diff --git a/backend/entity_archetypes/ui_profiles.py b/backend/entity_archetypes/ui_profiles.py
index b89dcbf..b807145 100644
--- a/backend/entity_archetypes/ui_profiles.py
+++ b/backend/entity_archetypes/ui_profiles.py
@@ -73,7 +73,6 @@ GENERIC_UI_PROFILE: dict[str, Any] = {
         *_COMMON_OM_SLICES[1:],
     ],
     "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-    "uiFeatures": {},
 }
 
 INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
@@ -99,10 +98,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {
-            "continuousProductWorkMode": True,
-            "steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint": True,
-        },
     },
     "initiative.linear_project": {
         "processSteps": list(_LINEAR_PROCESS),
@@ -123,9 +118,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {
-            "criticalPathControl": True,
-        },
     },
     "initiative.maturity_journey": {
         "processSteps": list(_MATURITY_PROCESS),
@@ -145,7 +137,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
     "initiative.program": {
         "processSteps": list(_PROGRAM_PROCESS),
@@ -167,7 +158,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
     "initiative.support_queue": {
         "processSteps": list(_SUPPORT_QUEUE_PROCESS),
@@ -183,7 +173,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
     "initiative.recurring_program": {
         "processSteps": list(_MATURITY_PROCESS),
@@ -200,7 +189,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
     "initiative.content_project": {
         "processSteps": list(_CONTENT_PROCESS),
@@ -219,7 +207,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
     "initiative.dispute_case": {
         "processSteps": list(_DISPUTE_PROCESS),
@@ -237,7 +224,6 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
             "steering_methods",
         ],
         "enabledModes": ["plan", "work", "control"],
-        "uiFeatures": {},
     },
 }
 
@@ -245,6 +231,8 @@ INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {
 def resolve_ui_profile(archetype_key: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
     """UI-Profil aus Code-Seed; unbekannte Archetypen → Generic-Fallback."""
     profile = INITIATIVE_UI_PROFILES.get(archetype_key)
-    if profile:
-        return dict(profile)
-    return dict(GENERIC_UI_PROFILE)
+    resolved = dict(profile) if profile else dict(GENERIC_UI_PROFILE)
+    slices = resolved.get("dataSlices") or []
+    resolved["omCapabilities"] = list(resolved.get("omCapabilities") or slices)
+    resolved.pop("uiFeatures", None)
+    return resolved
diff --git a/backend/routers/steering.py b/backend/routers/steering.py
index 128b73c..ae7efda 100644
--- a/backend/routers/steering.py
+++ b/backend/routers/steering.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"""Steering API — methods, profiles and context (AP1.1 / AP2.0)."""
+"""Steering API — methods, profiles and context (AP1.1 / AP2.0 / AP2.4)."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
@@ -7,11 +7,16 @@ from typing import Optional
 from capabilities import require_capability
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, Query
 from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
+from entity_archetypes.registry import resolve_default_method_key, resolve_ui_profile
 from method_profiles.registry import list_method_profiles
 from services import initiatives as initiative_service
 from services import steering_context as sc_service
 from steering.context import get_steering_context_dto
-from steering.methods.registry import list_methods
+from steering.methods.registry import (
+    list_compatible_methods,
+    list_methods,
+    method_to_dict,
+)
 from tenant_context import TenantContext
 
 router = APIRouter(prefix="/api/steering", tags=["steering"])
@@ -23,20 +28,34 @@ class SteeringContextUpdateRequest(BaseModel):
     clear_method_profile: bool = False
 
 
+def _om_capabilities_for_archetype(archetype_key: str | None) -> frozenset[str] | None:
+    if not archetype_key:
+        return None
+    profile = resolve_ui_profile(archetype_key)
+    caps = profile.get("omCapabilities") or profile.get("dataSlices") or []
+    return frozenset(caps)
+
+
 @router.get("/methods")
 def list_steering_methods(
+    archetype_key: Optional[str] = Query(default=None),
     ctx: TenantContext = Depends(require_capability("kairo.initiative.read")),
 ):
     _ = ctx
+    om_caps = _om_capabilities_for_archetype(archetype_key)
+    if archetype_key:
+        methods = list_compatible_methods(archetype_key, om_capabilities=om_caps)
+        default_key = resolve_default_method_key(archetype_key)
+    else:
+        methods = list_methods()
+        default_key = None
+
     return [
         {
-            "key": m.key,
-            "version": m.version,
-            "label": m.label,
-            "description": m.description,
-            "next_action_strategy_key": m.next_action_strategy_key,
+            **method_to_dict(m),
+            "is_default": m.key == default_key if default_key else False,
         }
-        for m in list_methods()
+        for m in methods
     ]
 
 
diff --git a/backend/services/operating_context.py b/backend/services/operating_context.py
index fcca3b7..425365c 100644
--- a/backend/services/operating_context.py
+++ b/backend/services/operating_context.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"""Operating Context read model — AP2.3a."""
+"""Operating Context read model — AP2.3a / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
@@ -7,10 +7,20 @@ from typing import Any, Optional
 from psycopg2.extras import RealDictCursor
 
 from db import get_connection
-from entity_archetypes.registry import get_ui_profile_json, resolve_ui_profile
+from entity_archetypes.registry import (
+    get_ui_profile_json,
+    resolve_default_method_key,
+    resolve_ui_profile,
+)
 from services.initiatives import get_initiative
 from services.steering_context import ensure_steering_context, get_steering_context
-from steering.methods.registry import get_method
+from steering.graph.profiles import LIGHT, graph_profile_as_dict
+from steering.methods.registry import (
+    get_method,
+    list_compatible_methods,
+    method_to_dict,
+    ui_features_as_dict,
+)
 
 
 def _load_ui_profile_from_db(archetype_key: str) -> Optional[dict[str, Any]]:
@@ -32,8 +42,6 @@ def _load_ui_profile_from_db(archetype_key: str) -> Optional[dict[str, Any]]:
             if isinstance(profile, dict) and profile:
                 return dict(profile)
             return None
-    except Exception:
-        return None
     finally:
         conn.close()
 
@@ -48,18 +56,22 @@ def _resolve_ui_profile(archetype_key: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
     return resolve_ui_profile(archetype_key)
 
 
+def _resolve_om_capabilities(ui_profile: dict[str, Any]) -> frozenset[str]:
+    caps = ui_profile.get("omCapabilities") or ui_profile.get("dataSlices") or []
+    return frozenset(caps)
+
+
 def _resolve_data_slices(
     *,
-    ui_profile: dict[str, Any],
+    om_capabilities: frozenset[str],
     method_key: str,
 ) -> list[str]:
-    """Schnittmenge Archetyp-Default ∩ Method-Slices (Phase E erweitert)."""
-    archetype_slices = ui_profile.get("dataSlices") or []
+    """Schnittmenge Archetyp-OM ∩ Method-Slices."""
     method = get_method(method_key)
-    if method and getattr(method, "data_slices", None):
+    if method and method.data_slices:
         method_slices = set(method.data_slices)
-        return [s for s in archetype_slices if s in method_slices]
-    return list(archetype_slices)
+        return [s for s in om_capabilities if s in method_slices]
+    return list(om_capabilities)
 
 
 def _method_capabilities(method_key: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
@@ -75,6 +87,41 @@ def _method_capabilities(method_key: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
     }
 
