diff --git a/frontend/astro.config.mjs b/frontend/astro.config.mjs
index 57519a3..77bff2d 100644
--- a/frontend/astro.config.mjs
+++ b/frontend/astro.config.mjs
@@ -5,4 +5,12 @@ import node from '@astrojs/node';
 // https://astro.build/config
 export default defineConfig({
   adapter: node({ mode: 'standalone' }),
+  vite: {
+    server: {
+      proxy: {
+        '/api': 'http://127.0.0.1:3000',
+        '/health': 'http://127.0.0.1:3000',
+      },
+    },
+  },
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/AdminNav.astro b/frontend/src/components/AdminNav.astro
index 9634294..8520954 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/AdminNav.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/components/AdminNav.astro
@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 ---
 interface Props {
-  currentPage;
+  currentPage: string;
 }
 
 const { currentPage } = Astro.props;
 
 const navItems = [
   { href: '/admin/settings', label: 'Instance Settings', icon: '⚙️' },
-  { href: '/admin/users', label: 'Users', icon: '👥' },
-  { href: '/admin/communities', label: 'Communities', icon: '🏘️' },
   { href: '/admin/approvals', label: 'Approvals', icon: '✅' },
   { href: '/admin/invitations', label: 'Invitations', icon: '📨' },
   { href: '/admin/roles', label: 'Roles & Permissions', icon: '🔐' },
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/voting/DelegationGraph.astro b/frontend/src/components/voting/DelegationGraph.astro
index 1482ad5..ebdc55c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/voting/DelegationGraph.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/components/voting/DelegationGraph.astro
@@ -3,10 +3,11 @@
  * DelegationGraph - Visual representation of delegation chains
  * Shows who delegates to whom with interactive exploration
  */
+import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
 interface Props {
-  userId?;
-  communityId?;
-  compact?;
+  userId?: string;
+  communityId?: string;
+  compact?: boolean;
 }
 
 const { userId, communityId, compact = false } = Astro.props;
@@ -54,35 +55,36 @@ const { userId, communityId, compact = false } = Astro.props;
   </div>
 </div>
 
-<script>
+<script define:vars={{ apiBase }}>
   class DelegationGraph {
-    private container: HTMLElement;
-    private userId;
-    private communityId;
-    private compact;
-    private outgoing = [];
-    private incoming = [];
-    private currentView: 'tree' | 'list' = 'tree';
-
-    constructor(container: HTMLElement) {
+    constructor(container) {
       this.container = container;
       this.userId = container.dataset.userId || '';
       this.communityId = container.dataset.communityId || '';
       this.compact = container.dataset.compact === 'true';
+      this.outgoing = [];
+      this.incoming = [];
+      this.currentView = 'tree';
       this.setupControls();
       this.loadData();
+
+      window.addEventListener('delegations:changed', () => {
+        this.loadData();
+      });
     }
 
     setupControls() {
       this.container.querySelectorAll('.view-btn').forEach(btn => {
         btn.addEventListener('click', () => {
-          const view = (btn).dataset.view as 'tree' | 'list';
-          this.switchView(view);
+          const view = (btn).dataset.view;
+          if (view) {
+            this.switchView(view);
+          }
         });
       });
     }
 
-    switchView(view: 'tree' | 'list') {
+    switchView(view) {
       this.currentView = view;
       this.container.querySelectorAll('.view-btn').forEach(btn => {
         btn.classList.toggle('active', (btn).dataset.view === view);
@@ -102,12 +104,14 @@ const { userId, communityId, compact = false } = Astro.props;
         return;
       }
 
+      const API_BASE = apiBase;
+
       try {
         const [outRes, inRes] = await Promise.all([
-          fetch('/api/delegations/my', {
+          fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/delegations`, {
             headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
           }),
-          fetch('/api/delegations/to-me', {
+          fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/delegations/to-me`, {
             headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
           })
         ]);
@@ -204,7 +208,7 @@ const { userId, communityId, compact = false } = Astro.props;
       treeView.innerHTML = html;
     }
 
