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diff --git a/mail-api/logs/mail-api.log b/mail-api/logs/mail-api.log
index cc42dd1..0185cda 100644
--- a/mail-api/logs/mail-api.log
+++ b/mail-api/logs/mail-api.log
@@ -2,3 +2,5 @@
 2026-05-02 09:07:05 CRITICAL mail-api: Required environment variable RESEND_API_KEY is not set
 2026-05-02 09:07:45 INFO     mail-api: Logging initialised → console=INFO, file=logs\mail-api.log (DEBUG, rotating)
 2026-05-02 09:07:45 CRITICAL mail-api: Startup aborted: missing env vars: ['RESEND_API_KEY', 'OWNER_EMAIL']
+2026-05-02 11:16:43 INFO     mail-api: Logging initialised → console=INFO, file=logs\mail-api.log (DEBUG, rotating)
+2026-05-02 11:16:43 CRITICAL mail-api: Startup aborted: missing env vars: ['RESEND_API_KEY', 'OWNER_EMAIL']
diff --git a/mail-api/main.py b/mail-api/main.py
index 286cad4..72a0f3d 100644
--- a/mail-api/main.py
+++ b/mail-api/main.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import asyncio
+from collections import deque
 import logging
 import logging.handlers
 import os
@@ -89,6 +90,12 @@ def _load_config() -> dict:
         "from_email": os.environ.get("FROM_EMAIL", "GoodWalk <bookings@goodwalk.co.nz>"),
         "reply_to": os.environ.get("REPLY_TO", "aless@goodwalk.co.nz"),
         "max_attempts": max(1, int(os.environ.get("MAIL_MAX_ATTEMPTS", "3"))),
+        "form_min_seconds": max(1, int(os.environ.get("FORM_MIN_SECONDS", "4"))),
+        "form_max_seconds": max(60, int(os.environ.get("FORM_MAX_SECONDS", "7200"))),
+        "rate_limit_window_seconds": max(60, int(os.environ.get("RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS", "900"))),
+        "rate_limit_max_per_ip": max(1, int(os.environ.get("RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_IP", "5"))),
+        "rate_limit_max_per_email": max(1, int(os.environ.get("RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_EMAIL", "3"))),
+        "rate_limit_min_interval_seconds": max(1, int(os.environ.get("RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS", "20"))),
     }
 
 
@@ -98,12 +105,27 @@ OWNER_EMAIL = _config["owner_email"]
 FROM_EMAIL = _config["from_email"]
 REPLY_TO = _config["reply_to"]
 MAX_SEND_ATTEMPTS = _config["max_attempts"]
+FORM_MIN_SECONDS = _config["form_min_seconds"]
+FORM_MAX_SECONDS = _config["form_max_seconds"]
+RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS = _config["rate_limit_window_seconds"]
+RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_IP = _config["rate_limit_max_per_ip"]
+RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_EMAIL = _config["rate_limit_max_per_email"]
+RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS = _config["rate_limit_min_interval_seconds"]
 
 LOGO_URL = "https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/static/images/goodwalk-auckland-dog-walking-logo.png"
 
 logger.info(
-    "Mail API config: from=%r reply_to=%r owner=%r max_attempts=%d",
-    FROM_EMAIL, REPLY_TO, OWNER_EMAIL, MAX_SEND_ATTEMPTS,
+    "Mail API config: from=%r reply_to=%r owner=%r max_attempts=%d form_min=%ss form_max=%ss rate_window=%ss per_ip=%d per_email=%d min_interval=%ss",
+    FROM_EMAIL,
+    REPLY_TO,
+    OWNER_EMAIL,
+    MAX_SEND_ATTEMPTS,
+    FORM_MIN_SECONDS,
+    FORM_MAX_SECONDS,
+    RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS,
+    RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_IP,
+    RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_EMAIL,
+    RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS,
 )
 
 app = FastAPI(title="GoodWalk Mail API")
@@ -147,6 +169,8 @@ class BookingSubmission(BaseModel):
     location: str
     message: str = ""
     services: list[str] = []
+    website: str = ""
+    formStartedAt: int | None = None
     referrer: str = ""
     page: str = ""
 
@@ -160,6 +184,119 @@ def _get_ip(request: Request) -> str:
     return request.client.host if request.client else "unknown"
 
