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From: Samir Boulahtit <samir.boulahtit@wizard.lu>
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:07:09 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add comprehensive documentation for today's work
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Technical Documentation:
- docs/development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md: Complete guide to
  all architecture validation fixes (62 -> 0 errors)

User Guides:
- docs/guides/email-templates.md: How-to guide for vendors and admins
  to use the email template customization system

Implementation Docs:
- docs/implementation/password-reset-implementation.md: Technical
  documentation for the password reset feature
- Updated email-templates-architecture.md with EmailTemplateService
  documentation and related links

Bugfix:
- Fixed TemplateListItem Pydantic model to match service output
  (languages vs available_languages field name)

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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py           |   6 +-
 .../development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md | 476 ++++++++++++++++++
 docs/development/synology-github-repo.md      |   2 +-
 docs/guides/email-templates.md                | 287 +++++++++++
 .../email-templates-architecture.md           |  64 ++-
 .../password-reset-implementation.md          | 400 +++++++++++++++
 mkdocs.yml                                    |   3 +
 7 files changed, 1234 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 docs/development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md
 create mode 100644 docs/guides/email-templates.md
 create mode 100644 docs/implementation/password-reset-implementation.md

diff --git a/app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py b/app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py
index 57ad0a69..7797ba24 100644
--- a/app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py
+++ b/app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py
@@ -63,9 +63,11 @@ class TemplateListItem(BaseModel):
 
     code: str
     name: str
-    description: str
+    description: str | None = None
     category: str
-    available_languages: list[str]
+    languages: list[str]  # Matches service output field name
+    is_platform_only: bool = False
+    variables: list[str] = []
 
     class Config:
         from_attributes = True
diff --git a/docs/development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md b/docs/development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a60036a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md
@@ -0,0 +1,476 @@
+# Architecture Validation Fixes (January 2026)
+
+## Overview
+
+This document details the architecture validation fixes implemented to achieve **zero architecture errors** in the codebase. The fixes addressed violations across API endpoints, service layer, JavaScript files, and templates.
+
+**Before:** 62 errors
+**After:** 0 errors
+
+---
+
+## Summary of Changes
+
+| Category | Files Changed | Violations Fixed |
+|----------|---------------|------------------|
+| API Layer | 3 files | 12 violations |
+| Service Layer | 2 files | Business logic moved |
+| Exceptions | 1 file | 2 new exceptions |
+| JavaScript | 2 files | 8 violations |
+| Templates | 2 files | 2 violations |
+| Tooling | 1 file | 1 false positive fix |
+
+---
+
+## 1. API Layer Fixes
+
+### 1.1 Vendor Settings API
+
+**File:** `app/api/v1/vendor/settings.py`
+
+**Problem:** 10 HTTPException raises directly in endpoint functions (API-003 violations).
+
+**Solution:** Moved validation to Pydantic field validators.
+
+#### Before (Inline Validation)
+```python
+@router.put("/letzshop")
+def update_letzshop_settings(letzshop_config: LetzshopFeedSettingsUpdate, ...):
+    update_data = letzshop_config.model_dump(exclude_unset=True)
+
+    # Validate tax rate - VIOLATION: HTTPException in endpoint
+    if "letzshop_default_tax_rate" in update_data:
+        if update_data["letzshop_default_tax_rate"] not in VALID_TAX_RATES:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Invalid tax rate")
+    # ... more inline validation
+```
+
+#### After (Pydantic Validators)
+```python
+# Constants moved above model
+VALID_TAX_RATES = [0, 3, 8, 14, 17]
+VALID_DELIVERY_METHODS = ["nationwide", "package_delivery", "self_collect"]
+
+class LetzshopFeedSettingsUpdate(BaseModel):
+    letzshop_default_tax_rate: int | None = Field(None)
+    letzshop_boost_sort: str | None = Field(None)
+    letzshop_delivery_method: str | None = Field(None)
+    letzshop_preorder_days: int | None = Field(None, ge=0)  # Built-in validation
+
+    @field_validator("letzshop_default_tax_rate")
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_tax_rate(cls, v: int | None) -> int | None:
+        if v is not None and v not in VALID_TAX_RATES:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid tax rate. Must be one of: {VALID_TAX_RATES}")
+        return v
+
+    @field_validator("letzshop_delivery_method")
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_delivery_method(cls, v: str | None) -> str | None:
+        if v is not None:
+            methods = v.split(",")
+            for method in methods:
+                if method.strip() not in VALID_DELIVERY_METHODS:
+                    raise ValueError(f"Invalid delivery method")
+        return v
+
+    @field_validator("letzshop_boost_sort")
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_boost_sort(cls, v: str | None) -> str | None:
+        if v is not None:
+            try:
+                boost = float(v)
+                if boost < 0.0 or boost > 10.0:
+                    raise ValueError("Boost sort must be between 0.0 and 10.0")
+            except ValueError as e:
+                if "could not convert" in str(e).lower():
+                    raise ValueError("Boost sort must be a valid number")
+                raise
+        return v
+
+# Endpoint now clean
+@router.put("/letzshop")
+def update_letzshop_settings(letzshop_config: LetzshopFeedSettingsUpdate, ...):
+    """Validation is handled by Pydantic model validators."""