-    renderNode(delegation, type: 'incoming' | 'outgoing') {
+    renderNode(delegation, type) {
       const name = delegation.delegate_username || delegation.delegator_username || 'Unknown';
       const scope = this.getScopeLabel(delegation.scope);
       const weight = delegation.weight || 1;
@@ -277,7 +281,7 @@ const { userId, communityId, compact = false } = Astro.props;
     }
 
     getScopeLabel(scope) {
-      const labels: Record<string, string> = {
+      const labels = {
         'global': '🌐 Global',
         'community': '🏘️ Community',
         'topic': '📁 Topic',
diff --git a/frontend/src/layouts/Layout.astro b/frontend/src/layouts/Layout.astro
index 3e19084..9630c5a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/layouts/Layout.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/layouts/Layout.astro
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 interface Props {
-  title;
+  title: string;
 }
 
 import { DEFAULT_THEME, themes as themeRegistry } from '../lib/themes';
@@ -207,6 +207,16 @@ const { title } = Astro.props;
     --color-field-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
     --color-on-primary: #ffffff;
 
+    --color-primary-bg: var(--color-primary-muted);
+
+    --bg-primary: var(--color-bg);
+    --bg-secondary: var(--color-surface);
+    --bg-hover: var(--color-surface-hover);
+    --border-color: var(--color-border);
+    --text-primary: var(--color-text);
+    --text-secondary: var(--color-text-muted);
+    --accent-color: var(--color-primary);
+
     --radius-sm: 8px;
     --radius-md: 12px;
     --radius-lg: 16px;
diff --git a/frontend/src/layouts/PublicLayout.astro b/frontend/src/layouts/PublicLayout.astro
index 63495f1..de1f65a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/layouts/PublicLayout.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/layouts/PublicLayout.astro
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 interface Props {
-  title;
-  description?;
+  title: string;
+  description?: string;
 }
 
 import { DEFAULT_THEME, themes as themeRegistry } from '../lib/themes';
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ const defaultTheme = DEFAULT_THEME;
           </div>
         </div>
         <div class="footer-bottom">
-          <p>&copy; 2026 Likwid. Free and open source software under AGPLv3.</p>
+          <p>&copy; 2026 Likwid. Free and open source software under EUPL-1.2.</p>
         </div>
       </footer>
     </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
index 2a3d048..0828d13 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,16 @@
-export const API_BASE = 'http://localhost:3000';
+const envApiBase =
+  (import.meta as any).env?.PUBLIC_API_BASE ||
+  (import.meta as any).env?.API_BASE ||
+  ((globalThis as any).process?.env?.PUBLIC_API_BASE || (globalThis as any).process?.env?.API_BASE);
+
+export const API_BASE = envApiBase || '';
+
+const serverEnvApiBase =
+  (globalThis as any).process?.env?.INTERNAL_API_BASE ||
+  (globalThis as any).process?.env?.PUBLIC_API_BASE ||
+  (globalThis as any).process?.env?.API_BASE;
+
+export const SERVER_API_BASE = serverEnvApiBase || API_BASE;
 
 export interface HealthResponse {
   status: string;
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/about.astro b/frontend/src/pages/about.astro
index c298a0f..f077300 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/about.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/about.astro
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
     <section class="content-section">
       <h2>Technical Foundation</h2>
       <p>
-        Likwid is free and open source software (AGPLv3), built with modern, auditable technology:
+        Likwid is free and open source software (EUPL-1.2), built with modern, auditable technology:
       </p>
       <div class="tech-table">
         <div class="tech-row">
@@ -162,12 +162,12 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
         </div>
         <div class="tech-row">
           <span class="tech-label">License</span>
-          <span class="tech-value">AGPLv3</span>
+          <span class="tech-value">EUPL-1.2</span>
         </div>
       </div>
       <p class="tech-note">
         The choice of Rust provides memory safety and performance. PostgreSQL ensures data integrity 
-        for critical governance records. The AGPLv3 license guarantees that improvements to Likwid 
+        for critical governance records. The EUPL-1.2 license guarantees that improvements to Likwid 
         remain available to the community.
       </p>
     </section>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/approvals.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/approvals.astro
index 9028731..fdb790d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/approvals.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/approvals.astro
@@ -62,7 +62,17 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
       });
 
-      if (!res.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load');
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/approvals';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error">Admin access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (!res.ok) throw new Error(await res.text());
 
       const data = await res.json();
 
@@ -102,7 +112,17 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
       });
 
-      if (!res.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load');
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/approvals';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error">Admin access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (!res.ok) throw new Error(await res.text());
 
       const data = await res.json();
 
@@ -167,9 +187,25 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
         body: JSON.stringify({ approve, reason })
       });
 
-      const data = await res.json();
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/approvals';
+        return;
+      }
 
