diff --git a/backend/app/routers/ebook.py b/backend/app/routers/ebook.py
index b8ad957..5cb5754 100644
--- a/backend/app/routers/ebook.py
+++ b/backend/app/routers/ebook.py
@@ -23,8 +23,21 @@ def _user(authorization: str | None) -> dict:
 async def ebook_status(authorization: str | None = Header(None)):
   user = _user(authorization)
   owned = social_store.has_ebook(user["id"])
+  has_files = bool(EBOOK_PDF_URL or EBOOK_EPUB_URL)
   return {
     "owned": owned,
+    "has_files": has_files,
+    "amount_fen": PAYMENT_EBOOK_AMOUNT,
+    "amount_yuan": f"{PAYMENT_EBOOK_AMOUNT / 100:.2f}",
+  }
+
+
+@router.get("/product")
+async def ebook_product():
+  """Public product info — no auth (buy CTA honesty)."""
+  has_files = bool(EBOOK_PDF_URL or EBOOK_EPUB_URL)
+  return {
+    "has_files": has_files,
     "amount_fen": PAYMENT_EBOOK_AMOUNT,
     "amount_yuan": f"{PAYMENT_EBOOK_AMOUNT / 100:.2f}",
   }
@@ -41,5 +54,5 @@ async def ebook_downloads(authorization: str | None = Header(None)):
   if EBOOK_EPUB_URL:
     files.append({"format": "epub", "label": "EPUB", "url": EBOOK_EPUB_URL})
   if not files:
-    files.append({"format": "online", "label": "在线阅读", "url": "/book/read"})
-  return {"owned": True, "files": files}
+    files.append({"format": "online", "label": "Online reading", "url": "/book/read"})
+  return {"owned": True, "files": files, "has_files": bool(EBOOK_PDF_URL or EBOOK_EPUB_URL)}
diff --git a/frontend/.env.local.example b/frontend/.env.local.example
index 0ec0a2d..0d3600c 100644
--- a/frontend/.env.local.example
+++ b/frontend/.env.local.example
@@ -1,2 +1,4 @@
 NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000/api/v1
 NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=http://localhost:3000
+# Optional — shows Google Sign-In on /login when set
+# NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/changelog/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/changelog/page.tsx
index 84fa1cc..66c80fa 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/changelog/page.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/changelog/page.tsx
@@ -8,6 +8,15 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
 };
 
 const LOGS = [
+  {
+    date: "2026-09-04",
+    tag: "转化/信任打磨",
+    items: [
+      "订阅条中英校验与说明；Join 保存资料后直达匹配；定价免费 CTA 改走完善资料",
+      "VIP/电子书支付说明更诚实（支付宝微信、无文件时写清在线解锁）；登录可接 Google（需配置 Client ID）",
+      "移动端隐藏易裁切的 hero 浮卡；活动后下一步补齐私信入口",
+    ],
+  },
   {
     date: "2026-09-04",
     tag: "首页/关于页",
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/globals.css b/frontend/src/app/globals.css
index 7766be4..25a7989 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/globals.css
+++ b/frontend/src/app/globals.css
@@ -1301,6 +1301,7 @@ img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
   .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
   .hero-visual { order: -1; }
   .globe-container { max-width: 280px; }
+  .floating-cards .float-card { display: none; }
 
   .dest-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
   .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@@ -9624,6 +9625,20 @@ a.profile-stat-link:hover {
 .auth-demo-btn {
   width: 100%;
 }
+.auth-google {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  margin-bottom: 12px;
+  min-height: 44px;
+}
+.auth-google.is-disabled {
+  pointer-events: none;
+  opacity: 0.55;
+}
+.join-pay-note {
+  margin-top: 10px;
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+}
 .tools-core-banner {
   display: grid;
   grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/login/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/login/page.tsx
index c3ec760..d627786 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/login/page.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/login/page.tsx
@@ -9,9 +9,10 @@ import { useToast } from "@/lib/toast";
 import { useI18n } from "@/lib/i18n";
 import { resolveAuthNext } from "@/lib/authNext";
 import SiteShell from "@/components/SiteShell";
+import { GoogleSignInButton } from "@/components/GoogleSignInButton";
 
 function LoginForm() {
-  const { login, register, demoLogin } = useAuth();
+  const { login, register, demoLogin, googleLogin } = useAuth();
   const { toast } = useToast();
   const { t } = useI18n();
   const router = useRouter();
@@ -65,6 +66,15 @@ function LoginForm() {
     if (ok) goAfterAuth(t.login.demoToast);
   };
 
