diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/account/EditRequestModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/account/EditRequestModal.svelte
index 1e8940c..a1c0070 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/account/EditRequestModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/account/EditRequestModal.svelte
@@ -788,7 +788,7 @@
 							<p class="font-medium text-amber-900">Cannot Reschedule Online</p>
 							<p class="mt-1">{noticeBlockedMessage}</p>
 							<p class="mt-1">
-								<a href="/contact" target="_blank" class="underline">Contact us</a> to discuss
+								<a href="/contact" target="_blank" rel="external" class="underline">Contact us</a> to discuss
 								options, or
 								<button
 									type="button"
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BusinessSettings.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BusinessSettings.svelte
index 958f4d1..842b9d1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BusinessSettings.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BusinessSettings.svelte
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@
 									<a
 										href={settings.website_url}
 										target="_blank"
-										rel="noopener noreferrer"
+										rel="noopener noreferrer external"
 										class="text-primary hover:underline"
 									>
 										{settings.website_url}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ImageUpload.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ImageUpload.svelte
index fd00a0f..28e4ba9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ImageUpload.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ImageUpload.svelte
@@ -837,7 +837,7 @@
 											<a
 												href={result.url}
 												target="_blank"
-												rel="noopener noreferrer"
+												rel="noopener noreferrer external"
 												class="mt-1 inline-block text-xs text-green-700 underline hover:text-green-900"
 											>
 												View uploaded image →
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
index 60b535e..ed1a92d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
@@ -1646,7 +1646,7 @@
 									<p>
 										We are currently asking for deposits on upcoming bookings. While this is active,
 										only one online booking can be made at a time. If you need another appointment
-										please <a href="/contact" target="_blank" class="font-medium underline"
+										please <a href="/contact" target="_blank" rel="external" class="font-medium underline"
 											>contact us</a
 										>.
 									</p>
@@ -1670,7 +1670,7 @@
 							a bespoke treatment.
 						</p>
 						<a
-							href="/contact"
+							href={resolve("/contact")}
 							class="mt-1 inline-block text-sm font-medium text-blue-600 hover:underline"
 						>
 							Arrange a custom booking →
@@ -1911,13 +1911,13 @@
 						{#if emailSuggestion === 'login'}
 							<p class="text-xs font-medium text-red-500">
 								This email belongs to a registered user. Please
-								<a href="/login" class="underline hover:text-red-800">log in</a>
+								<a href={resolve("/login")} class="underline hover:text-red-800">log in</a>
 								instead to access your bookings and rewards.
 							</p>
 						{:else if emailSuggestion === 'check'}
 							<p class="text-xs font-medium text-amber-600">
 								This email might belong to an existing account. Please double-check or
-								<a href="/login" class="underline hover:text-amber-800">log in</a>.
+								<a href={resolve("/login")} class="underline hover:text-amber-800">log in</a>.
 							</p>
 						{/if}
 					{/if}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
index 235ab30..4641463 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@
 						{#if isLoading}
 							<Skeleton class={`h-4 ${link.width} rounded`} />
 						{:else}
-							<a href={link.href} class="font-medium text-gray-800 hover:text-primary"
+							<a href={resolve(link.href)} class="font-medium text-gray-800 hover:text-primary"
 								>{link.label}</a
 							>
 						{/if}
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@
 							<Skeleton class="h-4 w-full rounded" />
 						{:else}
 							<a
-								href={link.href}
+								href={resolve(link.href)}
 								class="block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center text-primary hover:text-gray-800"
 							>
 								{link.label}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/ui/policyPopover.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/ui/policyPopover.svelte
index f92eceb..0cbacc1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/ui/policyPopover.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/ui/policyPopover.svelte
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@
 			<a
 				href="/cancellation-policy"
 				target="_blank"
+				rel="external"
 				class="block w-full rounded px-3 py-2 text-left text-sm hover:bg-gray-100"
 				onclick={() => (open = false)}
 			>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts b/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
index 8e136b5..cc91fb6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ class AuthStore {
 			}
 		}
 		this.clearAuth();
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 		goto('/', { invalidateAll: true });
 	};
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
index ad6423d..56bb060 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 	// Redirect admins to /today (their homepage)
 	$effect(() => {
 		if (!authStore.isLoading && authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') {
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/today', { replaceState: true });
 		}
 	});
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/account/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/account/+page.svelte
index 52bc80d..7208ca0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/account/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/account/+page.svelte
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
 
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
@@ -1232,6 +1233,7 @@
 
 			if (response.ok) {
 				toast.success('Account deleted successfully', { id: loadingToast });
+			<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 				authStore.logout();
 				goto('/');
 			} else {
@@ -2593,6 +2595,7 @@
 						<div>
 							<h3 class="mb-2 text-sm font-semibold">Data Privacy</h3>
 							<p class="mb-3 text-sm text-gray-600">
+							<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 								View and export all personal data we hold about you
 							</p>
 							<Button onclick={() => goto('/gdpr')} variant="outline">
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
index b0f0da5..b768c6b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
@@ -34,12 +34,14 @@
 
