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backend/src/db/seeders/20200430130760-user-roles.js

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ module.exports = {
     // BUSINESS Permissions (Clients)
     const businessPerms = [
         ...publicPerms,
-        "READ_REVIEWS",
+        "READ_REVIEWS", "UPDATE_REVIEWS", // Added UPDATE_REVIEWS for responding to reviews
         "READ_LEADS", "UPDATE_LEADS",
         "READ_LEAD_PHOTOS",
         "CREATE_MESSAGES", "READ_MESSAGES",

backend/src/db/seeders/20260218050000-grant-create-disputes-vbo.js

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+const { v4: uuid } = require("uuid");
+
+module.exports = {
+  async up(queryInterface) {
+    const createdAt = new Date();
+    const updatedAt = new Date();
+
+    const roles = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      `SELECT id, name FROM "roles";`,
+      { type: queryInterface.sequelize.QueryTypes.SELECT }
+    );
+
+    const permissions = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      `SELECT id, name FROM "permissions";`,
+      { type: queryInterface.sequelize.QueryTypes.SELECT }
+    );
+
+    const getRoleId = (name) => roles.find(r => r.name === name)?.id;
+    const getPermId = (name) => permissions.find(p => p.name === name)?.id;
+
+    const vboRoleId = getRoleId("Verified Business Owner");
+    const createDisputesPermId = getPermId("CREATE_DISPUTES");
+
+    if (vboRoleId && createDisputesPermId) {
+      const existing = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+        `SELECT * FROM "rolesPermissionsPermissions" WHERE "roles_permissionsId" = '${vboRoleId}' AND "permissionId" = '${createDisputesPermId}';`,
+        { type: queryInterface.sequelize.QueryTypes.SELECT }
+      );
+      if (existing.length === 0) {
+        await queryInterface.bulkInsert("rolesPermissionsPermissions", [{
+          createdAt,
+          updatedAt,
+          roles_permissionsId: vboRoleId,
+          permissionId: createDisputesPermId
+        }]);
+      }
+    }
+  },
+
+  async down(queryInterface) {
+  }
+};

backend/src/db/seeders/20260218060000-grant-delete-photos-vbo.js

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+'use strict';
+
+module.exports = {
+  up: async (queryInterface, Sequelize) => {
+    const createdAt = new Date();
+    const updatedAt = new Date();
+
+    const [roles] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      `SELECT id FROM roles WHERE name = 'Verified Business Owner';`
+    );
+
+    const [permissions] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      `SELECT id FROM permissions WHERE name = 'DELETE_BUSINESS_PHOTOS';`
+    );
+
+    if (roles.length > 0 && permissions.length > 0) {
+      const roleId = roles[0].id;
+      const permissionId = permissions[0].id;
+
+      // Check if it already exists to avoid duplicates
+      const [existing] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+        `SELECT * FROM "rolesPermissionsPermissions" WHERE "roles_permissionsId" = '${roleId}' AND "permissionId" = '${permissionId}';`
+      );
+
+      if (existing.length === 0) {
+        await queryInterface.bulkInsert('rolesPermissionsPermissions', [
+          {
+            createdAt,
+            updatedAt,
+            roles_permissionsId: roleId,
+            permissionId: permissionId,
+          },
+        ]);
+      }
+    }
+  },
+
+  down: async (queryInterface, Sequelize) => {
+    // Logic to remove the permission if needed
+  }
+};

backend/src/db/seeders/20260218070000-grant-create-leads-public.js

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+'use strict';
+
+module.exports = {
+  up: async (queryInterface, Sequelize) => {
+    const createdAt = new Date();
+    const updatedAt = new Date();
+
+    const [publicRole] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      "SELECT id FROM roles WHERE name = 'Public' LIMIT 1"
+    );
+
+    const [createLeadsPermission] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+      "SELECT id FROM permissions WHERE name = 'CREATE_LEADS' LIMIT 1"
+    );
+
+    if (publicRole.length && createLeadsPermission.length) {
+        // Check if already exists
+        const [existing] = await queryInterface.sequelize.query(
+          `SELECT * FROM "rolesPermissionsPermissions" WHERE "roles_permissionsId" = '${publicRole[0].id}' AND "permissionId" = '${createLeadsPermission[0].id}'`
+        );
+        
+        if (!existing.length) {
+            await queryInterface.bulkInsert('rolesPermissionsPermissions', [{
+              createdAt,
+              updatedAt,
+              roles_permissionsId: publicRole[0].id,
+              permissionId: createLeadsPermission[0].id,
+            }]);
+        }
+    }
+  },
+
+  down: async (queryInterface, Sequelize) => {
+    // Logic to revert if needed
+  }
+};

backend/src/index.js

@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ app.use('/api/verification_evidences', passport.authenticate('jwt', {session: fa
 
 app.use('/api/claim_requests', passport.authenticate('jwt', {session: false}), claim_requestsRoutes);
 
-app.use('/api/leads', passport.authenticate('jwt', {session: false}), leadsRoutes);
+app.use('/api/leads', optionalAuth, leadsRoutes);
 
 app.use('/api/lead_photos', passport.authenticate('jwt', {session: false}), lead_photosRoutes);
 

backend/src/routes/dashboard.js

@@ -5,6 +5,25 @@ const db = require('../db/models');
 const passport = require('passport');
 const router = express.Router();
 
