', 'Unprofessional Behavior'), ('reckless_driving', 'Reckless Driving'), ('delayed_delivery', 'Significant Delay'), ('item_damaged', 'Item Damaged'), ('item_missing', 'Item Missing'), ('other', 'Other')], max_length=50, verbose_name='Reason')),
+                ('description', models.TextField(verbose_name='Detailed Description')),
+                ('status', models.CharField(choices=[('pending', 'Pending Investigation'), ('investigating', 'Investigating'), ('resolved', 'Resolved'), ('dismissed', 'Dismissed')], default='pending', max_length=20, verbose_name='Status')),
+                ('admin_note', models.TextField(blank=True, verbose_name='Admin Internal Note')),
+                ('created_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True, verbose_name='Created At')),
+                ('updated_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now=True, verbose_name='Updated At')),
+                ('driver', models.ForeignKey(on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE, related_name='reports_received', to=settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, verbose_name='Driver')),
+                ('parcel', models.ForeignKey(blank=True, null=True, on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.SET_NULL, related_name='reports', to='core.parcel', verbose_name='Related Parcel')),
+                ('reporter', models.ForeignKey(on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE, related_name='filed_reports', to=settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, verbose_name='Reporter')),
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Driver Report',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Driver Reports',
+                'ordering': ['-created_at'],
+            },
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/core/migrations/0030_platformprofile_auto_ban_on_rejections_and_more.py b/core/migrations/0030_platformprofile_auto_ban_on_rejections_and_more.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..edbefec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/migrations/0030_platformprofile_auto_ban_on_rejections_and_more.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.7 on 2026-02-01 13:38
+
+import django.db.models.deletion
+from django.conf import settings
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('core', '0029_driverreport'),
+        migrations.swappable_dependency(settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='auto_ban_on_rejections',
+            field=models.BooleanField(default=False, help_text='Automatically ban drivers who exceed a certain number of rejections.', verbose_name='Enable Auto-Ban on Rejections'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='rejection_limit',
+            field=models.PositiveIntegerField(default=5, help_text='Number of rejections allowed before auto-ban.', verbose_name='Rejection Limit'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='profile',
+            name='ban_reason',
+            field=models.TextField(blank=True, verbose_name='Ban Reason'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='profile',
+            name='is_banned',
+            field=models.BooleanField(default=False, verbose_name='Banned'),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='DriverRejection',
+            fields=[
+                ('id', models.BigAutoField(auto_created=True, primary_key=True, serialize=False, verbose_name='ID')),
+                ('reason', models.TextField(verbose_name='Reason for Rejection')),
+                ('created_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True, verbose_name='Created At')),
+                ('driver', models.ForeignKey(on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE, related_name='rejections', to=settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, verbose_name='Driver')),
+                ('parcel', models.ForeignKey(on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE, related_name='rejections', to='core.parcel', verbose_name='Parcel')),
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Driver Rejection',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Driver Rejections',
+                'ordering': ['-created_at'],
+            },
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/core/migrations/0031_platformprofile_ticker_bg_color_and_more.py b/core/migrations/0031_platformprofile_ticker_bg_color_and_more.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b4f7399
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/migrations/0031_platformprofile_ticker_bg_color_and_more.py
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.7 on 2026-02-01 13:50
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('core', '0030_platformprofile_auto_ban_on_rejections_and_more'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='ticker_bg_color',
+            field=models.CharField(default='#FFFFFF', help_text='Background color for the live activity ticker (e.g. #FFFFFF or white).', max_length=20, verbose_name='Ticker Background Color'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='ticker_limit',
+            field=models.PositiveIntegerField(default=10, help_text='Number of recent shipments to show in the live activity ticker.', verbose_name='Ticker Shipment Limit'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='ticker_text_color',
+            field=models.CharField(default='#1A1A1D', help_text='Text color for the live activity ticker.', max_length=20, verbose_name='Ticker Text Color'),
+        ),
+    ]
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diff --git a/core/models.py b/core/models.py
index bbb6361..baee9fb 100644
--- a/core/models.py
+++ b/core/models.py
@@ -98,6 +98,10 @@ class Profile(models.Model):
     is_recommended = models.BooleanField(_("Recommended by Shippers"), default=False)
 
     is_approved = models.BooleanField(_('Approved'), default=False, help_text=_("Designates whether this user is approved to use the platform (mainly for drivers)."))
+    
+    # Ban Status
+    is_banned = models.BooleanField(_('Banned'), default=False)
+    ban_reason = models.TextField(_('Ban Reason'), blank=True)
 
     def __str__(self):
         return f"{self.user.username} - {self.get_role_display()}"
@@ -183,6 +187,14 @@ class PlatformProfile(models.Model):
     maintenance_message_en = models.TextField(_("Maintenance Message (English)"), blank=True, help_text=_("Message to show when shipments are stopped."))
     maintenance_message_ar = models.TextField(_("Maintenance Message (Arabic)"), blank=True, help_text=_("Message to show when shipments are stopped."))
 