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
 
 		if (authStore.currentUser?.role !== 'admin') {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/admin/schedule/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/admin/schedule/+page.svelte
index aa40df5..e98ff29 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/admin/schedule/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/admin/schedule/+page.svelte
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@
 		}
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated || authStore.currentUser?.role !== 'admin') {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto(authStore.isAuthenticated ? '/' : '/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/cancellation-policy/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/cancellation-policy/+page.svelte
index c6c831d..9dcff40 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/cancellation-policy/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/cancellation-policy/+page.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
+import { resolve } from '$app/paths';
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 
 	let format = $state('html');
@@ -262,7 +263,7 @@
 			<p class="text-xs text-gray-500">
 				If you need to request an adjustment due to exceptional circumstances or have questions
 				regarding your upcoming appointments, please use our official <a
-					href="/contact"
+					href={resolve("/contact")}
 					class="font-medium text-blue-600 underline hover:text-blue-800">Contact Channels</a
 				> to get in touch.
 			</p>
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/gdpr/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/gdpr/+page.svelte
index 975d108..1e191a8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/gdpr/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/gdpr/+page.svelte
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@ import { SvelteMap } from 'svelte/reactivity';
 		}
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
@@ -507,6 +508,7 @@ import { SvelteMap } from 'svelte/reactivity';
 			<p class="mb-6 text-sm text-gray-500">{errorMessage}</p>
 			<div class="flex gap-3">
 				<Button onclick={fetchGdprData}>Try Again</Button>
+				<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 				<Button onclick={() => goto('/account')} variant="outline">Back to Account</Button>
 			</div>
 		</div>
@@ -514,6 +516,7 @@ import { SvelteMap } from 'svelte/reactivity';
 		<div class="print-area">
 			<div class="mb-6 flex flex-col items-start justify-between gap-4 sm:flex-row sm:items-center">
 				<div>
+					<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 					<button
 						onclick={() => goto('/account')}
 						class="mb-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-900"
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/login/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
index 9d3d145..d17674d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
@@ -562,14 +562,14 @@
 								href="/terms"
 								class="font-semibold text-primary hover:underline"
 								target="_blank"
-								rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms & Conditions</a
+								rel="noopener noreferrer external">Terms & Conditions</a
 							>
 							and
 							<a
 								href="/privacy"
 								class="font-semibold text-primary hover:underline"
 								target="_blank"
-								rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy Policy</a
+								rel="noopener noreferrer external">Privacy Policy</a
 							>
 						</Label>
 					</div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/pay-tip/[id]/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/pay-tip/[id]/+page.svelte
index fa2bc76..293a8b6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/pay-tip/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/pay-tip/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -206,12 +206,14 @@
 
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
 
 		if (authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') {
 			pageState = 'admin';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/admin', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
@@ -248,6 +250,7 @@
 			<Card.Content>
 				<p class="text-gray-600">{error}</p>
 				<div class="mt-4 flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row">
+					<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 					<Button class="w-full sm:w-auto" onclick={() => goto('/')}>Go Home</Button>
 					<Button variant="outline" class="w-full sm:w-auto" onclick={fetchBookingData}>
 						Try Again
@@ -279,6 +282,7 @@
 					</div>
 					<h2 class="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Thank you!</h2>
 					<p class="mt-2 text-gray-600">Your generosity is greatly appreciated.</p>
+					<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 					<Button class="mt-6" onclick={() => goto('/')}>Go Home</Button>
 				</Card.Content>
 			</Card.Root>
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/portfolio/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/portfolio/+page.svelte
index 54a5a97..c1971e3 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/portfolio/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/portfolio/+page.svelte
@@ -482,6 +482,7 @@
 		const timestamp = filename.replace(/_full|_thumb|\.[^.]+$/g, '') || images[index].id;
 		const url = new URL(page.url);
 		url.searchParams.set('img', timestamp);
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 		goto(url.pathname + url.search, { replaceState: true, noScroll: true });
 	}
 
@@ -588,6 +589,7 @@
 
 		const url = new URL(page.url);
 		url.searchParams.set('img', timestamp);
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 		goto(url.pathname + url.search, { replaceState: true, noScroll: true });
 
 		requestAnimationFrame(() => {
@@ -677,6 +679,7 @@
 		// Remove img param from URL
 		const url = new URL(page.url);
 		url.searchParams.delete('img');
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 		goto(url.pathname + url.search, { replaceState: true, noScroll: true });
 	}
 </script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/schedule/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/schedule/+page.svelte
index 82a8fb9..1d9f6dd 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/schedule/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/schedule/+page.svelte
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 		}
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/tip/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/tip/+page.svelte
index 1efa58d..7814c6f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/tip/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/tip/+page.svelte
@@ -170,12 +170,14 @@
 
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
 
 		if (authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') {
 			pageState = 'admin';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/admin', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
@@ -274,6 +276,7 @@
 			<Card.Content>
 				<p class="text-gray-600">{error}</p>
 				<div class="mt-4 flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row">
+					<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 					<Button class="w-full sm:w-auto" onclick={() => goto('/')}>Go Home</Button>
 					<Button variant="outline" class="w-full sm:w-auto" onclick={fetchMostRecentBooking}>
 						Try Again
@@ -305,6 +308,7 @@
 					</div>
 					<h2 class="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Thank you!</h2>
 					<p class="mt-2 text-gray-600">Your generosity is greatly appreciated.</p>
+					<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 					<Button class="mt-6" onclick={() => goto('/')}>Go Home</Button>
 				</Card.Content>
 			</Card.Root>
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/today/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/today/+page.svelte
index 87fb062..2fca5c9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/today/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/today/+page.svelte
@@ -30,12 +30,14 @@
 
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}
 
 		if (authStore.currentUser?.role !== 'admin') {
 			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+		<!-- svelte-ignore no-navigation-without-resolve -->
 			goto('/', { replaceState: true });
 			return;
 		}