feat: add landing page components including hero, features, problem, and footer

- Introduced LandingHero component with logo, tagline, and action buttons.
- Created LandingFeatures component to showcase chore system benefits.
- Developed LandingProblem component explaining the importance of a structured chore system.
- Implemented LandingFooter for navigation and copyright information.
- Added LandingPage to assemble all components and manage navigation.
- Included unit tests for LandingHero component to ensure functionality.

.github/specs/feat-landing-page.md

@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+# Feature: Landing page with details
+
+## Overview
+
+When an unauthenticated user visits the web site, they will be sent to this landing page. The page will contain a hero with various images. A sign up/sign in component. On scrolling, various components will show describing the application features and functionality.
+
+**Goal:** New users are brought to the landing page to learn more about the app.
+
+**User Story:**
+As a new user, I should be presented with the landing page that tells me about the app.
+
+**Rules:**
+.github/copilot-instructions.md
+You know how my app works at a high level
+
+**Discussions:**
+
+- I want each part of the landing page as different components (rows)
+- Should these components go into their own directory (components/landing)
+
+1. Row 1
+   - My logo is resources\logo\full_logo.png
+   - I plan to have my logo in the center near the top of the landing page
+   - I'd like to have my hero as resources\logo\hero.png
+   - I'd like to have my current sign in / sign up logic copied to a new component, but with this hero, it should be modern looking - semi-transparent glassmorphism box
+   - Should I have sign in or sign up? or compact both together
+2. Row 2
+   - This should describe the problem - getting kids to do chores consistently - Describe how a system benefits:
+   1. Develops Executive Function: Managing a "to-do list" teaches kids how to prioritize tasks, manage their time, and follow multi-step directions—skills that translate directly to schoolwork and future careers.
+   2. Fosters a "Can-Do" Attitude: Completing a task provides a tangible sense of mastery. This builds genuine self-esteem because it’s based on actual competence rather than just empty praise.
+   3. Encourages Accountability: A system moves chores from "Mom/Dad is nagging me" to "This is my responsibility." It teaches that their actions (or lack thereof) have a direct impact on the people they live with.
+   4. Normalizes Life Skills: By the time they head out on their own, "adulting" won't feel like a mountain to climb. Cooking, cleaning, and organizing will be second nature rather than a stressful learning curve.
+   5. Promotes Family Belonging: Contributing to the home makes a child feel like a teammate rather than a guest. It reinforces the idea that a family is a unit where everyone supports one another.
+3. Row 3
+   - This should describe how my app helps to solve the problem by creating the system
+   1. Chores can be created with customizable points that children have fun collecting.
+   2. Customized reward offer insentives for a child to set a goal. (saving points, etc)
+   3. Easy interface for children to see which chores need to be done and what rewards they can afford.
+   4. Parental controls (hidden) behind a pin that offer powerful tools for managing the system
+   - In this component we'll show some screen shots of the interface.
+4. Row 4
+   - I'm not sure what else I should add for now
+
+- How should I handle colors - should I follow my current theme in colors.css or should I adopt my logo / hero colors?
+- Should my landing page be more modern and sleek with animations? What kind?
+- Considerations for mobile should also be handled (whether in portrait or landscape mode)
+
+- ***
+
+## Data Model Changes
+
+### Backend Model
+
+### Frontend Model
+
+---
+
+## Backend Implementation
+
+## Backend Tests
+
+- [ ]
+
+---
+
+## Frontend Implementation
+
+- [x] Copy `resources/logo/full_logo.png` and `hero.png` to `frontend/vue-app/public/images/`
+- [x] Add landing CSS variables to `colors.css`
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/LandingPage.vue` — orchestrator with sticky nav
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/LandingHero.vue` — hero section with logo, tagline, glassmorphism CTA card
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/LandingProblem.vue` — 5-benefit problem section
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/LandingFeatures.vue` — 4-feature alternating layout with screenshot placeholders
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/LandingFooter.vue` — dark footer with links
+- [x] Update router: add `/` → LandingPage route (meta: isPublic), update auth guard
+
+## Frontend Tests
+
+- [x] Update `authGuard.spec.ts`: fix redirect assertions (`/auth` → `/`) and add 3 landing-route guard tests
+- [x] Create `src/components/landing/__tests__/LandingHero.spec.ts`: renders logo, tagline, buttons; CTA clicks push correct routes
+
+---
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+- Eventually add a pricing section (component)
+
+---
+
+## Acceptance Criteria (Definition of Done)
+
+### Backend
+
+- [ ]
+
+### Frontend
+
+- [x] Unauthenticated user visiting `/` sees the full landing page
+- [x] Sign In CTA routes to `/auth/login`
+- [x] Get Started CTA routes to `/auth/signup`
+- [x] Logged-in user visiting `/` is redirected to `/child` or `/parent`
+- [x] Unauthenticated user visiting any protected route is redirected to `/` (landing)
+- [x] All 4 rows render: Hero, Problem, Features, Footer
+- [x] Sticky nav appears on scroll
+- [x] Mobile: hero buttons stack vertically, grid goes single-column
+- [x] All colors use `colors.css` variables only
+
+---
+
+## Bugs
+
+### BUG-001 — Landing page instantly redirects to `/auth` on first visit
+
+**Status:** Fixed
+
+**Description:**
+Visiting `/` as an unauthenticated user caused a visible flash of the landing page followed by an immediate hard redirect to `/auth`, making the landing page effectively unreachable.
+
+**Root Cause:**
+`App.vue` calls `checkAuth()` on mount, which hits `/api/auth/me`. For an unauthenticated user this returns a `401`. The fetch interceptor in `api.ts` (`handleUnauthorizedResponse`) then attempted a token refresh, which also failed, and finally called `window.location.assign('/auth')`. The interceptor only exempted paths already starting with `/auth` — not the landing page at `/`.
+
+**Solution:**
+
+- [`frontend/vue-app/src/common/api.ts`](../frontend/vue-app/src/common/api.ts) — Added `if (window.location.pathname === '/') return` inside `handleUnauthorizedResponse()` so the unauthorized interceptor does not forcibly redirect away from the public landing page.
+- [`frontend/vue-app/src/stores/auth.ts`](../frontend/vue-app/src/stores/auth.ts) — Updated the cross-tab logout storage event handler to redirect to `/` instead of `/auth/login`, and skip the redirect entirely if already on `/`.