 
+_submit_attempts_by_ip: dict[str, deque[float]] = {}
+_submit_attempts_by_email: dict[str, deque[float]] = {}
+_submit_rate_limit_lock = asyncio.Lock()
+
+
+def _trimmed(value: str) -> str:
+    return value.strip()
+
+
+def _prune_attempts(attempts: deque[float], now: float, window_seconds: int) -> None:
+    while attempts and now - attempts[0] > window_seconds:
+        attempts.popleft()
+
+
+def _seconds_until_allowed(last_attempt_at: float, now: float, min_interval_seconds: int) -> int:
+    retry_after = max(1, int(min_interval_seconds - (now - last_attempt_at)))
+    return retry_after
+
+
+async def _enforce_submit_rate_limits(request_id: str, ip: str, email: str) -> None:
+    now = time.monotonic()
+    normalized_email = email.strip().lower()
+
+    async with _submit_rate_limit_lock:
+        ip_attempts = _submit_attempts_by_ip.setdefault(ip, deque())
+        email_attempts = _submit_attempts_by_email.setdefault(normalized_email, deque())
+
+        _prune_attempts(ip_attempts, now, RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS)
+        _prune_attempts(email_attempts, now, RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS)
+
+        if ip_attempts and now - ip_attempts[-1] < RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS:
+            retry_after = _seconds_until_allowed(ip_attempts[-1], now, RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS)
+            logger.warning(
+                "[%s] rate limited: ip=%s submitted again after %.1fs (minimum %ss)",
+                request_id,
+                ip,
+                now - ip_attempts[-1],
+                RATE_LIMIT_MIN_INTERVAL_SECONDS,
+            )
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=429,
+                detail=f"Please wait about {retry_after} seconds before trying again.",
+            )
+
+        if len(ip_attempts) >= RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_IP:
+            logger.warning(
+                "[%s] rate limited: ip=%s exceeded %d submissions in %ss",
+                request_id,
+                ip,
+                RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_IP,
+                RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS,
+            )
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=429,
+                detail="Too many enquiries from this connection. Please try again a little later.",
+            )
+
+        if len(email_attempts) >= RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_EMAIL:
+            logger.warning(
+                "[%s] rate limited: email=%s exceeded %d submissions in %ss",
+                request_id,
+                normalized_email,
+                RATE_LIMIT_MAX_PER_EMAIL,
+                RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_SECONDS,
+            )
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=429,
+                detail="That email address has reached the enquiry limit for now. Please try again later.",
+            )
+
+        ip_attempts.append(now)
+        email_attempts.append(now)
+
+
+def _enforce_form_timing(request_id: str, data: BookingSubmission) -> None:
+    if data.formStartedAt is None or data.formStartedAt <= 0:
+        logger.warning("[%s] rejected: missing or invalid formStartedAt", request_id)
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=400,
+            detail="Please refresh the page and try again.",
+        )
+
+    elapsed_seconds = (time.time() * 1000 - data.formStartedAt) / 1000
+
+    if elapsed_seconds < FORM_MIN_SECONDS:
+        logger.warning(
+            "[%s] rejected: form submitted too quickly (%.2fs < %ss)",
+            request_id,
+            elapsed_seconds,
+            FORM_MIN_SECONDS,
+        )
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=400,
+            detail="Please take a moment to fill in the form before sending it.",
+        )
+
+    if elapsed_seconds > FORM_MAX_SECONDS:
+        logger.warning(
+            "[%s] rejected: stale form submission (%.0fs > %ss)",
+            request_id,
+            elapsed_seconds,
+            FORM_MAX_SECONDS,
+        )
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=400,
+            detail="This form has been open for too long. Please refresh the page and try again.",
+        )
+
+
+def _is_honeypot_triggered(data: BookingSubmission) -> bool:
+    return bool(_trimmed(data.website))
+
+
 def _parse_ua(ua: str) -> str:
     if not ua:
         return "Unknown"
@@ -596,6 +733,23 @@ async def submit_booking(data: BookingSubmission, request: Request):
     )
     logger.debug("[%s] full payload: %s", request_id, data.model_dump())
 