 
+def _resolve_method_contract(method_key: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    method = get_method(method_key)
+    if not method:
+        return {
+            "steering_elements": [],
+            "ui_features": {},
+            "graph_profile": graph_profile_as_dict(LIGHT),
+        }
+    return {
+        "steering_elements": sorted(method.steering_elements),
+        "ui_features": ui_features_as_dict(method.ui_features),
+        "graph_profile": graph_profile_as_dict(method.graph_profile),
+    }
+
+
+def _compatible_methods_payload(
+    archetype_key: str,
+    *,
+    om_capabilities: frozenset[str],
+    active_method_key: str,
+) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+    default_key = resolve_default_method_key(archetype_key)
+    methods = list_compatible_methods(
+        archetype_key, om_capabilities=om_capabilities
+    )
+    return [
+        {
+            **method_to_dict(m, include_compatibility=False),
+            "is_default": m.key == default_key,
+            "is_active": m.key == active_method_key,
+        }
+        for m in methods
+    ]
+
+
 def get_operating_context(
     *, tenant_id: str, initiative_id: str
 ) -> Optional[dict[str, Any]]:
@@ -90,12 +137,17 @@ def get_operating_context(
 
     archetype_key = initiative["archetype_key"]
     ui_profile = _resolve_ui_profile(archetype_key)
+    om_capabilities = _resolve_om_capabilities(ui_profile)
     method_key = steering["method_key"]
     metadata = steering.get("lifecycle_metadata") or {}
     if isinstance(metadata, str):
         metadata = {}
     method_profile_key = metadata.get("method_profile_key")
-    data_slices = _resolve_data_slices(ui_profile=ui_profile, method_key=method_key)
+    data_slices = _resolve_data_slices(
+        om_capabilities=om_capabilities,
+        method_key=method_key,
+    )
+    method_contract = _resolve_method_contract(method_key)
 
     return {
         "initiative_id": initiative_id,
@@ -103,6 +155,15 @@ def get_operating_context(
         "method_key": method_key,
         "method_profile_key": method_profile_key,
         "ui_profile": ui_profile,
+        "om_capabilities": sorted(om_capabilities),
         "data_slices": data_slices,
         "method_capabilities": _method_capabilities(method_key),
+        "steering_elements": method_contract["steering_elements"],
+        "ui_features": method_contract["ui_features"],
+        "graph_profile": method_contract["graph_profile"],
+        "compatible_methods": _compatible_methods_payload(
+            archetype_key,
+            om_capabilities=om_capabilities,
+            active_method_key=method_key,
+        ),
     }
diff --git a/backend/services/steering_context.py b/backend/services/steering_context.py
index 58ee88a..9f953b2 100644
--- a/backend/services/steering_context.py
+++ b/backend/services/steering_context.py
@@ -16,6 +16,14 @@ DEFAULT_METHOD_KEY = "generic_operating"
 DEFAULT_METHOD_VERSION = "0.1.0"
 
 
+def _resolve_om_capabilities_for_initiative(initiative: dict[str, Any]) -> frozenset[str]:
+    from entity_archetypes.registry import resolve_ui_profile
+
+    profile = resolve_ui_profile(initiative["archetype_key"])
+    caps = profile.get("omCapabilities") or profile.get("dataSlices") or []
+    return frozenset(caps)
+
+
 def _serialize_row(row: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
     result = dict(row)
     for key in ("id", "tenant_id", "initiative_id"):
@@ -229,7 +237,11 @@ def update_method_key(
     initiative = get_initiative(tenant_id=tenant_id, initiative_id=initiative_id)
     if not initiative:
         raise ValueError("Vorhaben nicht gefunden")
-    if not method_compatible_with_archetype(method, initiative["archetype_key"]):
+    if not method_compatible_with_archetype(
+        method,
+        initiative["archetype_key"],
+        om_capabilities=_resolve_om_capabilities_for_initiative(initiative),
+    ):
         raise ValueError(
             f"Methode {method_key} ist nicht kompatibel mit Archetyp "
             f"{initiative['archetype_key']}"
diff --git a/backend/steering/elements/__init__.py b/backend/steering/elements/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..476b61b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/steering/elements/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+"""Steering element catalog — AP2.4."""
+
+from steering.elements.registry import (
+    STEERING_ELEMENTS,
+    get_steering_element,
+    list_steering_elements,
+    validate_steering_element_keys,
+)
+
+__all__ = [
+    "STEERING_ELEMENTS",
+    "get_steering_element",
+    "list_steering_elements",
+    "validate_steering_element_keys",
+]
diff --git a/backend/steering/elements/registry.py b/backend/steering/elements/registry.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..58a0ab1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/steering/elements/registry.py
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""Steering element catalog — AP2.4."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Literal
+
+ModeKey = Literal["plan", "work", "control"]
+
+
+@dataclass(frozen=True)
+class SteeringElementDefinition:
+    key: str
+    label: str
+    description: str
+    modes: tuple[ModeKey, ...]
+
+
+STEERING_ELEMENTS: dict[str, SteeringElementDefinition] = {
+    "next_action_primary": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="next_action_primary",
+        label="Nächster Schritt",
+        description="Next-Action-Widget als primäre Steuerungsansicht",
+        modes=("control", "work"),
+    ),
+    "critical_path": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="critical_path",
+        label="Kritischer Pfad",
+        description="Execution-Graph und Pfad-Priorisierung",
+        modes=("control",),
+    ),
+    "gate_fulfillment": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="gate_fulfillment",
+        label="Gate-Erfüllung",
+        description="Zielzustände, Verify und Fortschritt",
+        modes=("control", "plan"),
+    ),
+    "work_cycle_scope": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="work_cycle_scope",
+        label="Sprint-Zeitbox",
+        description="Aktive work_cycle und Sprint-Backlog",
+        modes=("work", "plan"),
+    ),
+    "recurring_rhythm": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="recurring_rhythm",
+        label="Rhythmen",
+        description="RecurringElement und Journey-Fokus",
+        modes=("control",),
+    ),
+    "queue_inbox": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="queue_inbox",
+        label="Queue / Eingang",
+        description="Pull-Steuerung aus Backlog/Queue",
+        modes=("plan", "work"),
+    ),
+    "maturity_stage": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="maturity_stage",
+        label="Reifegrad-Stufen",
+        description="Stufen und Routinen in Plan/Kontrolle",
+        modes=("plan", "control"),
+    ),
+    "chapter_progression": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="chapter_progression",
+        label="Kapitel-Fortschritt",
+        description="Kapitel-basierte Progression",
+        modes=("plan", "control"),
+    ),
+    "dispute_timeline": SteeringElementDefinition(
+        key="dispute_timeline",
+        label="Verfahren / Fristen",
+        description="Fristen, Entscheidungen, Verfahrensstrang",
+        modes=("control",),
+    ),
+}
+
+
+def get_steering_element(key: str) -> SteeringElementDefinition | None:
+    return STEERING_ELEMENTS.get(key)
+
+
+def list_steering_elements() -> tuple[SteeringElementDefinition, ...]:
+    return tuple(STEERING_ELEMENTS.values())
+
+
+def validate_steering_element_keys(keys: frozenset[str]) -> None:
+    unknown = [k for k in keys if k not in STEERING_ELEMENTS]
+    if unknown:
+        raise ValueError(
+            f"Unbekannte steering_elements: {', '.join(sorted(unknown))}"
+        )
diff --git a/backend/steering/graph/profiles.py b/backend/steering/graph/profiles.py
index 67289f7..66915a5 100644
--- a/backend/steering/graph/profiles.py
+++ b/backend/steering/graph/profiles.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"""Method graph profiles — AP1.4e."""
+"""Method graph profiles — AP1.4e / AP2.4 (via MethodDefinition)."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
@@ -19,25 +19,20 @@ _STRICT = GraphMethodProfile(enforce_gate_blocking=True, emphasize_fulfillment=F
 _FULFILLMENT = GraphMethodProfile(enforce_gate_blocking=False, emphasize_fulfillment=True)
 _LIGHT = GraphMethodProfile(enforce_gate_blocking=False, emphasize_fulfillment=False)
 