+    vendor = vendor_service.get_vendor_by_id(db, current_user.token_vendor_id)
+    update_data = letzshop_config.model_dump(exclude_unset=True)
+
+    for key, value in update_data.items():
+        setattr(vendor, key, value)
+    # ...
+```
+
+**Same pattern applied to:**
+- `LocalizationSettingsUpdate` - language and locale validation
+
+---
+
+### 1.2 Admin Email Templates API
+
+**File:** `app/api/v1/admin/email_templates.py`
+
+**Problem:** 2 endpoints returning raw dicts instead of Pydantic models (API-001 violations).
+
+**Solution:** Added Pydantic response models.
+
+#### Before
+```python
+@router.get("")
+def list_templates(...):
+    return {"templates": service.list_platform_templates()}
+
+@router.get("/categories")
+def get_categories(...):
+    return {"categories": service.get_template_categories()}
+```
+
+#### After
+```python
+class TemplateListItem(BaseModel):
+    code: str
+    name: str
+    description: str | None = None
+    category: str
+    languages: list[str]  # Matches service output
+    is_platform_only: bool = False
+    variables: list[str] = []
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+class TemplateListResponse(BaseModel):
+    templates: list[TemplateListItem]
+
+class CategoriesResponse(BaseModel):
+    categories: list[str]
+
+@router.get("", response_model=TemplateListResponse)
+def list_templates(...):
+    return TemplateListResponse(templates=service.list_platform_templates())
+
+@router.get("/categories", response_model=CategoriesResponse)
+def get_categories(...):
+    return CategoriesResponse(categories=service.get_template_categories())
+```
+
+---
+
+### 1.3 Shop Auth API (Password Reset)
+
+**File:** `app/api/v1/shop/auth.py`
+
+**Problem:** Business logic in `forgot_password()` and `reset_password()` endpoints.
+
+**Solution:** Moved business logic to `CustomerService`.
+
+#### Before (Business Logic in Endpoint)
+```python
+@router.post("/auth/reset-password")
+def reset_password(request: Request, reset_token: str, new_password: str, db: Session = Depends(get_db)):
+    # Validate password length - BUSINESS LOGIC
+    if len(new_password) < 8:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Password too short")
+
+    # Find valid token - BUSINESS LOGIC
+    token_record = PasswordResetToken.find_valid_token(db, reset_token)
+    if not token_record:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Invalid token")
+
+    # ... more business logic
+```
+
+#### After (Delegated to Service)
+```python
+@router.post("/auth/reset-password", response_model=PasswordResetResponse)
+def reset_password(request: Request, reset_token: str, new_password: str, db: Session = Depends(get_db)):
+    vendor = getattr(request.state, "vendor", None)
+    if not vendor:
+        raise VendorNotFoundException("context", identifier_type="subdomain")
+
+    # All business logic in service
+    customer = customer_service.validate_and_reset_password(
+        db=db,
+        vendor_id=vendor.id,
+        reset_token=reset_token,
+        new_password=new_password,
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+    return PasswordResetResponse(message="Password reset successfully.")
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Service Layer Changes
+
+### 2.1 CustomerService Enhancements
+
+**File:** `app/services/customer_service.py`
+
+Added two new methods for password reset:
+
+```python
+def get_customer_for_password_reset(
+    self, db: Session, vendor_id: int, email: str
+) -> Customer | None:
+    """Get active customer by email for password reset."""
+    return (
+        db.query(Customer)
+        .filter(
+            Customer.vendor_id == vendor_id,
+            Customer.email == email.lower(),
+            Customer.is_active == True,
+        )
+        .first()
+    )
+
+def validate_and_reset_password(
+    self,
+    db: Session,
+    vendor_id: int,
+    reset_token: str,
+    new_password: str,
+) -> Customer:
+    """Validate reset token and update customer password.