+    # Driver Rejection / Auto-Ban
+    auto_ban_on_rejections = models.BooleanField(_("Enable Auto-Ban on Rejections"), default=False, help_text=_("Automatically ban drivers who exceed a certain number of rejections."))
+    rejection_limit = models.PositiveIntegerField(_("Rejection Limit"), default=5, help_text=_("Number of rejections allowed before auto-ban."))
+    # Live Activity Ticker 
+    ticker_limit = models.PositiveIntegerField(_("Ticker Shipment Limit"), default=10, help_text=_("Number of recent shipments to show in the live activity ticker.")) 
+    ticker_bg_color = models.CharField(_("Ticker Background Color"), max_length=20, default="#FFFFFF", help_text=_("Background color for the live activity ticker (e.g. #FFFFFF or white).")) 
+    ticker_text_color = models.CharField(_("Ticker Text Color"), max_length=20, default="#1A1A1D", help_text=_("Text color for the live activity ticker."))
+
     @property
     def maintenance_message(self):
         if get_language() == "ar":
@@ -442,3 +454,55 @@ class NotificationTemplate(models.Model):
     class Meta:
         verbose_name = _('Notification Template')
         verbose_name_plural = _('Notification Templates')
+
+class DriverReport(models.Model):
+    STATUS_CHOICES = (
+        ('pending', _('Pending Investigation')),
+        ('investigating', _('Investigating')),
+        ('resolved', _('Resolved')),
+        ('dismissed', _('Dismissed')),
+    )
+    
+    REASON_CHOICES = (
+        ('unprofessional', _('Unprofessional Behavior')),
+        ('reckless_driving', _('Reckless Driving')),
+        ('delayed_delivery', _('Significant Delay')),
+        ('item_damaged', _('Item Damaged')),
+        ('item_missing', _('Item Missing')),
+        ('other', _('Other')),
+    )
+
+    reporter = models.ForeignKey(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='filed_reports', verbose_name=_('Reporter'))
+    driver = models.ForeignKey(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='reports_received', verbose_name=_('Driver'))
+    parcel = models.ForeignKey('Parcel', on_delete=models.SET_NULL, null=True, blank=True, related_name='reports', verbose_name=_('Related Parcel'))
+    
+    reason = models.CharField(_('Reason'), max_length=50, choices=REASON_CHOICES)
+    description = models.TextField(_('Detailed Description'))
+    
+    status = models.CharField(_('Status'), max_length=20, choices=STATUS_CHOICES, default='pending')
+    admin_note = models.TextField(_('Admin Internal Note'), blank=True)
+    
+    created_at = models.DateTimeField(_('Created At'), auto_now_add=True)
+    updated_at = models.DateTimeField(_('Updated At'), auto_now=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"Report against {self.driver.username} by {self.reporter.username} - {self.get_status_display()}"
+
+    class Meta:
+        verbose_name = _('Driver Report')
+        verbose_name_plural = _('Driver Reports')
+        ordering = ['-created_at']
+
+class DriverRejection(models.Model):
+    driver = models.ForeignKey(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='rejections', verbose_name=_('Driver'))
+    parcel = models.ForeignKey(Parcel, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='rejections', verbose_name=_('Parcel'))
+    reason = models.TextField(_('Reason for Rejection'))
+    created_at = models.DateTimeField(_('Created At'), auto_now_add=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"Rejection by {self.driver.username} for {self.parcel.tracking_number}"
+
+    class Meta:
+        verbose_name = _('Driver Rejection')
+        verbose_name_plural = _('Driver Rejections')
+        ordering = ['-created_at']
diff --git a/core/templates/base.html b/core/templates/base.html
index 3b9bef3..5888af0 100644
--- a/core/templates/base.html
+++ b/core/templates/base.html
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
     
     <!-- Custom Styles -->
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'css/custom.css' %}?v={{ deployment_timestamp }}">
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'css/custom_v2.css' %}?v={{ deployment_timestamp }}">
     
     {% if LANGUAGE_BIDI %}
     <style>
diff --git a/core/templates/core/driver_dashboard.html b/core/templates/core/driver_dashboard.html
index 21eb7e5..3d37cbc 100644
--- a/core/templates/core/driver_dashboard.html
+++ b/core/templates/core/driver_dashboard.html
@@ -76,10 +76,15 @@
                                         <div class="text-primary fw-bold fs-4">{{ parcel.price }} <span class="fs-6">OMR</span></div>
                                     </div>
 