+    await _enforce_submit_rate_limits(request_id, ip, str(data.email))
+    _enforce_form_timing(request_id, data)
+
+    if _is_honeypot_triggered(data):
+        logger.warning(
+            "[%s] honeypot triggered for ip=%s email=%s page=%r",
+            request_id,
+            ip,
+            data.email,
+            data.page,
+        )
+        return {
+            "ok": True,
+            "request_id": request_id,
+            "ignored": True,
+        }
+
     failures: list[dict] = []
 
     try:
diff --git a/src/lib/components/BookingSection.svelte b/src/lib/components/BookingSection.svelte
index 62d7eaf..578b645 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/BookingSection.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/BookingSection.svelte
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+  import { onMount } from 'svelte';
   import Icon from '$lib/components/Icon.svelte';
   import SuccessModal from '$lib/components/SuccessModal.svelte';
   import ErrorModal from '$lib/components/ErrorModal.svelte';
@@ -17,6 +18,8 @@
   let location = '';
   let message = '';
   let selectedServices: string[] = [];
+  let website = '';
+  let formStartedAt = 0;
 
   let fullNameInput: HTMLInputElement;
   let emailInput: HTMLInputElement;
@@ -63,6 +66,10 @@
   $: ownerStepLabel = booking.ownerStepLabel?.trim() || 'Owner Details';
   $: dogStepLabel = booking.dogStepLabel?.trim() || 'Your dog';
 
+  onMount(() => {
+    formStartedAt = Date.now();
+  });
+
   function splitBookingTitle(title: string) {
     const trimmed = title.trim();
     const lastSpace = trimmed.lastIndexOf(' ');
@@ -147,6 +154,8 @@
         body: JSON.stringify({
             fullName, email, phone, petName, location, message,
             services: selectedServices,
+            website,
+            formStartedAt,
             referrer: document.referrer,
             page: window.location.href,
           }),
@@ -224,6 +233,18 @@
       novalidate
       on:submit={handleSubmit}
     >
+      <div class="booking-honeypot" aria-hidden="true">
+        <label for="website">Website</label>
+        <input
+          bind:value={website}
+          type="text"
+          id="website"
+          name="website"
+          tabindex="-1"
+          autocomplete="new-password"
+        />
+      </div>
+
       {#if step === 1}
         <div class="booking-panel">
           {#if hasBanner}
@@ -443,4 +464,15 @@
     opacity: 1;
     transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
   }
+
+  .booking-honeypot {
+    position: absolute;
+    left: -10000px;
+    top: auto;
+    width: 1px;
+    height: 1px;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    opacity: 0;
+    pointer-events: none;
+  }
 </style>
diff --git a/src/lib/components/BookingSection.test.ts b/src/lib/components/BookingSection.test.ts
index 0f84386..2745094 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/BookingSection.test.ts
+++ b/src/lib/components/BookingSection.test.ts
@@ -101,8 +101,10 @@ describe('BookingSection', () => {
       location: 'Kingsland',
       message: 'Loves small group walks.',
       services: ['Pack Walks', 'Other Services'],
+      website: '',
       referrer: 'https://www.google.com/'
     });
+    expect(payload.formStartedAt).toEqual(expect.any(Number));
 
     expect(screen.getByRole('dialog', { name: /Booking confirmed/i })).toBeInTheDocument();
     expect(screen.getByRole('heading', { name: /on our radar/i })).toBeInTheDocument();
diff --git a/src/lib/components/Footer.svelte b/src/lib/components/Footer.svelte
index f54424f..52aa52e 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/Footer.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/Footer.svelte
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 
     <div class="footer-action">
       <p class="footer-col-label">Get Started</p>
-      <a href="/booking" class="footer-book-btn">
+      <a href="/contact-us" class="footer-book-btn">
         Book a Meet &amp; Greet
         <Icon name="fas fa-arrow-right" />
       </a>
diff --git a/src/lib/components/ServicesSection.svelte b/src/lib/components/ServicesSection.svelte
index df0d9d4..a23486e 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/ServicesSection.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/ServicesSection.svelte
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+  import { reveal } from '$lib/actions/reveal';
   import Icon from '$lib/components/Icon.svelte';
   import type { IconCard } from '$lib/types';
 
@@ -6,7 +7,7 @@
 
 </script>
 
-<section id="services">
+<section id="services" use:reveal={{ delay: 20 }} class="reveal-block">
   <div class="services-inner">
     <h2 class="section-heading">What we do</h2>
 
