docs: align delegation scope and deployment guidance

docs/README.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Welcome to the Likwid documentation. This guide covers everything you need to kn
 
 - **Demo Instance**: Explore a live demo at `/demo`
 - **Source Code**: [Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/likwid/likwid)
-- **License**: AGPLv3
+- **License**: EUPL-1.2
 
 ## Contributing
 

docs/admin/backup.md

@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ podman exec likwid-prod-db pg_dump -U likwid likwid_prod > backup.sql
 
 ```bash
 # Drop and recreate database
-psql -h localhost -U postgres -c "DROP DATABASE IF EXISTS likwid_prod;"
-psql -h localhost -U postgres -c "CREATE DATABASE likwid_prod OWNER likwid;"
+psql -h localhost -U likwid -d postgres -c "DROP DATABASE IF EXISTS likwid_prod;"
+psql -h localhost -U likwid -d postgres -c "CREATE DATABASE likwid_prod OWNER likwid;"
 
 # Restore from dump
 pg_restore -h localhost -U likwid -d likwid_prod backup.dump
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ The demo instance can be reset to initial state:
 ./scripts/demo-reset.sh
 ```
 
-This removes all data and re-runs migrations with seed data.
+This removes all demo data by recreating the demo database volume; on startup the backend runs core migrations and demo seed migrations to restore the initial demo dataset.
 
 ## Disaster Recovery Plan
 

docs/admin/configuration.md

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Likwid is configured through environment variables and database settings.
 |----------|----------|---------|-------------|
 | `API_BASE` | No | `http://localhost:3000` | Backend API URL |
 | `PUBLIC_API_BASE` | No | Same as API_BASE | Public-facing API URL |
+| `INTERNAL_API_BASE` | No | - | Server-side API URL (e.g. `http://backend:3000` in container deployments) |
 
 ## Instance Settings
 

docs/admin/database.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ sqlx migrate add <migration_name>
 | `delegations` | Delegation relationships |
 | `moderation_log` | Audit trail |
 | `comments` | Discussion comments |
-| `topics` | Categorization for delegation |
+| `topics` | Categorization for proposals |
 
 ## Backup
 

docs/reference/glossary.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ An option that would beat every other option in a head-to-head comparison. The S
 A user who receives delegated voting power from other users.
 
 ### Delegation
-The act of entrusting your vote to another user. Can be topic-based or community-wide.
+The act of entrusting your vote to another user.
 
 ### Deliberation
 The discussion phase of a proposal where members debate and refine ideas before voting.
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ A voting method where voters rank options. Also called Instant Runoff Voting (IR
 A Condorcet voting method that uses pairwise comparisons and strongest paths to determine the winner.
 
 ### Scope
-The extent of a delegation - can be community-wide or limited to specific topics.
+The extent of a delegation - for example, global or community-wide.
 
 ### STAR Voting
 Score Then Automatic Runoff - voters rate options 0-5 stars, top two enter automatic runoff.
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Score Then Automatic Runoff - voters rate options 0-5 stars, top two enter autom
 ## T
 
 ### Topic
-A category or subject area used to organize proposals and delegations.
+A category or subject area used to organize proposals.
 
 ### Transitive Delegation
 When delegation chains are followed (A delegates to B, B delegates to C, so A's vote goes to C).

docs/user/delegation.md

@@ -14,22 +14,17 @@ Delegation allows you to entrust your vote to someone you trust, while retaining
 ### Community-Wide
 Your delegate votes on all proposals in a community.
 
-### Topic-Based
-Your delegate only votes on proposals tagged with specific topics:
-- Architecture
-- Budget
-- Policy
-- Security
-- etc.
+### Global
+Your delegate votes on proposals across the instance.
 
 ## Creating a Delegation
 
-1. Go to **Settings** → **Delegations**
+1. Go to **Delegations**
 2. Click **Add Delegation**
 3. Select:
    - The delegate (user you trust)
    - The community
-   - The scope (all topics or specific topics)
+   - The scope (global or community)
 4. Confirm
 
 ## Finding Delegates
@@ -42,7 +37,7 @@ Look for users who:
 Delegate profiles show:
 - Their voting policy
 - Number of current delegators
-- Topic expertise
+- Areas of expertise
 
 ## Delegation Chains
 
@@ -62,7 +57,7 @@ All delegations are visible:
 
 ## Revoking Delegation
 
-1. Go to **Settings** → **Delegations**
+1. Go to **Delegations**
 2. Find the delegation to revoke
 3. Click **Revoke**
 4. The delegation ends immediately
@@ -70,6 +65,5 @@ All delegations are visible:
 ## Best Practices
 
 - **Delegate to active members** who participate regularly
-- **Use topic-based delegation** for specialized decisions
 - **Review your delegations** periodically
 - **Vote directly** on issues you care deeply about

docs/user/getting-started.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Before voting, read the full proposal text and deliberation history. Likwid enco
 ### 4. Participate
 - **Comment** on proposals during the discussion phase
 - **Vote** when voting opens
-- **Delegate** your vote to trusted members on specific topics
+- **Delegate** your vote to trusted members (globally or within a community)
 
 ## Understanding the Interface
 

docs/user/voting.md

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ The author creates a proposal with:
 
 ## Delegation and Voting
 
-If you've delegated your vote on a topic:
+If you've delegated your vote (globally or within a community):
 - Your delegate votes on your behalf
 - You can override by voting directly
 - Delegations are transparent