diff --git a/src/pages/FAQPage.tsx b/src/pages/FAQPage.tsx
index 13b74d6..f3db8a5 100644
--- a/src/pages/FAQPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/FAQPage.tsx
@@ -32,6 +32,37 @@ const QUICK_FACTS = [
   { icon: Package, color: '#a855f7', label: 'Private gear inventory', value: 'Encrypted Stash' },
 ];
 
+/**
+ * Static answers. The page leans on The Sasquatch, but if the guide fails to
+ * mount (or events are missed) the FAQ must still answer the basics itself.
+ */
+const STATIC_FAQ = [
+  {
+    q: 'What is SkateSpots?',
+    a: 'A decentralized map and community for skateboarding, built on Nostr. Discover spots, find coaches and filmers, join crews, list events, and buy/sell gear — with no company in the middle.',
+  },
+  {
+    q: 'How do I add a spot?',
+    a: 'Tap the map, or use the ＋ / "Add Spot" button, then drop a pin and fill in the details. You need a free Nostr account (tap Log In → Create Account — no email required).',
+  },
+  {
+    q: 'What are zaps?',
+    a: 'Zaps are Bitcoin Lightning tips. You can zap spots, events, crews and people you appreciate. They go straight to the recipient over Lightning — SkateSpots never holds your funds.',
+  },
+  {
+    q: 'Is it free?',
+    a: 'Yes. Creating an account, adding spots and browsing are free. Optional paid extras (like featured listings) and tips (zaps) are paid directly between people.',
+  },
+  {
+    q: 'What data is public?',
+    a: 'Anything you publish — spots, events, your profile — is public on Nostr relays. Your private messages and your Stash are end-to-end encrypted. See the Privacy page for details.',
+  },
+  {
+    q: 'What is The Lab?',
+    a: 'The Lab is where you find people to hire or learn from: coaches, trainers, filmers, video editors, photographers, builders, artists and more.',
+  },
+];
+
 export default function FAQPage() {
   useSeoMeta({
     title: 'FAQ - SkateSpots',
@@ -133,6 +164,24 @@ export default function FAQPage() {
           ))}
         </div>
 
+        {/* Static answers — work even if the guide doesn't open */}
+        <div className="mb-10">
+          <h3 className="text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-gray-500 mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
+            <HelpCircle className="h-4 w-4" />
+            Quick answers
+          </h3>
+          <div className="space-y-2">
+            {STATIC_FAQ.map(({ q, a }) => (
+              <details key={q} className="group rounded-xl border border-white/10 bg-black/60 p-4">
+                <summary className="cursor-pointer list-none text-sm font-bold text-white transition-colors group-open:text-[#ccff00]">
+                  {q}
+                </summary>
+                <p className="mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-400">{a}</p>
+              </details>
+            ))}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
         {/* Hint */}
         <p className="text-center text-xs text-gray-600">
           The Sasquatch uses live Nostr data from the SkateSpots relay + AI to answer your questions. 🛹
diff --git a/src/pages/ShopDetailPage.tsx b/src/pages/ShopDetailPage.tsx
index 1e7a24e..4c403f4 100644
--- a/src/pages/ShopDetailPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/ShopDetailPage.tsx
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import ngeohash from 'ngeohash';
 import { Layout } from '@/components/Layout';
 import { PageError } from '@/components/ErrorState';
 import { ImageWithFallback } from '@/components/ImageWithFallback';
+import { ImageLightbox } from '@/components/ImageLightbox';
 import { SpotMap } from '@/components/SpotMap';
 import { RouteDialog } from '@/components/RouteDialog';
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from '@/components/ui/card';
@@ -89,6 +90,7 @@ export default function ShopDetailPage() {
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   const [showDeleteDialog, setShowDeleteDialog] = useState(false);
   const [showRouteDialog, setShowRouteDialog] = useState(false);
+  const [lightboxIndex, setLightboxIndex] = useState<number | null>(null);
 
   const isOwner = user && shop && user.pubkey === shop.pubkey;
   const isAdmin = isAdminPubkey(user?.pubkey);
@@ -218,15 +220,20 @@ export default function ShopDetailPage() {
         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
           {/* Main Content */}
           <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-6 min-w-0">
-            {/* Image Gallery */}
+            {/* Image Gallery — click any photo to view full size */}
             {shop.images.length > 0 ? (
-              <div className="aspect-video rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-muted">
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                onClick={() => setLightboxIndex(0)}
+                className="group relative aspect-video w-full cursor-zoom-in overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-muted"
+                aria-label="View photo full screen"
+              >
                 <ImageWithFallback
                   src={shop.images[0]}
                   alt={shop.name}
-                  className="w-full h-full object-cover"
+                  className="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-[1.02]"
                 />
-              </div>
+              </button>
             ) : (
               <div className="aspect-video rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#ccff00]/20 to-[#00ff88]/20 flex items-center justify-center">
                 <Store className="h-16 w-16 text-[#ccff00]/40" />
@@ -236,11 +243,26 @@ export default function ShopDetailPage() {
             {/* Additional images */}
             {shop.images.length > 1 && (
               <div className="grid grid-cols-4 gap-2">
-                {shop.images.slice(1, 5).map((img, idx) => (
-                  <div key={idx} className="aspect-square rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-muted">
-                    <ImageWithFallback src={img} alt={`${shop.name} ${idx + 2}`} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
-                  </div>
-                ))}
+                {shop.images.slice(1, 5).map((img, idx) => {
+                  const realIndex = idx + 1;
+                  const remaining = shop.images.length - 5;
+                  return (
+                    <button
+                      key={`${img}-${realIndex}`}
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={() => setLightboxIndex(realIndex)}
+                      className="relative aspect-square cursor-zoom-in overflow-hidden rounded-lg bg-muted"
+                      aria-label={`View photo ${realIndex + 1} of ${shop.images.length}`}
+                    >
+                      <ImageWithFallback src={img} alt={`${shop.name} ${realIndex + 1}`} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
+                      {idx === 3 && remaining > 0 && (
+                        <div className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/70 text-sm font-bold text-white">
+                          +{remaining}
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+                    </button>
+                  );
+                })}
               </div>
             )}
 
@@ -521,6 +543,14 @@ export default function ShopDetailPage() {
         destination={coordinates}
         destinationLabel={shop?.name ?? 'Shop'}
       />
+
+      {/* Full-screen photo viewer */}
+      <ImageLightbox
+        images={shop.images.map((url) => ({ url, isOwner: true }))}
+        index={lightboxIndex}
+        onIndexChange={setLightboxIndex}
+        onClose={() => setLightboxIndex(null)}
+      />
     </Layout>
   );
 }