diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipeline/[id]/edit/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipeline/[id]/edit/page.tsx
index fccb79d..9bd33e4 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipeline/[id]/edit/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipeline/[id]/edit/page.tsx
@@ -309,6 +309,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
             onChange={(c) =>
               updateStageConfig('INTAKE', c as unknown as Record<string, unknown>)
             }
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -323,6 +324,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
           <MainTrackSection
             stages={mainTrack?.stages ?? []}
             onChange={updateMainTrackStages}
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -339,6 +341,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
             onChange={(c) =>
               updateStageConfig('FILTER', c as unknown as Record<string, unknown>)
             }
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -355,6 +358,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
             onChange={(c) =>
               updateStageConfig('EVALUATION', c as unknown as Record<string, unknown>)
             }
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -369,6 +373,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
           <AwardsSection
             tracks={state.tracks}
             onChange={(tracks) => updateState({ tracks })}
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -385,6 +390,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
             onChange={(c) =>
               updateStageConfig('LIVE_FINAL', c as unknown as Record<string, unknown>)
             }
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
@@ -403,6 +409,7 @@ export default function EditPipelinePage() {
             onOverridePolicyChange={(overridePolicy) =>
               updateState({ overridePolicy })
             }
+            isActive={isActive}
           />
         </WizardSection>
 