-METHOD_GRAPH_PROFILES: dict[str, GraphMethodProfile] = {
-    "generic_operating": _LIGHT,
-    "queue_pull": _LIGHT,
-    "dispute_procedure": _LIGHT,
-    "continuous_product": _FULFILLMENT,
-    "maturity_progression": _FULFILLMENT,
-    "chapter_based_progression": _FULFILLMENT,
-    "product_milestone_driven": _STRICT,
-    "program_delivery": _STRICT,
-    "sequential_dependency": _STRICT,
-    "agile_iteration": _STRICT,
-    "recurring_control": _FULFILLMENT,
-}
+STRICT = _STRICT
+FULFILLMENT = _FULFILLMENT
+LIGHT = _LIGHT
 
 
 def get_graph_profile(method_key: str | None) -> GraphMethodProfile:
     if not method_key:
-        return METHOD_GRAPH_PROFILES[DEFAULT_METHOD_KEY]
-    return METHOD_GRAPH_PROFILES.get(method_key, _STRICT)
+        return LIGHT
+    from steering.methods.registry import get_method
+
+    method = get_method(method_key)
+    if method:
+        return method.graph_profile
+    return _STRICT
 
 
 def enforce_gate_blocking_for_method(method_key: str | None) -> bool:
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/_helpers.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/_helpers.py
index e49dbc0..ea421ab 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/_helpers.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/_helpers.py
@@ -1,9 +1,15 @@
-"""Shared registration helper for AP2.0 method stubs — AP2.3e data_slices."""
+"""Shared registration helper for AP2.0 method stubs — AP2.3e / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from typing import Literal
 
+from steering.graph.profiles import (
+    FULFILLMENT,
+    GraphMethodProfile,
+    LIGHT,
+    STRICT,
+)
 from steering.lifecycle.states import STANDARD_LIFECYCLE_STEPS
 from steering.methods.registry import MethodDefinition, get_method, register_method
 
@@ -74,6 +80,8 @@ SLICES_GENERIC = SLICES_OM_STANDARD
 
 SLICES_AGILE = SLICES_PRODUCT
 
+ELEM_NEXT = frozenset({"next_action_primary"})
+
 
 def register_stub_method(
     *,
@@ -84,6 +92,11 @@ def register_stub_method(
     lifecycle_steps: tuple[str, ...] | None = None,
     data_slices: frozenset[str] | None = None,
     compatible_archetype_keys: frozenset[str] | Literal["*"] = "*",
+    steering_elements: frozenset[str] | None = None,
+    ui_features: frozenset[str] | None = None,
+    graph_profile: GraphMethodProfile = LIGHT,
+    method_role: Literal["primary", "modifier"] = "primary",
+    composes_with: frozenset[str] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     if get_method(key):
         return
@@ -97,6 +110,11 @@ def register_stub_method(
             next_action_strategy_key=next_action_strategy_key,
             data_slices=data_slices or SLICES_GENERIC,
             compatible_archetype_keys=compatible_archetype_keys,
+            steering_elements=steering_elements or ELEM_NEXT,
+            ui_features=ui_features or frozenset(),
+            graph_profile=graph_profile,
+            method_role=method_role,
+            composes_with=composes_with or frozenset(),
         )
     )
 
@@ -109,6 +127,9 @@ def register_product_like_method(
     next_action_strategy_key: str,
     data_slices: frozenset[str] | None = None,
     compatible_archetype_keys: frozenset[str] | Literal["*"] | None = None,
+    steering_elements: frozenset[str] | None = None,
+    ui_features: frozenset[str] | None = None,
+    graph_profile: GraphMethodProfile = STRICT,
 ) -> None:
     register_stub_method(
         key=key,
@@ -120,4 +141,8 @@ def register_product_like_method(
         compatible_archetype_keys=compatible_archetype_keys
         if compatible_archetype_keys is not None
         else frozenset({"initiative.product"}),
+        steering_elements=steering_elements
+        or (ELEM_NEXT | frozenset({"gate_fulfillment", "work_cycle_scope"})),
+        ui_features=ui_features or frozenset(),
+        graph_profile=graph_profile,
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/ap20_method_stubs.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/ap20_method_stubs.py
index 1632449..284d051 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/ap20_method_stubs.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/ap20_method_stubs.py
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
-"""AP2.0a — remaining method stubs."""
+"""AP2.0a — remaining method stubs — AP2.4 steering elements."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+from steering.graph.profiles import FULFILLMENT, LIGHT, STRICT
 from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import (
+    ELEM_NEXT,
+    SLICES_AGILE,
     SLICES_MATURITY,
+    SLICES_OM_STANDARD,
     SLICES_QUEUE,
     SLICES_RECURRING,
-    SLICES_AGILE,
-    SLICES_OM_STANDARD,
     register_stub_method,
 )
 
@@ -20,6 +22,9 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="maturity_progression",
         data_slices=SLICES_MATURITY,
         compatible_archetype_keys=frozenset({"initiative.maturity_journey"}),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+        | frozenset({"maturity_stage", "recurring_rhythm"}),
+        graph_profile=FULFILLMENT,
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="sequential_dependency",
@@ -28,6 +33,10 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="sequential_dependency",
         data_slices=SLICES_OM_STANDARD,
         compatible_archetype_keys="*",
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+        | frozenset({"critical_path", "gate_fulfillment"}),
+        ui_features=frozenset({"criticalPathControl"}),
+        graph_profile=STRICT,
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="recurring_control",
@@ -36,6 +45,8 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="recurring_control",
         data_slices=SLICES_RECURRING,
         compatible_archetype_keys=frozenset({"initiative.recurring_program"}),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT | frozenset({"recurring_rhythm"}),
+        graph_profile=FULFILLMENT,
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="queue_pull",
@@ -44,6 +55,8 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="queue_pull",
         data_slices=SLICES_QUEUE,
         compatible_archetype_keys="*",
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT | frozenset({"queue_inbox"}),
+        graph_profile=LIGHT,
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="agile_iteration",
@@ -52,6 +65,11 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="agile_iteration",
         data_slices=SLICES_AGILE,
         compatible_archetype_keys="*",
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT | frozenset({"work_cycle_scope"}),
+        ui_features=frozenset({"steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint"}),
+        graph_profile=STRICT,
+        method_role="modifier",
+        composes_with=frozenset({"continuous_product", "program_delivery"}),
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="dispute_procedure",
@@ -69,6 +87,8 @@ def register() -> None:
             }
         ),
         compatible_archetype_keys=frozenset({"initiative.dispute_case"}),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT | frozenset({"dispute_timeline"}),
+        graph_profile=LIGHT,
     )
     register_stub_method(
         key="chapter_based_progression",
@@ -87,4 +107,7 @@ def register() -> None:
             }
         ),
         compatible_archetype_keys=frozenset({"initiative.content_project"}),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+        | frozenset({"chapter_progression", "gate_fulfillment"}),
+        graph_profile=FULFILLMENT,
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/continuous_product.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/continuous_product.py
index 11a27c5..491ff49 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/continuous_product.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/continuous_product.py
@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
-"""Built-in method: continuous_product — AP2.0a."""
+"""Built-in method: continuous_product — AP2.0a / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
-from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import register_product_like_method
+from steering.graph.profiles import FULFILLMENT
+from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import (
+    ELEM_NEXT,
+    register_product_like_method,
+)
 
