diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index ccc0331..5bcee77 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@
       "dependencies": {
         "framer-motion": "^12.42.0",
         "jsdom": "^29.1.1",
+        "lucide-react": "^1.22.0",
         "next": "16.2.9",
         "puppeteer-core": "^24.43.1",
         "react": "19.2.4",
-        "react-dom": "19.2.4",
-        "react-icons": "^5.6.0"
+        "react-dom": "19.2.4"
       },
       "devDependencies": {
         "@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4",
@@ -5760,6 +5760,15 @@
         "yallist": "^3.0.2"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/lucide-react": {
+      "version": "1.22.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/lucide-react/-/lucide-react-1.22.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-c9o3l0PiNcgOQDW4F31BEYHudE7kgxVt3o30qMl36ZPwTxXlGB4QnLilhERvVM4uh/pl5MDyY1/gzZSYcHDtBg==",
+      "license": "ISC",
+      "peerDependencies": {
+        "react": "^16.5.1 || ^17.0.0 || ^18.0.0 || ^19.0.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/magic-string": {
       "version": "0.30.21",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/magic-string/-/magic-string-0.30.21.tgz",
@@ -6512,15 +6521,6 @@
         "react": "^19.2.4"
       }
     },
-    "node_modules/react-icons": {
-      "version": "5.6.0",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/react-icons/-/react-icons-5.6.0.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-RH93p5ki6LfOiIt0UtDyNg/cee+HLVR6cHHtW3wALfo+eOHTp8RnU2kRkI6E+H19zMIs03DyxUG/GfZMOGvmiA==",
-      "license": "MIT",
-      "peerDependencies": {
-        "react": "*"
-      }
-    },
     "node_modules/react-is": {
       "version": "16.13.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/react-is/-/react-is-16.13.1.tgz",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 6f5a8df..9c21845 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -8,14 +8,23 @@
     "start": "next start",
     "lint": "eslint"
   },
+  "browserslist": [
+    "last 2 Chrome versions",
+    "last 2 Edge versions",
+    "last 2 Firefox versions",
+    "last 2 Safari versions",
+    "last 2 iOS versions",
+    "not dead",
+    "not op_mini all"
+  ],
   "dependencies": {
     "framer-motion": "^12.42.0",
     "jsdom": "^29.1.1",
+    "lucide-react": "^1.22.0",
     "next": "16.2.9",
     "puppeteer-core": "^24.43.1",
     "react": "19.2.4",
-    "react-dom": "19.2.4",
-    "react-icons": "^5.6.0"
+    "react-dom": "19.2.4"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4",
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diff --git a/src/app/about/page.tsx b/src/app/about/page.tsx
index b8ec28c..110c480 100644
--- a/src/app/about/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/page.tsx
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ const STRATEGY_CARDS = [
     descr: "Nearle is essential for a business to grow by leveraging the full potential of its neighbourhood. It is an indispensable tool for consumers to take advantage of what their neighbourhood has to offer.",
     icon: "help_outline",
     iconClass: "bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] border-[#6330D6]/20",
-    image: "/images/app-mockup.png",
+    image: "/images/app-mockup.webp",
     imageAlt: "Nearle app on a smartphone",
     imgFit: "object-contain object-bottom"
   }
diff --git a/src/app/brands/page.tsx b/src/app/brands/page.tsx
index 38e99e4..ce27a83 100644
--- a/src/app/brands/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/brands/page.tsx
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ export default function BrandsPage() {
             <div className="w-full">
               <HeroVisualCollage
                 centerImage="/nearlenewlogo.png"
-                leftImage="/images/cat-daily-essentials.png"
+                leftImage="/images/cat-daily-essentials.webp"
                 rightImage="/images/nearle-merchant/local-map.webp"
                 glassCards={collageCards}
                 isPhoneCenter={false}
diff --git a/src/app/delivery-partners/page.tsx b/src/app/delivery-partners/page.tsx
index 53a05c1..d689328 100644
--- a/src/app/delivery-partners/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/delivery-partners/page.tsx
@@ -125,36 +125,6 @@ const TIMELINE = [
   },
 ];
 
-const EARNINGS = [
-  {
-    profile: "Part-Time (2–3 hrs/day)",
-    deliveries: "8–12 deliveries",
-    daily: "₹450 – ₹700",
-    monthly: "₹9,000 – ₹14,000",
-    icon: "hourglass_empty",
-    color: "border-[#6330D6]/15 bg-[#FAF7FD]",
-    accent: "text-[#6330D6]",
-  },
-  {
-    profile: "Full-Time (6–8 hrs/day)",
-    deliveries: "22–32 deliveries",
-    daily: "₹1,100 – ₹1,600",
-    monthly: "₹22,000 – ₹32,000",
-    icon: "bolt",
-    color: "border-[#006D37]/15 bg-[#F0FAF4]",
-    accent: "text-[#006D37]",
-  },
-  {
-    profile: "Peak Hours + Bonuses",
-    deliveries: "Varies",
-    daily: "+ ₹200 – ₹400",
-    monthly: "Up to ₹5,000 extra",
-    icon: "trending_up",
-    color: "border-amber-500/15 bg-amber-50",
-    accent: "text-amber-600",
-  },
-];
-
 const FAQ_ITEMS = [
   {
     question: "Do I need to own a vehicle to join?",
@@ -237,7 +207,7 @@ export default function DeliveryPartnersPage() {
             <div className="w-full">
               <HeroVisualCollage
                 centerImage="/nearlenewlogo.png"
-                leftImage="/nearle people.png"
+                leftImage="/nearle-people.webp"
                 rightImage="/images/nearle-merchant/delivery-support.webp"
                 glassCards={collageCards}
                 isPhoneCenter={false}
diff --git a/src/app/globals.css b/src/app/globals.css
index 1a43d79..d65b438 100644
--- a/src/app/globals.css
+++ b/src/app/globals.css
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 @import "tailwindcss";
 
+@font-face {
+  font-family: "Material Symbols Outlined";
+  font-style: normal;
+  font-weight: 400;
+  font-display: swap;
+  src: url("/fonts/material-symbols-outlined.woff2") format("woff2");
+}
+
 /* ─── Design Tokens (Material Design 3 inspired) ─── */
 :root {
   --surface: #FAF8FC;
@@ -124,8 +132,8 @@
   --spacing-container-max: 1440px;
 