@@ -27,3 +28,49 @@
     </div>
   </div>
 </section>
+
+<style>
+  :global(.reveal-ready.reveal-block) {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translate3d(0, var(--reveal-distance, 24px), 0);
+    transition:
+      opacity 0.55s ease,
+      transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
+    transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
+  }
+
+  :global(.reveal-visible.reveal-block) {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
+  }
+
+  @media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 769px) {
+    :global(.reveal-visible.reveal-block) .service-card {
+      animation: service-card-settle 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
+    }
+
+    :global(.reveal-visible.reveal-block) .service-card:nth-child(1) {
+      animation-delay: 0.02s;
+    }
+
+    :global(.reveal-visible.reveal-block) .service-card:nth-child(2) {
+      animation-delay: 0.06s;
+    }
+
+    :global(.reveal-visible.reveal-block) .service-card:nth-child(3) {
+      animation-delay: 0.1s;
+    }
+  }
+
+  @keyframes service-card-settle {
+    from {
+      opacity: 0;
+      transform: translateY(6px);
+    }
+
+    to {
+      opacity: 1;
+      transform: translateY(0);
+    }
+  }
+</style>
diff --git a/src/lib/content/about.ts b/src/lib/content/about.ts
index 8059cea..36ddc34 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/about.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/about.ts
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ export const aboutPageContent: AboutPageContent = {
     phone: '(022) 642 1011',
     cta: {
       label: 'Contact us',
-      href: '/booking',
+      href: '/contact-us',
       variant: 'yellow'
     }
   }
diff --git a/src/lib/content/dog-walking.ts b/src/lib/content/dog-walking.ts
index 35738d4..c9e5c3c 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/dog-walking.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/dog-walking.ts
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ export const dogWalkingContent: ServicePageContent = {
   booking: {
     title: "Let's meet!",
     subtitle: 'Fill out your details below, and we can arrange a Meet & Greet for a one on one walk!',
-    formAction: '/booking',
+    formAction: '/contact-us',
     serviceOptions: [],
     ownerStepLabel: 'Your details',
     dogStepLabel: 'Your dog',
diff --git a/src/lib/content/homepage.ts b/src/lib/content/homepage.ts
index 4444ee0..d43844e 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/homepage.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/homepage.ts
@@ -19,12 +19,12 @@ export const homepageContent: HomePageContent = {
       { label: 'Puppy Visits', href: '/puppy-visits' },
       { label: 'Our Pricing', href: '/our-pricing' },
       { label: 'About Us', href: '/about' },
-      { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/booking' }
+      { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/contact-us' }
     ],
-    cta: { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/booking', variant: 'yellow' },
+    cta: { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/contact-us', variant: 'yellow' },
     instagram: { href: 'https://www.instagram.com/goodwalk.nz/', external: true },
     megaMenuServices: [
-      { icon: 'fas fa-paw', label: 'Pack Walks', description: 'Group outdoor adventures', href: '/pack-walks' },
+      { icon: 'fas fa-paw', label: 'Pack Walks', description: 'Tiny Gang outdoor adventures', href: '/pack-walks' },
       { icon: 'fas fa-person-walking', label: '1:1 Walks', description: 'Personalised solo walks', href: '/dog-walking' },
       { icon: 'fas fa-dog', label: 'Puppy Visits', description: 'Home visits for young pups', href: '/puppy-visits' }
     ]
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export const homepageContent: HomePageContent = {
     {
       icon: 'fas fa-dog',
       title: 'Pack Walks',
-      body: 'Small group walks of 4-8 dogs - calm, social, and full of fun for your pup.',
+      body: 'Small group Tiny Gang walks of 4-8 dogs - calm, social, and full of fun for your pup.',
       href: '/pack-walks'
     },
     {
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ export const homepageContent: HomePageContent = {
     title: "Let's meet!",
     subtitle:
       'Ready to get started? Book your free, no-obligation Meet & Greet today — just enter your details below',
-    formAction: '/booking',
+    formAction: '/contact-us',
     serviceOptions: ['Pack Walks', '1:1 Walks', 'Puppy Visits', 'Other Services']
   },
   info: {
@@ -205,10 +205,10 @@ export const homepageContent: HomePageContent = {
       { label: '1:1 Walks', href: '/dog-walking' },
       { label: 'Puppy Visits', href: '/puppy-visits' },
       { label: 'Our Pricing', href: '/our-pricing' },
-      { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/booking' }
+      { label: 'Contact Us', href: '/contact-us' }
     ],
     contactLinks: [
-      { label: 'Book a walk', href: '/booking' },
+      { label: 'Book a walk', href: '/contact-us' },
       { label: 'Instagram', href: 'https://www.instagram.com/goodwalk.nz/', external: true },
       { label: 'Google Reviews', href: 'https://g.page/r/CUsvrWPhkYrAEB0', external: true }
     ],
diff --git a/src/lib/content/our-pricing.ts b/src/lib/content/our-pricing.ts
index 40e7869..4f48cf7 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/our-pricing.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/our-pricing.ts
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export const ourPricingContent: PricingPageContent = {
   booking: {
     title: 'Ready to join the Tiny Gang?',
     subtitle: '',
-    formAction: '/booking',
+    formAction: '/contact-us',
     serviceOptions: [],
     ownerStepLabel: 'Your details',
     dogStepLabel: 'Dog details',
diff --git a/src/lib/content/pack-walks.ts b/src/lib/content/pack-walks.ts
index 064166c..e2474cb 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/pack-walks.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/pack-walks.ts
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ export const packWalksContent: ServicePageContent = {
   booking: {
     title: 'Join the Tiny Gang!',
     subtitle: '',
-    formAction: '/booking',
+    formAction: '/contact-us',
     serviceOptions: [],
     ownerStepLabel: 'Your details',
     dogStepLabel: 'Dog details',
diff --git a/src/lib/content/puppy-visits.ts b/src/lib/content/puppy-visits.ts
index f04fe61..627bfa2 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/puppy-visits.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/puppy-visits.ts
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export const puppyVisitsContent: ServicePageContent = {
   booking: {
     title: 'Ready to join the Tiny Gang?',
     subtitle: '',
-    formAction: '/booking',
+    formAction: '/contact-us',
     serviceOptions: [],
     ownerStepLabel: 'Your details',
     dogStepLabel: 'Dog details',
diff --git a/src/lib/content/static-pages.ts b/src/lib/content/static-pages.ts
index c313ac0..c60491d 100644
--- a/src/lib/content/static-pages.ts
+++ b/src/lib/content/static-pages.ts
@@ -35,10 +35,10 @@ export const staticPages = {
       'Learn more about Kingsland based dog walking company Goodwalk. We offer our Tiny Gang pack walks throughout the Auckland region. Solo (1:1 walks), homestays and more.',
     canonicalPath: '/about'
   },
-  booking: {
-    title: 'Booking',
+  'contact-us': {
+    title: 'Contact Us',
     description: 'Book a Meet & Greet with Goodwalk Auckland dog walking services.',
-    canonicalPath: '/booking'
+    canonicalPath: '/contact-us'
   },
   'terms-and-conditions': {
     title: 'Terms & Conditions',
diff --git a/src/lib/styles/layout.css b/src/lib/styles/layout.css
index 7870704..646264b 100644
--- a/src/lib/styles/layout.css
+++ b/src/lib/styles/layout.css
@@ -112,7 +112,11 @@ nav {
   flex: 1;
   text-decoration: none;
   color: var(--text);
-  transition: background 0.15s;
+  transform: translateY(0);
+  transition:
+    background 0.15s,
+    transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
+    box-shadow 0.18s ease;
 }
 