+  const handleGoogle = async (idToken: string) => {
+    setError("");
+    setLoading(true);
+    const ok = await googleLogin(idToken);
+    setLoading(false);
+    if (ok) goAfterAuth(meta.welcomeToast);
+    else setError(t.login.googleFail);
+  };
+
   const headerHint = mode === "login" ? meta.hint : t.login.registerHint;
 
   return (
@@ -145,6 +155,7 @@ function LoginForm() {
         </form>
 
         <div className="auth-divider"><span>{t.login.or}</span></div>
+        <GoogleSignInButton disabled={loading} onCredential={handleGoogle} />
         <button className="btn btn-ghost auth-demo-btn" type="button" onClick={handleDemo} disabled={loading}>
           {t.login.demo}
         </button>
@@ -154,10 +165,19 @@ function LoginForm() {
   );
 }
 
+function LoginFallback() {
+  const { t } = useI18n();
+  return (
+    <div className="auth-page">
+      <p className="plan-loading">{t.common.loading}</p>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
 export default function LoginPage() {
   return (
     <SiteShell>
-      <Suspense fallback={<div className="auth-page"><p className="plan-loading">加载中…</p></div>}>
+      <Suspense fallback={<LoginFallback />}>
         <LoginForm />
       </Suspense>
     </SiteShell>
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/map/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/map/page.tsx
index bb975c1..8ba9b07 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/map/page.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/map/page.tsx
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ import SiteShell from "@/components/SiteShell";
 import MemberMapClient from "@/components/MemberMapClient";
 
 export const metadata: Metadata = {
-  title: "游民地图 · nomadro",
-  description: "全球游民分布与目的地实时天气",
+  title: "Nomad map · 游民地图 · nomadro",
+  description: "Global nomad heatmap and live city weather · 全球游民分布与目的地实时天气",
 };
 