   /* Fonts */
-  --font-display: "Jost", sans-serif;
-  --font-body: "Jost", sans-serif;
+  --font-display: var(--font-jost), sans-serif;
+  --font-body: var(--font-jost), sans-serif;
  
 
   /* Border radius */
@@ -238,6 +246,18 @@ body {
 
 /* Material Symbols config */
 .material-symbols-outlined {
+  font-family: "Material Symbols Outlined";
+  font-weight: normal;
+  font-style: normal;
+  line-height: 1;
+  letter-spacing: normal;
+  text-transform: none;
+  display: inline-block;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+  word-wrap: normal;
+  direction: ltr;
+  -webkit-font-feature-settings: "liga";
+  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
   font-variation-settings: "FILL" 0, "wght" 400, "GRAD" 0, "opsz" 24;
 }
 
@@ -618,373 +638,6 @@ body {
   max-width: 320px;
 }
 
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-  width: 58px;
-  height: 58px;
-  border-radius: 50%;
-  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
-  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  color: #ffffff;
-  transition: all 0.3s ease;
-}
-
-.footer-social-link:hover {
-  background: var(--brand-accent);
-  color: var(--brand-dark);
-}
-
-.footer-column-title {
-  font-size: 17px;
-  font-weight: 700;
-  color: #E5E7EB;
-  text-transform: uppercase;
-  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
-  margin-bottom: 24px;
-}
-
-.footer-links-list {
-  display: flex;
-  flex-direction: column;
-  gap: 20px;
-}
-
-.footer-link {
-  font-size: 17px;
-  line-height: 1.5;
-  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
-  transition: all 0.3s ease;
-}
-
-.footer-link:hover {
-  color: var(--brand-accent);
-  transform: translateX(6px);
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-  min-width: 0;
-}
-
-.footer-company {
-  min-width: 0;
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-
-.footer-partnerships {
-  min-width: 0;
-}
-
-.footer-legal {
-  margin-top: 12px;
-}
-
-.footer-contact-wrap {
-  min-width: 0;
-  width: 100%;
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-
-.footer-contact-card {
-  width: 100%;
-  max-width: 540px;
-  min-width: 0;
-  box-sizing: border-box;
-  border-radius: 32px;
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-    max-width: 100%;
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-.footer-contact-card input,
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-.footer-contact-title {
-  font-size: clamp(30px, 2.2vw, 34px);
-  font-weight: 800;
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-
-.footer-contact-subtitle {
-  font-size: 16px;
-  color: var(--on-surface-variant);
-  margin-top: 8px;
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-  box-sizing: border-box;
-  width: 100%;
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-  color: var(--on-surface);
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-  border-color: var(--primary);
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-    gap: 40px;
-  }
-  
-  .footer-brand-col {
-    grid-column: 1 / -1;
-  }
-  
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-    grid-column: 1 / -1;
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-    justify-content: center;
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-
-@media (max-width: 768px) {
-  .footer-grid {
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-    grid-template-areas:
-      "brand"
-      "company"
-      "partnerships"
-      "legal"
-      "form";
-    gap: 32px;
-  }
-  
-  .footer-grid-contact-page {
-    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
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-      "brand"
-      "company"
-      "partnerships"
-      "legal";
-    gap: 32px;
-  }
-}
-
-/* ─── Footer Vertical Spacing & Height Alignment ─── */
-.footer {
-  --helpdesk-height: 150px;
-  --helpdesk-overlap: 42px;
-
-  position: relative;
-  height: auto !important;
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-  padding-top: 0 !important;
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-    margin-top: 0;
-    margin-bottom: 32px;
-  }
-}
-
-/* ─── Stable Subpage Hero Height to Prevent Layout Shift ─── */
-.hero-section {
-  position: relative !important;
-  min-height: clamp(680px, 48vw, 820px) !important;
-  height: clamp(680px, 48vw, 820px) !important;
-  display: flex !important;
-  flex-direction: column !important;
-  justify-content: center !important;
-  align-items: center !important;
-  padding-top: 0 !important;
-  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
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-.hero-section > div.relative {
-  width: 100% !important;
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-
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-  justify-content: center;
-  min-height: 2.4em;
-  vertical-align: middle;
-}
-
 /* ─── Experience Bento Mosaic Grid Redesign ─── */
 .experience-grid {
   display: grid;
@@ -1106,33 +759,6 @@ body {
   }
 }
 
-/* ─── Hero Section Background & Overlay Styling ─── */
-.hero-background {
-  position: absolute;
-  inset: 0;
-  z-index: 0;
-  overflow: hidden;
-}
-
-.hero-background img {
-  width: 100% !important;
-  height: 100% !important;
-  object-fit: cover !important;
-  object-position: center right !important;
-}
-
-.hero-background::after {
-  content: "";
-  position: absolute;
-  inset: 0;
-  background: rgba(18, 4, 28, 0.48);
-}
-
-.hero-content {
-  position: relative;
-  z-index: 1;
-}
-
 /* ─── Shared Premium Framed Layout Classes ─── */
 .page-canvas {
   background-color: #E8D8ED;
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index 9b711ff..353a95f 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
 import type { Metadata, Viewport } from "next";
+import { Jost } from "next/font/google";
 import "./globals.css";
 import { MotionProvider } from "@/components/layout/MotionProvider";
 import { PremiumNavbar } from "@/components/layout/PremiumNavbar";
 import { PremiumFooter } from "@/components/layout/PremiumFooter";
 