+router.get('/', passport.authenticate('jwt', { session: false }), wrapAsync(async (req, res) => {
+  const role = req.currentUser.app_role ? req.currentUser.app_role.name : null;
+  
+  if (role === 'Verified Business Owner') {
+    const payload = await DashboardService.getBusinessMetrics(req.currentUser);
+    res.status(200).send(payload);
+  } else if (role === 'Administrator' || role === 'Platform Owner') {
+    const payload = await DashboardService.getAdminMetrics();
+    res.status(200).send(payload);
+  } else {
+    // Default or other roles
+    res.status(200).send({
+      totalViews: 0,
+      activeLeads: 0,
+      conversionRate: 0,
+    });
+  }
+}));
+
 router.get('/business-metrics', passport.authenticate('jwt', { session: false }), wrapAsync(async (req, res) => {
   const payload = await DashboardService.getBusinessMetrics(req.currentUser);
   res.status(200).send(payload);
@@ -28,4 +47,4 @@ router.post('/record-event', (req, res, next) => {
   res.status(200).send(event);
 }));
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/services/dashboard.js

@@ -7,12 +7,19 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
     // 1. Get businesses owned by current user
     const businesses = await db.businesses.findAll({
       where: { owner_userId: currentUser.id },
-      attributes: ['id', 'name', 'planId', 'renewal_date', 'reliability_score', 'description', 'phone', 'website', 'address', 'hours_json'],
+      attributes: ['id', 'name', 'planId', 'renewal_date', 'reliability_score', 'description', 'phone', 'website', 'address', 'hours_json', 'is_active'],
       include: [{ model: db.plans, as: 'plan' }]
     });
 
     if (!businesses.length) {
-      return { no_business: true };
+      return { 
+        no_business: true,
+        totalViews: 0,
+        activeLeads: 0,
+        conversionRate: 0,
+        verificationStatus: 'N/A',
+        accountStanding: 'N/A'
+      };
     }
 
     const businessIds = businesses.map(b => b.id);
@@ -76,10 +83,9 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
         updatedAt: { [Op.gte]: last30d }
       }
     });
-    const winRate30d = (won30d + lost30d) > 0 ? (won30d / (won30d + lost30d)) * 100 : 0;
+    const winRate30d = (won30d + lost30d) > 0 ? Math.round((won30d / (won30d + lost30d)) * 100) : 0;
 
     // --- Recent Messages ---
-    // Join messages with lead_matches to ensure they belong to this business
     const recentMessages = await db.messages.findAll({
       where: {
         [Op.or]: [
@@ -114,7 +120,7 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
     const website30d = await getEventCount('WEBSITE_CLICK', last30d);
 
     const totalClicks30d = calls30d + website30d;
-    const conversionRate = views30d > 0 ? (totalClicks30d / views30d) * 100 : 0;
+    const viewConversionRate = views30d > 0 ? Math.round((totalClicks30d / views30d) * 100) : 0;
 
     // --- Health Score ---
     const firstBusiness = businesses[0];
@@ -137,7 +143,6 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
       }
     });
 
-    // Add weights for photos/categories/prices
     const photoCount = await db.business_photos.count({ where: { businessId: firstBusiness.id } });
     if (photoCount > 0) healthScore += 15; else missingFields.push('Photos');
     
@@ -147,7 +152,30 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
     const priceCount = await db.service_prices.count({ where: { businessId: firstBusiness.id } });
     if (priceCount > 0) healthScore += 5; else missingFields.push('Service Prices');
 
+    // --- Verification & Standing ---
+    const lastSubmission = await db.verification_submissions.findOne({
+      where: { businessId: { [Op.in]: businessIds } },
+      order: [['createdAt', 'DESC']]
+    });
+
+    let verificationStatus = 'Not Started';
+    if (lastSubmission) {
+      verificationStatus = lastSubmission.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + lastSubmission.status.slice(1);
+    }
+
+    let accountStanding = 'Good';
+    if (firstBusiness.reliability_score < 70) accountStanding = 'Reviewing';
+    if (firstBusiness.reliability_score < 40) accountStanding = 'At Risk';
+
     return {
+      totalViews: views30d,
+      activeLeads: newLeads24h,
+      conversionRate: winRate30d,
+      viewConversionRate,
+      verificationStatus,
+      verificationSubtext: lastSubmission?.status === 'APPROVED' ? 'Identity & Business verified' : 'Complete verification to build trust',
+      accountStanding,
+      accountStandingSubtext: accountStanding === 'Good' ? 'Perfect track record' : 'Contact support for details',
       businesses,
       action_queue: {
         newLeads24h,
@@ -171,9 +199,30 @@ module.exports = class DashboardService {
         calls30d,
         website7d,
         website30d,
-        conversionRate
+        conversionRate: winRate30d
       },
       healthScore: Math.min(healthScore, 100)
     };
   }
+
+  static async getAdminMetrics() {
+    const totalUsers = await db.users.count();
+    const totalBusinesses = await db.businesses.count();
+    
+    // Revenue as sum of prices of plans currently active on businesses
+    const businessesWithPlans = await db.businesses.findAll({
+      where: { planId: { [Op.ne]: null } },
+      include: [{ model: db.plans, as: 'plan' }]
+    });
+
+    const totalRevenue = businessesWithPlans.reduce((acc, curr) => {
+      return acc + (curr.plan ? parseFloat(curr.plan.price) : 0);
+    }, 0);
+
+    return {
+      totalUsers,
+      totalBusinesses,
+      totalRevenue
+    };
+  }
 };

frontend/next.config.mjs

@@ -4,6 +4,14 @@
 
 const output = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production' ? 'export' : 'standalone';
  const nextConfig = {
+  async rewrites() {
+    return [
+      {
+        source: '/about',
+        destination: '/web_pages/about',
+      },
+    ];
+  },
 trailingSlash: true,
   distDir: 'build',
   output,