.gitignore

@@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ backend/test_data/db/tasks.json
 backend/test_data/db/users.json
 logs/account_deletion.log
 backend/test_data/db/tracking_events.json
+resources/

frontend/vue-app/src/assets/colors.css

@@ -183,4 +183,24 @@
   --create-btn-border: #2563eb;
   --create-btn-hover-bg: #2563eb;
   --create-btn-hover-color: #fff;
+
+  /* Landing page styles */
+  --landing-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
+  --landing-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
+  --landing-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
+  --landing-glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
+  --landing-section-alt: #f4f6fb;
+  --landing-section-dark: #1a1830;
+  --landing-hero-text: #ffffff;
+  --landing-hero-subtext: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
+  --landing-problem-heading: #2d2a4a;
+  --landing-problem-body: #4a4870;
+  --landing-card-number: #667eea;
+  --landing-feature-heading: #ffffff;
+  --landing-feature-body: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
+  --landing-placeholder-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
+  --landing-placeholder-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+  --landing-footer-text: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
+  --landing-nav-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
+  --landing-nav-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
 }

frontend/vue-app/src/common/api.ts

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ function handleUnauthorizedResponse(): void {
   logoutUser()
   if (typeof window === 'undefined') return
   if (window.location.pathname.startsWith('/auth')) return
+  if (window.location.pathname === '/') return
   if (unauthorizedRedirectHandler) {
     unauthorizedRedirectHandler()
     return