 .mega-service:hover {
@@ -129,13 +133,62 @@ nav {
   justify-content: center;
   font-size: 24px;
   color: #fff;
-  transition: background 0.15s;
+  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(33, 48, 33, 0.12);
+  transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
+  transition:
+    background 0.15s,
+    transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
+    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
 }
 
 .mega-service:hover .mega-icon {
   background: #2d4230;
 }
 
+@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 769px) {
+  .has-mega:hover .mega-service {
+    animation: mega-service-settle 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
+  }
+
+  .has-mega:hover .mega-service:nth-child(1) {
+    animation-delay: 0.02s;
+  }
+
+  .has-mega:hover .mega-service:nth-child(2) {
+    animation-delay: 0.06s;
+  }
+
+  .has-mega:hover .mega-service:nth-child(3) {
+    animation-delay: 0.1s;
+  }
+
+  .mega-service:hover {
+    transform: translateY(-3px);
+    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(17, 20, 24, 0.08);
+  }
+
+  .mega-service:hover .mega-icon {
+    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-5deg) scale(1.04);
+    box-shadow: 0 16px 28px rgba(33, 48, 33, 0.18);
+  }
+
+  .mega-service:nth-child(even):hover .mega-icon {
+    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.04);
+  }
+}
+
+@keyframes mega-service-settle {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(6px);
+  }
+
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0);
+  }
+}
+
 .mega-service-label {
   font-weight: 700;
   font-size: 14px;
diff --git a/src/lib/styles/sections.css b/src/lib/styles/sections.css
index 24d5a13..dbc56fe 100644
--- a/src/lib/styles/sections.css
+++ b/src/lib/styles/sections.css
@@ -196,6 +196,10 @@ section {
 