frontend/src/layouts/Authenticated.tsx

@@ -96,10 +96,8 @@ export default function LayoutAuthenticated({
         '/leads/leads-list',
         '/reviews/reviews-list',
         '/messages/messages-list',
-        '/verification_submissions/verification_submissions-list',
         '/profile',
         '/billing',
-        '/team'
       ];
       return allowedPaths.includes(item.href);
     }

frontend/src/menuAside.ts

@@ -67,10 +67,17 @@ const menuAside: MenuAsideItem[] = [
 
   {
     href: '/leads/leads-list',
-    label: 'Client Bookings',
+    label: 'Service Requests',
     icon: icon.mdiCalendarHeart,
     permissions: 'READ_LEADS',
-    roles: ['Administrator', 'Platform Owner', 'Verified Business Owner']
+    roles: ['Verified Business Owner']
+  },
+  {
+    href: '/leads/leads-list',
+    label: 'Leads',
+    icon: icon.mdiCalendarHeart,
+    permissions: 'READ_LEADS',
+    roles: ['Administrator', 'Platform Owner']
   },
 
   {
@@ -102,13 +109,6 @@ const menuAside: MenuAsideItem[] = [
     permissions: 'READ_VERIFICATION_SUBMISSIONS',
     roles: ['Administrator', 'Platform Owner', 'Trust & Safety Lead']
   },
-  {
-    href: '/verification_submissions/verification_submissions-list',
-    label: 'Safety Badge',
-    icon: icon.mdiShieldCheck,
-    permissions: 'READ_VERIFICATION_SUBMISSIONS',
-    roles: ['Verified Business Owner']
-  },
 
   // Placeholder for Billing and Team
   {
@@ -123,12 +123,6 @@ const menuAside: MenuAsideItem[] = [
     icon: icon.mdiFinance,
     roles: ['Administrator', 'Platform Owner']
   },
-  {
-    href: '/team',
-    label: 'Studio Team',
-    icon: icon.mdiAccountGroupOutline,
-    roles: ['Verified Business Owner']
-  },
 
   // Moderator
   {

frontend/src/menuNavBar.ts

@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ const menuNavBar: MenuNavBarItem[] = [
 
 export const webPagesNavBar = [
     { href: '/search', label: 'Find Services' },
-    { href: '/register', label: 'List Business' }
-    
+    { href: '/register', label: 'List Business' },
+    { href: '/about', label: 'About Us' }
 ];
 
-export default menuNavBar
+export default menuNavBar

frontend/src/pages/dashboard.tsx

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ const Dashboard = () => {
   const [dashboardData, setDashboardData] = useState<any>(null)
   const [isFetching, setIsFetching] = useState(false)
   
-  const isBusinessOwner = currentUser?.role === 'Verified Business Owner'
+  const isBusinessOwner = currentUser?.app_role?.name === 'Verified Business Owner'
 
   useEffect(() => {
     const fetchDashboard = async () => {
@@ -197,28 +197,32 @@ const Dashboard = () => {
             <div className="space-y-6">
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 rounded-2xl bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800 border border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-700">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-emerald-500 flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <div className={`w-10 h-10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center ${dashboardData?.verificationStatus === 'Approved' ? 'bg-emerald-500' : 'bg-amber-500'}`}>
                     <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-white" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <h4 className="font-bold text-sm">Verification Status</h4>
-                    <p className="text-xs text-slate-500">Identity & Business verified</p>
+                    <p className="text-xs text-slate-500">{dashboardData?.verificationSubtext || 'Complete verification to build trust'}</p>
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <span className="px-3 py-1 bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-600 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full">Active</span>
+                <span className={`px-3 py-1 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full ${dashboardData?.verificationStatus === 'Approved' ? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-600' : 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-600'}`}>
+                  {dashboardData?.verificationStatus || 'N/A'}
+                </span>
               </div>
 
               <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 rounded-2xl bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800 border border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-700">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                  <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-blue-500 flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <div className={`w-10 h-10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center ${dashboardData?.accountStanding === 'Good' ? 'bg-blue-500' : 'bg-red-500'}`}>
                     <BaseIcon path={mdiChartTimelineVariant} size={20} className="text-white" />
                   </div>
                   <div>
                     <h4 className="font-bold text-sm">Account Standing</h4>
-                    <p className="text-xs text-slate-500">Perfect track record</p>
+                    <p className="text-xs text-slate-500">{dashboardData?.accountStandingSubtext || 'Perfect track record'}</p>
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <span className="px-3 py-1 bg-blue-100 text-blue-600 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full">Good</span>
+                <span className={`px-3 py-1 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full ${dashboardData?.accountStanding === 'Good' ? 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-600' : 'bg-red-100 text-red-600'}`}>
+                  {dashboardData?.accountStanding || 'N/A'}
+                </span>
               </div>
             </div>
           </CardBox>

frontend/src/pages/index.tsx

@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ import {
   mdiPowerPlug,
   mdiAirConditioner,
   mdiBrush,
-  mdiFormatPaint
+  mdiFormatPaint,
+  mdiClipboardTextOutline,
+  mdiCheckCircleOutline
 } from '@mdi/js';
 import BaseIcon from '../components/BaseIcon';
 import LayoutGuest from '../layouts/Guest';
@@ -135,6 +137,62 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         </div>
       </section>
 
