CLAUDE.md

This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.

Project Overview

Professional Jekyll website for Mediationskanzlei Moltmann-Willisch, a German mediation law firm run by Anne-Ruth Moltmann-Willisch, LL.M. (former Regional Court Judge turned mediator).

Development Commands

Local Development

# Install dependencies
bundle install

# Start development server
bundle exec jekyll serve

# Build for production
bundle exec jekyll build

Content Management

• Blog posts: Add to _posts/ with format YYYY-MM-DD-title.md
• Pages: Edit .md files in root directory
• Styles: Customize in _sass/custom.scss

Architecture

Tech Stack

• Jekyll 4.3.2 - Static site generator
• Minima theme - Customized with brand colors
• GitHub Pages - Deployment via GitHub Actions
• Netlify Forms - Contact form handling
• SCSS - Custom responsive styling

File Structure

├── _config.yml          # Jekyll configuration
├── _posts/              # Blog posts (Markdown)
├── _sass/custom.scss    # Brand styling (sage green/orange)
├── assets/css/style.scss # Main stylesheet
├── index.md             # Homepage with hero section
├── about.md             # Professional background
├── services.md          # Mediation services offered
├── contact.md           # Contact form + info
├── blog.html            # Blog listing page
└── privacy.md           # GDPR-compliant privacy policy

Key Features

• Professional design with custom brand colors (PANTONE 4179 C sage green, PANTONE 804 C orange)
• Responsive layout for all devices
• Contact form with spam protection
• Blog system for sharing expertise
• SEO optimization with proper meta tags
• Privacy compliance for German market

Brand Guidelines

• Primary color: --brand-sage (#9CAF88) - professional, trustworthy
• Accent color: --brand-orange (#E67E22) - warm, approachable
• Content: German language, professional but accessible tone
• Target audience: Potential mediation clients (corporate, family, construction disputes)

Specialization Areas

The website covers these practice areas:

• Gesellschaftsrecht (Corporate law)
• Bauen & Immobilien (Construction & Real Estate)
• Familie & Partnerschaft (Family & Partnership)
• Organisationen & Vereine (Organizations & Associations)
• Nachbarschaftsstreitigkeiten (Neighborhood Disputes)

Deployment

• GitHub Pages with custom GitHub Actions workflow
• Domain: Configured for www.moltmann-willisch.de
• SSL: Automatically provided by GitHub Pages
• Contact Forms: Handled by Netlify (form endpoint in contact.md)

Content Guidelines

When adding content:

• Use professional German language
• Focus on benefits of mediation over litigation
• Emphasize the lawyer’s judicial background for credibility
• Include calls-to-action for consultations
• Maintain GDPR compliance in all forms and policies