 export default function MapPage() {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/GoogleSignInButton.tsx b/frontend/src/components/GoogleSignInButton.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d095c25
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/GoogleSignInButton.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { useI18n } from "@/lib/i18n";
+
+declare global {
+  interface Window {
+    google?: {
+      accounts: {
+        id: {
+          initialize: (cfg: {
+            client_id: string;
+            callback: (res: { credential: string }) => void;
+          }) => void;
+          renderButton: (
+            el: HTMLElement,
+            opts: { theme?: string; size?: string; width?: number; text?: string }
+          ) => void;
+        };
+      };
+    };
+  }
+}
+
+const CLIENT_ID = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID || "";
+
+export function GoogleSignInButton({
+  onCredential,
+  disabled,
+}: {
+  onCredential: (idToken: string) => void | Promise<void>;
+  disabled?: boolean;
+}) {
+  const { t, locale } = useI18n();
+  const slotRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
+  const [ready, setReady] = useState(false);
+  const cbRef = useRef(onCredential);
+  cbRef.current = onCredential;
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!CLIENT_ID || !slotRef.current) return;
+    let cancelled = false;
+
+    const mount = () => {
+      if (cancelled || !slotRef.current || !window.google?.accounts?.id) return;
+      slotRef.current.innerHTML = "";
+      window.google.accounts.id.initialize({
+        client_id: CLIENT_ID,
+        callback: (res) => {
+          if (res.credential) void cbRef.current(res.credential);
+        },
+      });
+      window.google.accounts.id.renderButton(slotRef.current, {
+        theme: "outline",
+        size: "large",
+        width: 320,
+        text: "continue_with",
+      });
+      setReady(true);
+    };
+
+    if (window.google?.accounts?.id) {
+      mount();
+      return () => {
+        cancelled = true;
+      };
+    }
+
+    const existing = document.querySelector<HTMLScriptElement>('script[data-gis="1"]');
+    if (existing) {
+      existing.addEventListener("load", mount);
+      return () => {
+        cancelled = true;
+        existing.removeEventListener("load", mount);
+      };
+    }
+
+    const script = document.createElement("script");
+    script.src = "https://accounts.google.com/gsi/client";
+    script.async = true;
+    script.dataset.gis = "1";
+    script.onload = mount;
+    document.head.appendChild(script);
+    return () => {
+      cancelled = true;
+    };
+  }, [locale]);
+
+  if (!CLIENT_ID) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className={`auth-google${disabled ? " is-disabled" : ""}`} aria-label={t.login.google}>
+      <div ref={slotRef} />
+      {!ready && <p className="auth-hint">{t.login.processing}</p>}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/JoinClient.tsx b/frontend/src/components/JoinClient.tsx
index 378c00d..da63565 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/JoinClient.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/JoinClient.tsx
@@ -70,10 +70,12 @@ export default function JoinClient() {
       await api.socialJoin(token, { city, bio, lookingFor: ["friends", "explore"] });
       clearDraft(DRAFT_KEY);
       const cityHint = city.trim().split(/[,/·|]/)[0]?.trim();
+      const nextHref = cityHint ? meetupCityHref(cityHint) : "/dating";
       toast(t.join.profileOk, "success", {
-        href: cityHint ? meetupCityHref(cityHint) : "/dating",
+        href: nextHref,
         label: cityHint ? t.common.cityMeetups : t.nav.dating,
       });
+      router.push("/dating");
     } catch {
       toast(t.join.profileFail, "error");
     } finally {
@@ -105,8 +107,8 @@ export default function JoinClient() {
         return;
       }
       window.location.href = res.redirect_url;
-    } catch (e) {
-      toast(e instanceof Error ? e.message : t.join.payFail, "error");
+    } catch {
+      toast(t.join.payFail, "error");
       setLoading(false);
     }
   };
@@ -148,6 +150,7 @@ export default function JoinClient() {
             <button type="button" className="btn btn-primary" disabled={loading || checkingVip} onClick={() => void pay()}>
               {vip ? t.join.goDating : t.join.payBtn}
             </button>
+            {!vip && <p className="section-desc join-pay-note">{t.join.payMethods}</p>}
             {!user && <Link href="/login?next=/join" className="join-login-hint">{t.nav.login}</Link>}
           </div>
         </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/NewsletterSubscribe.tsx b/frontend/src/components/NewsletterSubscribe.tsx
index dd6e9d4..5ad1512 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/NewsletterSubscribe.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/NewsletterSubscribe.tsx
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export default function NewsletterSubscribe({ source = "meetups" }: { source?: s
   const submit = async () => {
     const value = email.trim();
     if (!value || !value.includes("@")) {
-      toast("请输入有效邮箱", "info");
+      toast(t.newsletter.invalidEmail, "info");
       return;
     }
     setBusy(true);
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function NewsletterSubscribe({ source = "meetups" }: { source?: s
           {busy ? "…" : t.newsletter.submit}
         </button>
       </div>
-      <p className="newsletter-note">先登记邮箱；邮件推送开通后会同步发送，不会假装已群发</p>
+      <p className="newsletter-note">{t.newsletter.note}</p>
     </div>
   );
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/PricingClient.tsx b/frontend/src/components/PricingClient.tsx
index e950d9d..54fcec2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/PricingClient.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/PricingClient.tsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default function PricingClient() {
             <h3>{t.pricing.free}</h3>
             <p>{t.pricing.freeDesc}</p>
             <ul className="join-perks"><li>{t.pricing.free1}</li><li>{t.pricing.free2}</li></ul>
-            <Link href="/dating" className="btn">{t.pricing.try}</Link>
+            <Link href="/join" className="btn">{t.pricing.try}</Link>
           </div>
           <div className="join-card join-card-vip">
             <h3>{t.pricing.vip}</h3>
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ export default function PricingClient() {
               <li>{t.join.perk1}</li><li>{t.join.perk2}</li><li>{t.join.perk3}</li><li>{t.join.perk4}</li>
             </ul>
             <Link href="/join" className="btn btn-primary">{t.join.payBtn}</Link>
+            <p className="section-desc join-pay-note">{t.pricing.payNote}</p>
           </div>
         </div>
         <RingNext
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ebook/BuyEbook.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ebook/BuyEbook.tsx
index b242cdb..21f9665 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/ebook/BuyEbook.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ebook/BuyEbook.tsx
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ import { useT } from "@/components/ebook/LocaleProvider";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
 import { api } from "@/lib/api";
 