+      {/* How it Works Section */}
+      <section className="py-24 bg-white border-y border-slate-200 overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-6">
+          <div className="text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-20">
+            <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-6 text-slate-900 leading-tight">Simplified Discovery. Trusted Connections.</h2>
+            <p className="text-lg text-slate-500 leading-relaxed">
+              Fix-It-Local connects homeowners and businesses with verified professionals through a transparent, AI-powered process.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="grid md:grid-cols-4 gap-12 relative">
+             {/* Connector line for desktop */}
+            <div className="hidden lg:block absolute top-1/4 left-[10%] right-[10%] h-px bg-slate-200 -z-0"></div>
+            
+            <div className="relative z-10 text-center flex flex-col items-center">
+               <div className="w-20 h-20 bg-emerald-500 text-white rounded-3xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-xl shadow-emerald-500/20 transform hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                  <BaseIcon path={mdiMagnify} size={36} />
+               </div>
+               <h4 className="font-bold text-xl mb-4">1. Find a Pro</h4>
+               <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed max-w-[200px]">Browse categories or search for specific verified services near you.</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="relative z-10 text-center flex flex-col items-center">
+               <div className="w-20 h-20 bg-blue-500 text-white rounded-3xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-xl shadow-blue-500/20 transform hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                  <BaseIcon path={mdiClipboardTextOutline} size={36} />
+               </div>
+               <h4 className="font-bold text-xl mb-4">2. Request Service</h4>
+               <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed max-w-[200px]">Submit details about your job. No signup required for initial requests.</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="relative z-10 text-center flex flex-col items-center">
+               <div className="w-20 h-20 bg-amber-500 text-white rounded-3xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-xl shadow-amber-500/20 transform hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                  <BaseIcon path={mdiFlash} size={36} />
+               </div>
+               <h4 className="font-bold text-xl mb-4">3. AI Smart Match</h4>
+               <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed max-w-[200px]">Our engine matches your request with the best available verified professional.</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="relative z-10 text-center flex flex-col items-center">
+               <div className="w-20 h-20 bg-indigo-500 text-white rounded-3xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-xl shadow-indigo-500/20 transform hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                  <BaseIcon path={mdiCheckCircleOutline} size={36} />
+               </div>
+               <h4 className="font-bold text-xl mb-4">4. Get it Done</h4>
+               <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed max-w-[200px]">Connect with your pro, review job history, and enjoy quality results.</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          
+          <div className="text-center mt-20">
+            <Link href="/about" className="inline-flex items-center text-emerald-600 font-bold text-lg hover:underline group">
+              Learn more about our mission
+              <BaseIcon path={mdiFlash} size={20} className="ml-2 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform" />
+            </Link>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
       {/* Trust Features */}
       <section className="py-24 bg-slate-900 text-white overflow-hidden relative">
         <div className="container mx-auto px-6 relative z-10">

frontend/src/pages/leads/leads-list.tsx

@@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ const LeadsTablesPage = () => {
   ]);
     
     const hasCreatePermission = currentUser && hasPermission(currentUser, 'CREATE_LEADS');
-    
+    const isBusinessOwner = currentUser?.app_role?.name === 'Verified Business Owner';
+    const pageTitle = isBusinessOwner ? 'Service Requests' : 'Leads';
 
     const addFilter = () => {
         const newItem = {
@@ -94,10 +95,10 @@ const LeadsTablesPage = () => {
   return (
     <>
       <Head>
-        <title>{getPageTitle('Leads')}</title>
+        <title>{getPageTitle(pageTitle)}</title>
       </Head>
       <SectionMain>
-        <SectionTitleLineWithButton icon={mdiChartTimelineVariant} title="Leads" main>
+        <SectionTitleLineWithButton icon={mdiChartTimelineVariant} title={pageTitle} main>
         {''}
         </SectionTitleLineWithButton>
         <CardBox   className='mb-6' cardBoxClassName='flex flex-wrap'>
@@ -169,4 +170,4 @@ LeadsTablesPage.getLayout = function getLayout(page: ReactElement) {
   )
 }
 
-export default LeadsTablesPage
+export default LeadsTablesPage

frontend/src/pages/my-listing.tsx

@@ -8,7 +8,10 @@ import {
   mdiCheckCircle,
   mdiPlus,
   mdiMagnify,
-  mdiPencil
+  mdiPencil,
+  mdiCamera,
+  mdiDelete,
+  mdiUpload
 } from '@mdi/js';
 import axios from 'axios';
 import LayoutAuthenticated from '../layouts/Authenticated';
@@ -20,6 +23,9 @@ import BaseIcon from '../components/BaseIcon';
 import LoadingSpinner from '../components/LoadingSpinner';
 import { useAppSelector } from '../stores/hooks';
 import { getPageTitle } from '../config';
+import { Form, Formik, Field } from 'formik';
+import FormField from '../components/FormField';
+import FormImagePicker from '../components/FormImagePicker';
 
 const MyListingPage = () => {
   const router = useRouter();
@@ -27,6 +33,7 @@ const MyListingPage = () => {
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
   const [myBusiness, setMyBusiness] = useState<any>(null);
   const [pendingClaim, setPendingClaim] = useState<any>(null);
+  const [isUploading, setIsUploading] = useState(false);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (currentUser) {
@@ -46,7 +53,8 @@ const MyListingPage = () => {
           // Search by owner_userId if businessId is not set on user record yet
           const res = await axios.get('/businesses', { params: { owner_userId: currentUser.id } });
           if (res.data.rows && res.data.rows.length > 0) {
-              business = res.data.rows[0];
+              const resById = await axios.get(`/businesses/${res.data.rows[0].id}`);
+              business = resById.data;
           }
       }
       setMyBusiness(business);
@@ -65,10 +73,77 @@ const MyListingPage = () => {
     }
   };
 