 
 def register() -> None:
@@ -11,4 +15,10 @@ def register() -> None:
         label="Produkt (kontinuierlich)",
         description="Kontinuierlicher Betrieb — Ist zuerst, Plan als Orientierung",
         next_action_strategy_key="continuous_product",
+        graph_profile=FULFILLMENT,
+        ui_features=frozenset(
+            {"continuousProductWorkMode", "steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint"}
+        ),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+        | frozenset({"gate_fulfillment", "work_cycle_scope"}),
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/generic_operating.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/generic_operating.py
index e5b1c10..df6f498 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/generic_operating.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/generic_operating.py
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-"""Built-in method: generic_operating."""
+"""Built-in method: generic_operating — AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from steering.lifecycle.states import STANDARD_LIFECYCLE_STEPS
+from steering.graph.profiles import LIGHT
+from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import ELEM_NEXT, SLICES_GENERIC
 from steering.methods.registry import MethodDefinition, get_method, register_method
-from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import SLICES_GENERIC
 
 
 def register() -> None:
@@ -20,5 +21,7 @@ def register() -> None:
             next_action_strategy_key="default",
             data_slices=SLICES_GENERIC,
             compatible_archetype_keys="*",
+            steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT,
+            graph_profile=LIGHT,
         )
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/product_milestone_driven.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/product_milestone_driven.py
index cdf7150..f9356de 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/product_milestone_driven.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/product_milestone_driven.py
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-"""Built-in method: product_milestone_driven — AP1.1."""
+"""Built-in method: product_milestone_driven — AP1.1 / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
-from steering.lifecycle.states import STANDARD_LIFECYCLE_STEPS
+from steering.graph.profiles import STRICT
+from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import ELEM_NEXT, SLICES_PRODUCT
 from steering.methods.registry import MethodDefinition, get_method, register_method
-from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import SLICES_PRODUCT
 
 _PRODUCT_STEPS = (
     "intake",
@@ -42,5 +42,8 @@ def register() -> None:
                     "initiative.program",
                 }
             ),
+            steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+            | frozenset({"gate_fulfillment", "work_cycle_scope"}),
+            graph_profile=STRICT,
         )
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/program_delivery.py b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/program_delivery.py
index b45a7e7..fbe1298 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registrations/program_delivery.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registrations/program_delivery.py
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
-"""Built-in method: program_delivery — AP2.0a."""
+"""Built-in method: program_delivery — AP2.0a / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from steering.methods.registrations._helpers import (
+    ELEM_NEXT,
     SLICES_PROGRAM,
     register_product_like_method,
 )
@@ -16,4 +17,6 @@ def register() -> None:
         next_action_strategy_key="program_delivery",
         data_slices=SLICES_PROGRAM,
         compatible_archetype_keys=frozenset({"initiative.program"}),
+        steering_elements=ELEM_NEXT
+        | frozenset({"gate_fulfillment", "work_cycle_scope"}),
     )
diff --git a/backend/steering/methods/registry.py b/backend/steering/methods/registry.py
index c421cbb..5afc22a 100644
--- a/backend/steering/methods/registry.py
+++ b/backend/steering/methods/registry.py
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
-"""Method Registry — built-in steering methods."""
+"""Method Registry — built-in steering methods — AP2.3e / AP2.4."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from dataclasses import dataclass
-from typing import Literal
+from typing import Any, Literal
+
+from steering.elements.registry import validate_steering_element_keys
+from steering.graph.profiles import GraphMethodProfile, LIGHT
 
 _METHODS: dict[str, "MethodDefinition"] = {}
 
@@ -18,20 +21,51 @@ class MethodDefinition:
     next_action_strategy_key: str = "default"
     data_slices: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
     compatible_archetype_keys: frozenset[str] | Literal["*"] = "*"
+    steering_elements: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+    ui_features: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+    graph_profile: GraphMethodProfile = LIGHT
+    method_role: Literal["primary", "modifier"] = "primary"
+    composes_with: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+
+
+def ui_features_as_dict(features: frozenset[str]) -> dict[str, bool]:
+    return {key: True for key in sorted(features)}
 
 
 def method_compatible_with_archetype(
-    method: MethodDefinition, archetype_key: str
+    method: MethodDefinition,
+    archetype_key: str,
+    *,
+    om_capabilities: frozenset[str] | None = None,
 ) -> bool:
     compat = method.compatible_archetype_keys
-    if compat == "*":
-        return True
-    return archetype_key in compat
+    if compat != "*" and archetype_key not in compat:
+        return False
+    if om_capabilities is not None and method.data_slices:
+        if not method.data_slices.issubset(om_capabilities):
+            return False
+    return True
+
+
+def list_compatible_methods(
+    archetype_key: str,
+    *,
+    om_capabilities: frozenset[str] | None = None,
+) -> tuple[MethodDefinition, ...]:
+    return tuple(
+        m
+        for m in _METHODS.values()
+        if method_compatible_with_archetype(
+            m, archetype_key, om_capabilities=om_capabilities
+        )
+    )
 
 
 def register_method(defn: MethodDefinition) -> None:
     if defn.key in _METHODS:
         raise ValueError(f"Method already registered: {defn.key}")
+    if defn.steering_elements:
+        validate_steering_element_keys(defn.steering_elements)
     _METHODS[defn.key] = defn
 
 
@@ -43,5 +77,34 @@ def list_methods() -> tuple[MethodDefinition, ...]:
     return tuple(_METHODS.values())
 
 
+def method_to_dict(
+    method: MethodDefinition,
+    *,
+    include_compatibility: bool = True,
+) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    payload: dict[str, Any] = {
+        "key": method.key,
+        "version": method.version,
+        "label": method.label,
+        "description": method.description,
+        "next_action_strategy_key": method.next_action_strategy_key,
+        "steering_elements": sorted(method.steering_elements),
+        "ui_features": ui_features_as_dict(method.ui_features),
+        "graph_profile": {
+            "enforce_gate_blocking": method.graph_profile.enforce_gate_blocking,
+            "emphasize_fulfillment": method.graph_profile.emphasize_fulfillment,
+        },
+        "method_role": method.method_role,
+        "composes_with": sorted(method.composes_with),
+        "data_slices": sorted(method.data_slices),
+    }
+    if include_compatibility:
+        compat = method.compatible_archetype_keys
+        payload["compatible_archetype_keys"] = (
+            "*" if compat == "*" else sorted(compat)
+        )
+    return payload
+
+
 def clear_methods_for_tests() -> None:
     _METHODS.clear()
diff --git a/backend/tests/test_ap23a_operating_context.py b/backend/tests/test_ap23a_operating_context.py
index 7b1d79f..7c9bc94 100644
--- a/backend/tests/test_ap23a_operating_context.py
+++ b/backend/tests/test_ap23a_operating_context.py
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ def test_operating_context_linear(client):
     assert res.status_code == 200
     body = res.json()
     assert body["method_key"] == "sequential_dependency"
+    assert "critical_path" in body["steering_elements"]
     assert body["ui_profile"]["planDefaultRoute"] == "/plan/gates"
     assert "work_cycles" not in body["data_slices"]
 