 .service-icon-bubble {
   background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe173 0%, #ffd54a 100%);
+  transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
+  transition:
+    transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
+    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
 }
 
 @media (hover: hover) {
@@ -205,6 +209,19 @@ section {
   }
 }
 
+@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 769px) {
+  .service-card:hover .service-icon-bubble {
+    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-5deg) scale(1.04);
+    box-shadow:
+      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(17, 20, 24, 0.05),
+      0 16px 28px rgba(17, 20, 24, 0.14);
+  }
+
+  .service-card:nth-child(even):hover .service-icon-bubble {
+    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.04);
+  }
+}
+
 .service-card:active {
   transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.992);
 }
diff --git a/src/routes/+error.svelte b/src/routes/+error.svelte
index 5b9b1a2..db1c11d 100644
--- a/src/routes/+error.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+error.svelte
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 
     <div class="error-actions">
       <a href="/" class="btn btn-yellow">Take me home</a>
-      <a href="/booking" class="btn btn-outline">Book a Meet &amp; Greet</a>
+      <a href="/contact-us" class="btn btn-outline">Book a Meet &amp; Greet</a>
     </div>
   </div>
 </main>
diff --git a/src/routes/[slug]/+page.server.ts b/src/routes/[slug]/+page.server.ts
index e89398f..5434f75 100644
--- a/src/routes/[slug]/+page.server.ts
+++ b/src/routes/[slug]/+page.server.ts
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ export async function load({ params }) {
     throw redirect(301, '/about');
   }
 
+  if (params.slug === 'booking') {
+    throw redirect(301, '/contact-us');
+  }
+
   const slug = params.slug as StaticPageSlug;
   const page = staticPages[slug];
 
diff --git a/src/routes/[slug]/+page.svelte b/src/routes/[slug]/+page.svelte
index a2ce197..544be33 100644
--- a/src/routes/[slug]/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/[slug]/+page.svelte
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
   <LegalPage pageContent={termsAndConditionsContent} />
 {:else if data.slug === 'privacy-policy'}
   <LegalPage pageContent={privacyPolicyContent} />
-{:else if data.slug === 'booking'}
+{:else if data.slug === 'contact-us'}
   <BookingPage booking={data.content.booking} />
 {:else}
   <main class="static-page">
diff --git a/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.server.test.ts b/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.server.test.ts
index fde3cad..1bea88d 100644
--- a/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.server.test.ts
+++ b/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.server.test.ts
@@ -24,6 +24,13 @@ describe('static slug page server load', () => {
     });
   });
 
+  it('redirects the legacy booking slug to /contact-us', async () => {
+    await expect(load({ params: { slug: 'booking' } } as never)).rejects.toMatchObject({
+      status: 301,
+      location: '/contact-us'
+    });
+  });
+
   it('throws a 404 for unknown slugs', async () => {
     await expect(load({ params: { slug: 'missing-page' } } as never)).rejects.toMatchObject({
       status: 404
diff --git a/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.test.ts b/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.test.ts
index 4bda782..bc36923 100644
--- a/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.test.ts
+++ b/src/routes/[slug]/slug-page.test.ts
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ describe('static slug route page', () => {
     ['puppy-visits', 'Introducing Puppy Visits: Building strong foundations for our pack walks!'],
     ['our-pricing', 'Simple, transparent pricing — no lock-in contracts.'],
     ['about', 'Who we are'],
-    ['booking', "Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch to arrange a free introduction."],
+    ['contact-us', "Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch to arrange a free introduction."],
     ['terms-and-conditions', '1. Application of Terms'],
     ['privacy-policy', 'How we collect your information']
   ] as const)('renders the %s page branch', (slug, expectedText) => {
diff --git a/src/routes/layout.test.ts b/src/routes/layout.test.ts
index 7409518..94cd63b 100644
--- a/src/routes/layout.test.ts
+++ b/src/routes/layout.test.ts
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ describe('root layout navigation behavior', () => {
 
     navigateHandler({
       from: { url: new URL('https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/about') },
-      to: { url: new URL('https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/booking') }
+      to: { url: new URL('https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/contact-us') }
     });
 