+
+    Raises:
+        PasswordTooShortException: If password too short
+        InvalidPasswordResetTokenException: If token invalid/expired
+        CustomerNotActiveException: If customer not active
+    """
+    if len(new_password) < 8:
+        raise PasswordTooShortException(min_length=8)
+
+    token_record = PasswordResetToken.find_valid_token(db, reset_token)
+    if not token_record:
+        raise InvalidPasswordResetTokenException()
+
+    customer = db.query(Customer).filter(Customer.id == token_record.customer_id).first()
+    if not customer or customer.vendor_id != vendor_id:
+        raise InvalidPasswordResetTokenException()
+
+    if not customer.is_active:
+        raise CustomerNotActiveException(customer.email)
+
+    hashed_password = self.auth_service.hash_password(new_password)
+    customer.hashed_password = hashed_password
+    token_record.mark_used(db)
+
+    return customer
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Exception Layer
+
+### 3.1 New Customer Exceptions
+
+**File:** `app/exceptions/customer.py`
+
+Added two new exceptions for password reset:
+
+```python
+class InvalidPasswordResetTokenException(ValidationException):
+    """Raised when password reset token is invalid or expired."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__(
+            message="Invalid or expired password reset link. Please request a new one.",
+            field="reset_token",
+        )
+        self.error_code = "INVALID_RESET_TOKEN"
+
+
+class PasswordTooShortException(ValidationException):
+    """Raised when password doesn't meet minimum length requirement."""
+
+    def __init__(self, min_length: int = 8):
+        super().__init__(
+            message=f"Password must be at least {min_length} characters long",
+            field="password",
+            details={"min_length": min_length},
+        )
+        self.error_code = "PASSWORD_TOO_SHORT"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. JavaScript Fixes
+
+### 4.1 Admin Email Templates
+
+**File:** `static/admin/js/email-templates.js`
+
+**Problems:**
+- Used raw `fetch()` instead of `apiClient`
+- Used `showNotification()` instead of `Utils.showToast()`
+
+#### Before
+```javascript
+async loadData() {
+    this.loading = true;
+    try {
+        const response = await fetch('/api/v1/admin/email-templates');
+        const data = await response.json();
+        this.templates = data.templates || [];
+    } catch (error) {
+        showNotification('Failed to load templates', 'error');
+    }
+}
+```
+
+#### After
+```javascript
+async loadData() {
+    this.loading = true;
+    try {
+        const [templatesData, categoriesData] = await Promise.all([
+            apiClient.get('/admin/email-templates'),
+            apiClient.get('/admin/email-templates/categories')
+        ]);
+        this.templates = templatesData.templates || [];
+        this.categories = categoriesData.categories || [];
+    } catch (error) {
+        Utils.showToast('Failed to load templates', 'error');
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4.2 Vendor Email Templates
+
+**File:** `static/vendor/js/email-templates.js`
+
+**Problems:**
+- Used raw `fetch()` instead of `apiClient`
+- Missing parent init call pattern
+- Used `showNotification()` instead of `Utils.showToast()`
+
+#### Before
+```javascript
+async init() {
+    await this.loadData();
+}
+```
+
+#### After
+```javascript
+async init() {
+    vendorEmailTemplatesLog.info('Email templates init() called');
+
+    // Call parent init to set vendorCode and other base state
+    const parentInit = data().init;
+    if (parentInit) {
+        await parentInit.call(this);
+    }
+
+    await this.loadData();
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Template Fixes
+
+### 5.1 Admin Email Templates Template
+
+**File:** `app/templates/admin/email-templates.html`
+
+**Problem:** Wrong block name (TPL-015 violation).
+
+```html
+<!-- Before -->
+{% block scripts %}
+
+<!-- After -->
+{% block extra_scripts %}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 5.2 Shop Base Template
+
+**File:** `app/templates/shop/base.html`
+
+**Problem:** `request.state.language` used without default (LANG-009 violation).
+
+```html
+<!-- Before -->
+language: '{{ request.state.language }}'
+
+<!-- After -->
+language: '{{ request.state.language|default("fr") }}'
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Architecture Validator Fix
+
+### 6.1 LANG-001 False Positive
+
+**File:** `scripts/validate_architecture.py`
+
+**Problem:** Validator flagged "English" as invalid language code in `SUPPORTED_LANGUAGES` dict (where it's a display name, not a code).
+
+**Solution:** Extended pattern to skip `SUPPORTED_LANGUAGES` and `SUPPORTED_LOCALES` blocks.
+
+```python
+# Before: Only skipped LANGUAGE_NAMES blocks
+if ("LANGUAGE_NAMES" in line or "LANGUAGE_NAMES_EN" in line) and "=" in line:
+    in_language_names_dict = True
+
+# After: Also skips SUPPORTED_LANGUAGES and SUPPORTED_LOCALES
+if any(
+    name in line
+    for name in [
+        "LANGUAGE_NAMES",
+        "LANGUAGE_NAMES_EN",
+        "SUPPORTED_LANGUAGES",
+        "SUPPORTED_LOCALES",
+    ]
+) and "=" in line:
+    in_language_names_block = True
+if in_language_names_block and stripped in ("}", "]"):
+    in_language_names_block = False
+```
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Rules Reference
+
+| Rule ID | Description | Fixed Files |
+|---------|-------------|-------------|
+| API-001 | Endpoint must use Pydantic models | admin/email_templates.py |
+| API-003 | Endpoint must NOT contain business logic | vendor/settings.py, shop/auth.py |
+| JS-001 | Must use apiClient for API calls | email-templates.js (admin & vendor) |
+| JS-002 | Must use Utils.showToast() for notifications | email-templates.js (admin & vendor) |
+| JS-003 | Must call parent init for Alpine components | vendor/email-templates.js |
+| TPL-015 | Must use correct block names | admin/email-templates.html |
+| LANG-009 | Must provide language default | shop/base.html |
+
+---
+
+## Testing
+
+After these changes:
+
+```bash
+$ python scripts/validate_architecture.py
+
+Files checked: 439
+Findings: 0 errors, 141 warnings, 2 info
+```
+
+The remaining warnings are acceptable patterns (mostly `db.commit()` in services which is allowed for complex operations).
