/* Aksara Permit Advisory V2 — Desktop-priority, intentionally adaptive across devices */
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/* Strong photographic main hero */
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/* Licensing directory visible on home, not a fake government license catalog */
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/* Service cards and sections */
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/* ARI, real sanitized UI preview with meaningful caveat */
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/* Informational articles index + search */
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/* Short practical contact, direct form, no big repeat hero */
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/* Site chrome, footer, compact breathing room */
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