-/** Buy download edition via FastAPI /pay/create (pay_type=ebook). */
+/** Buy edition via FastAPI /pay/create (pay_type=ebook). */
 export function BuyEbook({ compact = false }: { compact?: boolean }) {
   const t = useT();
   const { token } = useAuth();
@@ -17,18 +17,33 @@ export function BuyEbook({ compact = false }: { compact?: boolean }) {
   const [busy, setBusy] = useState(false);
   const [error, setError] = useState("");
   const [owned, setOwned] = useState(false);
+  const [hasFiles, setHasFiles] = useState(false);
   const features = getFeatures();
   const enabled = features.payment?.checkout?.enabled !== false;
   const productName = features.payment?.checkout?.productName || "Download Edition";
-  const buttonText = features.payment?.checkout?.buttonText || t("payment.buyDownload");
+  const configuredButton = features.payment?.checkout?.buttonText;
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    api.ebookProduct()
+      .then((p) => setHasFiles(Boolean(p.has_files)))
+      .catch(() => setHasFiles(false));
+  }, []);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!token) return;
-    api.ebookStatus(token).then((s) => setOwned(s.owned)).catch(() => {});
+    api.ebookStatus(token).then((s) => {
+      setOwned(s.owned);
+      if (typeof s.has_files === "boolean") setHasFiles(s.has_files);
+    }).catch(() => {});
   }, [token]);
 
   if (!enabled) return null;
 
+  const buyLabel = configuredButton
+    || (hasFiles ? t("payment.buyDownload") : t("payment.buyUnlock"));
+  const buySub = hasFiles ? t("payment.buySub") : t("payment.buySubOnline");
+  const ownedLabel = hasFiles ? t("payment.ownedDownload") : t("payment.ownedOnline");
+
   const buy = async () => {
     setError("");
     if (!token) {
@@ -65,9 +80,9 @@ export function BuyEbook({ compact = false }: { compact?: boolean }) {
   return (
     <section className={`buy-ebook${compact ? " is-compact" : ""}`}>
       <h2 className="buy-ebook-title">{t("payment.buyGet", { name: productName })}</h2>
-      <p className="buy-ebook-sub">{t("payment.buySub")}</p>
+      <p className="buy-ebook-sub">{buySub}</p>
       <button type="button" className="buy-ebook-btn" disabled={busy} onClick={buy}>
-        {busy ? t("payment.openingCheckout") : owned ? t("payment.ownedDownload") : buttonText}
+        {busy ? t("payment.openingCheckout") : owned ? ownedLabel : buyLabel}
       </button>
       {error ? <p className="buy-ebook-error">{error}</p> : null}
       <p className="buy-ebook-hint">
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
index c2df3c3..dd13269 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
@@ -163,11 +163,13 @@ export const api = {
     return res.json() as Promise<{ success: boolean; url: string; object_key: string }>;
   },
   ebookStatus: (token: string) =>
-    fetchAPI<{ owned: boolean; amount_fen: number; amount_yuan: string }>("/ebook/status", {
+    fetchAPI<{ owned: boolean; has_files?: boolean; amount_fen: number; amount_yuan: string }>("/ebook/status", {
       headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token}` },
     }),
+  ebookProduct: () =>
+    fetchAPI<{ has_files: boolean; amount_fen: number; amount_yuan: string }>("/ebook/product"),
   ebookDownloads: (token: string) =>
-    fetchAPI<{ owned: boolean; files: { format: string; label: string; url: string }[] }>("/ebook/downloads", {
+    fetchAPI<{ owned: boolean; has_files?: boolean; files: { format: string; label: string; url: string }[] }>("/ebook/downloads", {
       headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token}` },
     }),
   getFavorites: (token: string) =>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/auth.tsx b/frontend/src/lib/auth.tsx
index 82eaba9..edb0873 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/auth.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/auth.tsx
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ interface AuthCtx {
   login: (email: string, password: string) => Promise<boolean>;
   register: (email: string, password: string, name: string) => Promise<boolean>;
   demoLogin: () => Promise<boolean>;
+  googleLogin: (idToken: string) => Promise<boolean>;
   logout: () => void;
   refreshUser: () => Promise<void>;
   toggleFavorite: (slug: string) => Promise<void>;
@@ -88,6 +89,14 @@ export function AuthProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
     } catch { return false; }
   };
 