-      if (res.ok && data.success) {
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        alert('Admin access required');
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const raw = await res.text();
+      let data = null;
+      try {
+        data = raw ? JSON.parse(raw) : null;
+      } catch (e) {
+        data = null;
+      }
+
+      if (res.ok && data && data.success) {
         alert(data.message);
         // Remove item from list
         document.querySelector(`.pending-item[data-id="${id}"]`)?.remove();
@@ -183,7 +219,7 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
           container.innerHTML = `<p class="empty">No pending ${type} requests</p>`;
         }
       } else {
-        alert('Error: ' + (data.message || 'Failed to process'));
+        alert('Error: ' + ((data && (data.message || data.error)) || raw || 'Failed to process'));
       }
     } catch (error) {
       alert('Error processing request');
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/invitations.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/invitations.astro
index 3564862..d3d268b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/invitations.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/invitations.astro
@@ -83,6 +83,16 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
         body: JSON.stringify({ email, max_uses, expires_in_hours })
       });
 
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/invitations';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        alert('Admin access required');
+        return;
+      }
+
       if (res.ok) {
         const data = await res.json();
         alert(`Invitation created!\nCode: ${data.code}`);
@@ -110,7 +120,17 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
       });
 
-      if (!res.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load');
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/invitations';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error">Admin access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (!res.ok) throw new Error(await res.text());
 
       const data = await res.json();
 
@@ -158,10 +178,21 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
               method: 'DELETE',
               headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
             });
+
+            if (res.status === 401) {
+              window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/invitations';
+              return;
+            }
+
+            if (res.status === 403) {
+              alert('Admin access required');
+              return;
+            }
+
             if (res.ok) {
               loadInvitations();
             } else {
-              alert('Error revoking invitation');
+              alert('Error: ' + (await res.text()));
             }
           } catch (error) {
             alert('Error revoking invitation');
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/plugins.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/plugins.astro
index 75a58bd..8c31a55 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/plugins.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/plugins.astro
@@ -1,17 +1,13 @@
 ---
 export const prerender = false;
 import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import AdminNav from '../../components/AdminNav.astro';
 import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
 ---
 
 <Layout title="Plugin Management - Admin">
   <div class="admin-container">
-    <nav class="admin-nav">
-      <a href="/admin/settings">Settings</a>
-      <a href="/admin/plugins" class="active">Plugins</a>
-      <a href="/admin/voting">Voting Methods</a>
-      <a href="/admin/roles">Roles</a>
-    </nav>
+    <AdminNav currentPage="/admin/plugins" />
 
     <main class="admin-content">
       <header class="page-header">
@@ -240,13 +236,37 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
 <script define:vars={{ API_BASE }}>
   const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
 
+  if (!token) {
+    window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/plugins';
+  }
+
+  function showError(msg) {
+    document.querySelectorAll('.plugins-list').forEach(el => {
+      el.innerHTML = `<p class="loading">${msg}</p>`;
+    });
+  }
+
   async function loadPlugins() {
     try {
       const [defaultsRes, instanceRes] = await Promise.all([
-        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/plugins/defaults`),
-        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/plugins/instance`)
+        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/plugins/defaults`, {
+          headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+        }),
+        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/plugins/instance`, {
+          headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+        })
       ]);
 
+      if (defaultsRes.status === 401 || instanceRes.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/plugins';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (defaultsRes.status === 403 || instanceRes.status === 403) {
+        showError('Admin access required');
+        return;
+      }
+
       const defaults = await defaultsRes.json();
       const instance = await instanceRes.json();
 
@@ -333,6 +353,17 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
             body: JSON.stringify({ is_enabled: isEnabled })
           });
 
+          if (res.status === 401) {
+            window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/plugins';
+            return;
+          }
+
+          if (res.status === 403) {
+            alert('Admin access required');
+            e.target.checked = !isEnabled;
+            return;
+          }
+
           if (!res.ok) {
             const err = await res.text();
             alert('Failed to update plugin: ' + err);
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/roles.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/roles.astro
index 9408809..38098ca 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/roles.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/roles.astro
@@ -1,17 +1,13 @@
 ---
 export const prerender = false;
 import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import AdminNav from '../../components/AdminNav.astro';
 import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
 ---
 
 <Layout title="Role Management - Admin">
   <div class="admin-container">
-    <nav class="admin-nav">
-      <a href="/admin/settings">Settings</a>
-      <a href="/admin/plugins">Plugins</a>
-      <a href="/admin/voting">Voting Methods</a>
-      <a href="/admin/roles" class="active">Roles</a>
-    </nav>
+    <AdminNav currentPage="/admin/roles" />
 