+
+---
+
+## Commit Reference
+
+```
+commit 5155ef7
+fix: resolve all architecture validation errors (62 -> 0)
+
+10 files changed, 394 insertions(+), 380 deletions(-)
+```
diff --git a/docs/development/synology-github-repo.md b/docs/development/synology-github-repo.md
index b2e00918..d449ccc3 100644
--- a/docs/development/synology-github-repo.md
+++ b/docs/development/synology-github-repo.md
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Git is an open-source, distributed version control system that helps you manage
 Adding new repository on NAS DS223J
 
    ```bash
-    > ssh boulaht1@DS223J
+    > ssh boulaht1@DS223J -p 22
     > sudo -i
     > cd /volume1/git-repos/
     > git --bare init my-repo.git
diff --git a/docs/guides/email-templates.md b/docs/guides/email-templates.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1cbc990a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/guides/email-templates.md
@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+# Email Templates Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+The Wizamart platform provides a comprehensive email template system that allows:
+
+- **Platform Administrators**: Manage all email templates across the platform
+- **Vendors**: Customize customer-facing emails with their own branding
+
+This guide covers how to use the email template system from both perspectives.
+
+---
+
+## For Vendors
+
+### Accessing Email Templates
+
+1. Log in to your vendor dashboard
+2. Navigate to **Settings** > **Email Templates** in the sidebar
+3. You'll see a list of all customizable email templates
+
+### Understanding Template Status
+
+Each template shows its customization status:
+
+| Status | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| **Platform Default** | Using the standard Wizamart template |
+| **Customized** | You have created a custom version |
+| Language badges (green) | Languages where you have customizations |
+
+### Customizing a Template
+
+1. Click on any template to open the edit modal
+2. Select the language tab you want to customize (EN, FR, DE, LB)
+3. Edit the following fields:
+   - **Subject**: The email subject line
+   - **HTML Body**: The rich HTML content
+   - **Plain Text Body**: Fallback for email clients that don't support HTML
+
+4. Click **Save** to save your customization
+
+### Template Variables
+
+Templates use special variables that are automatically replaced with actual values. Common variables include:
+
+| Variable | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `{{ customer_name }}` | Customer's first name |
+| `{{ order_number }}` | Order reference number |
+| `{{ vendor_name }}` | Your store name |
+| `{{ platform_name }}` | Platform name (Wizamart or your whitelabel name) |
+
+Each template shows its available variables in the reference panel.
+
+### Previewing Templates
+
+Before saving, you can preview your template:
+
+1. Click **Preview** in the edit modal
+2. A preview window shows how the email will look
+3. Sample data is used for all variables
+
+### Testing Templates
+
+To send a test email:
+
+1. Click **Send Test Email** in the edit modal
+2. Enter your email address
+3. Click **Send**
+4. Check your inbox to see the actual email
+
+### Reverting to Platform Default
+
+If you want to remove your customization and use the platform default:
+
+1. Open the template edit modal
+2. Click **Revert to Default**
+3. Confirm the action
+
+Your customization will be deleted and the platform template will be used.
+
+### Available Templates for Vendors
+
+| Template | Category | Description |
+|----------|----------|-------------|
+| Welcome Email | AUTH | Sent when a customer registers |
+| Password Reset | AUTH | Password reset link |
+| Order Confirmation | ORDERS | Sent after order placement |
+| Shipping Notification | ORDERS | Sent when order is shipped |
+
+**Note:** Billing and subscription emails are platform-only and cannot be customized.
