# Serve existing files/dirs directly
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d
RewriteRule . - [L]

# Never rewrite anything under /uploads (even if missing -> 404)
RewriteRule ^uploads/ - [L]

# Your app fallback (adjust if you have specific routes)
RewriteRule . index.php [L]