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipelines/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipelines/page.tsx
index 00bb97d..9bc7cf5 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipelines/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/pipelines/page.tsx
@@ -133,71 +133,78 @@ export default function PipelineListPage() {
       {pipelines && pipelines.length > 0 && (
         <div className="grid gap-4 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
           {pipelines.map((pipeline) => (
-            <Card key={pipeline.id} className="group hover:shadow-md transition-shadow">
-              <CardHeader className="pb-3">
-                <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
-                  <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                    <CardTitle className="text-base truncate">
-                      {pipeline.name}
-                    </CardTitle>
-                    <CardDescription className="font-mono text-xs">
-                      {pipeline.slug}
-                    </CardDescription>
+            <Link
+              key={pipeline.id}
+              href={`/admin/rounds/pipeline/${pipeline.id}` as Route}
+              className="block"
+            >
+              <Card className="group hover:shadow-md transition-shadow cursor-pointer">
+                <CardHeader className="pb-3">
+                  <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
+                    <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
+                      <CardTitle className="text-base truncate">
+                        {pipeline.name}
+                      </CardTitle>
+                      <CardDescription className="font-mono text-xs">
+                        {pipeline.slug}
+                      </CardDescription>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                      <Badge
+                        variant="secondary"
+                        className={cn(
+                          'text-[10px] shrink-0',
+                          statusColors[pipeline.status] ?? ''
+                        )}
+                      >
+                        {pipeline.status}
+                      </Badge>
+                      <DropdownMenu>
+                        <DropdownMenuTrigger asChild>
+                          <Button
+                            variant="ghost"
+                            size="icon"
+                            className="h-7 w-7 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
+                            onClick={(e) => e.preventDefault()}
+                          >
+                            <MoreHorizontal className="h-4 w-4" />
+                          </Button>
+                        </DropdownMenuTrigger>
+                        <DropdownMenuContent align="end">
+                          <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
+                            <Link href={`/admin/rounds/pipeline/${pipeline.id}` as Route}>
+                              <Eye className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+                              View
+                            </Link>
+                          </DropdownMenuItem>
+                          <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
+                            <Link href={`/admin/rounds/pipeline/${pipeline.id}/edit` as Route}>
+                              <Edit className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+                              Edit
+                            </Link>
+                          </DropdownMenuItem>
+                        </DropdownMenuContent>
+                      </DropdownMenu>
+                    </div>
                   </div>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                    <Badge
-                      variant="secondary"
-                      className={cn(
-                        'text-[10px] shrink-0',
-                        statusColors[pipeline.status] ?? ''
-                      )}
-                    >
-                      {pipeline.status}
-                    </Badge>
-                    <DropdownMenu>
-                      <DropdownMenuTrigger asChild>
-                        <Button
-                          variant="ghost"
-                          size="icon"
-                          className="h-7 w-7 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
-                        >
-                          <MoreHorizontal className="h-4 w-4" />
-                        </Button>
-                      </DropdownMenuTrigger>
-                      <DropdownMenuContent align="end">
-                        <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
-                          <Link href={`/admin/rounds/pipeline/${pipeline.id}` as Route}>
-                            <Eye className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
-                            View
-                          </Link>
-                        </DropdownMenuItem>
-                        <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
-                          <Link href={`/admin/rounds/pipeline/${pipeline.id}/edit` as Route}>
-                            <Edit className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
-                            Edit
-                          </Link>
-                        </DropdownMenuItem>
-                      </DropdownMenuContent>
-                    </DropdownMenu>
+                </CardHeader>
+                <CardContent>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                      <Layers className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
+                      <span>{pipeline._count.tracks} tracks</span>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                      <GitBranch className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
+                      <span>{pipeline._count.routingRules} rules</span>
+                    </div>
                   </div>
-                </div>
-              </CardHeader>
-              <CardContent>
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
-                    <Layers className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
-                    <span>{pipeline._count.tracks} tracks</span>
-                  </div>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
-                    <GitBranch className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
-                    <span>{pipeline._count.routingRules} rules</span>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-                <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-2">
-                  Created {format(new Date(pipeline.createdAt), 'MMM d, yyyy')}
-                </p>
-              </CardContent>
-            </Card>
+                  <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-2">
+                    Created {format(new Date(pipeline.createdAt), 'MMM d, yyyy')}
+                  </p>
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+            </Link>
           ))}
         </div>
       )}
diff --git a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/pipeline/page.tsx b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/pipeline/page.tsx
index 0a49495..184f123 100644
--- a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/pipeline/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/pipeline/page.tsx
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ export default function ApplicantPipelinePage() {
           </div>
         </Link>
         <Link
-          href={"/applicant/messages" as Route}
+          href={"/applicant/mentor" as Route}
           className="group flex items-center gap-3 rounded-xl border p-4 transition-all hover:border-amber-500/30 hover:bg-amber-50/50 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
         >
           <div className="rounded-lg bg-amber-50 p-2 dark:bg-amber-950/40">
diff --git a/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/page.tsx b/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/page.tsx
index b6e06fb..f4b0929 100644
--- a/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/page.tsx
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ export default function MentorDashboard() {
       {/* Quick Actions */}
       <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
         <Button variant="outline" size="sm" asChild>
-          <Link href={'/mentor/messages' as Route}>
+          <Link href={'/mentor/projects' as Route}>
             <Mail className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
             Messages
           </Link>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/assignment-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/assignment-section.tsx
index 58f2ec7..e2b4c83 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/assignment-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/assignment-section.tsx
@@ -15,9 +15,10 @@ import type { EvaluationConfig } from '@/types/pipeline-wizard'
 type AssignmentSectionProps = {
   config: EvaluationConfig
   onChange: (config: EvaluationConfig) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
-export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps) {
+export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange, isActive }: AssignmentSectionProps) {
   const updateConfig = (updates: Partial<EvaluationConfig>) => {
     onChange({ ...config, ...updates })
   }
@@ -32,6 +33,7 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
             min={1}
             max={20}
             value={config.requiredReviews}
+            disabled={isActive}
             onChange={(e) =>
               updateConfig({ requiredReviews: parseInt(e.target.value) || 3 })
             }
@@ -48,6 +50,7 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
             min={1}
             max={100}
             value={config.maxLoadPerJuror}
+            disabled={isActive}
             onChange={(e) =>
               updateConfig({ maxLoadPerJuror: parseInt(e.target.value) || 20 })
             }
@@ -64,6 +67,7 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
             min={0}
             max={50}
             value={config.minLoadPerJuror}
+            disabled={isActive}
             onChange={(e) =>
               updateConfig({ minLoadPerJuror: parseInt(e.target.value) || 5 })
             }
@@ -74,6 +78,12 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
         </div>
       </div>
 