frontend/vue-app/src/components/child/ChildView.vue

@@ -577,6 +577,35 @@ onUnmounted(() => {
             <div v-if="choreDueLabel(item)" class="due-label">{{ choreDueLabel(item) }}</div>
           </template>
         </ScrollingList>
+        <ScrollingList
+          title="Rewards"
+          ref="childRewardListRef"
+          :fetchBaseUrl="`/api/child/${child?.id}/reward-status`"
+          itemKey="reward_status"
+          imageField="image_id"
+          :isParentAuthenticated="false"
+          :readyItemId="readyItemId"
+          @item-ready="handleItemReady"
+          @trigger-item="triggerReward"
+          :getItemClass="
+            (item) => ({ reward: true, disabled: hasPendingRewards && !item.redeeming })
+          "
+        >
+          <template #item="{ item }: { item: RewardStatus }">
+            <div class="item-name">{{ item.name }}</div>
+            <img
+              v-if="item.image_url"
+              :src="item.image_url"
+              alt="Reward Image"
+              class="item-image"
+            />
+            <div class="item-points">
+              <span v-if="item.redeeming" class="pending">PENDING</span>
+              <span v-if="item.points_needed <= 0" class="ready">REWARD READY</span>
+              <span v-else>{{ item.points_needed }} more points</span>
+            </div>
+          </template>
+        </ScrollingList>
         <ScrollingList
           title="Kindness Acts"
           ref="childKindnessListRef"
@@ -631,35 +660,6 @@ onUnmounted(() => {
             </div>
           </template>
         </ScrollingList>
-        <ScrollingList
-          title="Rewards"
-          ref="childRewardListRef"
-          :fetchBaseUrl="`/api/child/${child?.id}/reward-status`"
-          itemKey="reward_status"
-          imageField="image_id"
-          :isParentAuthenticated="false"
-          :readyItemId="readyItemId"
-          @item-ready="handleItemReady"
-          @trigger-item="triggerReward"
-          :getItemClass="
-            (item) => ({ reward: true, disabled: hasPendingRewards && !item.redeeming })
-          "
-        >
-          <template #item="{ item }: { item: RewardStatus }">
-            <div class="item-name">{{ item.name }}</div>
-            <img
-              v-if="item.image_url"
-              :src="item.image_url"
-              alt="Reward Image"
-              class="item-image"
-            />
-            <div class="item-points">
-              <span v-if="item.redeeming" class="pending">PENDING</span>
-              <span v-if="item.points_needed <= 0" class="ready">REWARD READY</span>
-              <span v-else>{{ item.points_needed }} more points</span>
-            </div>
-          </template>
-        </ScrollingList>
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/LandingFeatures.vue