-                                    <form action="{% url 'accept_parcel' parcel.id %}" method="POST">
-                                        {% csrf_token %}
-                                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-masarx-primary w-100">{% trans "Accept Shipment" %}</button>
-                                    </form>
+                                    <div class="d-grid gap-2">
+                                        <form action="{% url 'accept_parcel' parcel.id %}" method="POST">
+                                            {% csrf_token %}
+                                            <button type="submit" class="btn btn-masarx-primary w-100">{% trans "Accept Shipment" %}</button>
+                                        </form>
+                                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-danger w-100" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#rejectModal{{ parcel.id }}">
+                                            {% trans "Reject" %}
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
@@ -114,11 +119,16 @@
                                         </div>
                                         <div class="col-md-4 text-md-end">
                                             <div class="d-flex flex-column align-items-md-end gap-2">
-                                                <div class="text-primary fw-bold fs-5">{{ parcel.price }} OMR</div>
-                                                <form action="{% url 'accept_parcel' parcel.id %}" method="POST" class="w-100 w-md-auto">
-                                                    {% csrf_token %}
-                                                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-masarx-primary btn-sm w-100">{% trans "Accept" %}</button>
-                                                </form>
+                                                <div class="text-primary fw-bold fs-5 mb-1">{{ parcel.price }} OMR</div>
+                                                <div class="d-flex gap-2 w-100 w-md-auto">
+                                                    <form action="{% url 'accept_parcel' parcel.id %}" method="POST" class="flex-grow-1">
+                                                        {% csrf_token %}
+                                                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-masarx-primary btn-sm w-100">{% trans "Accept" %}</button>
+                                                    </form>
+                                                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-danger btn-sm" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#rejectModal{{ parcel.id }}">
+                                                        {% trans "Reject" %}
+                                                    </button>
+                                                </div>
                                             </div>
                                         </div>
                                     </div>
@@ -128,6 +138,38 @@
                         </div>
                     </div>
 
+                    <!-- Rejection Modals -->
+                    {% for parcel in available_parcels %}
+                    <div class="modal fade" id="rejectModal{{ parcel.id }}" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">
+                        <div class="modal-dialog">
+                            <div class="modal-content">
+                                <div class="modal-header border-0 pb-0">
+                                    <h5 class="modal-title fw-bold">{% trans "Reject Shipment" %}</h5>
+                                    <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button>
+                                </div>
+                                <form action="{% url 'reject_parcel' parcel.id %}" method="POST">
+                                    {% csrf_token %}
+                                    <div class="modal-body">
+                                        <p class="text-muted small">{% trans "Please provide a reason for rejecting shipment" %} <strong>#{{ parcel.tracking_number }}</strong>. {% trans "This information is tracked by administration." %}</p>
+                                        <div class="mb-3">
+                                            <label class="form-label small fw-bold">{% trans "Reason for Rejection" %}</label>
+                                            <textarea name="reason" class="form-control" rows="3" required placeholder="{% trans 'e.g., Too far, item too large, etc.' %}"></textarea>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div class="alert alert-info small mb-0">
+                                            <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i>
+                                            {% trans "Note: Excessive rejections may lead to automated account suspension." %}
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div class="modal-footer border-0 pt-0">
+                                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-light" data-bs-dismiss="modal">{% trans "Cancel" %}</button>
+                                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-danger px-4">{% trans "Submit Rejection" %}</button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </form>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    {% endfor %}
+
                     <!-- Pagination -->
                     {% if available_parcels.has_other_pages %}
                     <nav aria-label="Page navigation" class="mt-5">
diff --git a/core/templates/core/index.html b/core/templates/core/index.html
index 4b7cb92..618a4e6 100644
--- a/core/templates/core/index.html
+++ b/core/templates/core/index.html
@@ -43,6 +43,34 @@
     </div>
 </section>
 