+      {config.minLoadPerJuror > config.maxLoadPerJuror && (
+        <p className="text-sm text-destructive">
+          Min load per juror cannot exceed max load per juror.
+        </p>
+      )}
+
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
         <div>
           <Label>Availability Weighting</Label>
@@ -86,6 +96,7 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
           onCheckedChange={(checked) =>
             updateConfig({ availabilityWeighting: checked })
           }
+          disabled={isActive}
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -98,6 +109,7 @@ export function AssignmentSection({ config, onChange }: AssignmentSectionProps)
               overflowPolicy: value as EvaluationConfig['overflowPolicy'],
             })
           }
+          disabled={isActive}
         >
           <SelectTrigger>
             <SelectValue />
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/awards-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/awards-section.tsx
index 70c2baa..ab3d802 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/awards-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/awards-section.tsx
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ import type { RoutingMode, DecisionMode, AwardScoringMode } from '@prisma/client
 type AwardsSectionProps = {
   tracks: WizardTrackConfig[]
   onChange: (tracks: WizardTrackConfig[]) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
 function slugify(name: string): string {
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ function slugify(name: string): string {
     .replace(/^-|-$/g, '')
 }
 
-export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
+export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange, isActive }: AwardsSectionProps) {
   const awardTracks = tracks.filter((t) => t.kind === 'AWARD')
   const nonAwardTracks = tracks.filter((t) => t.kind !== 'AWARD')
 
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
         <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
           Configure special award tracks that run alongside the main competition.
         </p>
-        <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addAward}>
+        <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addAward} disabled={isActive}>
           <Plus className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mr-1" />
           Add Award Track
         </Button>
@@ -100,6 +101,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
                     variant="ghost"
                     size="icon"
                     className="h-7 w-7 text-muted-foreground hover:text-destructive"
+                    disabled={isActive}
                   >
                     <Trash2 className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
                   </Button>
@@ -129,6 +131,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
                 <Input
                   placeholder="e.g., Innovation Award"
                   value={track.awardConfig?.name ?? track.name}
+                  disabled={isActive}
                   onChange={(e) => {
                     const name = e.target.value
                     updateAward(index, {
@@ -151,6 +154,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
                       routingModeDefault: value as RoutingMode,
                     })
                   }
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 >
                   <SelectTrigger className="text-sm">
                     <SelectValue />
@@ -178,6 +182,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
                   onValueChange={(value) =>
                     updateAward(index, { decisionMode: value as DecisionMode })
                   }
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 >
                   <SelectTrigger className="text-sm">
                     <SelectValue />
@@ -203,6 +208,7 @@ export function AwardsSection({ tracks, onChange }: AwardsSectionProps) {
                       },
                     })
                   }
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 >
                   <SelectTrigger className="text-sm">
                     <SelectValue />
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/filtering-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/filtering-section.tsx
index e50ea67..b9cc124 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/filtering-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/filtering-section.tsx
@@ -19,9 +19,10 @@ import type { FilterConfig, FilterRuleConfig } from '@/types/pipeline-wizard'
 type FilteringSectionProps = {
   config: FilterConfig
   onChange: (config: FilterConfig) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
-export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
+export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange, isActive }: FilteringSectionProps) {
   const updateConfig = (updates: Partial<FilterConfig>) => {
     onChange({ ...config, ...updates })
   }
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
               Deterministic rules that projects must pass. Applied in order.
             </p>
           </div>
-          <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addRule}>
+          <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addRule} disabled={isActive}>
             <Plus className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mr-1" />
             Add Rule
           </Button>
@@ -72,11 +73,13 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
                     placeholder="Field name"
                     value={rule.field}
                     className="h-8 text-sm"
+                    disabled={isActive}
                     onChange={(e) => updateRule(index, { field: e.target.value })}
                   />
                   <Select
                     value={rule.operator}
                     onValueChange={(value) => updateRule(index, { operator: value })}
+                    disabled={isActive}
                   >
                     <SelectTrigger className="h-8 text-sm">
                       <SelectValue />
@@ -94,6 +97,7 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
                     placeholder="Value"
                     value={String(rule.value)}
                     className="h-8 text-sm"
+                    disabled={isActive}
                     onChange={(e) => updateRule(index, { value: e.target.value })}
                   />
                 </div>
@@ -103,6 +107,7 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
                   size="icon"
                   className="shrink-0 h-7 w-7 text-muted-foreground hover:text-destructive"
                   onClick={() => removeRule(index)}
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 >
                   <Trash2 className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
                 </Button>
@@ -130,6 +135,7 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
           <Switch
             checked={config.aiRubricEnabled}
             onCheckedChange={(checked) => updateConfig({ aiRubricEnabled: checked })}
+            disabled={isActive}
           />
         </div>
 