-const jost = { variable: "font-display" };
-const jostBody = { variable: "font-body" };
+const jost = Jost({
+  subsets: ["latin"],
+  weight: ["400", "600", "700", "800"],
+  variable: "--font-jost",
+  display: "swap",
+  preload: true,
+});
 
 export const metadata: Metadata = {
   metadataBase: new URL("https://nearle.in"),
@@ -72,23 +78,10 @@ export default function RootLayout({
   return (
     <html
       lang="en"
-      className={`${jost.variable} ${jostBody.variable}`}
+      className={jost.variable}
       data-scroll-behavior="smooth"
       suppressHydrationWarning
     >
-      <head>
-        {/* Material Symbols Outlined */}
-        {/* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-page-custom-font */}
-        <link
-          href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Material+Symbols+Outlined:wght,FILL@100..700,0..1&display=swap"
-          rel="stylesheet"
-        />
-        {/* eslint-disable-next-line @next/next/no-page-custom-font */}
-        <link
-          href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Jost:wght@400;600;700;800&display=swap"
-          rel="stylesheet"
-        />
-      </head>
       <body className="bg-[#E8DCF2] text-on-surface font-body antialiased" suppressHydrationWarning>
         <MotionProvider>
           <div className="min-h-screen bg-white font-body text-[#16001D] antialiased flex flex-col">
diff --git a/src/app/merchants/page.tsx b/src/app/merchants/page.tsx
index 2b3e4d4..1719f34 100644
--- a/src/app/merchants/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/merchants/page.tsx
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ export default function MerchantsPage() {
               <HeroVisualCollage
                 centerImage="/nearlenewlogo.png"
                 leftImage="/images/nearle-merchant/catalogue-ui.webp"
-                rightImage="/Nearle Business.png"
+                rightImage="/nearle-business.webp"
                 glassCards={collageCards}
                 isPhoneCenter={false}
               />
@@ -452,4 +452,3 @@ export default function MerchantsPage() {
     </PremiumPageShell>
   );
 }
-
diff --git a/src/app/people/page.tsx b/src/app/people/page.tsx
index 95e9330..4be323e 100644
--- a/src/app/people/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/people/page.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 import React from "react";
 import Image from "next/image";
-import Link from "next/link";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
 import { PremiumPageShell } from "@/components/layout/PremiumPageShell";
 import { PeopleHero } from "@/components/heroes/PeopleHero";
@@ -22,7 +21,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Enjoy the comfort of elegant living. Nearle is India's first hyper-local managed platform bringing all amenities and requirements directly to your fingertips.",
     icon: "local_florist",
     color: "from-purple-500/10 to-indigo-500/10 text-primary border-purple-100",
-    image: "/nearle people.png",
+    image: "/nearle-people.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -31,7 +30,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Pick hot deals within your neighbourhood. Stay updated on localized sales, discounts, and flash promotions happening today.",
     icon: "local_activity",
     color: "from-amber-500/10 to-orange-500/10 text-amber-700 border-amber-100",
-    image: "/images/app-mockup.png",
+    image: "/images/app-mockup.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Enjoy the ease of the World Wide Web, fulfilled entirely by trusted local businesses. Avoid traffic lights, parking hassles, and pollution.",
     icon: "travel_explore",
     color: "from-green-500/10 to-emerald-500/10 text-secondary border-green-100",
-    image: "/images/slider-courier-mask-purple-v5.png",
+    image: "/images/slider-courier-mask-purple-v5.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -49,7 +48,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Enjoy safe, convenient shopping with custom pricing, resident promotions, and bulk order discounts negotiated for your community.",
     icon: "shopping_bag",
     color: "from-rose-500/10 to-pink-500/10 text-rose-700 border-rose-100",
-    image: "/images/cat-pet-essentials.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-pet-essentials.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -58,7 +57,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Order everything you need in your neighborhood with a single tap. A fast, organized last-mile delivery network ensures prompt fulfillment.",
     icon: "touch_app",
     color: "from-sky-500/10 to-blue-500/10 text-sky-700 border-sky-100",
-    image: "/about.png",
+    image: "/about.webp",
     isWide: true
   },
   {
@@ -67,7 +66,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Get your fresh fruits, farm-fresh vegetables, dairy, and grocery items delivered instantly from verified local green grocers.",
     icon: "eco",
     color: "from-emerald-500/10 to-teal-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-100",
-    image: "/images/cat-daily-essentials.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-daily-essentials.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -76,7 +75,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Choose from the best local restaurants and neighborhood eateries close to your home. Hot food delivered with relevance and speed.",
     icon: "restaurant",
     color: "from-orange-500/10 to-red-500/10 text-orange-700 border-orange-100",
-    image: "/images/cat-hot-food.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-hot-food.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -85,7 +84,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Access custom-tailored local neighborhood services designed to integrate convenience directly into residential society living.",
     icon: "stars",
     color: "from-violet-500/10 to-purple-500/10 text-violet-700 border-violet-100",
-    image: "/images/cat-health-wellness.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-health-wellness.webp",
     isWide: false
   },
   {
@@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ const OFFERINGS = [
     descr: "Book certified local service providers at your convenience. From handymen to laundry, pet care to pharmacy delivery, all in one place.",
     icon: "construction",
     color: "from-cyan-500/10 to-blue-500/10 text-cyan-700 border-cyan-100",
-    image: "/images/cat-home-services.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-home-services.webp",
     isWide: false
   }
 ];
@@ -174,7 +173,7 @@ export default function PeoplePage() {
                 src={offering.image}
                 alt={offering.title}
                 fill
-                sizes={offering.isWide ? "(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 66vw" : "(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 33vw"}
+                sizes={offering.isWide ? "(max-width: 639px) calc(100vw - 48px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 96px), 860px" : "(max-width: 639px) calc(100vw - 48px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 96px), 420px"}
                 className="experience-card__image"
               />
               <div className="experience-card__overlay" />
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
index 9e8f439..7ef4cb5 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/AboutHero.tsx
@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 "use client";
 
 import Image from "next/image";
-import Link from "next/link";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
-import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
 import { FeatureStatsRow } from "@/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow";
-import { fadeUp, fadeUpStrong, staggerContainer } from "@/lib/animations";
+import { staggerContainer } from "@/lib/animations";
 
 const HERO_STATS = [
   { title: "2km Coverage", icon: "explore", desc: "Hyperlocal radius" },
@@ -40,23 +38,24 @@ export function AboutHero() {
 
         {/* Background image — scooter anchored to the right */}
         <Image
-          src="/about.png"
+          src="/about.webp"
           alt=""
           fill
           sizes="100vw"
           className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[68%_center] md:object-[64%_center] xl:object-center"
           priority
+          fetchPriority="high"
           aria-hidden="true"
         />
 