     <main class="admin-content">
       <header class="page-header">
@@ -208,6 +204,12 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
 </style>
 
 <script define:vars={{ API_BASE }}>
+  const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
+
+  if (!token) {
+    window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/roles';
+  }
+
   async function loadData() {
     await Promise.all([loadRoles(), loadPermissions()]);
   }
@@ -216,7 +218,20 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
     const container = document.getElementById('platform-roles');
     
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/roles`);
+      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/roles`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
+
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/roles';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="loading">Admin access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
       const roles = await res.json();
 
       container.innerHTML = roles.map(r => `
@@ -246,7 +261,20 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
     const container = document.getElementById('permissions-list');
     
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/permissions`);
+      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/permissions`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
+
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/roles';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="loading">Admin access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
       const permissions = await res.json();
 
       const byCategory = {};
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/settings.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/settings.astro
index b3228f8..b5894b6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/settings.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/settings.astro
@@ -1,17 +1,13 @@
 ---
+export const prerender = false;
 import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import AdminNav from '../../components/AdminNav.astro';
+import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../lib/api';
 ---
 
 <Layout title="Admin Settings - Likwid">
   <div class="admin-container">
-    <aside class="admin-sidebar">
-      <h2>Admin</h2>
-      <nav>
-        <a href="/admin/settings" class="active">Instance Settings</a>
-        <a href="/admin/users">Users</a>
-        <a href="/admin/communities">Communities</a>
-      </nav>
-    </aside>
+    <AdminNav currentPage="/admin/settings" />
 
     <main class="admin-main">
       <header class="admin-header">
@@ -282,13 +278,16 @@ import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
   }
 </style>
 
-<script>
-  const API_BASE = 'http://127.0.0.1:3000';
-  const form = document.getElementById('settings-form');
-  const loadingEl = document.getElementById('loading')!;
-  const errorEl = document.getElementById('error')!;
-  const saveBtn = document.getElementById('save-btn');
-  const saveStatus = document.getElementById('save-status')!;
+<script define:vars={{ apiBase }}>
+  (function() {
+    const API_BASE = apiBase;
+    const form = document.getElementById('settings-form');
+    const loadingEl = document.getElementById('loading');
+    const errorEl = document.getElementById('error');
+    const saveBtn = document.getElementById('save-btn');
+    const saveStatus = document.getElementById('save-status');
+
+    if (!form || !loadingEl || !errorEl || !saveStatus) return;
 
   async function loadSettings() {
     const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
@@ -344,7 +343,7 @@ import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
     const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
     if (!token) return;
 
-    saveBtn.disabled = true;
+    if (saveBtn) saveBtn.disabled = true;
     saveStatus.textContent = 'Saving...';
 
     const data = {
@@ -374,9 +373,10 @@ import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro';
       saveStatus.textContent = 'Error: ' + err.message;
       saveStatus.style.color = '#c62828';
     } finally {
-      saveBtn.disabled = false;
+      if (saveBtn) saveBtn.disabled = false;
     }
   });
 
   loadSettings();
+  })();
 </script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/voting.astro b/frontend/src/pages/admin/voting.astro
index 00bb055..887cf86 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/voting.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/voting.astro
@@ -574,6 +574,10 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
 <script define:vars={{ API_BASE }}>
   const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
 
+  if (!token) {
+    window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/voting';
+  }
+
   const methodIcons = {
     'approval': { icon: 'icon-approval', color: '#22c55e' },
     'ranked_choice': { icon: 'icon-ranked-choice', color: '#3b82f6' },
@@ -586,7 +590,20 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
     const container = document.getElementById('voting-methods');
     
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/voting-methods`);
+      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/voting-methods`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
+
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/voting';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<div class="loading-state"><span>Admin access required</span></div>';
+        return;
+      }
+
       const methods = await res.json();
 
       container.innerHTML = methods.map(m => {
@@ -636,6 +653,17 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
             body: JSON.stringify({ is_active: isActive })
           });
 
+          if (res.status === 401) {
+            window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/voting';
+            return;
+          }
+
+          if (res.status === 403) {
+            alert('Admin access required');
+            e.target.checked = !isActive;
+            return;
+          }
+
           if (!res.ok) {
             e.target.checked = !isActive;
           } else {
@@ -663,6 +691,16 @@ import { API_BASE } from '../../lib/api';
             body: JSON.stringify({ is_default: true })
           });
 