@@ -196,6 +202,7 @@ export function FilteringSection({ config, onChange }: FilteringSectionProps) {
         <Switch
           checked={config.manualQueueEnabled}
           onCheckedChange={(checked) => updateConfig({ manualQueueEnabled: checked })}
+          disabled={isActive}
         />
       </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/intake-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/intake-section.tsx
index 9f42fe0..b28c137 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/intake-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/intake-section.tsx
@@ -18,9 +18,10 @@ import type { IntakeConfig, FileRequirementConfig } from '@/types/pipeline-wizar
 type IntakeSectionProps = {
   config: IntakeConfig
   onChange: (config: IntakeConfig) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
-export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
+export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange, isActive }: IntakeSectionProps) {
   const updateConfig = (updates: Partial<IntakeConfig>) => {
     onChange({ ...config, ...updates })
   }
@@ -54,6 +55,12 @@ export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
 
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
+      {isActive && (
+        <p className="text-sm text-amber-600 bg-amber-50 rounded-md px-3 py-2">
+          Some settings are locked because this pipeline is active.
+        </p>
+      )}
+
       {/* Submission Window */}
       <div className="space-y-4">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
@@ -68,6 +75,7 @@ export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
             onCheckedChange={(checked) =>
               updateConfig({ submissionWindowEnabled: checked })
             }
+            disabled={isActive}
           />
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -83,6 +91,7 @@ export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
                 lateSubmissionPolicy: value as IntakeConfig['lateSubmissionPolicy'],
               })
             }
+            disabled={isActive}
           >
             <SelectTrigger>
               <SelectValue />
@@ -115,7 +124,7 @@ export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
       <div className="space-y-3">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
           <Label>File Requirements</Label>
-          <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addFileReq}>
+          <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addFileReq} disabled={isActive}>
             <Plus className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mr-1" />
             Add Requirement
           </Button>
@@ -183,6 +192,7 @@ export function IntakeSection({ config, onChange }: IntakeSectionProps) {
                   size="icon"
                   className="shrink-0 text-muted-foreground hover:text-destructive"
                   onClick={() => removeFileReq(index)}
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 >
                   <Trash2 className="h-4 w-4" />
                 </Button>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/live-finals-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/live-finals-section.tsx
index df94225..ae8ecba 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/live-finals-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/live-finals-section.tsx
@@ -15,9 +15,10 @@ import type { LiveFinalConfig } from '@/types/pipeline-wizard'
 type LiveFinalsSectionProps = {
   config: LiveFinalConfig
   onChange: (config: LiveFinalConfig) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
-export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange }: LiveFinalsSectionProps) {
+export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange, isActive }: LiveFinalsSectionProps) {
   const updateConfig = (updates: Partial<LiveFinalConfig>) => {
     onChange({ ...config, ...updates })
   }
@@ -36,6 +37,7 @@ export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange }: LiveFinalsSectionProps)
           onCheckedChange={(checked) =>
             updateConfig({ juryVotingEnabled: checked })
           }
+          disabled={isActive}
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -52,6 +54,7 @@ export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange }: LiveFinalsSectionProps)
             onCheckedChange={(checked) =>
               updateConfig({ audienceVotingEnabled: checked })
             }
+            disabled={isActive}
           />
         </div>
 
@@ -91,6 +94,7 @@ export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange }: LiveFinalsSectionProps)
               cohortSetupMode: value as LiveFinalConfig['cohortSetupMode'],
             })
           }
+          disabled={isActive}
         >
           <SelectTrigger>
             <SelectValue />
@@ -115,6 +119,7 @@ export function LiveFinalsSection({ config, onChange }: LiveFinalsSectionProps)
               revealPolicy: value as LiveFinalConfig['revealPolicy'],
             })
           }
+          disabled={isActive}
         >
           <SelectTrigger>
             <SelectValue />
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/main-track-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/main-track-section.tsx
index 8cc9387..6b2a6bf 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/main-track-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/main-track-section.tsx
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ import type { StageType } from '@prisma/client'
 type MainTrackSectionProps = {
   stages: WizardStageConfig[]
   onChange: (stages: WizardStageConfig[]) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
 const STAGE_TYPE_OPTIONS: { value: StageType; label: string; color: string }[] = [
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ function slugify(name: string): string {
     .replace(/^-|-$/g, '')
 }
 