+  const googleLogin = async (idToken: string) => {
+    try {
+      const data = await api.googleLogin(idToken);
+      await persist(data.token, data.user);
+      return true;
+    } catch { return false; }
+  };
+
   const logout = () => {
     setToken(null);
     setUser(null);
@@ -122,7 +131,7 @@ export function AuthProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
 
   return (
     <AuthContext.Provider value={{
-      user, token, favorites, planSyncStatus, login, register, demoLogin, logout, refreshUser,
+      user, token, favorites, planSyncStatus, login, register, demoLogin, googleLogin, logout, refreshUser,
       toggleFavorite, isFavorite: (slug) => favorites.includes(slug),
     }}>
       {children}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/en.ts b/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/en.ts
index b985138..a5b2607 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/en.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/en.ts
@@ -137,8 +137,11 @@ export const messages = {
     payFailed: 'Payment failed',
     buyGet: 'Get the {name}',
     buySub: 'Read free online, or grab PDF & EPUB for offline and permanent access.',
+    buySubOnline: 'Read free online — purchase unlocks permanent online access. PDF/EPUB ship when files are ready.',
     buyDownload: 'Buy download edition',
+    buyUnlock: 'Unlock online edition',
     ownedDownload: 'Owned · Downloads',
+    ownedOnline: 'Owned · Keep reading',
     orReadOnline: 'Or read free',
     checkoutFailed: 'Checkout failed',
   },
@@ -149,7 +152,7 @@ export const messages = {
     supportContinue: 'Keep reading',
     purchaseTitle: 'Thank you!',
     purchaseBody: 'Purchase complete',
-    purchaseDetail: 'Your download edition is on its way. Check your email for PDF & EPUB files. If you don\'t see it within a few minutes, check spam or contact us.',
+    purchaseDetail: 'Your edition is unlocked. If PDF/EPUB links are configured, they appear here; otherwise keep reading online anytime.',
     purchaseContinue: 'Continue reading online',
     backCover: 'Back to cover',
   },
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/zh.ts b/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/zh.ts
index cc08aba..f4bfe56 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/zh.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/ebook/i18n/messages/zh.ts
@@ -137,8 +137,11 @@ export const messages = {
     payFailed: '支付失败',
     buyGet: '购买 {name}',
     buySub: '可免费在线阅读，或购买 PDF 与 EPUB 离线永久保存。',
+    buySubOnline: '可免费在线阅读；购买后解锁永久在线访问。PDF/EPUB 文件就绪后可下载。',
     buyDownload: '购买下载版',
+    buyUnlock: '解锁在线版',
     ownedDownload: '已购买 · 去下载',
+    ownedOnline: '已购买 · 继续阅读',
     orReadOnline: '也可免费',
     checkoutFailed: '结账失败',
   },
@@ -149,7 +152,7 @@ export const messages = {
     supportContinue: '继续阅读',
     purchaseTitle: '谢谢！',
     purchaseBody: '购买完成',
-    purchaseDetail: '下载版将发送到你的邮箱（PDF 和 EPUB）。若几分钟内未收到，请检查垃圾箱或联系我们。',
+    purchaseDetail: '权益已解锁。若已配置 PDF/EPUB 下载链接会显示在此；否则可随时在线阅读。',
     purchaseContinue: '继续在线阅读',
     backCover: '返回封面',