+
+---
+
+## For Platform Administrators
+
+### Accessing Email Templates
+
+1. Log in to the admin dashboard
+2. Navigate to **System** > **Email Templates** in the sidebar
+3. You'll see all platform templates grouped by category
+
+### Template Categories
+
+| Category | Description | Vendor Override |
+|----------|-------------|-----------------|
+| AUTH | Authentication emails | Allowed |
+| ORDERS | Order-related emails | Allowed |
+| BILLING | Subscription/payment emails | **Not Allowed** |
+| SYSTEM | System notifications | Allowed |
+| MARKETING | Promotional emails | Allowed |
+
+### Editing Platform Templates
+
+1. Click on any template to open the edit modal
+2. Select the language tab (EN, FR, DE, LB)
+3. Edit the subject and body content
+4. Click **Save**
+
+**Important:** Changes to platform templates affect:
+- All vendors who haven't customized the template
+- New vendors automatically
+
+### Creating New Templates
+
+To add a new template:
+
+1. Use the database seed script or migration
+2. Define the template code, category, and languages
+3. Set `is_platform_only` if vendors shouldn't override it
+
+### Viewing Email Logs
+
+To see email delivery history:
+
+1. Open a template
+2. Click **View Logs**
+3. See recent emails sent using this template
+
+Logs show:
+- Recipient email
+- Send date/time
+- Delivery status
+- Vendor (if applicable)
+
+### Template Best Practices
+
+1. **Use all 4 languages**: Provide content in EN, FR, DE, and LB
+2. **Test before publishing**: Always send test emails
+3. **Include plain text**: Not all email clients support HTML
+4. **Use consistent branding**: Follow Wizamart brand guidelines
+5. **Keep subjects short**: Under 60 characters for mobile
+
+---
+
+## Language Resolution
+
+When sending an email, the system determines the language in this order:
+
+1. **Customer's preferred language** (if set in their profile)
+2. **Vendor's storefront language** (if customer doesn't have preference)
+3. **Platform default** (French - "fr")
+
+### Template Resolution for Vendors
+
+1. System checks if vendor has a custom override
+2. If yes, uses vendor's template
+3. If no, falls back to platform template
+4. If requested language unavailable, falls back to English
+
+---
+
+## Branding
+
+### Standard Vendors
+
+Standard vendors' emails include Wizamart branding:
+- Wizamart logo in header
+- "Powered by Wizamart" footer
+
+### Whitelabel Vendors
+
+Enterprise-tier vendors with whitelabel enabled:
+- No Wizamart branding
+- Vendor's logo in header
+- Custom footer (if configured)
+
+---
+
+## Email Template Variables Reference
+
+### Authentication Templates
+
+#### signup_welcome
+```
+{{ first_name }}        - Customer's first name
+{{ company_name }}      - Vendor company name
+{{ email }}             - Customer's email
+{{ login_url }}         - Link to login page
+{{ trial_days }}        - Trial period length
+{{ tier_name }}         - Subscription tier
+```
+
+#### password_reset
+```
+{{ customer_name }}     - Customer's name
+{{ reset_link }}        - Password reset URL
+{{ expiry_hours }}      - Link expiration time
+```
+
+### Order Templates
+
+#### order_confirmation
+```
+{{ customer_name }}     - Customer's name
+{{ order_number }}      - Order reference
+{{ order_total }}       - Order total amount
+{{ order_items_count }} - Number of items
+{{ order_date }}        - Order date
+{{ shipping_address }}  - Delivery address
+```
+
+### Common Variables (All Templates)
+
+```
+{{ platform_name }}     - "Wizamart" or whitelabel name
+{{ platform_logo_url }} - Platform logo URL
+{{ support_email }}     - Support email address
+{{ vendor_name }}       - Vendor's business name
+{{ vendor_logo_url }}   - Vendor's logo URL
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Email Not Received
+
+1. Check spam/junk folder
+2. Verify email address is correct
+3. Check email logs in admin dashboard
+4. Verify SMTP configuration
+
+### Template Not Applying
+
+1. Clear browser cache
+2. Verify the correct language is selected
+3. Check if vendor override exists
+4. Verify template is not platform-only
+
+### Variables Not Replaced
+
+1. Check variable spelling (case-sensitive)
+2. Ensure variable is available for this template
+3. Wrap variables in `{{ }}` syntax
+4. Check for typos in variable names
+
+---
+
+## API Reference
+
+For developers integrating with the email system:
+
+### Sending a Template Email
+
+```python
+from app.services.email_service import EmailService
+
+email_service = EmailService(db)
+email_service.send_template(
+    template_code="order_confirmation",
+    to_email="customer@example.com",
+    to_name="John Doe",
+    language="fr",
+    variables={
+        "customer_name": "John",
+        "order_number": "ORD-12345",
+        "order_total": "99.99",
+    },
+    vendor_id=vendor.id,
+    related_type="order",
+    related_id=order.id,
+)
+```
+
+See [Email Templates Architecture](../implementation/email-templates-architecture.md) for full technical documentation.
diff --git a/docs/implementation/email-templates-architecture.md b/docs/implementation/email-templates-architecture.md
index d3d4b57b..d9fcc646 100644
--- a/docs/implementation/email-templates-architecture.md
+++ b/docs/implementation/email-templates-architecture.md
@@ -69,6 +69,59 @@ UNIQUE (vendor_id, template_code, language)
 
 ---
 
+## Email Template Service
+
+**File:** `app/services/email_template_service.py`
+
+The `EmailTemplateService` encapsulates all email template business logic, keeping API endpoints clean and focused on request/response handling.
