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+# Optimal Startup Prompt for Next Session
+
+## Copy-Paste This:
+
+```
+MANDATORY FIRST STEP: node scripts/session-init.js
+
+Then continue from SESSION_HANDOFF_2025-10-14_FAQ_MODAL.md
+
+CRITICAL: FAQ modal scrollbar not visible in production (https://agenticgovernance.digital/faq.html). User blocked from accessing 20+ questions. Previous session made multiple unsuccessful attempts due to panic response.
+
+TASK: Diagnose modal scrollbar issue systematically BEFORE attempting any fix:
+
+1. Test locally at http://localhost:9000/faq.html
+2. Open browser DevTools, click "View All Questions & Search"
+3. Run diagnostics in console:
+   - Check scrollHeight vs clientHeight
+   - Verify FAQ count in DOM
+   - Check computed overflow-y
+   - Test programmatic scroll
+4. Identify root cause
+5. Implement targeted fix based on diagnosis
+6. Deploy and verify with user
+
+Modal structure: public/faq.html:505-570
+Rendering logic: public/js/faq.js:3082-3139
+
+Server running on port 9000. DO NOT PANIC - diagnose first.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Alternative Short Prompt:
+
+```
+Run node scripts/session-init.js then read SESSION_HANDOFF_2025-10-14_FAQ_MODAL.md and diagnose FAQ modal scrollbar issue systematically using browser DevTools. Previous attempts failed due to panic response. Diagnose BEFORE fixing.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Key Points for Next Claude:
+
+1. **Don't panic** - This is a solvable UI issue
+2. **Diagnose first** - Use browser DevTools, don't guess
+3. **User is frustrated** - They've reported this multiple times
+4. **Modal structure exists** - Just needs proper scrollbar visibility
+5. **Test locally first** - Server running on port 9000
+
+---
+
+## Files to Reference:
+
+- `SESSION_HANDOFF_2025-10-14_FAQ_MODAL.md` - Complete context
+- `public/faq.html:505-570` - Modal HTML structure
+- `public/faq.html:270-293` - Modal CSS styles
+- `public/js/faq.js:3082-3139` - FAQ rendering
+
+---
+
+**Date**: 2025-10-14
+**For**: Next Claude Code Session