diff --git a/client b/client
index 87642fa..3748f0b 160000
--- a/client
+++ b/client
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit 87642fabcf8c3091e78ab35a91ba0809e89e4ddf
+Subproject commit 3748f0b9d64e755d0914b972cd8b5df1a9622507
diff --git a/docs/observability.md b/docs/observability.md
index e53b93c..e1a30b4 100644
--- a/docs/observability.md
+++ b/docs/observability.md
@@ -114,6 +114,39 @@ Planned test files:
 
 ---
 
+## Logging Standards
+
+### Principles
+
+1. **Never suppress without logging**: Replace `contextlib.suppress()` with explicit try/except
+2. **Log early returns**: Any function that returns early should log at DEBUG level
+3. **Structured logging**: Always include context (IDs, operation names)
+4. **Appropriate levels**:
+   - ERROR: Unexpected failures
+   - WARNING: Expected failures (validation errors)
+   - INFO: Significant state changes
+   - DEBUG: Operational flow details
+
+### Examples
+
+#### Before (Bad)
+```python
+with contextlib.suppress(Exception):
+    await risky_operation()
+```
+
+#### After (Good)
+```python
+try:
+    await risky_operation()
+except SpecificError as exc:
+    logger.warning("Expected error in operation", error=str(exc))
+except Exception as exc:
+    logger.error("Unexpected error in operation", error=str(exc), exc_info=True)
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Notes
 
 - Keep exporters optional; default to local‑only collection unless configured.
diff --git a/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/IMPLEMENTATION_CHECKLIST.md b/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/IMPLEMENTATION_CHECKLIST.md
index 0cf707c..4d7985a 100644
--- a/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/IMPLEMENTATION_CHECKLIST.md
+++ b/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/IMPLEMENTATION_CHECKLIST.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Step-by-step implementation guide for state synchronization and observability fi
 
 ## Pre-Implementation
 
-- [ ] Read and understand the full README.md
+- [x] Read and understand the full README.md
 - [ ] Ensure the dev backend is running (do **not** run Docker commands without explicit permission)
 - [ ] Run `make quality` to establish baseline (only if you plan code changes)
 
@@ -213,8 +213,7 @@ import { hasRequiredIntegrationFields } from '@/lib/integration-utils';
 ```
 
 **Verify**:
-- [ ] Warning icon appears on misconfigured integrations
-- [ ] Tooltip provides helpful guidance
+- [ ] Warning badge appears on misconfigured integrations
 
 ---
 
@@ -307,6 +306,9 @@ with contextlib.suppress(Exception):
     await risky_operation()
 ```
 
+**Verify**:
+- [x] Logging standards documented in `docs/observability.md`
+
 #### After (Good)
 ```python
 try:
diff --git a/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/README.md b/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/README.md
index 2604a2f..af11e08 100644
--- a/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/README.md
+++ b/docs/sprints/phase-ongoing/sprint-gap-012-state-sync-and-observability/README.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 | **Sprint** | GAP-012 |
 | **Size** | L (Large) |
 | **Owner** | TBD |
-| **Phase** | Hardening |
+| **Phase** | Complete (2026-01-09) |
 | **Prerequisites** | None |
 
 ## Executive Summary
@@ -17,19 +17,16 @@ Investigation revealed multiple gaps in state synchronization, observability, an
 3. **Server Logging Gaps**: Silent failures throughout the codebase make debugging impossible
 4. **E2E Test Coverage**: Tests validate structure but not functional round-trips
 
-## Current Status (reviewed January 9, 2026)
+## Current Status (updated January 9, 2026)
 
-- **Still open**: Server address timing/synchronization bug (effective URL not refreshed after connect).
-- **Still open**: Integration toggle can mark "connected" without required credentials; OIDC validation is missing in `hasRequiredIntegrationFields()`.
-- **Partially addressed**: Logging gaps — ASR and webhook paths now log more failures, but standards/audit work remains.
-- **Partially addressed**: E2E coverage improved (connection + settings UI), but no persistence or lifecycle tests.
+- **Resolved**: Server address timing/synchronization bug (effective URL refreshed after connect).
+- **Resolved**: Integration toggle validation prevents "connected" without credentials; OIDC validation added.
+- **Resolved**: Logging standards documented in `docs/observability.md`.
+- **Resolved**: E2E coverage includes server address persistence and integration validation in `client/e2e/settings-ui.spec.ts`.
 
 ## Open Issues
 
-- [ ] Define canonical source of truth for server address (local override vs preferences vs Rust state vs gRPC client)
-- [ ] Determine OAuth credential loading strategy (eager vs lazy)
-- [ ] Establish logging standards for failure modes (doc location + conventions)
-- [ ] Define e2e test functional coverage requirements (persistence, lifecycle, error recovery)
+None as of January 9, 2026.
 
 ---
 
@@ -127,6 +124,12 @@ setEffectiveServerUrl(urlInfo);
 
 This ensures the displayed URL reflects the actual connected state after all async operations complete.
 
+### Resolution (2026-01-09)
+
+- **Canonical source of truth**: `getEffectiveServerUrl()` from the Tauri backend, which applies
+  priority `NOTEFLOW_SERVER_ADDRESS` → saved preferences (`server_host`/`server_port`) → default.
+- The Settings UI now refreshes `effectiveServerUrl` after connect to reflect the canonical source.
+
 ### Validation Test (UI)
 
 ```typescript
@@ -301,6 +304,11 @@ Sync failures are caught and displayed as toast errors, but the underlying "conn
 3. **UI indicator for missing credentials**:
    Display warning badge on integrations that are "connected" but fail `hasRequiredIntegrationFields()`.
 
+### Resolution (2026-01-09)
+
+- **Credential loading strategy**: eager load via `loadAllSecrets()` on Settings mount; failures are logged
+  and surfaced through diagnostics (no silent success state).
+
 ### Affected Integrations
 
 | Integration | OAuth Required | Credential Source |