+          if (res.status === 401) {
+            window.location.href = '/login?redirect=/admin/voting';
+            return;
+          }
+
+          if (res.status === 403) {
+            alert('Admin access required');
+            return;
+          }
+
           if (res.ok) {
             loadVotingMethods();
           }
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/communities.astro b/frontend/src/pages/communities.astro
index 99dbf66..d9220a9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/communities.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/communities.astro
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 ---
 import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../lib/api';
 ---
 
 <Layout title="Communities">
@@ -20,9 +21,9 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
       <p class="loading">Loading communities...</p>
     </div>
     
-    <script is:inline>
+    <script is:inline define:vars={{ apiBase }}>
   (function() {
-    var API_BASE = 'http://localhost:3000';
+    var API_BASE = apiBase;
     var allCommunities = [];
 
     function renderCommunities(communities) {
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/index.astro b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/index.astro
index ceba4d5..7195a4b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/index.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/index.astro
@@ -290,7 +290,25 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
     if (!container) return;
 
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/communities/${communityId}/moderation`);
+      if (!token) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="empty-small"><a href="/login">Login</a> to view moderation history</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/communities/${communityId}/moderation`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
+
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error-small"><a href="/login">Login</a> to view moderation history</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error-small">You do not have permission to view moderation history</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
       const entries = await res.json();
 
       if (entries.length === 0) {
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/proposals/new.astro b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/proposals/new.astro
index 834e138..8283df4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/proposals/new.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/proposals/new.astro
@@ -18,16 +18,6 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
           <label for="description">Description</label>
           <textarea id="description" name="description" rows="5" required></textarea>
         </div>
-        <div class="field">
-          <label for="voting_method">Voting Method</label>
-          <select id="voting_method" name="voting_method">
-            <option value="approval">Approval Voting (select multiple)</option>
-            <option value="ranked_choice">Ranked Choice (rank options)</option>
-            <option value="quadratic">Quadratic Voting (allocate credits)</option>
-            <option value="star">STAR Voting (rate 0-5 stars)</option>
-          </select>
-          <p class="method-hint" id="method-hint">Select all options you approve of</p>
-        </div>
         <div class="field">
           <label>Options</label>
           <div id="options-container">
@@ -59,20 +49,6 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
   const addOptionBtn = document.getElementById('add-option');
   let optionCount = 2;
 
-  const votingMethodSelect = document.getElementById('voting_method');
-  const methodHint = document.getElementById('method-hint');
-
-  const hints = {
-    'approval': 'Select all options you approve of',
-    'ranked_choice': 'Rank options from most to least preferred',
-    'quadratic': 'Allocate voice credits (cost = votes²)',
-    'star': 'Rate each option from 0 to 5 stars',
-  };
-
-  votingMethodSelect?.addEventListener('change', () => {
-    if (methodHint) methodHint.textContent = hints[votingMethodSelect.value] || '';
-  });
-
   addOptionBtn?.addEventListener('click', () => {
     optionCount++;
     const div = document.createElement('div');
@@ -109,7 +85,6 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
     const data = {
       title: formData.get('title'),
       description: formData.get('description'),
-      voting_method: formData.get('voting_method'),
       options: options,
     };
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/settings.astro b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/settings.astro
index 6e01fc0..c07e528 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/settings.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/settings.astro
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 export const prerender = false;
 import Layout from '../../../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../../../lib/api';
 
 const { slug } = Astro.params;
 ---
@@ -230,8 +231,8 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
   }
 </style>
 
-<script define:vars={{ slug }}>
-  const API_BASE = 'http://127.0.0.1:3000';
+<script define:vars={{ slug, apiBase }}>
+  const API_BASE = apiBase;
   const form = document.getElementById('settings-form');
   const loadingEl = document.getElementById('loading');
   const errorEl = document.getElementById('error');
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/voting-config.astro b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/voting-config.astro
index b11826e..b45e315 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/voting-config.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/communities/[slug]/voting-config.astro
@@ -184,16 +184,28 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
   const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
   let communityId = null;
 
