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+# Conventions
+
+## General
+
+- Hints can be 5-10 lines long and multiple paragraphs. Can contain references to the source material.
+- Footnotes should contain a one-liner that provides additional information about the content expected in the markdown block. Always start with an icon that gives a quick visual hint about the content of the footnote. No references here.
+
+## Page structure
+
+1. Guidance (guidance.md)
+
+This section will always be visible while the user is on this page. Provide a short explanation, list of quick references and a TODO checklist.
+Avoid using tables in this section.
+
+1. KPG Guidance
+
+- type: "guidance-box"
+- variant: "sky"
+
+Provide a concise summary of the key concepts and principles of KPG related to the page.
+
+2. EPG Guidance
+
+- type: "guidance-box"
+- variant: "amber"
+
+Provide a concise summary of the key concepts and principles of EPG related to the page, detailing the scoring criteria.
+This is the **only** place where scoring criteria should be mentioned.
+
+3. Einleitungsabsatz
+
+- type: "markdown"
+
+This is the section where the user describes the goal of the current chapter. Provide a hint accordingly. No footnote is necessary here.
+
+...
+Content boxes, prepended by guidance boxes if necessary.
+...
+
+N. Qualitätsprüfung
+- type: "guidance-box"
+- variant: "slate"
+
+The final checklist to ensure that all necessary elements are included and correctly filled out on the page. This should be a comprehensive list that covers all aspects of the page's content and structure, ensuring that it meets the standards for both KPG and EPG.
+Do not repeat the scoring points here.