-        {/* Gradient overlay — dark-purple toned to preserve the purple scene and protect white text */}
-        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(23,5,31,0.42)_0%,rgba(23,5,31,0.26)_40%,rgba(23,5,31,0.08)_72%,rgba(23,5,31,0)_100%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_58%_62%_at_50%_42%,rgba(23,5,31,0.38)_0%,rgba(23,5,31,0.16)_50%,rgba(23,5,31,0.04)_75%,rgba(23,5,31,0)_92%)]" />
+        {/* Gradient overlay */}
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-black/40 md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_100%_100%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.6)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.4)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0.1)_100%)]" />
 
         {/* Content */}
         <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[85vh] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:px-16 lg:py-24 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_80%_75%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.18)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.06)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_82%)] px-10 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 px-6 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
             variants={staggerContainer}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
@@ -64,7 +63,7 @@ export function AboutHero() {
             {/* Badge */}
             <motion.span
               variants={badgeVariant}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-white/15 backdrop-blur-[8px] border border-white/20 text-white uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold tracking-widest bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-[8px] border border-white/20 text-white shadow-md uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
             >
               About Nearle
             </motion.span>
@@ -72,7 +71,7 @@ export function AboutHero() {
             {/* Heading */}
             <motion.h1
               variants={titleVariant}
-              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_2px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.22)]"
+              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_4px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]"
             >
               Built for Every
               <br />
@@ -82,30 +81,10 @@ export function AboutHero() {
             {/* Description */}
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="mt-6 max-w-[560px] text-base font-semibold leading-[1.6] text-white/[0.96] md:text-lg [text-shadow:0_1px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.28)]"
+              className="mt-6 max-w-[560px] text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-xl lg:text-2xl font-medium leading-[1.6] text-white/95 [text-shadow:0_2px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)]"
             >
               Nearle is India&apos;s first hyper-local managed &ldquo;Neighbourhood living platform&rdquo; which brings all the amenities and requirements of residents to their fingertips.
             </motion.p>
-
-            {/* CTA Buttons */}
-            <motion.div
-              variants={descVariant}
-              className="mt-8 flex flex-wrap justify-center gap-3"
-            >
-              <Link
-                href="/businesses"
-                className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-full bg-white px-7 py-3.5 text-base font-black text-[#6330D6] shadow-sm transition-all duration-200 hover:bg-white/90 hover:shadow-lg hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0 active:scale-95"
-              >
-                Partner with Nearle
-                <MaterialIcon icon="arrow_forward" size={18} />
-              </Link>
-              <Link
-                href="/people"
-                className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-full border border-white/30 bg-white/10 px-7 py-3.5 text-base font-black text-white backdrop-blur-[6px] transition-all duration-200 hover:bg-white/18 hover:border-white/45 hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0 active:scale-95"
-              >
-                Explore Nearle
-              </Link>
-            </motion.div>
           </motion.div>
 
         </div>
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
index c0cb765..54c36b2 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/BusinessHero.tsx
@@ -32,35 +32,36 @@ export function BusinessHero() {
     <section className="w-full flex flex-col select-none bg-white">
       <div className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC]">
         <Image
-          src="/images/business1.png"
+          src="/images/business1.webp"
           alt=""
           fill
           sizes="100vw"
           className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-[58%_center] xl:object-center"
           priority
+          fetchPriority="high"
           aria-hidden="true"
         />
-        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.14)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.05)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_70%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_55%_55%_at_50%_38%,rgba(0,0,0,0.13)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.04)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_80%)]" />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-black/40 md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_100%_100%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.6)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.4)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0.1)_100%)]" />
 
         <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[85vh] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:px-16 lg:py-24 xl:px-8 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
           {/* Left Column: animated with unique stagger */}
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_80%_75%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.18)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.06)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_82%)] px-10 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 px-6 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
             variants={staggerContainer}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
           >
             <motion.span
               variants={badgeVariant}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold tracking-widest bg-white text-[#6330D6] shadow-md uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
             >
               Nearle for Business
             </motion.span>
 
             <motion.h1
               variants={titleVariant}
-              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_2px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.22)]"
+              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_4px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]"
             >
               Grow Your Local Business,
               <br />
@@ -69,7 +70,7 @@ export function BusinessHero() {
 
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="max-w-[780px] text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-xl text-white/[0.96] font-semibold mt-6 leading-[1.6] [text-shadow:0_1px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.28)]"
+              className="max-w-[780px] text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-xl text-white/95 font-medium mt-6 leading-[1.6] [text-shadow:0_2px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)]"
             >
               Get discovered by nearby customers, manage orders, and build repeat business from one simple platform.
             </motion.p>
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
index d2a8406..3332fb5 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/ContactHero.tsx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
 import { ContactForm } from "@/components/contact/ContactForm";
-import { fadeUp, fadeUpStrong, slideInRight, staggerContainer, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
+import { fadeUp, fadeUpStrong, staggerContainer } from "@/lib/animations";
 
 const CONTACT_INFO = [
   {
@@ -55,12 +55,13 @@ export function ContactHero() {
   return (
     <section className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC] min-h-[560px] md:min-h-[85vh] px-4 py-10 md:px-6 md:py-12 lg:px-8 lg:py-14 xl:px-10 xl:py-16 2xl:px-12 2xl:py-20">
       <Image
-        src="/contact page1.png"
+        src="/contact-page1.webp"
         alt=""
         fill
         sizes="100vw"
         className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-center"
         priority
+        fetchPriority="high"
         aria-hidden="true"
       />
       <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.62)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.38)_48%,rgba(250,248,252,0.10)_100%)] md:bg-[linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(250,248,252,0.72)_0%,rgba(250,248,252,0.48)_40%,rgba(250,248,252,0.12)_68%,rgba(250,248,252,0)_92%)]" />
diff --git a/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx b/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
index bac656a..3cfb157 100644
--- a/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/heroes/PeopleHero.tsx
@@ -26,34 +26,35 @@ export function PeopleHero() {
     <section className="w-full flex flex-col select-none bg-white">
       <div className="relative overflow-hidden border-b border-[#6330D6]/10 bg-[#FAF8FC]">
         <Image
-          src="/images/people1.png"
+          src="/images/people1.webp"
           alt=""
           fill
           sizes="100vw"
           className="absolute inset-0 z-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[68%_center] md:object-[62%_center] xl:object-center"
           priority
+          fetchPriority="high"
           aria-hidden="true"
         />
-        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.14)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.05)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_70%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_55%_55%_at_50%_38%,rgba(0,0,0,0.13)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.04)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_80%)]" />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-black/40 md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_100%_100%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.6)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.4)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0.1)_100%)]" />
 