+  const handlePhotoUpload = async (values: any, { resetForm }: any) => {
+    if (!myBusiness) return;
+    setIsUploading(true);
+    try {
+      // Check if we already have a business_photos record
+      const existingPhotosRecord = myBusiness.business_photos_business && myBusiness.business_photos_business[0];
+      
+      if (existingPhotosRecord) {
+        // Update existing record with NEW photos (append)
+        await axios.put(`/business_photos/${existingPhotosRecord.id}`, {
+          id: existingPhotosRecord.id,
+          data: {
+            photos: [...(existingPhotosRecord.photos || []), ...values.photos]
+          }
+        });
+      } else {
+        // Create new record
+        await axios.post('/business_photos', {
+          data: {
+            business: myBusiness.id,
+            photos: values.photos
+          }
+        });
+      }
+      // Refresh data
+      await fetchData();
+      resetForm();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error uploading photos:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setIsUploading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const removePhoto = async (photoId: string, businessPhotosRecordId: string) => {
+    if (!window.confirm('Are you sure you want to remove this photo?')) return;
+    
+    try {
+      const record = myBusiness.business_photos_business.find((r: any) => r.id === businessPhotosRecordId);
+      if (!record) return;
+      
+      const newPhotos = record.photos.filter((p: any) => p.id !== photoId);
+      
+      await axios.put(`/business_photos/${businessPhotosRecordId}`, {
+        id: businessPhotosRecordId,
+        data: {
+          photos: newPhotos
+        }
+      });
+      await fetchData();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error removing photo:', error);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const formatImageUrl = (url: string) => {
+    if (!url) return null;
+    if (url.startsWith('http') || url.startsWith('/')) {
+      return url;
+    }
+    return `${axios.defaults.baseURL}/file/download?privateUrl=${url}`;
+  };
+
   if (loading) return <SectionMain><LoadingSpinner /></SectionMain>;
 
   // STATE 1: Owns a business
   if (myBusiness) {
+    const allPhotos = myBusiness.business_photos_business?.flatMap((bp: any) => 
+      bp.photos?.map((p: any) => ({ ...p, bpId: bp.id }))
+    ) || [];
+
     return (
       <SectionMain>
         <Head>
@@ -85,8 +160,16 @@ const MyListingPage = () => {
 
         <CardBox className="mb-6">
           <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center gap-8 p-4">
-            <div className="w-32 h-32 bg-slate-100 rounded-3xl flex items-center justify-center text-slate-400">
-               <BaseIcon path={mdiStorefront} size={48} />
+            <div className="w-32 h-32 bg-slate-100 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden flex items-center justify-center text-slate-400">
+               {allPhotos.length > 0 ? (
+                 <img 
+                   src={formatImageUrl(allPhotos[0].publicUrl)!} 
+                   className="w-full h-full object-cover" 
+                   alt="Business"
+                 />
+               ) : (
+                 <BaseIcon path={mdiStorefront} size={48} />
+               )}
             </div>
             <div className="flex-grow text-center md:text-left">
               <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">{myBusiness.name}</h2>
@@ -107,19 +190,98 @@ const MyListingPage = () => {
           </div>
         </CardBox>
         
-        {/* Placeholder for stats or recent bookings */}
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-           <CardBox className="p-6 text-center">
-              <div className="text-slate-400 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Total Love Letters</div>
-              <div className="text-3xl font-bold">{myBusiness.reviews_business?.length || 0}</div>
-           </CardBox>
-           <CardBox className="p-6 text-center">
-              <div className="text-slate-400 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Avg Rating</div>
-              <div className="text-3xl font-bold">{myBusiness.rating || 'New'}</div>
-           </CardBox>
-           <CardBox className="p-6 text-center">
-              <div className="text-slate-400 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Service Bookings</div>
-              <div className="text-3xl font-bold">0</div>
+        {/* Performance & Gallery Section */}
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 mb-6">
+           {/* Stats */}
+           <div className="lg:col-span-1 space-y-6">
+              <CardBox className="p-6 text-center">
+                 <div className="text-slate-400 text-[10px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Total Love Letters</div>
+                 <div className="text-3xl font-bold">{myBusiness.reviews_business?.length || 0}</div>
+              </CardBox>
+              <CardBox className="p-6 text-center">
+                 <div className="text-slate-400 text-[10px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">Avg Rating</div>
+                 <div className="text-3xl font-bold">{myBusiness.rating ? Number(myBusiness.rating).toFixed(1) : 'New'}</div>
+              </CardBox>
+              <CardBox className="p-10 bg-slate-900 text-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center rounded-[2.5rem]">
+                 <div className="w-12 h-12 bg-emerald-500 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mb-4">
+                    <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={24} />
+                 </div>
+                 <h4 className="font-bold mb-1">Reliability Score</h4>
+                 <div className="text-4xl font-black text-emerald-400">{myBusiness.reliability_score || 0}%</div>
+              </CardBox>
+           </div>
+
+           {/* Gallery Management */}
+           <CardBox className="lg:col-span-2 p-8 rounded-[3rem]">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-8">
+                 <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold flex items-center">
+                    <BaseIcon path={mdiCamera} size={28} className="mr-3 text-emerald-500" />
+                    Portfolio Gallery
+                 </h3>
+                 <span className="text-slate-400 text-sm font-medium">{allPhotos.length} Pictures</span>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Upload Form */}
+              <div className="mb-8 p-6 bg-slate-50 rounded-3xl border border-dashed border-slate-200">
+                 <Formik
+                   initialValues={{ photos: [] }}
+                   onSubmit={handlePhotoUpload}
+                 >
+                   <Form className="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-end gap-4">
+                      <div className="flex-grow w-full">
+                         <FormField label="Add new pictures to your listing" help="Show clients your best work. High-quality photos increase bookings.">
+                            <Field
+                              label='Choose Photos'
+                              color='info'
+                              icon={mdiUpload}
+                              path={'business_photos/photos'}
+                              name='photos'
+                              id='photos'
+                              schema={{
+                                size: undefined,
+                                formats: undefined,
+                              }}
+                              component={FormImagePicker}
+                            />
+                         </FormField>
+                      </div>
+                      <BaseButton 
+                        type="submit" 
+                        color="info" 
+                        label={isUploading ? "Uploading..." : "Add to Gallery"} 
+                        disabled={isUploading}
+                        className="mb-4"
+                      />
+                   </Form>
+                 </Formik>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Current Photos Grid */}
+              <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
+                 {allPhotos.map((photo: any) => (
+                   <div key={photo.id} className="group relative aspect-square rounded-2xl overflow-hidden bg-slate-100 border border-slate-200">
+                      <img 
+                        src={formatImageUrl(photo.publicUrl)!} 
+                        alt="Business"
+                        className="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-110"
+                      />
+                      <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity flex items-center justify-center">
+                         <button 
+                            onClick={() => removePhoto(photo.id, photo.bpId)}
+                            className="bg-white/20 hover:bg-red-500 text-white p-3 rounded-xl backdrop-blur-md transition-all"
+                            title="Remove Photo"
+                         >
+                            <BaseIcon path={mdiDelete} size={20} />
+                         </button>
+                      </div>
+                   </div>
+                 ))}
+                 {allPhotos.length === 0 && (
+                   <div className="col-span-full py-12 text-center text-slate-400 italic">
+                      No photos in your gallery yet. Add some to stand out!
+                   </div>
+                 )}
+              </div>
            </CardBox>
         </div>
       </SectionMain>