-export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
+export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange, isActive }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
   const updateStage = useCallback(
     (index: number, updates: Partial<WizardStageConfig>) => {
       const updated = [...stages]
@@ -95,15 +96,22 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
             Drag to reorder. Minimum 2 stages required.
           </p>
         </div>
-        <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addStage}>
+        <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addStage} disabled={isActive}>
           <Plus className="h-3.5 w-3.5 mr-1" />
           Add Stage
         </Button>
       </div>
 
+      {isActive && (
+        <p className="text-sm text-amber-600 bg-amber-50 rounded-md px-3 py-2">
+          Stage structure is locked because this pipeline is active. Use the Advanced editor for config changes.
+        </p>
+      )}
+
       <div className="space-y-2">
         {stages.map((stage, index) => {
           const typeInfo = STAGE_TYPE_OPTIONS.find((t) => t.value === stage.stageType)
+          const hasDuplicateSlug = stage.slug && stages.some((s, i) => i !== index && s.slug === stage.slug)
           return (
             <Card key={index}>
               <CardContent className="py-3 px-4">
@@ -115,7 +123,7 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
                       variant="ghost"
                       size="icon"
                       className="h-5 w-5"
-                      disabled={index === 0}
+                      disabled={isActive || index === 0}
                       onClick={() => moveStage(index, 'up')}
                     >
                       <ChevronUp className="h-3 w-3" />
@@ -126,7 +134,7 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
                       variant="ghost"
                       size="icon"
                       className="h-5 w-5"
-                      disabled={index === stages.length - 1}
+                      disabled={isActive || index === stages.length - 1}
                       onClick={() => moveStage(index, 'down')}
                     >
                       <ChevronDown className="h-3 w-3" />
@@ -143,12 +151,16 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
                     <Input
                       placeholder="Stage name"
                       value={stage.name}
-                      className="h-8 text-sm"
+                      className={cn('h-8 text-sm', hasDuplicateSlug && 'border-destructive')}
+                      disabled={isActive}
                       onChange={(e) => {
                         const name = e.target.value
                         updateStage(index, { name, slug: slugify(name) })
                       }}
                     />
+                    {hasDuplicateSlug && (
+                      <p className="text-[10px] text-destructive mt-0.5">Duplicate name</p>
+                    )}
                   </div>
 
                   {/* Stage type */}
@@ -158,6 +170,7 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
                       onValueChange={(value) =>
                         updateStage(index, { stageType: value as StageType })
                       }
+                      disabled={isActive}
                     >
                       <SelectTrigger className="h-8 text-xs">
                         <SelectValue />
@@ -186,7 +199,7 @@ export function MainTrackSection({ stages, onChange }: MainTrackSectionProps) {
                     variant="ghost"
                     size="icon"
                     className="shrink-0 h-7 w-7 text-muted-foreground hover:text-destructive"
-                    disabled={stages.length <= 2}
+                    disabled={isActive || stages.length <= 2}
                     onClick={() => removeStage(index)}
                   >
                     <Trash2 className="h-3.5 w-3.5" />
diff --git a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/notifications-section.tsx b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/notifications-section.tsx
index 522558e..2551115 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/notifications-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/pipeline/sections/notifications-section.tsx
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ type NotificationsSectionProps = {
   onChange: (config: Record<string, boolean>) => void
   overridePolicy: Record<string, unknown>
   onOverridePolicyChange: (policy: Record<string, unknown>) => void
+  isActive?: boolean
 }
 
 const NOTIFICATION_EVENTS = [
@@ -60,6 +61,7 @@ export function NotificationsSection({
   onChange,
   overridePolicy,
   onOverridePolicyChange,
+  isActive,
 }: NotificationsSectionProps) {
   const toggleEvent = (key: string, enabled: boolean) => {
     onChange({ ...config, [key]: enabled })
@@ -88,6 +90,7 @@ export function NotificationsSection({
                 <Switch
                   checked={config[event.key] !== false}
                   onCheckedChange={(checked) => toggleEvent(event.key, checked)}
+                  disabled={isActive}
                 />
               </div>
             </CardContent>