+
+### Admin Methods
+
+| Method | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `list_platform_templates()` | List all platform templates grouped by code |
+| `get_template_categories()` | Get list of template categories |
+| `get_platform_template(code)` | Get template with all language versions |
+| `update_platform_template(code, language, data)` | Update platform template content |
+| `preview_template(code, language, variables)` | Generate preview with sample data |
+| `get_template_logs(code, limit)` | Get email logs for template |
+
+### Vendor Methods
+
+| Method | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `list_overridable_templates(vendor_id)` | List templates vendor can customize |
+| `get_vendor_template(vendor_id, code, language)` | Get template (override or platform default) |
+| `create_or_update_vendor_override(vendor_id, code, language, data)` | Save vendor customization |
+| `delete_vendor_override(vendor_id, code, language)` | Revert to platform default |
+| `preview_vendor_template(vendor_id, code, language, variables)` | Preview with vendor branding |
+
+### Usage Example
+
+```python
+from app.services.email_template_service import EmailTemplateService
+
+service = EmailTemplateService(db)
+
+# List templates for admin
+templates = service.list_platform_templates()
+
+# Get vendor's view of a template
+template_data = service.get_vendor_template(vendor_id, "order_confirmation", "fr")
+
+# Create vendor override
+service.create_or_update_vendor_override(
+    vendor_id=vendor.id,
+    code="order_confirmation",
+    language="fr",
+    subject="Votre commande {{ order_number }}",
+    body_html="<html>...</html>",
+    body_text="Plain text...",
+)
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Email Service
 
 **File:** `app/services/email_service.py`
@@ -372,7 +425,8 @@ db.commit()
 │   │   ├── admin_pages.py  (route added)
 │   │   └── vendor_pages.py (route added)
 │   ├── services/
-│   │   └── email_service.py (enhanced)
+│   │   ├── email_service.py (enhanced)
+│   │   └── email_template_service.py (new - business logic)
 │   └── templates/
 │       ├── admin/
 │       │   ├── email-templates.html
@@ -394,3 +448,11 @@ db.commit()
     └── vendor/js/
         └── email-templates.js
 ```
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Email Templates User Guide](../guides/email-templates.md) - How to use the email template system
+- [Password Reset Implementation](./password-reset-implementation.md) - Password reset feature using email templates
+- [Architecture Fixes (January 2026)](../development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md) - Architecture validation fixes
diff --git a/docs/implementation/password-reset-implementation.md b/docs/implementation/password-reset-implementation.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..eeb2a679
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/implementation/password-reset-implementation.md
@@ -0,0 +1,400 @@
+# Password Reset Implementation
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the password reset feature for shop customers, allowing them to securely reset their password via email.
+
+---
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Flow Diagram
+
+```
+┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
+│   Customer   │───▶│ Forgot Page  │───▶│  API: POST   │───▶│ Email Sent   │
+│   Clicks     │    │ Enter Email  │    │ /forgot-pwd  │    │ with Link    │
+└──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘
+                                                                    │
+                                                                    ▼
+┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
+│   Success    │◀───│  API: POST   │◀───│ Reset Page   │◀───│ Customer     │
+│   Redirect   │    │ /reset-pwd   │    │ New Password │    │ Clicks Link  │
+└──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## Components
+
+### Database Model
+
+**File:** `models/database/password_reset_token.py`
+
+```python
+class PasswordResetToken(Base):
+    __tablename__ = "password_reset_tokens"
+
+    id: int                     # Primary key
+    customer_id: int            # FK to customers.id
+    token_hash: str             # SHA256 hash of token
+    expires_at: datetime        # Expiration timestamp
+    used_at: datetime | None    # When token was used
+    created_at: datetime        # Creation timestamp
+
+    TOKEN_EXPIRY_HOURS = 1      # Token valid for 1 hour
+```
+
+**Key Methods:**
+
+| Method | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `create_for_customer(db, customer_id)` | Creates new token, returns plaintext |
+| `find_valid_token(db, plaintext_token)` | Finds unexpired, unused token |
+| `mark_used(db)` | Marks token as used |
+
+**Security:**
+- Tokens are hashed with SHA256 before storage
+- Only one active token per customer (old tokens invalidated)
+- Tokens expire after 1 hour
+- Tokens can only be used once
+
+---
+
+### API Endpoints
+
+**File:** `app/api/v1/shop/auth.py`
+
+#### POST /api/v1/shop/auth/forgot-password
+
+Request a password reset link.