     expect(disableScrollHandling).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
diff --git a/src/routes/sitemap.xml/+server.ts b/src/routes/sitemap.xml/+server.ts
index a6a126b..b353357 100644
--- a/src/routes/sitemap.xml/+server.ts
+++ b/src/routes/sitemap.xml/+server.ts
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ const routes = [
   '/puppy-visits',
   '/our-pricing',
   '/about',
-  '/booking',
+  '/contact-us',
   '/terms-and-conditions',
   '/privacy-policy'
 ];
diff --git a/src/routes/sitemap.xml/sitemap.test.ts b/src/routes/sitemap.xml/sitemap.test.ts
index ad4548d..a86b28a 100644
--- a/src/routes/sitemap.xml/sitemap.test.ts
+++ b/src/routes/sitemap.xml/sitemap.test.ts
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ describe('sitemap endpoint', () => {
 
     expect(response.headers.get('content-type')).toBe('application/xml; charset=utf-8');
     expect(body).toContain('<loc>https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/</loc>');
+    expect(body).toContain('<loc>https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/contact-us</loc>');
     expect(body).toContain('<loc>https://www.goodwalk.co.nz/privacy-policy</loc>');
     expect(body).toContain('<lastmod>2026-05-01</lastmod>');
     expect(body.match(/<url>/g)).toHaveLength(9);
diff --git a/vite.config.ts b/vite.config.ts
index 2749a49..500a5c8 100644
--- a/vite.config.ts
+++ b/vite.config.ts
@@ -1,20 +1,213 @@
+import { readFileSync } from 'node:fs';
+import { connect } from 'node:net';
+import type { AddressInfo } from 'node:net';
 import { sveltekit } from '@sveltejs/kit/vite';
 import { svelteTesting } from '@testing-library/svelte/vite';
-import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
+import { defineConfig } from 'vitest/config';
+import { createLogger, type Plugin, type ProxyOptions } from 'vite';
 