+{% if recent_shipments %}
+<div class="ticker-wrap" style="background-color: {{ platform_profile.ticker_bg_color|default:'#FFFFFF' }};">
+    <div class="ticker" style="color: {{ platform_profile.ticker_text_color|default:'#1A1A1D' }};">
+        {% for parcel in recent_shipments %}
+        <div class="ticker-item">
+            <i class="bi bi-activity"></i>
+            <strong>{% trans "Shipment:" %}</strong> {{ parcel.pickup_city.name }} 
+            <i class="bi {% if LANGUAGE_CODE == 'ar' %}bi-arrow-left{% else %}bi-arrow-right{% endif %} mx-2"></i> 
+            {{ parcel.delivery_city.name }}
+            <span class="ticker-badge">{{ parcel.get_status_display }}</span>
+            <span style="opacity: 0.6; font-size: 0.8rem;" class="ms-2">{{ parcel.created_at|timesince }} {% trans "ago" %}</span>
+        </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+        <!-- Duplicate for seamless loop -->
+        {% for parcel in recent_shipments %}
+        <div class="ticker-item">
+            <i class="bi bi-activity"></i>
+            <strong>{% trans "Shipment:" %}</strong> {{ parcel.pickup_city.name }} 
+            <i class="bi {% if LANGUAGE_CODE == 'ar' %}bi-arrow-left{% else %}bi-arrow-right{% endif %} mx-2"></i> 
+            {{ parcel.delivery_city.name }}
+            <span class="ticker-badge">{{ parcel.get_status_display }}</span>
+            <span style="opacity: 0.6; font-size: 0.8rem;" class="ms-2">{{ parcel.created_at|timesince }} {% trans "ago" %}</span>
+        </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+
 <!-- Features Section -->
 <section id="how-it-works" class="py-5 bg-white">
     <div class="container py-5">
diff --git a/core/templates/core/report_driver.html b/core/templates/core/report_driver.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bbb9826
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/templates/core/report_driver.html
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+{% extends 'base.html' %}
+{% load i18n %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<section class="py-5">
+    <div class="container">
+        <div class="row justify-content-center">
+            <div class="col-md-8">
+                <nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
+                    <ol class="breadcrumb">
+                        <li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="{% url 'dashboard' %}">{% trans "Dashboard" %}</a></li>
+                        <li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">{% trans "Report Driver" %}</li>
+                    </ol>
+                </nav>
+
+                <div class="card shadow-sm border-0">
+                    <div class="card-body p-4">
+                        <h2 class="h4 mb-4 text-danger">
+                            <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill me-2"></i>
+                            {% trans "Report Driver" %}
+                        </h2>
+                        
+                        <div class="alert alert-light border mb-4">
+                            <div class="row align-items-center">
+                                <div class="col-auto">
+                                    {% if parcel.carrier.profile.profile_picture %}
+                                        <img src="{{ parcel.carrier.profile.profile_picture.url }}" class="rounded-circle" width="50" height="50" style="object-fit: cover;">
+                                    {% else %}
+                                        <div class="bg-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center text-white" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;">
+                                            <i class="bi bi-person-fill h4 mb-0"></i>
+                                        </div>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="col">
+                                    <p class="mb-0 fw-bold">{{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}</p>
+                                    <small class="text-muted">{% trans "Tracking ID" %}: {{ parcel.tracking_number }}</small>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <form method="post">
+                            {% csrf_token %}
+                            {% for field in form %}
+                                <div class="mb-3">
+                                    <label class="form-label fw-bold">{{ field.label }}</label>
+                                    {{ field }}
+                                    {% if field.help_text %}
+                                        <div class="form-text">{{ field.help_text }}</div>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                    {% if field.errors %}
+                                        <div class="text-danger small mt-1">
+                                            {{ field.errors }}
+                                        </div>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </div>
+                            {% endfor %}
+
+                            <div class="d-grid gap-2 d-md-flex justify-content-md-end mt-4">
+                                <a href="{% url 'dashboard' %}" class="btn btn-light px-4">{% trans "Cancel" %}</a>
+                                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-danger px-5">
+                                    {% trans "Submit Report" %}
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </form>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+                
+                <div class="mt-4 p-3 bg-light rounded small text-muted">
+                    <p class="mb-0">
+                        <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i>
+                        {% trans "Our administration team investigates all reports. Misuse of the reporting system may lead to account suspension." %}
+                    </p>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</section>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/core/templates/core/shipper_dashboard.html b/core/templates/core/shipper_dashboard.html
index b66f53b..a609fe1 100644
--- a/core/templates/core/shipper_dashboard.html
+++ b/core/templates/core/shipper_dashboard.html
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@
         {% if parcel.carrier.profile.is_recommended %}
             <span class="badge bg-success small ms-1" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
         {% endif %}
+                                    <a href="{% url 'report_driver' parcel.id %}" class="text-danger ms-2 small" title="{% trans "Report Driver" %}"><i class="bi bi-flag"></i></a>
                                 {% else %}
                                     {% trans "Waiting for pickup" %}
                                 {% endif %}</p>
@@ -177,6 +178,7 @@
         {% if parcel.carrier.profile.is_recommended %}
             <span class="badge bg-success small ms-1" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
         {% endif %}
+                                    <a href="{% url 'report_driver' parcel.id %}" class="text-danger ms-1" title="{% trans "Report Driver" %}"><i class="bi bi-flag"></i></a>
                                 {% else %}
                                     {% trans "Waiting" %}
                                 {% endif %}
@@ -306,6 +308,7 @@
                                     <td>
                                         {% if parcel.carrier %}
                                             {{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}
+                                            <a href="{% url 'report_driver' parcel.id %}" class="text-danger ms-1 small" title="{% trans "Report Driver" %}"><i class="bi bi-flag"></i></a>
                                         {% else %}
                                             -
                                         {% endif %}
@@ -380,6 +383,7 @@
                                     <td>
                                         {% if parcel.carrier %}
                                             {{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}
+                                            <a href="{% url 'report_driver' parcel.id %}" class="text-danger ms-1 small" title="{% trans "Report Driver" %}"><i class="bi bi-flag"></i></a>
                                         {% else %}
                                             -
                                         {% endif %}
@@ -454,4 +458,4 @@
         if (listViewBtn) listViewBtn.addEventListener('click', () => setView('list'));
     });
 </script>
-{% endblock %}
\ No newline at end of file
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/core/urls.py b/core/urls.py
index 20be9e4..7bd8771 100644
--- a/core/urls.py
+++ b/core/urls.py
@@ -1,64 +1,28 @@
 from django.urls import path
-from django.contrib.auth import views as auth_views
-from . import views
-from . import api_views
+from . import views, api_views
 