+  if (!token) {
+    window.location.href = `/login?redirect=/communities/${slug}/voting-config`;
+  }
+
   async function init() {
-    // First get community ID from slug
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/communities/${slug}`);
+      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/communities`);
       if (!res.ok) {
+        document.getElementById('voting-methods').innerHTML = 
+          '<p class="error-message">Failed to load community</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const communities = await res.json();
+      const community = (communities || []).find(c => c.slug === slug);
+
+      if (!community) {
         document.getElementById('voting-methods').innerHTML = 
           '<p class="error-message">Community not found</p>';
         return;
       }
-      const community = await res.json();
+
       communityId = community.id;
       await loadVotingMethods();
     } catch (e) {
@@ -206,7 +218,20 @@ const { slug } = Astro.params;
     const container = document.getElementById('voting-methods');
     
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/communities/${communityId}/voting-methods`);
+      const res = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/communities/${communityId}/voting-methods`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
+
+      if (res.status === 401) {
+        window.location.href = `/login?redirect=/communities/${slug}/voting-config`;
+        return;
+      }
+
+      if (res.status === 403) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error-message">Admin/moderator access required</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
       const methods = await res.json();
 
       container.innerHTML = methods.map(m => `
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/delegations.astro b/frontend/src/pages/delegations.astro
index 86d149f..ec68f65 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/delegations.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/delegations.astro
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 ---
 import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../lib/api';
+import DelegationGraph from '../components/voting/DelegationGraph.astro';
 ---
 
 <Layout title="Delegations - Likwid">
@@ -14,6 +16,10 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
     </div>
 
     <div class="delegations-content" id="delegations-content" style="display: none;">
+      <section class="graph-section">
+        <DelegationGraph />
+      </section>
+
       <div class="tabs">
         <button class="tab active" data-tab="outgoing">My Delegations</button>
         <button class="tab" data-tab="incoming">Delegated to Me</button>
@@ -65,7 +71,6 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
             <select id="scope-select" required>
               <option value="global">Global (all votes)</option>
               <option value="community">Specific Community</option>
-              <option value="topic">Specific Topic</option>
             </select>
           </div>
           <div class="form-group" id="community-select-group" style="display: none;">
@@ -74,6 +79,11 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
               <option value="">Select community...</option>
             </select>
           </div>
+          <div class="form-group">
+            <label for="weight-input">Delegation weight</label>
+            <input id="weight-input" type="range" min="0.1" max="1" step="0.1" value="1" />
+            <div class="help-text" id="weight-label">100% of your voting power</div>
+          </div>
           <div class="form-actions">
             <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="cancel-delegation">Cancel</button>
             <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Create Delegation</button>
@@ -187,6 +197,10 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
     font-size: 0.9rem;
   }
 
+  .graph-section {
+    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+  }
+
   .delegation-card .actions {
     margin-top: 1rem;
     display: flex;
@@ -312,8 +326,8 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
   }
 </style>
 
-<script>
-  const API_URL = 'http://127.0.0.1:3000';
+<script define:vars={{ apiBase }}>
+  const API_URL = apiBase;
   let token = localStorage.getItem('token');
 
   async function init() {
@@ -353,6 +367,8 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
     const form = document.getElementById('delegation-form');
     const scopeSelect = document.getElementById('scope-select');
     const communityGroup = document.getElementById('community-select-group');
+    const weightInput = document.getElementById('weight-input');
+    const weightLabel = document.getElementById('weight-label');
 
     newBtn?.addEventListener('click', async () => {
       await loadDelegatesForSelect();
@@ -368,6 +384,11 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
       communityGroup.style.display = scopeSelect.value === 'community' ? 'block' : 'none';
     });
 
+    weightInput?.addEventListener('input', () => {
+      const v = parseFloat(weightInput.value || '1');
+      if (weightLabel) weightLabel.textContent = `${Math.round(v * 100)}% of your voting power`;
+    });
+
     form?.addEventListener('submit', async (e) => {
       e.preventDefault();
       await createDelegation();
@@ -394,6 +415,7 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
             <span class="scope-badge">${d.scope}</span>
           </header>
           <div class="meta">
+            Weight: ${Math.round((d.weight || 1) * 100)}%<br/>
             Created: ${new Date(d.created_at).toLocaleDateString()}
           </div>
           <div class="actions">
@@ -426,6 +448,7 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
             <span class="scope-badge">${d.scope}</span>
           </header>
           <div class="meta">
+            Weight: ${Math.round((d.weight || 1) * 100)}%<br/>
             Since: ${new Date(d.created_at).toLocaleDateString()}
           </div>
         </div>
@@ -491,10 +514,12 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
     const delegateId = document.getElementById('delegate-select').value;
     const scope = document.getElementById('scope-select').value;
     const communityId = document.getElementById('community-select').value;
+    const weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weight-input').value || '1');
 
