diff --git a/docs/PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md b/docs/PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# MSOS Pre-Launch Placeholder Checklist
+
+_Auto-generated. Applies to EN + MK + SI unless noted. Tick as you replace._
+
+## 1. Homepage — template placeholder content (HIGH)
+- [ ] Replace **Lorem ipsum testimonials** on the homepage (en/mk/si `index.html`, testimonials section)
+- [ ] Replace the template line **"Everything you need to know about the product and billing"** with real MSOS copy
+
+## 2. "Coming soon" cards
+- [ ] Blog index: **9 'Coming soon' cards** — publish or hide (en/mk/si)
+- [ ] News index: **3 'Coming soon' cards** — publish or hide (en/mk/si)
+
+## 3. Student-guide hero images — 30 pages ×3 languages
+Each has a styled "Image placeholder" box awaiting a real hero image:
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/academic-life/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/administrative-basics/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/admission-and-enrolment/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/application-deadlines/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/arrival-checklist/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/bachelor-application/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/choose-a-programme/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/complete-student-journey/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/document-preparation/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/evs-application-guide/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/healthcare-in-slovenia/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/master-application/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/means-accommodation-address/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/official-sources-and-checklists/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/prepare-to-move/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/recognition-of-education/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/renew-change-graduate/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/rm-si-3-health-insurance/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-accommodation/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-budget/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-meals/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-organisations-and-extracurriculars/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-residence-permit/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-transport/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/student-work/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/study-cities/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/tuition-and-scholarships/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/visa-and-residence-explained/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/wellbeing-and-community/`
+- [ ] `student-welcome-guide/where-to-apply-for-residence/`
+
+## 4. MSOS Hub — temporary photos (see code comments)
+- [ ] `msos-hub/`: hub-story-bg (wide renovated-Hub shot)
+- [ ] `msos-hub/`: hub-use-img photos
+- [ ] `msos-hub/`: hub-shot gallery photos
+
+## 5. Verify (not placeholders, but confirm before launch)
+- [ ] Support page bank details real & correct (IBAN SI56 0284 3026 6115 703 / SWIFT LJBASI2X)
+- [ ] MK/SI meta descriptions on legal/msos-hub/support proofread by a native speaker
diff --git a/main.js b/main.js
index 6e5aa738..2ecc76de 100644
--- a/main.js
+++ b/main.js
@@ -14,21 +14,42 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
         if (!icon) {
             console.error('Mobile menu icon not found.');
         } else {
+            // Accessibility: the icon is a <div>, so expose it to keyboard and
+            // screen-reader users as a button (focusable, labelled, toggle state).
+            if (!icon.hasAttribute('role')) icon.setAttribute('role', 'button');
+            if (!icon.hasAttribute('tabindex')) icon.setAttribute('tabindex', '0');
+            if (!icon.hasAttribute('aria-label')) icon.setAttribute('aria-label', 'Open menu');
+            icon.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');
+
+            const setMenu = (open) => {
+                root.classList.toggle('nav-open', open);
+                icon.setAttribute('aria-expanded', open ? 'true' : 'false');
+                icon.setAttribute('aria-label', open ? 'Close menu' : 'Open menu');
+            };
+
             icon.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
                 e.preventDefault();
                 e.stopPropagation();
-                root.classList.toggle('nav-open');
+                setMenu(!root.classList.contains('nav-open'));
+            });
+
+            // Activate with Enter / Space like a native button.
+            icon.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
+                if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ' || e.key === 'Spacebar') {
+                    e.preventDefault();
+                    setMenu(!root.classList.contains('nav-open'));
+                }
             });
 
             document.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
                 if (root.classList.contains('nav-open') && !e.target.closest('.mobile-nav-panel') && !e.target.closest('.mobile-menu-icon')) {
-                    root.classList.remove('nav-open');
+                    setMenu(false);
                 }
             });
 
             document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
                 if (e.key === 'Escape') {
-                    root.classList.remove('nav-open');
+                    setMenu(false);
                 }
             });
         }