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+<template>
+  <section class="features-section">
+    <div class="container">
+      <div class="section-label">The Solution</div>
+      <h2 class="section-heading">A System That Actually Works</h2>
+      <p class="section-subheading">
+        Chorly gives your family a structured, fun, and rewarding system — so chores become
+        something kids want to do.
+      </p>
+      <div class="features-list">
+        <div
+          v-for="(feature, index) in features"
+          :key="feature.title"
+          class="feature-row"
+          :class="{ 'feature-row-reverse': index % 2 !== 0 }"
+        >
+          <div class="feature-screenshot">
+            <div class="screenshot-placeholder">
+              <span class="placeholder-icon">{{ feature.icon }}</span>
+              <span class="placeholder-label">{{ feature.screenshotLabel }}</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div class="feature-text">
+            <div class="feature-tag">{{ feature.tag }}</div>
+            <h3 class="feature-title">{{ feature.title }}</h3>
+            <p class="feature-body">{{ feature.body }}</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </section>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+const features = [
+  {
+    tag: 'Points & Chores',
+    icon: '⭐',
+    title: 'Chores Worth Collecting',
+    body: 'Create chores with fully customizable point values. Kids earn points for every task they complete, turning daily responsibilities into something genuinely satisfying to collect.',
+    screenshotLabel: 'Chore Dashboard',
+  },
+  {
+    tag: 'Rewards',
+    icon: '🎁',
+    title: 'Goals Kids Actually Care About',
+    body: "Set up custom rewards that mean something to your child — screen time, a special outing, a toy they've been wanting. Saving up points teaches patience and goal-setting.",
+    screenshotLabel: 'Reward Store',
+  },
+  {
+    tag: 'Child View',
+    icon: '👧',
+    title: 'Kids Stay in the Loop',
+    body: 'A simple, beautiful child interface shows exactly which chores need to be done today and which rewards are within reach — no confusion, no excuses.',
+    screenshotLabel: 'Child Dashboard',
+  },
+  {
+    tag: 'Parent Controls',
+    icon: '🔒',
+    title: 'Powerful Parental Controls',
+    body: "Hidden behind a PIN, the parent panel lets you add chores, adjust rewards, review history, and manage everything — without interrupting your child's flow.",
+    screenshotLabel: 'Parent Panel',
+  },
+]
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.features-section {
+  background: var(--header-bg);
+  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.container {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.section-label {
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
+  font-size: 0.78rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
+  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
+  text-align: center;
+}
+
+.section-heading {
+  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
+  font-weight: 800;
+  color: var(--landing-feature-heading);
+  text-align: center;
+  margin: 0 0 1rem;
+  line-height: 1.2;
+}
+
+.section-subheading {
+  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
+  color: var(--landing-feature-body);
+  text-align: center;
+  max-width: 620px;
+  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
+  line-height: 1.65;
+}
+
+.features-list {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 4rem;
+}
+
+.feature-row {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
+  gap: 3rem;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.feature-row-reverse {
+  direction: rtl;
+}
+
+.feature-row-reverse > * {
+  direction: ltr;
+}
+
+.screenshot-placeholder {
+  background: var(--landing-placeholder-bg);
+  border: 1.5px solid var(--landing-placeholder-border);
+  border-radius: 16px;
+  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  gap: 0.75rem;
+  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
+}
+
+.placeholder-icon {
+  font-size: 2.8rem;
+  line-height: 1;
+}
+
+.placeholder-label {
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  color: var(--landing-hero-subtext);
+  font-weight: 500;
+  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
+}
+
+.feature-tag {
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
+  font-size: 0.72rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
+  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+}
+
+.feature-title {
+  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.55rem);
+  font-weight: 800;
+  color: var(--landing-feature-heading);
+  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
+  line-height: 1.3;
+}
+
+.feature-body {
+  font-size: 0.97rem;
+  color: var(--landing-feature-body);
+  line-height: 1.7;
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+/* Tablet */
+@media (max-width: 800px) {
+  .feature-row,
+  .feature-row-reverse {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    direction: ltr;
+    gap: 1.5rem;
+  }
+
+  .feature-row-reverse > * {
+    direction: ltr;
+  }
+}
+
+/* Mobile */
+@media (max-width: 560px) {
+  .features-section {
+    padding: 3.5rem 1rem;
+  }
+
+  .features-list {
+    gap: 3rem;
+  }
+}
+</style>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/LandingFooter.vue