 urlpatterns = [
     path('', views.index, name='index'),
-    path('login/', views.CustomLoginView.as_view(), name='login'),
-    path('login/select-method/', views.select_2fa_method, name='select_2fa_method'),
-    path('login/verify-2fa/', views.verify_2fa_otp, name='verify_2fa_otp'),
-    path('logout/', auth_views.LogoutView.as_view(next_page='/'), name='logout'),
-    
-    # Registration Flow
+    path('track/', views.track_parcel, name='track'),
     path('register/', views.register, name='register'),
     path('register/shipper/', views.register_shipper, name='register_shipper'),
     path('register/driver/', views.register_driver, name='register_driver'),
-    path('register/verify/', views.verify_registration, name='verify_registration'),
+    path('verify-registration/', views.verify_registration, name='verify_registration'),
+    path('login/', views.CustomLoginView.as_view(), name='login'),
+    path('login/2fa/select/', views.select_2fa_method, name='select_2fa_method'),
+    path('login/2fa/verify/', views.verify_2fa_otp, name='verify_2fa_otp'),
+    path('logout/', views.logout, name='logout'),
     
-    # Password Reset URLs
-    path('password-reset/', auth_views.PasswordResetView.as_view(
-        template_name='core/password_reset_form.html',
-        email_template_name='core/emails/password_reset_email.txt',
-        html_email_template_name='core/emails/password_reset_email.html',
-        subject_template_name='core/emails/password_reset_subject.txt',
-        success_url='/password-reset/done/'
-    ), name='password_reset'),
-    
-    path('password-reset/done/', auth_views.PasswordResetDoneView.as_view(
-        template_name='core/password_reset_done.html'
-    ), name='password_reset_done'),
-    
-    path('reset/<uidb64>/<token>/', auth_views.PasswordResetConfirmView.as_view(
-        template_name='core/password_reset_confirm.html',
-        success_url='/reset/done/'
-    ), name='password_reset_confirm'),
-    
-    path('reset/done/', auth_views.PasswordResetCompleteView.as_view(
-        template_name='core/password_reset_complete.html'
-    ), name='password_reset_complete'),
-
     path('dashboard/', views.dashboard, name='dashboard'),
-    path('scan-qr/', views.scan_qr_view, name='scan_qr'),
     path('shipment-request/', views.shipment_request, name='shipment_request'),
-    path('parcel/<int:parcel_id>/edit/', views.edit_parcel, name='edit_parcel'),
-    path('parcel/<int:parcel_id>/cancel/', views.cancel_parcel, name='cancel_parcel'),
-    path('track/', views.track_parcel, name='track'),
-    path('accept-parcel/<int:parcel_id>/', views.accept_parcel, name='accept_parcel'),
     path('update-status/<int:parcel_id>/', views.update_status, name='update_status'),
-    path('rate-driver/<int:parcel_id>/', views.rate_driver, name='rate_driver'),
-    path('parcel/<int:parcel_id>/label/', views.generate_parcel_label, name='generate_parcel_label'),
-    path('parcel/<int:parcel_id>/invoice/', views.generate_invoice, name='generate_invoice'),
     path('initiate-payment/<int:parcel_id>/', views.initiate_payment, name='initiate_payment'),
     path('payment-success/', views.payment_success, name='payment_success'),
     path('payment-cancel/', views.payment_cancel, name='payment_cancel'),
     
-    path('article/1/', views.article_detail, name='article_detail'),
+    path('article/', views.article_detail, name='article_detail'),
     path('ajax/get-governates/', views.get_governates, name='get_governates'),
     path('ajax/get-cities/', views.get_cities, name='get_cities'),
-    path('ajax/chatbot/', views.chatbot, name='chatbot'),
-    path('ajax/get-parcel-details/', views.get_parcel_details, name='get_parcel_details'),
-    path('ajax/update-parcel-status/', views.update_parcel_status_ajax, name='update_parcel_status_ajax'),
     
     path('privacy-policy/', views.privacy_policy, name='privacy_policy'),
     path('terms-conditions/', views.terms_conditions, name='terms_conditions'),
@@ -66,25 +30,37 @@ urlpatterns = [
     
     path('profile/', views.profile_view, name='profile'),
     path('profile/edit/', views.edit_profile, name='edit_profile'),
-    path('profile/verify-otp/', views.verify_otp_view, name='verify_otp'),
+    path('verify-otp/', views.verify_otp_view, name='verify_otp'),
     
-    # OTP Login
-    path('login/request-otp/', views.request_login_otp, name='request_login_otp'),
-    path('login/verify-otp/', views.verify_login_otp, name='verify_login_otp'),
-
-    # API Endpoints (Standard)
-    path('api/auth/token/', api_views.CustomAuthToken.as_view(), name='api_token_auth'),
-    path('api/parcels/', api_views.ParcelListCreateView.as_view(), name='api_parcel_list'),
-    path('api/parcels/<int:pk>/', api_views.ParcelDetailView.as_view(), name='api_parcel_detail'),
-    path('api/track/<str:tracking_number>/', api_views.PublicParcelTrackView.as_view(), name='api_track_parcel'),
-    path('api/profile/', api_views.UserProfileView.as_view(), name='api_user_profile'),
-    path('api/calculate-price/', api_views.PriceCalculatorView.as_view(), name='api_calculate_price'),
+    path('rate-driver/<int:parcel_id>/', views.rate_driver, name='rate_driver'),
     