         <div className="relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[85vh] md:px-12 md:py-20 lg:px-16 lg:py-24 max-w-[1600px] mx-auto">
 
           <motion.div
-            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_80%_75%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.18)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.06)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_82%)] px-10 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
+            className="flex flex-col items-center text-center w-full max-w-[860px] relative z-20 px-6 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
             variants={staggerFast}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
           >
             <motion.span
               variants={badgeVariant}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6330D6]/10 text-[#6330D6] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold tracking-widest bg-white text-[#6330D6] shadow-md uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
             >
               Nearle for People
             </motion.span>
 
             <motion.h1
               variants={titleVariant}
-              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_2px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.22)]"
+              className="font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-[48px] xl:text-[54px] font-extrabold text-white leading-[1.1] tracking-tight [text-shadow:0_4px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]"
             >
               Your Neighbourhood,
               <br />
@@ -62,7 +63,7 @@ export function PeopleHero() {
 
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-xl lg:text-2xl text-white/[0.96] font-semibold mt-6 leading-[1.6] [text-shadow:0_1px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.28)]"
+              className="text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-xl lg:text-2xl text-white/95 font-medium mt-6 leading-[1.6] [text-shadow:0_2px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)]"
             >
               Discover verified local stores, save your favorite merchants, and order everyday items with superfast local fulfillment.
             </motion.p>
diff --git a/src/components/home/Hero.tsx b/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
index fad06df..f11d134 100644
--- a/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/Hero.tsx
@@ -65,21 +65,22 @@ export function Hero() {
           transition={{ duration: 28, ease: "linear", repeat: Infinity, repeatType: "reverse" }}
         >
           <Image
-            src="/images/home1.png"
+            src="/images/home1.webp"
             alt=""
             fill
             sizes="100vw"
             className="absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-[62%_center] md:object-[58%_center] xl:object-center"
             priority
+            fetchPriority="high"
             aria-hidden="true"
           />
         </motion.div>
-        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-[linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.14)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.05)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_70%)] md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_55%_55%_at_50%_38%,rgba(0,0,0,0.13)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.04)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_80%)]" />
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-black/40 md:bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_100%_100%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.6)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.4)_40%,rgba(0,0,0,0.1)_100%)]" />
 
         <div className="page-container relative z-10 flex min-h-[560px] items-center justify-center px-6 pt-20 pb-10 sm:px-8 sm:pt-24 md:min-h-[85vh] md:py-20 lg:py-24">
 
           <motion.div
-            className="relative z-20 flex w-full max-w-[860px] flex-col items-center text-center bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_80%_75%_at_50%_45%,rgba(0,0,0,0.18)_0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.06)_55%,rgba(0,0,0,0)_82%)] px-10 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
+            className="relative z-20 flex w-full max-w-[860px] flex-col items-center text-center px-6 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-12"
             variants={heroStagger}
             initial="hidden"
             animate="visible"
@@ -87,13 +88,13 @@ export function Hero() {
             {/* Badge */}
             <motion.span
               variants={badgeVariant}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-black tracking-widest bg-[#6D28D9]/10 text-[#6D28D9] uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold tracking-widest bg-white text-[#6D28D9] shadow-md uppercase mb-6 w-fit"
             >
               Welcome to Nearle
             </motion.span>
 
             {/* H1: line-by-line mask reveal */}
-            <motion.div variants={lineStagger} className="font-display text-[34px] sm:text-5xl lg:text-[68px] xl:text-[76px] font-extrabold text-white tracking-[-0.05em] [text-shadow:0_2px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.22)]">
+            <motion.h1 variants={lineStagger} className="font-display text-[34px] sm:text-5xl lg:text-[68px] xl:text-[76px] font-extrabold text-white tracking-[-0.05em] [text-shadow:0_4px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">
               <div className="overflow-hidden pb-1">
                 <motion.div variants={lineReveal} className="leading-[0.95]">
                   Everything Local.
@@ -104,12 +105,12 @@ export function Hero() {
                   Everything <span className="text-[#A855F7]">Near.</span>
                 </motion.div>
               </div>
-            </motion.div>
+            </motion.h1>
 
             {/* Description */}
             <motion.p
               variants={descVariant}
-              className="max-w-[520px] text-lg md:text-xl text-white/[0.96] leading-[1.6] font-semibold mt-6 [text-shadow:0_1px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.28)]"
+              className="max-w-[520px] text-lg md:text-xl text-white/95 leading-[1.6] font-medium mt-6 [text-shadow:0_2px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)]"
             >
               Discover verified local stores, exclusive offers, fast delivery, and a better way to shop within your neighbourhood.
             </motion.p>
diff --git a/src/components/home/HowItWorks.tsx b/src/components/home/HowItWorks.tsx
index f148da7..5ca179d 100644
--- a/src/components/home/HowItWorks.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/HowItWorks.tsx
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import {
   scaleIn,
   staggerContainer,
   slideInLeft,
-  slideInRight,
   viewport,
 } from "@/lib/animations";
 
diff --git a/src/components/home/HyperlocalFeatures.tsx b/src/components/home/HyperlocalFeatures.tsx
index ae2ca92..3b04910 100644
--- a/src/components/home/HyperlocalFeatures.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/HyperlocalFeatures.tsx
@@ -115,10 +115,10 @@ export function HyperlocalFeatures() {
             <div className="absolute left-[30%] right-[4%] top-[49%] z-40 rounded-[1.35rem] border border-white/80 bg-white/88 p-2.5 shadow-[0_24px_70px_rgba(23,0,31,0.16)] backdrop-blur-xl md:left-[45%] md:right-[5%] md:top-[52%] md:p-4">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                 <div className="relative h-14 w-14 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-2xl bg-brand-accent/40 ring-1 ring-outline-variant/20 md:h-20 md:w-20">
-                  <Image src="/images/cat-daily-essentials.png" alt="Sri Krishna Groceries storefront" fill sizes="80px" className="object-cover" />
+                  <Image src="/images/cat-daily-essentials.webp" alt="Sri Krishna Groceries storefront" fill sizes="80px" className="object-cover" />
                 </div>
                 <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                  <h5 className="truncate text-sm font-black text-brand-dark md:text-base">Sri Krishna Groceries</h5>
+                  <div className="truncate text-sm font-black text-brand-dark md:text-base">Sri Krishna Groceries</div>
                   <p className="mt-0.5 truncate text-xs font-medium text-on-surface-variant md:text-sm">Fresh Harvest & Daily Needs</p>
                   <div className="mt-2 flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-3 gap-y-1 text-xs md:text-sm">
                     <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 font-bold text-on-surface-variant">
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ export function HyperlocalFeatures() {
               Community & Trust
             </motion.span>
 