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+<template>
+  <footer class="landing-footer">
+    <div class="container">
+      <div class="footer-brand">
+        <img src="/images/chorly_logo.png" alt="Chorly" class="footer-logo" />
+      </div>
+      <div class="footer-links">
+        <button class="footer-link" @click="goToLogin">Sign In</button>
+        <span class="footer-divider">·</span>
+        <button class="footer-link" @click="goToSignup">Get Started</button>
+      </div>
+      <!-- Future: pricing section -->
+      <p class="footer-copy">© {{ year }} Chorly. All rights reserved.</p>
+    </div>
+  </footer>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { useRouter } from 'vue-router'
+
+const router = useRouter()
+const year = new Date().getFullYear()
+
+function goToLogin() {
+  router.push({ name: 'Login' })
+}
+
+function goToSignup() {
+  router.push({ name: 'Signup' })
+}
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.landing-footer {
+  background: var(--landing-section-dark);
+  padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem;
+}
+
+.container {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 1.2rem;
+  text-align: center;
+}
+
+.footer-logo {
+  height: 80px;
+  opacity: 0.85;
+  filter: brightness(1.1);
+}
+
+.footer-links {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 0.6rem;
+}
+
+.footer-link {
+  background: none;
+  border: none;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  color: var(--landing-footer-text);
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  padding: 0;
+  transition: color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.footer-link:hover {
+  color: #fff;
+}
+
+.footer-divider {
+  color: var(--landing-footer-text);
+  opacity: 0.4;
+}
+
+.footer-copy {
+  font-size: 0.78rem;
+  color: var(--landing-footer-text);
+  opacity: 0.5;
+  margin: 0;
+}
+</style>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/LandingHero.vue

@@ -0,0 +1,155 @@
+<template>
+  <section class="hero">
+    <div class="hero-overlay" />
+    <div class="hero-content">
+      <img src="/images/full_logo.png" alt="Chorly Logo" class="hero-logo" />
+      <p class="hero-tagline">
+        Turn chores into achievements.<br />Raise kids who own their responsibilities.
+      </p>
+      <div class="hero-card">
+        <div class="hero-actions">
+          <button class="btn-hero btn-hero-signin" @click="goToLogin">Sign In</button>
+          <button class="btn-hero btn-hero-signup" @click="goToSignup">Get Started Free</button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </section>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { useRouter } from 'vue-router'
+
+const router = useRouter()
+
+function goToLogin() {
+  router.push({ name: 'Login' })
+}
+
+function goToSignup() {
+  router.push({ name: 'Signup' })
+}
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.hero {
+  position: relative;
+  min-height: 100svh;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  background-image: url('/images/hero.png');
+  background-size: cover;
+  background-position: center;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.hero-overlay {
+  position: absolute;
+  inset: 0;
+  background: var(--landing-overlay);
+  z-index: 0;
+}
+
+.hero-content {
+  position: relative;
+  z-index: 1;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  text-align: center;
+  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
+  max-width: 600px;
+  width: 100%;
+}
+
+.hero-logo {
+  width: min(280px, 70vw);
+  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
+}
+
+.hero-tagline {
+  color: var(--landing-hero-text);
+  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
+  line-height: 1.55;
+  margin: 0 0 2rem;
+  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  font-weight: 400;
+}
+
+.hero-card {
+  background: var(--landing-glass-bg);
+  border: 1px solid var(--landing-glass-border);
+  box-shadow: var(--landing-glass-shadow);
+  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
+  border-radius: 18px;
+  padding: 1.8rem 2.5rem;
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: 440px;
+}
+
+.hero-actions {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 1rem;
+  justify-content: center;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+}
+
+.btn-hero {
+  flex: 1;
+  min-width: 130px;
+  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
+  border-radius: 10px;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  border: none;
+  transition:
+    transform 0.15s,
+    box-shadow 0.15s,
+    background 0.18s;
+}
+
+.btn-hero:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-2px);
+}
+
+.btn-hero-signin {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
+  color: var(--landing-hero-text);
+  border: 1.5px solid var(--landing-glass-border);
+}
+
+.btn-hero-signin:hover {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+}
+
+.btn-hero-signup {
+  background: var(--btn-primary);
+  color: #fff;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.45);
+}
+
+.btn-hero-signup:hover {
+  background: var(--btn-primary-hover);
+  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.6);
+}
+
+/* Mobile */
+@media (max-width: 480px) {
+  .hero-card {
+    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
+  }
+
+  .hero-actions {
+    flex-direction: column;
+  }
+
+  .btn-hero {
+    width: 100%;
+    flex: none;
+  }
+}
+</style>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/LandingPage.vue