frontend/src/pages/public/businesses-details.tsx

@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ import {
   mdiCurrencyUsd,
   mdiCheckDecagram,
   mdiMessageDraw,
-  mdiAccount
+  mdiAccount,
+  mdiReply
 } from '@mdi/js';
 import axios from 'axios';
 import LayoutGuest from '../../layouts/Guest';
@@ -77,11 +78,19 @@ const BusinessDetailsPublic = () => {
     }
   };
 
+  const formatImageUrl = (url: string) => {
+    if (!url) return null;
+    if (url.startsWith('http') || url.startsWith('/')) {
+      return url;
+    }
+    return `${axios.defaults.baseURL}/file/download?privateUrl=${url}`;
+  };
+
   const getBusinessImage = () => {
     if (business && business.business_photos_business && business.business_photos_business.length > 0) {
       const photo = business.business_photos_business[0].photos && business.business_photos_business[0].photos[0];
       if (photo && photo.publicUrl) {
-        return `/api/file/download?privateUrl=${photo.publicUrl}`;
+        return formatImageUrl(photo.publicUrl);
       }
     }
     return null;
@@ -117,7 +126,7 @@ const BusinessDetailsPublic = () => {
             <div className="w-32 h-32 lg:w-48 lg:h-48 bg-slate-100 rounded-[2.5rem] overflow-hidden flex items-center justify-center shadow-inner relative flex-shrink-0">
                {getBusinessImage() ? (
                  <img 
-                   src={getBusinessImage()} 
+                   src={getBusinessImage()!} 
                    alt={business.name}
                    className="w-full h-full object-cover"
                  />
@@ -221,7 +230,7 @@ const BusinessDetailsPublic = () => {
                     bp.photos?.map((p: any) => (
                       <div key={p.id} className="aspect-square rounded-2xl overflow-hidden bg-slate-100">
                         <img 
-                          src={`/api/file/download?privateUrl=${p.publicUrl}`} 
+                          src={formatImageUrl(p.publicUrl)!} 
                           alt="Business"
                           className="w-full h-full object-cover hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-500"
                         />
@@ -285,7 +294,7 @@ const BusinessDetailsPublic = () => {
                       </span>
                     </div>
                     <p className="text-slate-700 leading-relaxed mb-4 italic text-lg">&quot;{review.text}&quot;</p>
-                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                           <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-slate-100 flex items-center justify-center text-slate-400">
                              <BaseIcon path={mdiAccount} size={18} />
@@ -301,6 +310,22 @@ const BusinessDetailsPublic = () => {
                         </div>
                       )}
                     </div>
+
+                    {/* Business Owner Response */}
+                    {review.response && (
+                      <div className="mt-6 ml-4 pl-6 border-l-4 border-emerald-500 bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-r-2xl relative">
+                        <div className="absolute -left-3 top-0 bg-emerald-500 text-white rounded-full p-1 shadow-lg">
+                          <BaseIcon path={mdiReply} size={16} />
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
+                          <span className="text-xs font-black uppercase tracking-widest text-emerald-600">Response from the business</span>
+                          <span className="text-[10px] text-slate-400 font-medium">
+                            {dataFormatter.dateFormatter(review.response_at_ts)}
+                          </span>
+                        </div>
+                        <p className="text-slate-600 italic">&quot;{review.response}&quot;</p>
+                      </div>
+                    )}
                   </div>
                 ))}
                 {!business.reviews_business?.length && (