diff --git a/backend/tests/test_ap24_steering_elements.py b/backend/tests/test_ap24_steering_elements.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4688455
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/tests/test_ap24_steering_elements.py
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+"""AP2.4 — Steering elements and method contract."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from steering.elements.registry import validate_steering_element_keys
+from steering.methods.registry import get_method, list_compatible_methods, ui_features_as_dict
+from steering.graph.profiles import get_graph_profile
+
+
+def test_all_methods_have_valid_steering_elements():
+    from steering.methods.registry import list_methods
+
+    for method in list_methods():
+        validate_steering_element_keys(method.steering_elements)
+
+
+def test_sequential_dependency_contract():
+    method = get_method("sequential_dependency")
+    assert method is not None
+    assert "critical_path" in method.steering_elements
+    assert "criticalPathControl" in method.ui_features
+    assert get_graph_profile("sequential_dependency").enforce_gate_blocking is True
+
+
+def test_continuous_product_ui_features_from_method():
+    method = get_method("continuous_product")
+    assert method is not None
+    features = ui_features_as_dict(method.ui_features)
+    assert features["continuousProductWorkMode"] is True
+    assert features["steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint"] is True
+
+
+def test_list_compatible_methods_linear_includes_queue_pull():
+    methods = list_compatible_methods("initiative.linear_project")
+    keys = {m.key for m in methods}
+    assert "sequential_dependency" in keys
+    assert "queue_pull" in keys
+
+
+def test_list_compatible_methods_product_excludes_maturity():
+    methods = list_compatible_methods("initiative.product")
+    keys = {m.key for m in methods}
+    assert "continuous_product" in keys
+    assert "maturity_progression" not in keys
+
+
+def test_operating_context_includes_method_contract(client):
+    from tests.factories import provision_user_in_tenant
+    from tests.test_initiatives_actions import _auth, _create_initiative, _login
+
+    user = provision_user_in_tenant(tenant_role="member")
+    token = _login(client, user)
+
+    created = _create_initiative(
+        client,
+        token,
+        title="Linear Contract",
+        archetype_key="initiative.linear_project",
+    )
+    initiative_id = created.json()["id"]
+
+    res = client.get(
+        f"/api/initiatives/{initiative_id}/operating-context",
+        headers=_auth(token),
+    )
+    assert res.status_code == 200
+    body = res.json()
+    assert "critical_path" in body["steering_elements"]
+    assert body["ui_features"].get("criticalPathControl") is True
+    assert "graph_profile" in body
+    assert body["compatible_methods"]
+    assert any(m["key"] == "sequential_dependency" for m in body["compatible_methods"])
+
+
+def test_steering_methods_filtered_by_archetype(client):
+    from tests.factories import provision_user_in_tenant
+    from tests.test_initiatives_actions import _auth, _login
+
+    user = provision_user_in_tenant(tenant_role="member")
+    token = _login(client, user)
+
+    res = client.get(
+        "/api/steering/methods",
+        params={"archetype_key": "initiative.product"},
+        headers=_auth(token),
+    )
+    assert res.status_code == 200
+    keys = {m["key"] for m in res.json()}
+    assert "continuous_product" in keys
+    assert "maturity_progression" not in keys
+    product = next(m for m in res.json() if m["key"] == "continuous_product")
+    assert "steering_elements" in product
+    assert product["is_default"] is True
+
+
+def test_queue_pull_on_linear_changes_steering_elements(client):
+    from tests.factories import provision_user_in_tenant
+    from tests.test_initiatives_actions import _auth, _create_initiative, _login
+
+    user = provision_user_in_tenant(tenant_role="member")
+    token = _login(client, user)
+
+    created = _create_initiative(
+        client,
+        token,
+        title="Linear Queue",
+        archetype_key="initiative.linear_project",
+    )
+    initiative_id = created.json()["id"]
+
+    client.patch(
+        f"/api/steering/initiatives/{initiative_id}/context",
+        json={"method_key": "queue_pull"},
+        headers=_auth(token),
+    )
+
+    ctx = client.get(
+        f"/api/initiatives/{initiative_id}/operating-context",
+        headers=_auth(token),
+    )
+    body = ctx.json()
+    assert "queue_inbox" in body["steering_elements"]
+    assert "critical_path" not in body["steering_elements"]
+    assert body["ui_features"].get("criticalPathControl") is not True
diff --git a/docs/architecture/ADP_AP2_4_Steering_Elements_and_Method_Contract_v0.1.md b/docs/architecture/ADP_AP2_4_Steering_Elements_and_Method_Contract_v0.1.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3ea448d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/architecture/ADP_AP2_4_Steering_Elements_and_Method_Contract_v0.1.md
@@ -0,0 +1,228 @@
+# ADP — Steuerungselemente & Methoden-Vertrag v0.1 (AP2.4)
+
+**Status:** vorgeschlagen — Implementierung AP2.3g/AP2.4  
+**Stand:** 2026-07-25  
+**Bezug:** `ADP_Archetype_Method_Plugin_Architecture_v0.1.md` (AP2.3), `ADP_Archetype_and_Method_Catalog_v0.2.md`, `Kairo_Method_Design_Principles_v0.1.md`  
+**Ersetzt nicht:** AP2.3 A–F; **vertieft** Schicht 1 (Methode) und schließt Restschuld AP2.3g
+
+---
+
+## 1. Problem
+
+AP2.3 hat Archetyp (Schicht 2) und Methode (Schicht 1) technisch entkoppelt:
+
+- `GET /operating-context` liefert `ui_profile` + `data_slices`
+- `MethodDefinition` trägt `data_slices` + `compatible_archetype_keys`
+
+**Offene Lücke:** Steuerungsverhalten und Control-UI hängen noch an verstreuten Stellen:
+
+| Verhalten | Heute | Soll |
+|-----------|-------|------|
+| Kritischer Pfad | FE-Hack `METHOD_UI_FEATURES` + Archetyp-If | Methode `sequential_dependency` |
+| Product ohne Sprint | Archetyp `uiFeatures` | Methode `continuous_product` |
+| Graph-Strenge | `graph/profiles.py` separat | Methoden-Vertrag |
+| Control-Panels | Page-Ifs | Steuerungselement-Registry |
+| Methodenwahl UI | alle Methoden | nur kompatible pro Archetyp |
+
+**PO-Anforderung:** Jeder Archetyp kann mit **unterschiedlichen Steuerungsmethoden** geführt werden. Methoden bringen **eigene Steuerungselemente** mit und müssen **explizit** mit Archetypen kompatibel sein — ohne React-Ifs und ohne Duplikat-Registry.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Leitentscheidung
+
+### 2.1 Drei Registries, eine Auflösung
+
+```text
+Archetyp-Registry (Schicht 2)     → IA-Hülle, OM-Fähigkeiten, Default-Methode
+Methoden-Registry (Schicht 1)     → Motor: Strategie, Slices, Elemente, Graph
+Steuerungselement-Registry        → Katalog benannter Control-/Work-Bausteine
+
+GET /initiatives/:id/operating-context
+  → resolve(archetype, method, profile?)
+```
+
+### 2.2 Auflösungsregeln (verbindlich)
+
+| Feld | Quelle | Regel |
+|------|--------|-------|
+| `ui_profile` (Nav, Routen, Outline) | **Archetyp** | unverändert |
+| `data_slices` | **Schnittmenge** | `archetype.om_capabilities ∩ method.data_slices` |
+| `steering_elements` | **Methode** | nur aktive Methode |
+| `ui_features` | **Methode** | Verhaltensflags Work/Control |
+| `graph_profile` | **Methode** | Gate-Blocking, Fulfillment |
+| `method_capabilities` | **Methode** | Strategie, Lifecycle |
+| `compatible_methods` | **Registry** | gefiltert nach Archetyp |
+
+**Archetyp ≠ Methode:** Default-Methode ist **Empfehlung**, nicht Lock. Nutzer mit `kairo.initiative.manage` darf jede **kompatible** Methode wählen.
+
+### 2.3 Kompatibilität