-    # Aliases for mobile app compatibility (API v1)
-    path('api/shipments/', api_views.ParcelListCreateView.as_view(), name='api_shipment_list'),
-    path('api/shipments/<int:pk>/', api_views.ParcelDetailView.as_view(), name='api_shipment_detail'),
-
-    # Root-level Aliases (for apps hardcoded to /shipments/)
-    path('shipments/', api_views.ParcelListCreateView.as_view(), name='root_shipment_list'),
-    path('shipments/<int:pk>/', api_views.ParcelDetailView.as_view(), name='root_shipment_detail'),
-]
\ No newline at end of file
+    # OTP Login / Passwordless
+    path('ajax/request-login-otp/', views.request_login_otp, name='request_login_otp'),
+    path('ajax/verify-login-otp/', views.verify_login_otp, name='verify_login_otp'),
+    
+    # Chatbot
+    path('ajax/chatbot/', views.chatbot, name='chatbot'),
+    
+    # Document Generation
+    path('parcel-label/<int:parcel_id>/', views.generate_parcel_label, name='generate_parcel_label'),
+    path('invoice/<int:parcel_id>/', views.generate_invoice, name='generate_invoice'),
+    
+    # QR Scanner
+    path('scan-qr/', views.scan_qr_view, name='scan_qr'),
+    path('ajax/get-parcel-details/', views.get_parcel_details, name='get_parcel_details'),
+    path('ajax/update-parcel-status/', views.update_parcel_status_ajax, name='update_parcel_status_ajax'),
+    
+    path('edit-parcel/<int:parcel_id>/', views.edit_parcel, name='edit_parcel'),
+    path('cancel-parcel/<int:parcel_id>/', views.cancel_parcel, name='cancel_parcel'),
+    
+    path('accept-parcel/<int:parcel_id>/', views.accept_parcel, name='accept_parcel'),
+    path('reject-parcel/<int:parcel_id>/', views.reject_parcel, name='reject_parcel'),
+    
+    path('report-driver/<int:parcel_id>/', views.report_driver, name='report_driver'),
+    
+    # API Endpoints (for Mobile App)
+    path('api/v1/parcels/', api_views.ParcelListCreateView.as_view(), name='api_parcel_list'),
+    path('api/v1/parcels/<int:pk>/', api_views.ParcelDetailView.as_view(), name='api_parcel_detail'),
+    path('api/v1/pricing/', api_views.PriceCalculatorView.as_view(), name='api_pricing'),
+    path('api/v1/profile/', api_views.UserProfileView.as_view(), name='api_profile'),
+]
diff --git a/core/views.py b/core/views.py
index 881c139..edf3331 100644
--- a/core/views.py
+++ b/core/views.py
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ from django.contrib.auth import login, authenticate, logout
 from django.contrib.auth.forms import AuthenticationForm
 from django.contrib.auth.decorators import login_required
 from django.contrib.auth.models import User
-from .models import Parcel, Profile, Country, Governate, City, OTPVerification, PlatformProfile, Testimonial, DriverRating
-from .forms import UserRegistrationForm, ParcelForm, ContactForm, UserProfileForm, DriverRatingForm, ShipperRegistrationForm, DriverRegistrationForm
+from .models import Parcel, Profile, Country, Governate, City, OTPVerification, PlatformProfile, Testimonial, DriverRating, DriverRejection
+from .forms import UserRegistrationForm, ParcelForm, ContactForm, UserProfileForm, DriverRatingForm, ShipperRegistrationForm, DriverRegistrationForm, DriverReportForm
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 from django.utils.translation import get_language
 from django.contrib import messages
@@ -44,6 +44,9 @@ def index(request):
         return redirect(f"{reverse('track')}?tracking_number={tracking_id}")
     
     testimonials = Testimonial.objects.filter(is_active=True)
+    platform_profile = PlatformProfile.objects.first()
+    ticker_limit = platform_profile.ticker_limit if platform_profile else 10
+    recent_shipments = Parcel.objects.exclude(status="cancelled").order_by("-created_at")[:ticker_limit]
     