-            <motion.h3
+            <motion.h2
               className="text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-[44px] font-display font-black text-brand-dark mt-4 mb-6 leading-tight tracking-tight"
               variants={fadeUp}
               initial="hidden"
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ export function HyperlocalFeatures() {
             >
               Built Around Your<br />
               <span className="text-primary font-black">Neighbourhood</span>
-            </motion.h3>
+            </motion.h2>
 
             <motion.p
               className="text-body-lg text-on-surface-variant mb-10 max-w-lg leading-relaxed"
@@ -204,9 +204,9 @@ export function HyperlocalFeatures() {
                   </div>
 
                   <div>
-                    <h4 className="text-lg md:text-xl font-black text-brand-dark group-hover:text-primary transition-colors">
+                    <h3 className="text-lg md:text-xl font-black text-brand-dark group-hover:text-primary transition-colors">
                       {item.title}
-                    </h4>
+                    </h3>
                     <p className="text-sm md:text-base text-on-surface-variant mt-1 leading-relaxed">
                       {item.desc}
                     </p>
diff --git a/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx b/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
index b13391f..5e2ae6b 100644
--- a/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/ServiceCategories.tsx
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ const MotionLink = motion.create(Link);
 const CATEGORIES = [
   {
     name: "Groceries & Daily Essentials",
-    image: "/images/cat-daily-essentials.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-daily-essentials.webp",
     tag: "Local Store",
     tagStyle: "bg-secondary text-white",
     desc: "Fresh groceries, dairy, and household essentials from nearby shops.",
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
   },
   {
     name: "Wellness",
-    image: "/images/cat-health-wellness.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-health-wellness.webp",
     tag: "Available Near You",
     tagStyle: "bg-primary text-white",
     desc: "Prescription medicines and wellness supplies from verified pharmacies.",
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
   },
   {
     name: "Food & Snacks",
-    image: "/images/cat-hot-food.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-hot-food.webp",
     tag: "Nearby",
     tagStyle: "bg-brand-accent text-brand-dark",
     desc: "Fresh meals, bakes, and local snacks from neighbourhood kitchens.",
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
   },
   {
     name: "Fresh Fruits & Vegetables",
-    image: "/images/cat-daily-essentials.png",
+    image: "/vegetable.png",
     tag: "Local Store",
     tagStyle: "bg-secondary text-white",
     desc: "Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables from trusted local vendors.",
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
   },
   {
     name: "Home Needs",
-    image: "/images/cat-pet-essentials.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-pet-essentials.webp",
     tag: "Available Near You",
     tagStyle: "bg-orange-500 text-white",
     desc: "Kitchen supplies, household cleaners, and daily utilities.",
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ const CATEGORIES = [
   },
   {
     name: "Local Services",
-    image: "/images/cat-home-services.png",
+    image: "/images/cat-home-services.webp",
     tag: "Nearby",
     tagStyle: "bg-blue-600 text-white",
     desc: "Verified local handymen, laundry, tailors, and household help.",
@@ -117,6 +117,7 @@ export function ServiceCategories() {
                     alt={cat.name}
                     width={400}
                     height={300}
+                    sizes="(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 48px), (max-width: 1023px) calc((100vw - 80px) / 2), 405px"
                     className="w-full h-full object-cover group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-500"
                   />
                 ) : (
diff --git a/src/components/home/StoreQRSection.tsx b/src/components/home/StoreQRSection.tsx
index a02fd78..6d25847 100644
--- a/src/components/home/StoreQRSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/home/StoreQRSection.tsx
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
             >
               <div className="text-center w-full">
                 <p className="text-[10px] font-black text-primary tracking-wider uppercase">Order Online</p>
-                <h4 className="font-display font-black text-brand-dark text-base mt-0.5 leading-none">Store QR</h4>
+                <div className="font-display font-black text-brand-dark text-base mt-0.5 leading-none">Store QR</div>
               </div>
 
               <div className="relative w-32 h-32 bg-white flex items-center justify-center">
@@ -143,6 +143,7 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
                   alt="Nearle Store QR Code"
                   width={132}
                   height={132}
+                  sizes="132px"
                   className="object-contain"
                 />
               </div>
@@ -159,10 +160,11 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
               className="relative w-[290px] shrink-0 aspect-[9/18.5] bg-[#120217] rounded-[2.75rem] border-[7px] border-brand-dark-surface shadow-2xl overflow-hidden ring-4 ring-outline-variant/10"
             >
               <Image
-                src="/mobile image.jpeg"
+                src="/mobile-image.webp"
                 alt="Nearle mobile app interface"
                 width={360}
                 height={760}
+                sizes="290px"
                 className="w-full h-full object-cover"
               />
             </motion.div>
@@ -199,7 +201,7 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
           >
             <div className="text-center w-full">
               <p className="text-[10px] font-black text-primary tracking-wider uppercase">Order Online</p>
-              <h4 className="font-display font-black text-brand-dark text-base mt-0.5">Store QR</h4>
+              <div className="font-display font-black text-brand-dark text-base mt-0.5">Store QR</div>
             </div>
 