     const body = {
       delegate_id: delegateId,
       scope: scope,
+      weight: weight,
     };
     if (scope === 'community' && communityId) {
       body.community_id = communityId;
@@ -513,6 +538,7 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
       if (res.ok) {
         document.getElementById('delegation-modal').classList.remove('active');
         await loadMyDelegations();
+        window.dispatchEvent(new Event('delegations:changed'));
       } else {
         const err = await res.text();
         alert('Failed to create delegation: ' + err);
@@ -533,6 +559,7 @@ import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
 
       if (res.ok) {
         await loadMyDelegations();
+        window.dispatchEvent(new Event('delegations:changed'));
       } else {
         alert('Failed to revoke delegation');
       }
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/docs.astro b/frontend/src/pages/docs.astro
index 669999b..a503ab7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/docs.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/docs.astro
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
           </a>
           <a href="/docs/governance/delegation" class="doc-link">
             <h4>Liquid Delegation</h4>
-            <p>Set up topic-based delegation, trust networks, and delegation policies.</p>
+            <p>Set up delegation, trust networks, and delegation policies.</p>
           </a>
           <a href="/docs/governance/deliberation" class="doc-link">
             <h4>Structured Deliberation</h4>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/features.astro b/frontend/src/pages/features.astro
index 57875e8..3649b50 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/features.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/features.astro
@@ -106,10 +106,10 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
 
       <div class="feature-grid">
         <div class="feature-item">
-          <h4>Topic-Based Delegation</h4>
+          <h4>Scoped Delegation</h4>
           <p>
-            Delegate on specific topics (technical decisions, policy, budget) to people 
-            you trust in those areas. Keep direct control over topics you care about personally.
+            Delegate your voice globally or within a specific community to people you trust.
+            You can always vote directly and override your delegation.
           </p>
         </div>
         <div class="feature-item">
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/index.astro b/frontend/src/pages/index.astro
index c114e61..8ca539d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/index.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/index.astro
@@ -1,5 +1,39 @@
 ---
+export const prerender = false;
 import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
+import { SERVER_API_BASE as serverApiBase } from '../lib/api';
+
+let setupCompleted = false;
+let platformMode: string | null = null;
+let singleCommunitySlug: string | null = null;
+let backendReachable = false;
+
+const resolvedServerApiBase = serverApiBase || Astro.url.origin;
+
+try {
+  const res = await fetch(`${resolvedServerApiBase}/api/settings/public`);
+  if (res.ok) {
+    const data = await res.json();
+    backendReachable = true;
+    setupCompleted = !!data.setup_completed;
+    platformMode = data.platform_mode || null;
+    singleCommunitySlug = data.single_community_slug || null;
+  }
+} catch (e) {
+  // Backend not available
+}
+
+if (backendReachable) {
+  if (!setupCompleted) {
+    return Astro.redirect('/setup');
+  }
+
+  if (platformMode === 'single_community' && singleCommunitySlug) {
+    return Astro.redirect(`/communities/${singleCommunitySlug}`);
+  }
+
+  return Astro.redirect('/communities');
+}
 ---
 
 <PublicLayout title="Modular Governance Engine">
@@ -101,7 +135,7 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
         </div>
         <div class="capability">
           <h4>Liquid Delegation</h4>
-          <p>Topic-based, time-limited, and revocable delegation. Delegate your voice on specific topics to trusted members.</p>
+          <p>Global and community-scoped delegation that is always revocable. Delegate your voice to trusted members while retaining control.</p>
         </div>
         <div class="capability">
           <h4>Structured Deliberation</h4>
@@ -175,7 +209,7 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
         </div>
         <div class="tech-item">
           <strong>License</strong>
-          <span>AGPLv3</span>
+          <span>EUPL-1.2</span>
         </div>
       </div>
       <p class="tech-note">
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/manifesto.astro b/frontend/src/pages/manifesto.astro
index e8c5370..4ee0ddf 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/manifesto.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/manifesto.astro
@@ -130,13 +130,13 @@ import PublicLayout from '../layouts/PublicLayout.astro';
         <h3>4. Delegation Must Be Flexible and Revocable</h3>
         <p>
           Not everyone can participate in every decision. Liquid delegation allows members 
-          to delegate their voice on specific topics to trusted representatives—while retaining 
+          to delegate their voice to trusted representatives—while retaining 
           the ability to vote directly or revoke delegation at any time.
         </p>
         <p>
           This creates a spectrum between direct democracy (everyone votes on everything) and 
           representative democracy (elected delegates decide). Members choose their level of 
-          engagement per topic, creating natural expertise networks while maintaining individual sovereignty.
+          engagement, creating natural expertise networks while maintaining individual sovereignty.
         </p>
       </div>
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/proposals/[id].astro b/frontend/src/pages/proposals/[id].astro
index 3b4aadd..bb62c5e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/proposals/[id].astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/proposals/[id].astro
@@ -257,7 +257,14 @@ const { id } = Astro.params;
     if (!container) return;
 