     # Top 5 Drivers (by Average Rating)
     top_drivers = Profile.objects.filter(role='car_owner').annotate(
@@ -59,7 +62,8 @@ def index(request):
     return render(request, 'core/index.html', {
         'testimonials': testimonials,
         'top_drivers': top_drivers,
-        'top_shippers': top_shippers
+        'top_shippers': top_shippers,
+        'recent_shipments': recent_shipments
     })
 
 def track_parcel(request):
@@ -210,6 +214,12 @@ def verify_registration(request):
 def dashboard(request):
     # Ensure profile exists
     profile, created = Profile.objects.get_or_create(user=request.user)
+    
+    # Check for Ban
+    if profile.is_banned:
+        logout(request)
+        messages.error(request, _("Your account is banned. Reason: ") + profile.ban_reason)
+        return redirect('login')
 
     if profile.role == 'shipper':
         all_parcels = Parcel.objects.filter(shipper=request.user).order_by('-created_at')
@@ -245,10 +255,13 @@ def dashboard(request):
         platform_profile = PlatformProfile.objects.first()
         payments_enabled = platform_profile.enable_payment if platform_profile else True
         
+        # Filter out parcels this driver already rejected
+        rejected_parcel_ids = DriverRejection.objects.filter(driver=request.user).values_list('parcel_id', flat=True)
+        
         if payments_enabled:
-            available_parcels_list = Parcel.objects.filter(status='pending', payment_status='paid').order_by('-created_at')
+            available_parcels_list = Parcel.objects.filter(status='pending', payment_status='paid').exclude(id__in=rejected_parcel_ids).order_by('-created_at')
         else:
-            available_parcels_list = Parcel.objects.filter(status='pending').order_by('-created_at')
+            available_parcels_list = Parcel.objects.filter(status='pending').exclude(id__in=rejected_parcel_ids).order_by('-created_at')
 
         # Check Approval Status
         if not profile.is_approved:
@@ -337,7 +350,11 @@ def accept_parcel(request, parcel_id):
         messages.error(request, _("Only car owners can accept shipments."))
         return redirect('dashboard')
     
-    # Check Approval
+    # Check Approval and Ban
+    if profile.is_banned:
+        messages.error(request, _("Your account is banned."))
+        return redirect('dashboard')
+
     if not profile.is_approved:
         messages.error(request, _("Your account is pending approval. You cannot accept shipments yet."))
         return redirect('dashboard')
@@ -360,6 +377,45 @@ def accept_parcel(request, parcel_id):
     messages.success(request, _("You have accepted the shipment!"))
     return redirect('dashboard')
 
+@login_required
+@require_POST
+def reject_parcel(request, parcel_id):
+    profile, created = Profile.objects.get_or_create(user=request.user)
+    if profile.role != 'car_owner':
+        messages.error(request, _("Only car owners can reject shipments."))
+        return redirect('dashboard')
+    
+    parcel = get_object_or_404(Parcel, id=parcel_id, status='pending')
+    reason = request.POST.get('reason')
+    
+    if not reason:
+        messages.error(request, _("Please provide a reason for rejection."))
+        return redirect('dashboard')
+    
+    # Record Rejection
+    DriverRejection.objects.create(
+        driver=request.user,
+        parcel=parcel,
+        reason=reason
+    )
+    
+    # Check Auto-Ban
+    platform_profile = PlatformProfile.objects.first()
+    if platform_profile and platform_profile.auto_ban_on_rejections:
+        rejection_count = DriverRejection.objects.filter(driver=request.user).count()
+        if rejection_count >= platform_profile.rejection_limit:
+            profile.is_banned = True
+            profile.is_approved = False # Also unapprove to be safe
+            profile.ban_reason = _("Automated ban: Exceeded rejection limit ({}).").format(platform_profile.rejection_limit)
+            profile.save()
+            
+            logout(request)
+            messages.error(request, _("Your account has been banned due to excessive shipment rejections."))
+            return redirect('login')
+
+    messages.success(request, _("Shipment rejected successfully."))
+    return redirect('dashboard')
+
 @login_required
 def update_status(request, parcel_id):
     parcel = get_object_or_404(Parcel, id=parcel_id, carrier=request.user)
@@ -927,7 +983,10 @@ def update_parcel_status_ajax(request):
             if payments_enabled and parcel.payment_status != 'paid':
                  return JsonResponse({'success': False, 'error': _('Payment pending')})
             
-            # Check Approval for Driver via AJAX
+            # Check Approval and Ban for Driver via AJAX
+            if request.user.profile.is_banned:
+                 return JsonResponse({'success': False, 'error': _('Account is banned')})
+
             if not request.user.profile.is_approved:
                  return JsonResponse({'success': False, 'error': _('Account pending approval')})
             
@@ -1098,4 +1157,35 @@ def verify_2fa_otp(request):
         except OTPVerification.DoesNotExist:
              messages.error(request, _("No valid OTP found. Please request a new one."))
              