+
+```text
+compatible(archetype, method) :=
+  archetype_key ∈ method.compatible_archetype_keys  (oder "*")
+  AND method.data_slices ⊆ archetype.om_capabilities
+```
+
+`om_capabilities` im Archetyp-Profil entspricht fachlich den erlaubten OM-Slices (Fallback: `dataSlices` aus `ui_profile_json`).
+
+### 2.4 Methoden-Rollen (Komposition)
+
+| Rolle | Bedeutung | Beispiel |
+|-------|-----------|----------|
+| `primary` | Einziger Motor am `steering_context.method_key` | `continuous_product` |
+| `modifier` | Ergänzt Primärmethode über Profil/Policy | `agile_iteration` (Sprint auf Product) |
+
+**MVP:** ein `method_key` pro Vorhaben; `agile_iteration` als Modifier über `method_profile_key` / `work_cycle`-Policy — kein zweiter SteeringContext.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Steuerungselemente (Schicht 1b)
+
+Ein **Steuerungselement** ist ein stabiler Key, den eine Methode aktiviert. Backend und Frontend registrieren sich darauf.
+
+| Key | Bedeutung | Typische Methode(n) |
+|-----|-----------|---------------------|
+| `next_action_primary` | Next-Action-Widget als Steuerungsdefault | alle |
+| `critical_path` | Kritischer Pfad / Execution-Graph | `sequential_dependency` |
+| `gate_fulfillment` | Gate-Fortschritt, Verify-Semantik | `program_delivery`, `product_milestone_driven`, … |
+| `work_cycle_scope` | Sprint-Zeitbox, Sprint-Backlog | `continuous_product`, `agile_iteration` |
+| `recurring_rhythm` | Rhythmen / Journey-Fokus | `maturity_progression`, `recurring_control` |
+| `queue_inbox` | Queue-Pull, Eingang prominent | `queue_pull` |
+| `maturity_stage` | Reifegrad-Stufen | `maturity_progression` |
+| `chapter_progression` | Kapitel-Fortschritt | `chapter_based_progression` |
+| `dispute_timeline` | Fristen / Verfahren | `dispute_procedure` |
+
+**Registry:** `backend/steering/elements/registry.py`  
+**Frontend:** `frontend/src/registry/steeringElementRegistry.js` — Element → Panel/Widget
+
+**Regel:** Control-/Work-Seiten composen UI aus `operating_context.steering_elements` — **keine** Archetyp-Ifs.
+
+### 3.1 UI-Features (Verhaltensflags)
+
+Zusätzlich zu Elementen (was gerendert wird) können Methoden **Verhaltensflags** setzen:
+
+| Key | Bedeutung |
+|-----|-----------|
+| `criticalPathControl` | Next-Action-Copy / Pfad-Fokus |
+| `continuousProductWorkMode` | Product-Ist ohne aktiven Sprint |
+| `steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint` | Snapshot lazy auf Work/Sprint |
+
+Quelle: **nur Methode** (`MethodDefinition.ui_features`), nicht Archetyp.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Methoden-Vertrag (`MethodDefinition`)
+
+Erweiterung gegenüber AP2.3e:
+
+```python
+@dataclass(frozen=True)
+class MethodDefinition:
+    key: str
+    version: str
+    label: str
+    description: str
+    default_lifecycle_steps: tuple[str, ...]
+    next_action_strategy_key: str
+    data_slices: frozenset[str]
+    compatible_archetype_keys: frozenset[str] | Literal["*"]
+    steering_elements: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+    ui_features: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+    graph_profile: GraphMethodProfile = LIGHT
+    method_role: Literal["primary", "modifier"] = "primary"
+    composes_with: frozenset[str] = frozenset()
+```
+
+`GraphMethodProfile` wandert aus `graph/profiles.py` in den Methoden-Vertrag; `get_graph_profile(method_key)` liest aus Registry.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Operating Context (API-Erweiterung)
+
+`GET /api/initiatives/{id}/operating-context` liefert zusätzlich:
+
+```json
+{
+  "steering_elements": ["critical_path", "next_action_primary"],
+  "ui_features": { "criticalPathControl": true },
+  "graph_profile": {
+    "enforce_gate_blocking": true,
+    "emphasize_fulfillment": false
+  },
+  "compatible_methods": [
+    { "key": "sequential_dependency", "label": "…", "is_default": true }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+`ui_profile.uiFeatures` am Archetyp wird **deprecated** (leer); Migration in Methoden-Registrations.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Steering API
+
+`GET /api/steering/methods?archetype_key=initiative.linear_project`
+
+- Filtert nach `method_compatible_with_archetype`
+- Response enthält `steering_elements`, `ui_features`, `compatible_archetype_keys`
+
+Methoden-Dropdown in Control zeigt nur kompatible Einträge.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Implementierungspakete
+
+| Paket | Lieferung | Abhängigkeit |
+|-------|-----------|--------------|
+| **AP2.4a** | `steering/elements/registry.py`, erweiterte `MethodDefinition`, Registrations | AP2.3e |
+| **AP2.4b** | `operating-context` + `/steering/methods` Filter | AP2.4a |
+| **AP2.4c** | FE Resolver, `steeringElementRegistry`, Pages ohne Ifs | AP2.4b |
+| **AP2.4d** | pytest + Vitest + Truth Table | AP2.4c |
+
+Optional **AP2.4e:** explizites `omCapabilities` am Archetyp-Seed (statt `dataSlices`-Missbrauch).
+
+---
+
+## 8. Erweiterungs-Workflow
+
+**Neue Methode `foo_bar`:**
+
+1. `steering/methods/registrations/foo_bar.py` — Contract vollständig
+2. Nur Keys aus `steering/elements/registry.py` referenzieren
+3. Import in `steering/__init__.py`
+4. pytest `test_method_foo_bar_contract.py`
+5. Kein Core-Edit außer Registry-Dispatcher
+
+**Neues Steuerungselement `my_panel`:**
+
+1. Eintrag in `steering/elements/registry.py`
+2. FE `steeringElementRegistry.js`
+3. Methoden, die es brauchen, tragen Key in `steering_elements`
+
+---
+
+## 9. Nicht tun
+
+- Keine Archetyp-Ifs für Control (`initiative.linear_project === …`)
+- Keine parallele Graph-Profile-Map ohne Methoden-Bezug
+- Keine Tenant-DSL für Methoden
+- Keine zweite SteeringContext-Tabelle für Komposition
+
+---
+
+## 10. Abnahme
+
+| Kriterium | Test |
+|-----------|------|
+| Operating Context liefert `steering_elements` + `ui_features` aus Methode | pytest AP2.4 |
+| Linear + `queue_pull` → keine `critical_path`, kleinere Slices | pytest AP2.3e |
+| `/steering/methods?archetype_key=…` filtert | pytest AP2.4 |
+| Control rendert Critical Path nur bei Element | Vitest + manuell |
+| Kein `METHOD_UI_FEATURES` im FE | Code-Review |
+
+---
+
+## 11. Bezug AP2.3
+
+AP2.3 A–F liefert Operating Context, Slice-Loader, Route Gating.  
+AP2.4 **schließt die methodenunabhängige Steuerungsschicht** — Voraussetzung für Archetyp-Welle 2 (B1, A3, D1) ohne Page-Patches.
diff --git a/docs/product/Kairo_Implementation_Truth_Table_v0.1.md b/docs/product/Kairo_Implementation_Truth_Table_v0.1.md
index 71bb5f8..d2b9b06 100644
--- a/docs/product/Kairo_Implementation_Truth_Table_v0.1.md
+++ b/docs/product/Kairo_Implementation_Truth_Table_v0.1.md
@@ -85,7 +85,8 @@ Verhindert, dass Zielbild-Dokumente als Ist-Stand gelesen werden.
 | AttentionItem | ◐ | |
 | Initiative Steering Snapshot | ✓ | Actions + linked; Archetyp/Guidance AP2.0c |
 | Operating Context API | ✓ | AP2.3a: `GET …/operating-context`, `ui_profile_json` Migration 027 |
-| Archetyp-/Methoden-Plugin-Architektur | ◐ | AP2.3 A–E ✓; AP2.3f Restschuld (Resolver, Route-Gating, uiFeatures, slice reload) ◐ |
+| Archetyp-/Methoden-Plugin-Architektur | ◐ | AP2.3 A–F ✓; AP2.4 Steuerungselemente + Methoden-Vertrag ◐ |
+| Steuerungselement-Registry | ◐ | AP2.4: `steering/elements/`, FE `steeringElementRegistry` |
 | operating_phase | ✗ | entfernt AP1.2 |
 | signals (Snapshot) | ✓ | `snapshot_signals.py` |
 | Graph Read Models (blocked/ready) | ◐ | AP1.4d/e; Join/OR AP1.15d deferred |
diff --git a/frontend/src/api/steering.js b/frontend/src/api/steering.js
index 65fece5..b5a0a01 100644
--- a/frontend/src/api/steering.js
+++ b/frontend/src/api/steering.js
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import { apiFetch } from './client.js'
 