             <div className="relative w-36 h-36 bg-white flex items-center justify-center">
@@ -208,6 +210,7 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
                 alt="Nearle Store QR Code"
                 width={144}
                 height={144}
+                sizes="144px"
                 className="object-contain"
               />
             </div>
@@ -246,10 +249,11 @@ export function StoreQRSection() {
             viewport={viewport}
           >
             <Image
-              src="/mobile image.jpeg"
+              src="/mobile-image.webp"
               alt="Nearle mobile app interface"
               width={360}
               height={760}
+              sizes="240px"
               className="w-full h-full object-cover"
             />
           </motion.div>
diff --git a/src/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage.tsx b/src/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage.tsx
index 942b88e..165595c 100644
--- a/src/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage.tsx
+++ b/src/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 import Image from "next/image";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { GlassInfoCard } from "../ui/GlassInfoCard";
-import { scaleIn, staggerContainer, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
+import { scaleIn, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
 import type { Variants } from "framer-motion";
 
 type GlassCardItem = {
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ export function HeroVisualCollage({
               className="object-cover"
               sizes="(max-width: 640px) 180px, 220px"
               priority
+              fetchPriority="high"
             />
           </div>
         ) : (
@@ -145,6 +146,7 @@ export function HeroVisualCollage({
               height={160}
               className="object-contain max-h-[140px] w-auto motion-safe:animate-[pulse_6s_infinite]"
               priority
+              fetchPriority="high"
             />
           </div>
         )}
diff --git a/src/components/layout/PremiumFooter.tsx b/src/components/layout/PremiumFooter.tsx
index bf14b79..86190ac 100644
--- a/src/components/layout/PremiumFooter.tsx
+++ b/src/components/layout/PremiumFooter.tsx
@@ -2,11 +2,9 @@
 
 import Link from "next/link";
 import Image from "next/image";
-import React from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
-import { FaFacebookF, FaInstagram, FaLinkedinIn } from "react-icons/fa";
 import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon";
-import { fadeUp, fadeIn, staggerContainer, staggerSlow, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
+import { fadeUp, fadeIn, staggerSlow, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
 
 const EASE = [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] as [number, number, number, number];
 
@@ -31,6 +29,30 @@ const LEGAL = [
 const socialButtonClass =
   "flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full border border-white/10 bg-white/5 text-white transition-[background-color] duration-300 xl:h-[54px] xl:w-[54px]";
 
+function FacebookIcon({ size = 20 }: { size?: number }) {
+  return (
+    <svg width={size} height={size} viewBox="0 0 320 512" aria-hidden="true" fill="currentColor">
+      <path d="M279.14 288l14.22-92.66h-88.91v-60.13c0-25.35 12.42-50.06 52.24-50.06h40.42V6.26S260.43 0 225.36 0C152.13 0 104.2 44.38 104.2 124.72v70.62H22.89V288h81.31v224h100.25V288z" />
+    </svg>
+  );
+}
+
+function InstagramIcon({ size = 21 }: { size?: number }) {
+  return (
+    <svg width={size} height={size} viewBox="0 0 448 512" aria-hidden="true" fill="currentColor">
+      <path d="M224.1 141c-63.6 0-114.9 51.3-114.9 114.9S160.5 370.8 224.1 370.8 339 319.5 339 255.9 287.7 141 224.1 141zm0 189.6c-41.1 0-74.7-33.5-74.7-74.7s33.5-74.7 74.7-74.7 74.7 33.5 74.7 74.7-33.6 74.7-74.7 74.7zm146.4-194.3c0 14.9-12 26.8-26.8 26.8-14.9 0-26.8-12-26.8-26.8s12-26.8 26.8-26.8 26.8 12 26.8 26.8zm76.1 27.2c-1.7-35.9-9.9-67.7-36.2-93.9S352.3 35.1 316.4 33.4c-37-2.1-147.9-2.1-184.9 0-35.8 1.7-67.6 9.9-93.9 36.1S3.2 127.5 1.5 163.4c-2.1 37-2.1 147.9 0 184.9 1.7 35.9 9.9 67.7 36.2 93.9s58 34.5 93.9 36.2c37 2.1 147.9 2.1 184.9 0 35.9-1.7 67.7-9.9 93.9-36.2s34.5-58 36.2-93.9c2.1-37 2.1-147.8 0-184.8z" />
+    </svg>
+  );
+}
+
+function LinkedInIcon({ size = 20 }: { size?: number }) {
+  return (
+    <svg width={size} height={size} viewBox="0 0 448 512" aria-hidden="true" fill="currentColor">
+      <path d="M100.28 448H7.4V148.9h92.88zM53.79 108.1C24.09 108.1 0 83.5 0 53.8a53.79 53.79 0 0 1 107.58 0c0 29.7-24.1 54.3-53.79 54.3zM447.9 448h-92.68V302.4c0-34.7-.7-79.2-48.29-79.2-48.29 0-55.69 37.7-55.69 76.7V448h-92.78V148.9h89.08v40.8h1.3c12.4-23.5 42.69-48.3 87.88-48.3 94 0 111.28 61.9 111.28 142.3V448z" />
+    </svg>
+  );
+}
+
 const linkColumnVariant = {
   hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 20 },
   visible: {
@@ -128,7 +150,7 @@ export function PremiumFooter() {
                   whileTap={{ scale: 0.9 }}
                   transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 400, damping: 17 }}
                 >
-                  <FaFacebookF size={20} />
+                  <FacebookIcon size={20} />
                 </motion.a>
 
                 <motion.a
@@ -141,7 +163,7 @@ export function PremiumFooter() {
                   whileTap={{ scale: 0.9 }}
                   transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 400, damping: 17 }}
                 >
-                  <FaInstagram size={21} />
+                  <InstagramIcon size={21} />
                 </motion.a>
 
                 <motion.a
@@ -154,32 +176,32 @@ export function PremiumFooter() {
                   whileTap={{ scale: 0.9 }}
                   transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 400, damping: 17 }}
                 >
-                  <FaLinkedinIn size={20} />
+                  <LinkedInIcon size={20} />
                 </motion.a>
               </div>
             </motion.div>
 
             {/* Company links */}
             <motion.div variants={linkColumnVariant} className="flex flex-col">
-              <h5 className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
+              <div className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
                 Company
-              </h5>
+              </div>
               <FooterLinkList links={COMPANY} />
             </motion.div>
 