frontend/src/pages/public/request-service.tsx

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import {
 } from '@mdi/js';
 import { Formik, Form, Field } from 'formik';
 import axios from 'axios';
-import LayoutAuthenticated from '../../layouts/Authenticated';
+import LayoutGuest from '../../layouts/Guest';
 import BaseIcon from '../../components/BaseIcon';
 import LoadingSpinner from '../../components/LoadingSpinner';
 import FormField from '../../components/FormField';
@@ -49,12 +49,19 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
       const payload = {
         ...values,
         businessId,
-        user: currentUser?.id
+        user: currentUser?.id || null
       };
-      await dispatch(createLead(payload));
-      router.push('/leads/leads-list'); // Redirect to their leads tracker
+      await dispatch(createLead(payload)).unwrap();
+      
+      if (currentUser) {
+        router.push('/leads/leads-list'); // Redirect to their leads tracker if logged in
+      } else {
+        alert('Your request has been sent! The professional will contact you soon.');
+        router.push(`/public/businesses-details?id=${businessId}`);
+      }
     } catch (error) {
       console.error('Lead creation error:', error);
+      alert('There was an error sending your request. Please try again.');
     } finally {
       setLoading(false);
     }
@@ -63,7 +70,7 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
   if (!business && businessId) return <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-slate-50"><LoadingSpinner /></div>;
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 pb-20 pt-20">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 pb-20 pt-28">
       <Head>
         <title>Request Service | Fix-It-Local™</title>
       </Head>
@@ -105,6 +112,7 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
                         name="keyword" 
                         placeholder="e.g. Leaking faucet in kitchen" 
                         className="w-full bg-slate-50 border-slate-200 rounded-2xl py-4 px-6 focus:ring-emerald-500 focus:border-emerald-500"
+                        required
                        />
                     </FormField>
 
@@ -129,6 +137,7 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
                       rows={4}
                       placeholder="Please describe the problem in detail so the professional can give you an accurate estimate." 
                       className="w-full bg-slate-50 border-slate-200 rounded-2xl py-4 px-6 focus:ring-emerald-500 focus:border-emerald-500"
+                      required
                      />
                   </FormField>
 
@@ -140,29 +149,29 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
                     
                     <div className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
                       <FormField label="Your Name" labelFor="contact_name">
-                        <Field name="contact_name" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                        <Field name="contact_name" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                       </FormField>
                       <FormField label="Email" labelFor="contact_email">
-                        <Field name="contact_email" type="email" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                        <Field name="contact_email" type="email" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                       </FormField>
                       <FormField label="Phone" labelFor="contact_phone">
-                        <Field name="contact_phone" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                        <Field name="contact_phone" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                       </FormField>
                     </div>
 
                     <div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
                       <FormField label="Service Address" labelFor="address">
-                        <Field name="address" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                        <Field name="address" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                       </FormField>
                       <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-4">
                         <FormField label="City" labelFor="city">
-                          <Field name="city" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                          <Field name="city" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                         </FormField>
                         <FormField label="State" labelFor="state">
-                          <Field name="state" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                          <Field name="state" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                         </FormField>
                         <FormField label="ZIP" labelFor="zip">
-                          <Field name="zip" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" />
+                          <Field name="zip" className="w-full bg-white border-slate-200 rounded-xl py-3 px-4" required />
                         </FormField>
                       </div>
                     </div>
@@ -193,10 +202,10 @@ const RequestServicePage = () => {
 
 RequestServicePage.getLayout = function getLayout(page: ReactElement) {
   return (
-    <LayoutAuthenticated permission={'CREATE_LEADS'}>
+    <LayoutGuest>
       {page}
-    </LayoutAuthenticated>
+    </LayoutGuest>
   );
 };
 
-export default RequestServicePage;
+export default RequestServicePage;

frontend/src/pages/search.tsx

@@ -64,7 +64,10 @@ const SearchView = () => {
     if (biz.business_photos_business && biz.business_photos_business.length > 0) {
       const photo = biz.business_photos_business[0].photos && biz.business_photos_business[0].photos[0];
       if (photo && photo.publicUrl) {
-        return `/api/file/download?privateUrl=${photo.publicUrl}`;
+        if (photo.publicUrl.startsWith('http') || photo.publicUrl.startsWith('/')) {
+          return photo.publicUrl;
+        }
+        return `${axios.defaults.baseURL}/file/download?privateUrl=${photo.publicUrl}`;
       }
     }
     return null;