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+<template>
+  <div class="landing-page">
+    <!-- Sticky nav -->
+    <nav class="landing-nav" :class="{ 'landing-nav-scrolled': scrolled }">
+      <div class="nav-inner">
+        <img src="/images/c_logo.png" alt="Chorly" class="nav-logo" />
+        <button class="nav-signin" @click="goToLogin">Sign In</button>
+      </div>
+    </nav>
+
+    <LandingHero />
+    <LandingProblem />
+    <LandingFeatures />
+    <LandingFooter />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { ref, onMounted, onUnmounted } from 'vue'
+import { useRouter } from 'vue-router'
+import LandingHero from '@/components/landing/LandingHero.vue'
+import LandingProblem from '@/components/landing/LandingProblem.vue'
+import LandingFeatures from '@/components/landing/LandingFeatures.vue'
+import LandingFooter from '@/components/landing/LandingFooter.vue'
+
+const router = useRouter()
+const scrolled = ref(false)
+
+function onScroll() {
+  scrolled.value = window.scrollY > 40
+}
+
+function goToLogin() {
+  router.push({ name: 'Login' })
+}
+
+onMounted(() => {
+  window.addEventListener('scroll', onScroll, { passive: true })
+})
+
+onUnmounted(() => {
+  window.removeEventListener('scroll', onScroll)
+})
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.landing-page {
+  min-height: 100svh;
+  overflow-x: hidden;
+}
+
+/* ── Sticky nav ── */
+.landing-nav {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  z-index: 100;
+  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
+  transition:
+    background 0.25s,
+    box-shadow 0.25s,
+    border-bottom 0.25s;
+}
+
+.landing-nav-scrolled {
+  background: rgba(26, 24, 48, 0.82);
+  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
+  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--landing-nav-border);
+}
+
+.nav-inner {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+}
+
+.nav-logo {
+  height: 34px;
+  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
+}
+
+.nav-signin {
+  background: var(--landing-glass-bg);
+  border: 1px solid var(--landing-glass-border);
+  color: #fff;
+  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  font-size: 0.88rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition:
+    background 0.15s,
+    box-shadow 0.15s;
+  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
+}
+
+.nav-signin:hover {
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
+  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+}
+
+/* Mobile */
+@media (max-width: 480px) {
+  .landing-nav {
+    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+  }
+
+  .nav-logo {
+    height: 28px;
+  }
+}
+</style>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/LandingProblem.vue

