diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index ff98e1a..6e1e0c7 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -37,14 +37,14 @@ RUN npm install --omit=dev
 # Copy server code
 COPY server/ ./server/
 
+# Copy static assets (branding, etc.) to ensure default logo is present
+COPY static/ ./static/
+
 # Copy built frontend from previous stage
 COPY --from=frontend-builder /app/client/dist ./client/dist
 
-# Create necessary directories (including static for branding assets)
-RUN mkdir -p /app/data /app/uploads /app/static
-
-# Initialize database schema on build
-RUN node server/db/init.js || true
+# Create data and uploads directories
+RUN mkdir -p /app/data /app/uploads
 
 # Set environment variables
 ENV NODE_ENV=production