             {/* Nearle links */}
             <motion.div variants={linkColumnVariant} className="flex flex-col">
-              <h5 className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
+              <div className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
                 Nearle
-              </h5>
+              </div>
               <FooterLinkList links={PARTNERSHIPS} />
             </motion.div>
 
             {/* Support links */}
             <motion.div variants={linkColumnVariant} className="flex flex-col">
-              <h5 className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
+              <div className="mb-5 text-xs font-extrabold uppercase tracking-wider text-white/40 md:text-sm xl:mb-7 xl:text-[17px]">
                 Support
-              </h5>
+              </div>
               <FooterLinkList links={LEGAL} />
             </motion.div>
           </motion.div>
@@ -197,9 +219,9 @@ export function PremiumFooter() {
               </div>
 
               <div className="text-left">
-                <h6 className="text-sm font-black text-white md:text-base xl:text-lg">
+                <div className="text-sm font-black text-white md:text-base xl:text-lg">
                   Nearle
-                </h6>
+                </div>
                 <p className="mt-0.5 text-xs leading-normal text-white/60 md:text-sm xl:mt-1 xl:text-base">
                   424, Diwan Bahadur Rd, Opp. Sri Krishna Sweets, R.S. Puram,
                   Coimbatore, TN 641002
diff --git a/src/components/layout/PremiumNavbar.tsx b/src/components/layout/PremiumNavbar.tsx
index 94656a9..983259b 100644
--- a/src/components/layout/PremiumNavbar.tsx
+++ b/src/components/layout/PremiumNavbar.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import Link from "next/link";
 import Image from "next/image";
-import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import { useState } from "react";
 import { usePathname } from "next/navigation";
 import {
   motion,
@@ -56,11 +56,6 @@ export function PremiumNavbar() {
     setScrolled(y > 20);
   });
 
-  // Close mobile menu whenever the route changes (navbar no longer remounts on navigation)
-  useEffect(() => {
-    setMobileOpen(false);
-  }, [pathname]);
-
   const isActiveLink = (href: string) => {
     if (href === "/") return pathname === "/";
     return pathname.startsWith(href);
diff --git a/src/components/motion/AnimatedSection.tsx b/src/components/motion/AnimatedSection.tsx
index 74f722e..d193aa6 100644
--- a/src/components/motion/AnimatedSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/motion/AnimatedSection.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import type { ReactNode } from "react";
 import { fadeUp, staggerContainer, viewport } from "@/lib/animations";
-import type { Variants } from "framer-motion";
+import type { TargetAndTransition, Variants } from "framer-motion";
 
 const VARIANTS: Record<string, Variants> = {
   fadeUp,
@@ -24,13 +24,17 @@ export function AnimatedSection({
   delay = 0,
 }: AnimatedSectionProps) {
   const chosen = VARIANTS[variant] ?? fadeUp;
-  // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
+  const visible = chosen.visible;
+  const visibleState: TargetAndTransition =
+    typeof visible === "object" && visible !== null && !Array.isArray(visible)
+      ? visible
+      : {};
   const withDelay: Variants = {
-    hidden: chosen.hidden as any,
+    hidden: chosen.hidden,
     visible: {
-      ...(chosen.visible as any),
+      ...visibleState,
       transition: {
-        ...((chosen.visible as any)?.transition ?? {}),
+        ...(visibleState.transition ?? {}),
         delay,
       },
     },
diff --git a/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx b/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
index 90845ca..65034ef 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow.tsx
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ export function FeatureStatsRow({ items, className = "" }: FeatureStatsRowProps)
                   <MaterialIcon icon={item.icon} size={28} />
                 </div>
                 <div className="min-w-0">
-                  <h4 className="text-lg lg:text-xl xl:text-2xl font-black text-[#17051F] leading-tight transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:text-[#6330D6]">
+                  <div className="text-lg lg:text-xl xl:text-2xl font-black text-[#17051F] leading-tight transition-colors duration-[250ms] group-hover:text-[#6330D6]">
                     {item.title}
-                  </h4>
+                  </div>
                   {item.desc && (
                     <p className="text-sm lg:text-[15px] font-medium text-[#6B7280] mt-1 leading-snug">
                       {item.desc}
diff --git a/src/components/ui/MaterialIcon.tsx b/src/components/ui/MaterialIcon.tsx
index 4bd76aa..ae9fb98 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/MaterialIcon.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/MaterialIcon.tsx
@@ -1,3 +1,21 @@
+import {
+  Target,
+  Eye,
+  CircleHelp,
+  Users,
+  Store,
+  Building2,
+  Zap,
+  Download,
+  Compass,
+  Smile,
+  X,
+  Menu,
+  MapPin,
+  Phone,
+  type LucideIcon,
+} from "lucide-react";
+
 type MaterialIconProps = {
   icon: string;
   size?: number;
@@ -5,15 +23,51 @@ type MaterialIconProps = {
   className?: string;
 };
 
+// Small, frequently-used subset of Material Symbols rendered as inline SVG
+// (via lucide-react) so these pages don't need to fetch the full icon font.
+// Any icon name not listed here falls back to the material-symbols-outlined
+// font, which other pages still rely on.
+const LUCIDE_ICON_MAP: Record<string, LucideIcon> = {
+  target: Target,
+  visibility: Eye,
+  help_outline: CircleHelp,
+  people: Users,
+  store: Store,
+  location_city: Building2,
+  bolt: Zap,
+  download: Download,
+  explore: Compass,
+  mood: Smile,
+  close: X,
+  menu: Menu,
+  location_on: MapPin,
+  phone: Phone,
+};
+
 export function MaterialIcon({
   icon,
   size = 24,
   fill = false,
   className = "",
 }: MaterialIconProps) {
+  const LucideComponent = LUCIDE_ICON_MAP[icon];
+
+  if (LucideComponent) {
+    return (
+      <LucideComponent
+        size={size}
+        strokeWidth={2}
+        fill={fill ? "currentColor" : "none"}
+        className={className}
+        aria-hidden="true"
+      />
+    );
+  }
+
   return (
     <span
       className={`material-symbols-outlined ${className}`}
+      aria-hidden="true"
       style={{
         fontSize: size,
         fontVariationSettings: `'FILL' ${fill ? 1 : 0}, 'wght' 400, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' ${size}`,