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+<template>
+  <section class="problem-section">
+    <div class="container">
+      <div class="section-label">Why It Matters</div>
+      <h2 class="section-heading">Why Most Chore Systems Fail</h2>
+      <p class="section-subheading">
+        Nagging doesn't work. Vague expectations don't work. But a clear, consistent system changes
+        everything — for your kids and for you.
+      </p>
+      <div class="benefits-grid">
+        <div v-for="benefit in benefits" :key="benefit.title" class="benefit-card">
+          <h3 class="benefit-title">{{ benefit.title }}</h3>
+          <p class="benefit-body">{{ benefit.body }}</p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </section>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+const benefits = [
+  {
+    title: 'Develops Executive Function',
+    body: 'Managing a to-do list teaches kids how to prioritize tasks, manage their time, and follow multi-step directions — skills that translate directly to schoolwork and future careers.',
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Fosters a "Can-Do" Attitude',
+    body: "Completing a task provides a tangible sense of mastery. This builds genuine self-esteem because it's based on actual competence rather than empty praise.",
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Encourages Accountability',
+    body: 'A system moves chores from "Mom/Dad is nagging me" to "This is my responsibility." It teaches that their actions have a direct impact on the people they live with.',
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Normalizes Life Skills',
+    body: 'By the time they head out on their own, "adulting" won\'t feel like a mountain to climb. Cooking, cleaning, and organizing will be second nature rather than a stressful learning curve.',
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Promotes Family Belonging',
+    body: 'Contributing to the home makes a child feel like a teammate rather than a guest. It reinforces the idea that a family is a unit where everyone supports one another.',
+  },
+]
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+.problem-section {
+  background: var(--landing-section-alt);
+  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.container {
+  max-width: 1100px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.section-label {
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
+  font-size: 0.78rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: var(--primary);
+  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
+  text-align: center;
+}
+
+.section-heading {
+  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
+  font-weight: 800;
+  color: var(--landing-problem-heading);
+  text-align: center;
+  margin: 0 0 1rem;
+  line-height: 1.2;
+}
+
+.section-subheading {
+  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
+  color: var(--landing-problem-body);
+  text-align: center;
+  max-width: 640px;
+  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
+  line-height: 1.65;
+}
+
+.benefits-grid {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
+  gap: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.benefit-card {
+  background: var(--card-bg);
+  border-radius: 14px;
+  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.09);
+  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
+  transition:
+    transform 0.18s,
+    box-shadow 0.18s;
+}
+
+.benefit-card:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-3px);
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.16);
+}
+
+.benefit-title {
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: var(--landing-problem-heading);
+  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
+  line-height: 1.3;
+}
+
+.benefit-body {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: var(--landing-problem-body);
+  line-height: 1.65;
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+/* Tablet */
+@media (max-width: 900px) {
+  .benefits-grid {
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
+  }
+}
+
+/* Mobile */
+@media (max-width: 560px) {
+  .problem-section {
+    padding: 3.5rem 1rem;
+  }
+
+  .benefits-grid {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+  }
+}
+</style>

frontend/vue-app/src/components/landing/__tests__/LandingHero.spec.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest'
+import { mount } from '@vue/test-utils'
+import LandingHero from '../LandingHero.vue'
+
+const { pushMock } = vi.hoisted(() => ({
+  pushMock: vi.fn(),
+}))
+
+vi.mock('vue-router', () => ({
+  useRouter: vi.fn(() => ({ push: pushMock })),
+}))
+
+describe('LandingHero.vue', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks()
+  })
+
+  it('renders the logo image', () => {
+    const wrapper = mount(LandingHero)
+    const logo = wrapper.find('img.hero-logo')
+    expect(logo.exists()).toBe(true)
+    expect(logo.attributes('src')).toBe('/images/full_logo.png')
+  })
+
+  it('renders a tagline', () => {
+    const wrapper = mount(LandingHero)
+    expect(wrapper.find('.hero-tagline').exists()).toBe(true)
+  })
+
+  it('renders Sign In and Get Started buttons', () => {
+    const wrapper = mount(LandingHero)
+    const buttons = wrapper.findAll('button')
+    expect(buttons).toHaveLength(2)
+    expect(buttons[0].text()).toBe('Sign In')
+    expect(buttons[1].text()).toBe('Get Started Free')
+  })
+
+  it('navigates to Login route when Sign In is clicked', async () => {
+    const wrapper = mount(LandingHero)
+    await wrapper.find('.btn-hero-signin').trigger('click')
+    expect(pushMock).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ name: 'Login' })
+  })
+
+  it('navigates to Signup route when Get Started is clicked', async () => {
+    const wrapper = mount(LandingHero)
+    await wrapper.find('.btn-hero-signup').trigger('click')
+    expect(pushMock).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ name: 'Signup' })
+  })
+})

frontend/vue-app/src/router/__tests__/authGuard.spec.ts

@@ -94,20 +94,20 @@ describe('router auth guard', () => {
     expect(path).toBe('/auth/login')
   })
 
-  // ── Unauthenticated users are redirected to /auth from protected routes ───
+  // ── Unauthenticated users are redirected to / from protected routes ────────
 