-export default defineConfig({
-  plugins: [svelteTesting({ autoCleanup: false }), sveltekit()],
-  server: {
-    proxy: {
-      '/api/submit': {
-        target: 'http://localhost:8000',
-        rewrite: (path) => path.replace(/^\/api\/submit/, '/submit')
-      }
-    }
-  },
-  test: {
-    environment: 'jsdom',
-    setupFiles: ['./vitest.setup.ts'],
-    include: ['src/**/*.test.ts']
+const packageJson = JSON.parse(readFileSync(new URL('./package.json', import.meta.url), 'utf8')) as {
+  name: string;
+  version: string;
+  devDependencies?: Record<string, string>;
+};
+
+const appName = packageJson.name;
+const appVersion = packageJson.version;
+const viteVersion = packageJson.devDependencies?.vite ?? 'unknown';
+const svelteKitVersion = packageJson.devDependencies?.['@sveltejs/kit'] ?? 'unknown';
+const submitProxyPath = '/api/submit';
+const submitProxyTarget = 'http://localhost:8000';
+const submitProxyDestination = `${submitProxyTarget}/submit`;
+
+function resolvePort(target: URL) {
+  if (target.port) {
+    return Number(target.port);
   }
+
+  return target.protocol === 'https:' ? 443 : 80;
+}
+
+function probeTcpPort(target: string, timeoutMs = 1200) {
+  const url = new URL(target);
+
+  return new Promise<{ ok: true } | { ok: false; error: NodeJS.ErrnoException }>((resolve) => {
+    const socket = connect({
+      host: url.hostname,
+      port: resolvePort(url)
+    });
+
+    let settled = false;
+
+    const finish = (result: { ok: true } | { ok: false; error: NodeJS.ErrnoException }) => {
+      if (settled) {
+        return;
+      }
+
+      settled = true;
+      socket.destroy();
+      resolve(result);
+    };
+
+    socket.once('connect', () => finish({ ok: true }));
+    socket.once('error', (error: NodeJS.ErrnoException) => finish({ ok: false, error }));
+    socket.setTimeout(timeoutMs, () =>
+      finish({
+        ok: false,
+        error: Object.assign(new Error(`Timed out after ${timeoutMs}ms`), { code: 'ETIMEDOUT' })
+      })
+    );
+  });
+}
+
+function formatProxyError(error: NodeJS.ErrnoException) {
+  const code = error.code ?? 'UNKNOWN';
+  const hint =
+    code === 'ECONNREFUSED'
+      ? `Mail API is not reachable at ${submitProxyTarget}. Start the Python API before submitting the form.`
+      : code === 'ETIMEDOUT'
+        ? `Mail API at ${submitProxyTarget} did not respond in time.`
+        : 'The booking request could not be forwarded to the Mail API.';
+
+  return {
+    code,
+    hint
+  };
+}
+
+function createGoodwalkLogger() {
+  const logger = createLogger();
+  const baseError = logger.error.bind(logger);
+
+  logger.error = (msg, options) => {
+    if (
+      typeof msg === 'string' &&
+      msg.includes('[vite] http proxy error') &&
+      (msg.includes('/submit') || msg.includes(submitProxyPath))
+    ) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    baseError(msg, options);
+  };
+
+  return logger;
+}
+
+function goodwalkDevServerPlugin(logger: ReturnType<typeof createLogger>): Plugin {
+  let printedStartup = false;
+
+  const printStartup = async (serverHost: string | undefined, address: AddressInfo | string | null) => {
+    if (printedStartup) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    printedStartup = true;
+
+    const localUrls = server.resolvedUrls?.local ?? [];
+    const networkUrls = server.resolvedUrls?.network ?? [];
+    const reachable = await probeTcpPort(submitProxyTarget);
+    const backendStatus = reachable.ok
+      ? `ready at ${submitProxyTarget}`
+      : `${formatProxyError(reachable.error).code} at ${submitProxyTarget}`;
+
+    logger.info('');
+    logger.info(`[goodwalk] ${appName} dev server ready`);
+    logger.info(`[goodwalk] Version ${appVersion} | Node ${process.version} | Vite ${viteVersion} | SvelteKit ${svelteKitVersion}`);
+
+    if (localUrls.length) {
+      logger.info(`[goodwalk] Local: ${localUrls.join(', ')}`);
+    }
+
+    if (networkUrls.length) {
+      logger.info(`[goodwalk] Network: ${networkUrls.join(', ')}`);
+    }
+
+    if (!localUrls.length && address && typeof address !== 'string') {
+      const host = serverHost && serverHost !== '0.0.0.0' ? serverHost : 'localhost';
+      logger.info(`[goodwalk] Local: http://${host}:${address.port}/`);
+    }
+
+    logger.info(`[goodwalk] Booking proxy: ${submitProxyPath} -> ${submitProxyDestination}`);
+
+    if (reachable.ok) {
+      logger.info(`[goodwalk] Mail API: ${backendStatus}`);
+    } else {
+      logger.warn(`[goodwalk] Mail API: ${backendStatus}`);
+      logger.warn(`[goodwalk] Hint: ${formatProxyError(reachable.error).hint}`);
+    }
+
+    logger.info('');
+  };
+
+  let server: import('vite').ViteDevServer;
+
+  return {
+    name: 'goodwalk-dev-server-logging',
+    configureServer(devServer) {
+      server = devServer;
+
+      devServer.httpServer?.once('listening', () => {
+        const address = devServer.httpServer?.address() ?? null;
+        const configuredHost =
+          typeof devServer.config.server.host === 'string' ? devServer.config.server.host : undefined;
+
+        void printStartup(configuredHost, address);
+      });
+    }
+  };
+}
+
+export default defineConfig(() => {
+  const logger = createGoodwalkLogger();
+
+  const submitProxy: ProxyOptions = {
+    target: submitProxyTarget,
+    rewrite: (path) => path.replace(/^\/api\/submit/, '/submit'),
+    configure(proxy) {
+      proxy.on('error', (error: NodeJS.ErrnoException, req, res) => {
+        const { code, hint } = formatProxyError(error);
+        const requestPath = req.url ?? submitProxyPath;
+        const requestMethod = req.method ?? 'POST';
+
+        logger.error(
+          [
+            '',
+            '[goodwalk] Booking proxy failed',
+            `[goodwalk] Request: ${requestMethod} ${requestPath}`,
+            `[goodwalk] Target: ${submitProxyDestination}`,
+            `[goodwalk] Code: ${code}`,
+            `[goodwalk] Message: ${error.message}`,
+            `[goodwalk] Hint: ${hint}`,
+            ''
+          ].join('\n')
+        );
+
+        if (res && 'writeHead' in res && !res.headersSent) {
+          res.writeHead(502, { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' });
+          res.end(
+            JSON.stringify({
+              error: 'Mail API unavailable',
+              detail: hint
+            })
+          );
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  };
+
+  return {
+    customLogger: logger,
+    plugins: [goodwalkDevServerPlugin(logger), svelteTesting({ autoCleanup: false }), sveltekit()],
+    server: {
+      proxy: {
+        [submitProxyPath]: submitProxy
+      }
+    },
+    test: {
+      environment: 'jsdom',
+      setupFiles: ['./vitest.setup.ts'],
+      include: ['src/**/*.test.ts']
+    }
+  };
 });