-export function listSteeringMethods() {
-  return apiFetch('/api/steering/methods')
+export function listSteeringMethods(archetypeKey = null) {
+  const qs = archetypeKey
+    ? `?archetype_key=${encodeURIComponent(archetypeKey)}`
+    : ''
+  return apiFetch(`/api/steering/methods${qs}`)
 }
 
 export function updateInitiativeSteeringMethod(initiativeId, methodKey) {
diff --git a/frontend/src/context/InitiativeOperationsContext.jsx b/frontend/src/context/InitiativeOperationsContext.jsx
index a71409c..0f423c4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/context/InitiativeOperationsContext.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/context/InitiativeOperationsContext.jsx
@@ -998,6 +998,7 @@ export function InitiativeOperationsProvider({ children, initiativeId: initiativ
   )
 
   const uiFeatures = operatingProfile.uiFeatures || {}
+  const steeringElements = operatingProfile.steeringElements || []
 
   const value = {
     initiativeId: id,
@@ -1031,6 +1032,7 @@ export function InitiativeOperationsProvider({ children, initiativeId: initiativ
     operatingContext,
     dataSlices: operatingContext?.data_slices || [],
     uiFeatures,
+    steeringElements,
     operatingProfile,
     methodBusy,
     loading,
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/initiative/InitiativeOverviewPage.jsx b/frontend/src/pages/initiative/InitiativeOverviewPage.jsx
index 7ffe4bb..181e901 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/initiative/InitiativeOverviewPage.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/initiative/InitiativeOverviewPage.jsx
@@ -4,11 +4,14 @@ import { useInitiativeOperations } from '../../context/InitiativeOperationsConte
 import { SteeringSnapshotPanel } from '../../components/SteeringSnapshotPanel.jsx'
 import { CriticalPathPanel } from '../../components/CriticalPathPanel.jsx'
 import { NextActionWidget } from '../../widgets/NextActionWidget.jsx'
+import {
+  hasSteeringElement,
+  steeringElementUi,
+} from '../../registry/steeringElementRegistry.js'
 
 export function InitiativeOverviewPage() {
   const {
     initiativeId,
-    initiative,
     actions,
     error,
     steeringSnapshot,
@@ -18,11 +21,12 @@ export function InitiativeOverviewPage() {
     methodBusy,
     capabilities,
     handleMethodChange,
-    uiFeatures,
+    steeringElements,
   } = useInitiativeOperations()
 
   const counts = steeringSnapshot?.counts || {}
-  const showCriticalPath = Boolean(uiFeatures.criticalPathControl)
+  const showCriticalPath = hasSteeringElement(steeringElements, 'critical_path')
+  const criticalPathUi = steeringElementUi(steeringElements, 'critical_path')
 
   return (
     <>
@@ -51,16 +55,8 @@ export function InitiativeOverviewPage() {
           items={steeringSnapshot?.next_actions}
           loading={steeringSnapshotLoading}
           embedded
-          title={
-            showCriticalPath
-              ? 'Nächster Schritt am kritischen Pfad'
-              : undefined
-          }
-          subtitle={
-            showCriticalPath
-              ? 'Empfehlung aus sequential_dependency — bereite Arbeitspakete zuerst.'
-              : undefined
-          }
+          title={criticalPathUi?.nextActionTitle}
+          subtitle={criticalPathUi?.nextActionSubtitle}
         />
       )}
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/registry/operatingSliceLoaders.js b/frontend/src/registry/operatingSliceLoaders.js
index 4f01aad..a42e176 100644
--- a/frontend/src/registry/operatingSliceLoaders.js
+++ b/frontend/src/registry/operatingSliceLoaders.js
@@ -36,7 +36,10 @@ export const SLICE_LOADERS = {
     workCycles: await listInitiativeWorkCycles(initiativeId),
     activeWorkCycle: await getActiveWorkCycle(initiativeId).catch(() => null),
   }),
-  steering_methods: () => listSteeringMethods(),
+  steering_methods: async (initiativeId) => {
+    const initiative = await getInitiative(initiativeId)
+    return listSteeringMethods(initiative?.archetype_key || null)
+  },
   steering_snapshot: (initiativeId) => getInitiativeSteeringSnapshot(initiativeId),
 }
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.js b/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.js
index d174529..9cb7501 100644
--- a/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.js
+++ b/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.js
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /**
- * AP2.3b/f — Operating Profile Resolver (API-first, methodUiDefaults nur als Fallback).
+ * AP2.3b/f / AP2.4 — Operating Profile Resolver (API-first, methodUiDefaults nur als Fallback).
  */
 import { PLAN_OUTLINE_NODES } from '../plan/planOutlineNodes.js'
 import { WORK_NAV_ITEMS } from '../config/workNav.js'
@@ -20,9 +20,14 @@ import {
  *   archetype_key?: string | null,
  *   method_key?: string | null,
  *   method_profile_key?: string | null,
- *   ui_profile?: Partial<MethodUiDefaults & { uiFeatures?: Record<string, boolean>, workDefaultRouteWithoutActiveWorkCycle?: string }> | null,
+ *   ui_profile?: Partial<MethodUiDefaults & { workDefaultRouteWithoutActiveWorkCycle?: string }> | null,
  *   data_slices?: string[],
+ *   om_capabilities?: string[],
  *   method_capabilities?: object,
+ *   steering_elements?: string[],
+ *   ui_features?: Record<string, boolean>,
+ *   graph_profile?: { enforce_gate_blocking?: boolean, emphasize_fulfillment?: boolean },
+ *   compatible_methods?: object[],
  * }} OperatingContextResponse
  * @typedef {{
  *   archetypeKey?: string | null,
@@ -40,20 +45,21 @@ const EMPTY_PROFILE = {
   planOutlineKeys: null,
   workNavKeys: null,
   uiFeatures: {},
+  steeringElements: [],
 }
 