   },
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/i18n/dictionaries.ts b/frontend/src/lib/i18n/dictionaries.ts
index 1d49cdd..1172ad2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/i18n/dictionaries.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/i18n/dictionaries.ts
@@ -426,6 +426,8 @@ export const zh = {
     pwdNeed: "还差 {n} 位",
     pwdOk: "可用 · 再长一点更安全",
     pwdStrong: "强度不错",
+    google: "使用 Google 登录",
+    googleFail: "Google 登录失败",
   },
   footer: {
     explore: "探索",
@@ -567,6 +569,7 @@ export const zh = {
     draftHint: "资料草稿会自动保存在本机",
     saving: "保存中…",
     vipActive: "✨ 你已是 VIP · 权益已生效",
+    payMethods: "目前支持支付宝 / 微信支付（中国大陆通道）",
   },
   live: {
     loading: "加载直播间…",
@@ -900,7 +903,8 @@ export const zh = {
     free2: "参与社区讨论与活动 RSVP",
     vip: "VIP 会员",
     year: "年",
-    try: "开始匹配",
+    try: "完善资料开始",
+    payNote: "VIP 支付目前走支付宝 / 微信",
   },
   feedback: {
     tag: "💬 FEEDBACK",
@@ -1272,6 +1276,8 @@ export const zh = {
     submit: "订阅",
     ok: "订阅成功",
     fail: "订阅失败",
+    invalidEmail: "请输入有效邮箱",
+    note: "先登记邮箱；邮件推送开通后会同步发送，不会假装已群发",
   },
   pwa: {
     installHint: "可安装到主屏幕，离线也能打开计划入口",
@@ -1821,6 +1827,8 @@ export const en: { [K in keyof typeof zh]: typeof zh[K] extends string ? string
     pwdNeed: "{n} more characters needed",
     pwdOk: "OK · a bit longer is safer",
     pwdStrong: "Looking strong",
+    google: "Continue with Google",
+    googleFail: "Google sign-in failed",
   },
   footer: {
     explore: "Explore",
@@ -1962,6 +1970,7 @@ export const en: { [K in keyof typeof zh]: typeof zh[K] extends string ? string
     draftHint: "Profile draft autosaves on this device",
     saving: "Saving…",
     vipActive: "✨ You're VIP — perks are active",
+    payMethods: "Checkout uses Alipay / WeChat Pay (China rails) for now",
   },
   live: {
     loading: "Loading live room…",
@@ -2295,7 +2304,8 @@ export const en: { [K in keyof typeof zh]: typeof zh[K] extends string ? string
     free2: "Discussions & event RSVPs",
     vip: "VIP",
     year: "year",
-    try: "Start matching",
+    try: "Complete profile",
+    payNote: "VIP checkout currently uses Alipay / WeChat Pay",
   },
   feedback: {
     tag: "💬 FEEDBACK",
@@ -2667,6 +2677,8 @@ export const en: { [K in keyof typeof zh]: typeof zh[K] extends string ? string
     submit: "Subscribe",
     ok: "Subscribed",
     fail: "Could not subscribe",
+    invalidEmail: "Enter a valid email",
+    note: "We'll save your email now; sends start once mailing is enabled — no fake blasts",
   },
   pwa: {
     installHint: "Install to home screen — open plan offline-ready",
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/rings.ts b/frontend/src/lib/rings.ts
index f458de7..f3f0ac2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/rings.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/rings.ts
@@ -100,6 +100,8 @@ export function useRingSteps() {
 
     { href: "/dating", emoji: "💕", label: t.ring.dating, desc: t.ring.datingDesc },
 
+    { href: "/chat", emoji: "✉️", label: t.ring.chat, desc: t.ring.chatDesc },
+
   ];