+
+**Request:**
+```json
+{
+  "email": "customer@example.com"
+}
+```
+
+**Response:** (Always returns success to prevent email enumeration)
+```json
+{
+  "message": "If an account exists with this email, a password reset link has been sent."
+}
+```
+
+**Implementation:**
+```python
+@router.post("/auth/forgot-password", response_model=PasswordResetRequestResponse)
+def forgot_password(request: Request, email: str, db: Session = Depends(get_db)):
+    vendor = getattr(request.state, "vendor", None)
+    if not vendor:
+        raise VendorNotFoundException("context", identifier_type="subdomain")
+
+    # Look up customer (vendor-scoped)
+    customer = customer_service.get_customer_for_password_reset(db, vendor.id, email)
+
+    if customer:
+        # Generate token and send email
+        plaintext_token = PasswordResetToken.create_for_customer(db, customer.id)
+        reset_link = f"{scheme}://{host}/shop/account/reset-password?token={plaintext_token}"
+
+        email_service.send_template(
+            template_code="password_reset",
+            to_email=customer.email,
+            variables={
+                "customer_name": customer.first_name,
+                "reset_link": reset_link,
+                "expiry_hours": str(PasswordResetToken.TOKEN_EXPIRY_HOURS),
+            },
+            vendor_id=vendor.id,
+        )
+        db.commit()
+
+    # Always return success (security: don't reveal if email exists)
+    return PasswordResetRequestResponse(
+        message="If an account exists with this email, a password reset link has been sent."
+    )
+```
+
+---
+
+#### POST /api/v1/shop/auth/reset-password
+
+Reset password using token from email.
+
+**Request:**
+```json
+{
+  "reset_token": "abc123...",
+  "new_password": "newSecurePassword123"
+}
+```
+
+**Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "message": "Password reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password."
+}
+```
+
+**Implementation:**
+```python
+@router.post("/auth/reset-password", response_model=PasswordResetResponse)
+def reset_password(
+    request: Request, reset_token: str, new_password: str, db: Session = Depends(get_db)
+):
+    vendor = getattr(request.state, "vendor", None)
+    if not vendor:
+        raise VendorNotFoundException("context", identifier_type="subdomain")
+
+    # Service handles all validation and password update
+    customer = customer_service.validate_and_reset_password(
+        db=db,
+        vendor_id=vendor.id,
+        reset_token=reset_token,
+        new_password=new_password,
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+    return PasswordResetResponse(
+        message="Password reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password."
+    )
+```
+
+---
+
+### Service Layer
+
+**File:** `app/services/customer_service.py`
+
+#### get_customer_for_password_reset
+
+```python
+def get_customer_for_password_reset(
+    self, db: Session, vendor_id: int, email: str
+) -> Customer | None:
+    """Get active customer by email for password reset.
+
+    Returns None if customer doesn't exist or is inactive.
+    This method is designed to not reveal whether an email exists.
+    """
+    return (
+        db.query(Customer)
+        .filter(
+            Customer.vendor_id == vendor_id,
+            Customer.email == email.lower(),
+            Customer.is_active == True,
+        )
+        .first()
+    )
+```
+
+#### validate_and_reset_password
+
+```python
+def validate_and_reset_password(
+    self,
+    db: Session,
+    vendor_id: int,
+    reset_token: str,
+    new_password: str,
+) -> Customer:
+    """Validate reset token and update customer password.
+
+    Args:
+        db: Database session
+        vendor_id: Vendor ID (for security verification)
+        reset_token: Password reset token from email
+        new_password: New password
+
+    Returns:
+        Customer: Updated customer
+
+    Raises:
+        PasswordTooShortException: If password < 8 characters
+        InvalidPasswordResetTokenException: If token invalid/expired
+        CustomerNotActiveException: If customer account is inactive
+    """
+    # Validate password length
+    if len(new_password) < 8:
+        raise PasswordTooShortException(min_length=8)
+
+    # Find valid token
+    token_record = PasswordResetToken.find_valid_token(db, reset_token)
+    if not token_record:
+        raise InvalidPasswordResetTokenException()
+
+    # Get customer and verify vendor ownership
+    customer = db.query(Customer).filter(Customer.id == token_record.customer_id).first()
+    if not customer or customer.vendor_id != vendor_id:
+        raise InvalidPasswordResetTokenException()
+
+    if not customer.is_active:
+        raise CustomerNotActiveException(customer.email)
+
+    # Update password
+    hashed_password = self.auth_service.hash_password(new_password)
+    customer.hashed_password = hashed_password
+
+    # Mark token as used
+    token_record.mark_used(db)
+
+    return customer
+```
+
+---
+
+### Exceptions
+
+**File:** `app/exceptions/customer.py`
+
+```python
+class InvalidPasswordResetTokenException(ValidationException):
+    """Raised when password reset token is invalid or expired."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__(
+            message="Invalid or expired password reset link. Please request a new one.",
+            field="reset_token",
+        )
+        self.error_code = "INVALID_RESET_TOKEN"
+
+
+class PasswordTooShortException(ValidationException):
+    """Raised when password doesn't meet minimum length requirement."""