     try {
-      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/proposals/${id}/results`);
+      if (!token) {
+        container.innerHTML = '<p class="error">Login required to view detailed results</p>';
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/proposals/${id}/results`, {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
+      });
       if (!res.ok) {
         container.innerHTML = '<p class="error">Could not load detailed results</p>';
         return;
@@ -526,7 +533,7 @@ const { id } = Astro.params;
             'Content-Type': 'application/json',
             'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`,
           },
-          body: JSON.stringify({ title, description, voting_method: method }),
+          body: JSON.stringify({ title, description }),
         });
 
         if (res.ok) {
@@ -542,7 +549,7 @@ const { id } = Astro.params;
   }
 
   async function loadComments() {
-    const container = document.getElementById('comments-container');
+    const container = document.getElementById('comments-list');
     if (!container) return;
 
     try {
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/settings.astro b/frontend/src/pages/settings.astro
index 71d4728..33d4e1b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/settings.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/settings.astro
@@ -31,11 +31,15 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../lib/api';
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` },
       });
       
-      if (!res.ok) {
+      if (res.status === 401) {
         window.location.href = '/login';
         return;
       }
 
+      if (!res.ok) {
+        throw new Error('Failed to load settings');
+      }
+
       const user = await res.json();
 
       const currentTheme = loadSavedTheme();
@@ -115,6 +119,11 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../lib/api';
             body: JSON.stringify({ display_name: displayName || null }),
           });
 
+          if (res.status === 401) {
+            window.location.href = '/login';
+            return;
+          }
+
           if (res.ok) {
             btn.textContent = 'Saved!';
             setTimeout(() => { btn.textContent = 'Save Changes'; btn.disabled = false; }, 2000);
@@ -129,6 +138,7 @@ import { API_BASE as apiBase } from '../lib/api';
 
       document.getElementById('logout-btn')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
         localStorage.removeItem('token');
+        localStorage.removeItem('user');
         window.location.href = '/';
       });
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/setup.astro b/frontend/src/pages/setup.astro
index 9167f35..18440df 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/setup.astro
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/setup.astro
@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
 ---
+export const prerender = false;
 import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
+import { API_BASE as apiBase, SERVER_API_BASE as serverApiBase } from '../lib/api';
 
 // Check if setup is needed
 let setupRequired = true;
 let instanceName = null;
 
+const resolvedServerApiBase = serverApiBase || Astro.url.origin;
+
 try {
-  const res = await fetch('http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/settings/setup/status');
+  const res = await fetch(`${resolvedServerApiBase}/api/settings/setup/status`);
   if (res.ok) {
     const data = await res.json();
     setupRequired = data.setup_required;
@@ -283,7 +287,7 @@ if (!setupRequired) {
   }
 </style>
 
-<script>
+<script define:vars={{ apiBase }}>
   const form = document.getElementById('setup-form');
   const submitBtn = document.getElementById('submit-btn');
   const authStatus = document.getElementById('auth-status');
@@ -311,7 +315,7 @@ if (!setupRequired) {
     }
 
     try {
-      const res = await fetch('http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/users/me', {
+      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/auth/me`, {
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
       });
       
@@ -322,7 +326,7 @@ if (!setupRequired) {
       const user = await res.json();
       
       // Check if user is admin
-      const adminRes = await fetch(`http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/settings/instance`, {
+      const adminRes = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/settings/instance`, {
         headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
       });
       
@@ -368,7 +372,7 @@ if (!setupRequired) {
     submitBtn.textContent = 'Setting up...';
 
     try {
-      const res = await fetch('http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/settings/setup', {
+      const res = await fetch(`${apiBase}/api/settings/setup`, {
         method: 'POST',
         headers: {
           'Content-Type': 'application/json',