-    return render(request, 'core/verify_2fa_otp.html')
\ No newline at end of file
+    return render(request, 'core/verify_2fa_otp.html')
+
+@login_required
+def report_driver(request, parcel_id):
+    parcel = get_object_or_404(Parcel, id=parcel_id)
+    
+    # Validation: Only shipper of the parcel can report the carrier
+    if parcel.shipper != request.user:
+        messages.error(request, _("You are not authorized to report for this shipment."))
+        return redirect('dashboard')
+        
+    if not parcel.carrier:
+        messages.error(request, _("No driver was assigned to this shipment."))
+        return redirect('dashboard')
+
+    if request.method == 'POST':
+        form = DriverReportForm(request.POST)
+        if form.is_valid():
+            report = form.save(commit=False)
+            report.reporter = request.user
+            report.driver = parcel.carrier
+            report.parcel = parcel
+            report.save()
+            messages.success(request, _("Thank you. Your report has been submitted and will be investigated."))
+            return redirect('dashboard')
+    else:
+        form = DriverReportForm()
+
+    return render(request, 'core/report_driver.html', {
+        'form': form,
+        'parcel': parcel
+    })
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/static/css/custom_v2.css b/static/css/custom_v2.css
index ee1e4ac..c951b8d 100644
--- a/static/css/custom_v2.css
+++ b/static/css/custom_v2.css
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@
 body {
     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
     background-color: var(--soft-cloud);
-    color: var(--primary-dark);
 }
 
 h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
@@ -260,9 +259,81 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
     padding: 12px 30px !important;
     border-radius: 12px !important;
     font-weight: 600 !important;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+    opacity: 0.8;
 }
 .btn-masarx-stopped:hover {
     background-color: #b02a2a !important;
     transform: translateY(-2px);
     box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 57, 57, 0.2);
 }
+
+/* Live Ticker Styling - Aggressive Horizontal Enforcement */
+.ticker-wrap {
+    width: 100%;
+    overflow: hidden !important;
+    background-color: white;
+    padding: 15px 0;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    position: relative;
+    z-index: 10;
+    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
+    display: block !important;
+}
+
+.ticker {
+    display: inline-flex !important; /* Flex ensures items stay in line */
+    align-items: center;
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    padding-right: 50px;
+    box-sizing: content-box;
+    animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
+    will-change: transform;
+}
+
+.ticker:hover {
+    animation-play-state: paused;
+}
+
+.ticker-item {
+    display: inline-flex !important;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: 0 3rem;
+    font-size: 0.95rem;
+    color: inherit;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent items from shrinking */
+}
+
+.ticker-item i {
+    color: var(--accent-orange);
+    margin-right: 12px;
+}
+
+.ticker-badge {
+    font-size: 0.7rem;
+    padding: 3px 10px;
+    border-radius: 20px;
+    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid currentColor;
+    margin-left: 10px;
+    vertical-align: middle;
+    color: inherit; opacity: 0.8;
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+    font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+@keyframes ticker {
+    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
+    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); } /* Updated to 50% because we duplicate items */
+}
+
+[dir="rtl"] .ticker {
+    animation: ticker-rtl 40s linear infinite;
+}
+
+@keyframes ticker-rtl {
+    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
+    100% { transform: translate3d(50%, 0, 0); }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/staticfiles/css/custom_v2.css b/staticfiles/css/custom_v2.css
index ee1e4ac..c951b8d 100644
--- a/staticfiles/css/custom_v2.css
+++ b/staticfiles/css/custom_v2.css
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@
 body {
     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
     background-color: var(--soft-cloud);
-    color: var(--primary-dark);
 }
 
 h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
@@ -260,9 +259,81 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
     padding: 12px 30px !important;
     border-radius: 12px !important;
     font-weight: 600 !important;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+    opacity: 0.8;
 }
 .btn-masarx-stopped:hover {
     background-color: #b02a2a !important;
     transform: translateY(-2px);
     box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 57, 57, 0.2);
 }
+
+/* Live Ticker Styling - Aggressive Horizontal Enforcement */
+.ticker-wrap {
+    width: 100%;
+    overflow: hidden !important;
+    background-color: white;
+    padding: 15px 0;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    position: relative;
+    z-index: 10;
+    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
+    display: block !important;
+}
+
+.ticker {
+    display: inline-flex !important; /* Flex ensures items stay in line */
+    align-items: center;
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    padding-right: 50px;
+    box-sizing: content-box;
+    animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
+    will-change: transform;
+}
+
+.ticker:hover {
+    animation-play-state: paused;
+}
+
+.ticker-item {
+    display: inline-flex !important;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: 0 3rem;
+    font-size: 0.95rem;
+    color: inherit;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    white-space: nowrap !important;
+    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent items from shrinking */
+}
+
+.ticker-item i {
+    color: var(--accent-orange);
+    margin-right: 12px;
+}
+
+.ticker-badge {
+    font-size: 0.7rem;
+    padding: 3px 10px;
+    border-radius: 20px;
+    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid currentColor;
+    margin-left: 10px;
+    vertical-align: middle;
+    color: inherit; opacity: 0.8;
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+    font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+@keyframes ticker {
+    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
+    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); } /* Updated to 50% because we duplicate items */
+}
+
+[dir="rtl"] .ticker {
+    animation: ticker-rtl 40s linear infinite;
+}
+
+@keyframes ticker-rtl {
+    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
+    100% { transform: translate3d(50%, 0, 0); }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
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