+
+    def __init__(self, min_length: int = 8):
+        super().__init__(
+            message=f"Password must be at least {min_length} characters long",
+            field="password",
+            details={"min_length": min_length},
+        )
+        self.error_code = "PASSWORD_TOO_SHORT"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Frontend Pages
+
+#### Forgot Password Page
+
+**Template:** `app/templates/shop/account/forgot-password.html`
+**Route:** `/shop/account/forgot-password`
+
+Features:
+- Email input form
+- Form validation
+- Success message display
+- Link back to login
+
+#### Reset Password Page
+
+**Template:** `app/templates/shop/account/reset-password.html`
+**Route:** `/shop/account/reset-password?token=...`
+
+Features:
+- New password input
+- Confirm password input
+- Password strength indicator
+- Password match validation
+- Success redirect to login
+
+---
+
+### Email Template
+
+**Code:** `password_reset`
+**Category:** AUTH
+**Languages:** en, fr, de, lb
+
+**Variables:**
+| Variable | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `customer_name` | Customer's first name |
+| `reset_link` | Full URL to reset password page |
+| `expiry_hours` | Hours until link expires |
+
+**Example Email:**
+```
+Subject: Reset Your Password
+
+Hi {{ customer_name }},
+
+We received a request to reset your password.
+
+Click here to reset your password:
+{{ reset_link }}
+
+This link will expire in {{ expiry_hours }} hour(s).
+
+If you didn't request this, you can safely ignore this email.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Token Security
+
+1. **Hashed Storage**: Tokens stored as SHA256 hashes
+2. **Short Expiry**: 1 hour expiration
+3. **Single Use**: Tokens invalidated after use
+4. **One Active Token**: Creating new token invalidates previous
+
+### Email Enumeration Prevention
+
+- Same response whether email exists or not
+- Same response timing regardless of email existence
+
+### Vendor Isolation
+
+- Tokens are verified against the requesting vendor
+- Prevents cross-vendor token reuse
+
+### Password Requirements
+
+- Minimum 8 characters
+- Enforced by service layer exception
+
+---
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+- [ ] Request reset for existing email (email received)
+- [ ] Request reset for non-existent email (same response)
+- [ ] Click reset link within expiry (success)
+- [ ] Click reset link after expiry (error)
+- [ ] Click reset link twice (second fails)
+- [ ] Password too short (validation error)
+- [ ] Password mismatch on form (client validation)
+- [ ] Multi-language email templates
+- [ ] Token works only for correct vendor
+
+---
+
+## File Structure
+
+```
+├── alembic/versions/
+│   └── t8b9c0d1e2f3_add_password_reset_tokens.py
+├── app/
+│   ├── api/v1/shop/
+│   │   └── auth.py
+│   ├── exceptions/
+│   │   └── customer.py
+│   ├── routes/
+│   │   └── shop_pages.py
+│   ├── services/
+│   │   └── customer_service.py
+│   └── templates/shop/account/
+│       ├── forgot-password.html
+│       └── reset-password.html
+├── models/
+│   ├── database/
+│   │   └── password_reset_token.py
+│   └── schema/
+│       └── auth.py
+└── scripts/
+    └── seed_email_templates.py
+```
diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml
index 52c669e9..090e1b4c 100644
--- a/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/mkdocs.yml
@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ nav:
         - Init Guide: development/database-seeder/database-init-guide.md
         - Quick Reference: development/database-seeder/database-quick-reference-guide.md
       - Seed Scripts Audit: development/seed-scripts-audit.md
+      - Architecture Fixes (Jan 2026): development/architecture-fixes-2026-01.md
       - PyCharm Setup:
         - Make Configuration: development/pycharm-configuration-make.md
         - Troubleshooting: development/troubleshooting.md
@@ -169,6 +170,7 @@ nav:
       - Vendor Frontend Parity: implementation/vendor-frontend-parity-plan.md
       - Stock Management Integration: implementation/stock-management-integration.md
       - Email Templates Architecture: implementation/email-templates-architecture.md
+      - Password Reset: implementation/password-reset-implementation.md
 
     # --- Testing ---
     - Testing:
@@ -216,6 +218,7 @@ nav:
       - Product Management: guides/product-management.md
       - Inventory Management: guides/inventory-management.md
       - Subscription Tier Management: guides/subscription-tier-management.md
+      - Email Templates: guides/email-templates.md
       - Shop Setup: guides/shop-setup.md
       - CSV Import: guides/csv-import.md
       - Marketplace Integration: guides/marketplace-integration.md