First-Screen Scientific Authority Rules

Purpose

Every major science page must orient the reader with authority and clarity before the scroll. This document establishes the non-negotiable elements required above the first section heading.

Required First-Screen Elements

Every primary science page must show, without scrolling:

1. One precise thesis — what this theory or framework actually is
2. One status/boundary marker — its formalization state and review position
3. One core relation to the corpus — how it connects to SFR, DFT, or PHYSICA
4. One path to deeper review — link to the monograph or review dossier
5. No duplicate CTAs — a single primary next step only
6. No long media or video block — media belongs below the first H2
7. No excessive route grid — card grids above fold compress authority
8. No unbounded claims — every thesis must include its status boundary

First-Screen Formula

title
thesis (1"“3 sentences)
status (badge or inline)
boundary (1 sentence)
primary next step (one link)

Forbidden Above First H2

Pattern	Reason
Multiple competing MeshButton CTAs	Dilutes clarity
Repeated provenance disclaimer paragraphs	Visual noise
Large card grids or route panels	Pushes thesis below fold
Media carousel or video embed	Not orientation-first
Speculative claims without status	Boundary violation
User dashboard or login CTA	Wrong audience signal

Page-Level CTA Limits

Page Type	Max Primary CTAs Above First H2
Homepage	2 (science primary + reader pathway secondary)
Primary science page	1
Monograph / dossier page	2
Resource page	2
Review / formalization page	2