diff --git a/src/server.py b/src/server.py
index b2e589a..f0096bb 100644
--- a/src/server.py
+++ b/src/server.py
@@ -948,8 +948,8 @@ class WebServer:
             #         return FileResponse(alt_path)
     
             # If neither path exists, return 404
-            logger.info(f"File not found for path {full_path}")
-            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="File not found")
+            logger.info(f"File not found for path {full_path} -- returning index.html")
+            return FileResponse(os.path.join(defines.static_content, "index.html"))
 
     async def save_context(self, context_id):
         """