frontend/src/pages/web_pages/about.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import type { ReactElement } from 'react';
+import NextHead from 'next/head';
+import { 
+  mdiShieldCheck, 
+  mdiTools, 
+  mdiFlash, 
+  mdiInformationOutline,
+  mdiBriefcaseAccountOutline,
+  mdiAccountGroupOutline
+} from '@mdi/js';
+import BaseIcon from '../../components/BaseIcon';
+import LayoutGuest from '../../layouts/Guest';
+import { getPageTitle } from '../../config';
+
+export default function AboutPage() {
+  const projectName = 'Fix-It-Local';
+
+  return (
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 text-slate-900">
+      <NextHead>
+        <title>{getPageTitle('About Us')}</title>
+        <meta name="description" content={`Learn more about ${projectName} and how we help businesses and customers connect.`} />
+      </NextHead>
+
+      {/* Hero Section */}
+      <section className="bg-slate-900 text-white py-20 lg:py-32 relative overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 opacity-10">
+          <div className="absolute top-0 -left-4 w-96 h-96 bg-emerald-500 rounded-full mix-blend-multiply filter blur-3xl opacity-30 animate-blob"></div>
+          <div className="absolute bottom-0 -right-4 w-96 h-96 bg-blue-500 rounded-full mix-blend-multiply filter blur-3xl opacity-30 animate-blob animation-delay-4000"></div>
+        </div>
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-6 relative z-10 text-center">
+          <h1 className="text-4xl lg:text-6xl font-bold mb-6">Connecting Local Communities</h1>
+          <p className="text-xl text-slate-400 max-w-3xl mx-auto leading-relaxed">
+            {projectName} is a modern service directory built on trust, transparency, and AI-powered efficiency. We bridge the gap between quality service professionals and the customers who need them.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* Our Mission */}
+      <section className="py-24 container mx-auto px-6 max-w-5xl">
+        <div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-16 items-center">
+          <div>
+            <div className="inline-flex items-center px-4 py-2 rounded-full bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-700 text-sm font-semibold mb-6">
+              <BaseIcon path={mdiInformationOutline} size={18} className="mr-2" />
+              Our Mission
+            </div>
+            <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-bold mb-6 text-slate-900 leading-tight">Empowering Quality Businesses & Serving Homeowners</h2>
+            <p className="text-lg text-slate-600 mb-6 leading-relaxed">
+              We started {projectName} because we saw how difficult it was for homeowners to find reliable, verified help, and how hard it was for skilled professionals to stand out in a sea of unverified listings.
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-lg text-slate-600 leading-relaxed">
+              Our platform uses advanced verification evidence and AI-driven matching to ensure that every connection made is based on quality, reliability, and fair pricing.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+          <div className="bg-white p-8 rounded-3xl shadow-xl border border-slate-100 relative">
+             <div className="absolute -top-6 -right-6 w-24 h-24 bg-emerald-500 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg transform rotate-12">
+                <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={48} className="text-white" />
+             </div>
+             <div className="space-y-6">
+                <div className="flex items-start">
+                   <div className="bg-emerald-50 p-3 rounded-xl mr-4">
+                      <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={24} className="text-emerald-500" />
+                   </div>
+                   <div>
+                      <h4 className="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">Trust First</h4>
+                      <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm">Every business is verified with real evidence.</p>
+                   </div>
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex items-start">
+                   <div className="bg-blue-50 p-3 rounded-xl mr-4">
+                      <BaseIcon path={mdiFlash} size={24} className="text-blue-500" />
+                   </div>
+                   <div>
+                      <h4 className="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">AI Efficiency</h4>
+                      <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm">Find the right pro in seconds, not hours.</p>
+                   </div>
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex items-start">
+                   <div className="bg-purple-50 p-3 rounded-xl mr-4">
+                      <BaseIcon path={mdiTools} size={24} className="text-purple-500" />
+                   </div>
+                   <div>
+                      <h4 className="font-bold text-slate-900 mb-1">Quality Guaranteed</h4>
+                      <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm">Focusing on high-rated local professionals.</p>
+                   </div>
+                </div>
+             </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* How We Help */}
+      <section className="py-24 bg-slate-100">
+         <div className="container mx-auto px-6">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-center mb-16">How We Help</h2>
+            <div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 max-w-6xl mx-auto">
+               {/* For Businesses */}
+               <div className="bg-white p-12 rounded-[2rem] shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
+                  <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-blue-500 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/20">
+                     <BaseIcon path={mdiBriefcaseAccountOutline} size={32} className="text-white" />
+                  </div>
+                  <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-6 text-slate-900">For Businesses</h3>
+                  <ul className="space-y-4 mb-8">
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-blue-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Build trust with verified badges
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-blue-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Receive high-quality, matched leads
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-blue-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Showcase reviews and past work
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-blue-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        No lead-spam or irrelevant requests
+                     </li>
+                  </ul>
+                  <p className="text-slate-500 italic border-t border-slate-100 pt-6">
+                    &quot;We help local professionals focus on what they do best, while we handle the discovery and matching.&quot;
+                  </p>
+               </div>
+
+               {/* For Customers */}
+               <div className="bg-white p-12 rounded-[2rem] shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
+                  <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-emerald-500 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mb-8 shadow-lg shadow-emerald-500/20">
+                     <BaseIcon path={mdiAccountGroupOutline} size={32} className="text-white" />
+                  </div>
+                  <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-6 text-slate-900">For Customers</h3>
+                  <ul className="space-y-4 mb-8">
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-emerald-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Find verified, background-checked pros
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-emerald-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Transparent pricing and job histories
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-emerald-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Free and fast matching with AI
+                     </li>
+                     <li className="flex items-center text-slate-600">
+                        <BaseIcon path={mdiShieldCheck} size={20} className="text-emerald-500 mr-3 shrink-0" />
+                        Secure communication and history
+                     </li>
+                  </ul>
+                  <p className="text-slate-500 italic border-t border-slate-100 pt-6">
+                    &quot;Find the perfect help for your home without the stress of unverified listings or endless phone calls.&quot;
+                  </p>
+               </div>
+            </div>
+         </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* The Process */}
+      <section className="py-24 container mx-auto px-6 max-w-5xl">
+         <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-center mb-16">The Process</h2>
+         <div className="grid md:grid-cols-4 gap-8">
+            {[
+               { title: 'Search', desc: 'Find categories or specific services.', icon: mdiTools },
+               { title: 'Request', desc: 'Describe your job needs in detail.', icon: mdiInformationOutline },
+               { title: 'Match', desc: 'AI finds the best pro for you.', icon: mdiFlash },
+               { title: 'Resolve', desc: 'Job completed with transparency.', icon: mdiShieldCheck }
+            ].map((step, i) => (
+               <div key={i} className="text-center group">
+                  <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-slate-900 text-white rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center mb-6 mx-auto group-hover:bg-emerald-500 transition-colors duration-300">
+                     <BaseIcon path={step.icon} size={32} />
+                  </div>
+                  <h4 className="font-bold text-xl mb-2">{i+1}. {step.title}</h4>
+                  <p className="text-slate-500 text-sm leading-relaxed">{step.desc}</p>
+               </div>
+            ))}
+         </div>
+      </section>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+AboutPage.getLayout = function getLayout(page: ReactElement) {
+  return <LayoutGuest>{page}</LayoutGuest>;
+};