-  it('redirects unauthenticated user from /parent to /auth', async () => {
+  it('redirects unauthenticated user from /parent to /', async () => {
     isUserLoggedInMock.value = false
 
     const path = await navigate('/parent')
-    expect(path).toBe('/auth')
+    expect(path).toBe('/')
   })
 
-  it('redirects unauthenticated user from /child to /auth', async () => {
+  it('redirects unauthenticated user from /child to /', async () => {
     isUserLoggedInMock.value = false
 
     const path = await navigate('/child')
-    expect(path).toBe('/auth')
+    expect(path).toBe('/')
   })
 
   // ── Authenticated users are routed to the correct section ─────────────────
@@ -152,4 +152,29 @@ describe('router auth guard', () => {
     const path = await navigate('/parent/pin-setup')
     expect(path).toBe('/parent/pin-setup')
   })
+
+  // ── Landing page (/) ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  it('allows unauthenticated user to access / (landing page)', async () => {
+    isUserLoggedInMock.value = false
+
+    const path = await navigate('/')
+    expect(path).toBe('/')
+  })
+
+  it('redirects logged-in child user from / to /child', async () => {
+    isUserLoggedInMock.value = true
+    isParentAuthenticatedMock.value = false
+
+    const path = await navigate('/')
+    expect(path).toBe('/child')
+  })
+
+  it('redirects logged-in parent user from / to /parent', async () => {
+    isUserLoggedInMock.value = true
+    isParentAuthenticatedMock.value = true
+
+    const path = await navigate('/')
+    expect(path).toBe('/parent')
+  })
 })

frontend/vue-app/src/router/index.ts

@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ import {
   enforceParentExpiry,
 } from '../stores/auth'
 import ParentPinSetup from '@/components/auth/ParentPinSetup.vue'
+import LandingPage from '@/components/landing/LandingPage.vue'
 
 const routes = [
   {
@@ -235,7 +236,9 @@ const routes = [
   },
   {
     path: '/',
-    redirect: '/child',
+    name: 'LandingPage',
+    component: LandingPage,
+    meta: { isPublic: true },
   },
 ]
 
@@ -260,8 +263,8 @@ router.beforeEach(async (to, from, next) => {
     })
   }
 
-  // If already logged in and trying to access /auth, redirect to appropriate view
+  // If already logged in and trying to access /auth or landing, redirect to appropriate view
-  if (to.path.startsWith('/auth') && isUserLoggedIn.value) {
+  if ((to.path.startsWith('/auth') || to.path === '/') && isUserLoggedIn.value) {
     if (isParentAuthenticated.value) {
       return next('/parent')
     } else {
@@ -269,14 +272,14 @@ router.beforeEach(async (to, from, next) => {
     }
   }
 
-  // Always allow /auth and /parent/pin-setup
+  // Always allow /auth, landing page, and /parent/pin-setup
-  if (to.path.startsWith('/auth') || to.name === 'ParentPinSetup') {
+  if (to.path.startsWith('/auth') || to.path === '/' || to.name === 'ParentPinSetup') {
     return next()
   }
 
-  // If not logged in, redirect to /auth
+  // If not logged in, redirect to landing page
   if (!isUserLoggedIn.value) {
-    return next('/auth')
+    return next('/')
   }
 
   // If parent-authenticated, allow all /parent routes

frontend/vue-app/src/stores/auth.ts

@@ -134,8 +134,8 @@ export function initAuthSync() {
       const payload = JSON.parse(event.newValue)
       if (payload?.type === 'logout') {
         applyLoggedOutState()
-        if (!window.location.pathname.startsWith('/auth')) {
+        if (!window.location.pathname.startsWith('/auth') && window.location.pathname !== '/') {
-          window.location.href = '/auth/login'
+          window.location.href = '/'
         }
       } else if (payload?.type === 'parent_logout') {
         applyParentLoggedOutState()