-/** Methoden-Features ergänzen Archetyp-Profil (bis MethodDefinition ui_features trägt). */
-const METHOD_UI_FEATURES = {
-  sequential_dependency: { criticalPathControl: true },
-  continuous_product: {
-    continuousProductWorkMode: true,
-    steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint: true,
-  },
+function resolveUiFeatures(context, profileFeatures) {
+  if (context?.ui_features && Object.keys(context.ui_features).length) {
+    return { ...(context.ui_features || {}) }
+  }
+  return { ...(profileFeatures || {}) }
 }
 
-function mergeUiFeatures(profileFeatures, methodKey) {
-  const methodFeatures = METHOD_UI_FEATURES[methodKey] || {}
-  return { ...methodFeatures, ...(profileFeatures || {}) }
+function resolveSteeringElements(context) {
+  if (Array.isArray(context?.steering_elements)) {
+    return [...context.steering_elements]
+  }
+  return []
 }
 
 function resolveWorkDefaultRoute(profile, options = {}) {
@@ -67,7 +73,6 @@ function resolveWorkDefaultRoute(profile, options = {}) {
 /**
  * @param {OperatingContextResponse | null | undefined} context
  * @param {{ hasActiveSprint?: boolean }} [options]
- * @returns {MethodUiDefaults & { dataSlices: string[], uiFeatures: Record<string, boolean> }}
  */
 export function resolveOperatingProfile(context, options = {}) {
   if (context?.ui_profile) {
@@ -81,7 +86,8 @@ export function resolveOperatingProfile(context, options = {}) {
       planOutlineKeys: profile.planOutlineKeys ?? null,
       workNavKeys: profile.workNavKeys ?? null,
       dataSlices: context.data_slices || profile.dataSlices || [],
-      uiFeatures: mergeUiFeatures(profile.uiFeatures, context?.method_key),
+      uiFeatures: resolveUiFeatures(context, profile.uiFeatures),
+      steeringElements: resolveSteeringElements(context),
     }
   }
 
@@ -93,13 +99,13 @@ export function resolveOperatingProfile(context, options = {}) {
   return {
     ...fallback,
     dataSlices: context?.data_slices || [],
-    uiFeatures: mergeUiFeatures({}, context?.method_key),
+    uiFeatures: resolveUiFeatures(context, {}),
+    steeringElements: resolveSteeringElements(context),
   }
 }
 
 /**
  * @param {ResolveOperatingProfileInput} input
- * @returns {MethodUiDefaults & { dataSlices: string[], uiFeatures: Record<string, boolean> }}
  */
 export function resolveOperatingProfileFromInput(input = {}) {
   if (input.operatingContext) {
@@ -112,7 +118,7 @@ export function resolveOperatingProfileFromInput(input = {}) {
     methodKey: input.methodKey || null,
     hasActiveSprint: input.hasActiveSprint,
   })
-  return { ...fallback, dataSlices: [], uiFeatures: {} }
+  return { ...fallback, dataSlices: [], uiFeatures: {}, steeringElements: [] }
 }
 
 /**
diff --git a/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.test.js b/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.test.js
index 6640c78..af1fa1a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/registry/resolveOperatingProfile.test.js
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import {
   resolveOperatingProfileFromInput,
   resolveRedirectForDisallowedRoute,
 } from './resolveOperatingProfile.js'
+import { hasSteeringElement } from './steeringElementRegistry.js'
 
 const PRODUCT_CONTEXT = {
   initiative_id: 'test-id',
@@ -23,6 +24,11 @@ const PRODUCT_CONTEXT = {
     workNavKeys: ['sprint', 'today', 'mine'],
   },
   data_slices: ['backlog', 'actions', 'roadmap', 'work_cycles', 'projects'],
+  steering_elements: ['next_action_primary', 'work_cycle_scope', 'gate_fulfillment'],
+  ui_features: {
+    continuousProductWorkMode: true,
+    steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint: true,
+  },
 }
 
 const SUPPORT_QUEUE_CONTEXT = {
@@ -37,6 +43,8 @@ const SUPPORT_QUEUE_CONTEXT = {
     workNavKeys: ['today', 'mine'],
   },
   data_slices: ['backlog', 'actions', 'blockers'],
+  steering_elements: ['next_action_primary', 'queue_inbox'],
+  ui_features: {},
 }
 
 describe('resolveOperatingProfile', () => {
@@ -75,24 +83,28 @@ describe('resolveOperatingProfile', () => {
     expect(isRouteAllowedForProfile('/plan/sprint', input)).toBe(true)
   })
 
-  it('liefert uiFeatures aus Archetyp-Profil', () => {
-    const profile = resolveOperatingProfile({
-      ...PRODUCT_CONTEXT,
-      ui_profile: {
-        ...PRODUCT_CONTEXT.ui_profile,
-        uiFeatures: { continuousProductWorkMode: true },
-      },
-    })
+  it('liefert uiFeatures aus Methoden-Vertrag (API)', () => {
+    const profile = resolveOperatingProfile(PRODUCT_CONTEXT)
     expect(profile.uiFeatures.continuousProductWorkMode).toBe(true)
+    expect(profile.uiFeatures.steeringSnapshotOnWorkSprint).toBe(true)
   })
 
-  it('sequential_dependency ergänzt criticalPathControl', () => {
+  it('liefert steeringElements aus Methoden-Vertrag (API)', () => {
     const profile = resolveOperatingProfile({
-      archetype_key: 'initiative.generic',
+      archetype_key: 'initiative.linear_project',
       method_key: 'sequential_dependency',
-      ui_profile: { uiFeatures: {} },
-      data_slices: ['actions'],
+      ui_profile: PRODUCT_CONTEXT.ui_profile,
+      steering_elements: ['critical_path', 'next_action_primary'],
+      ui_features: { criticalPathControl: true },
     })
+    expect(hasSteeringElement(profile.steeringElements, 'critical_path')).toBe(true)
     expect(profile.uiFeatures.criticalPathControl).toBe(true)
   })
 })
+
+describe('steeringElementRegistry', () => {
+  it('hasSteeringElement erkennt aktive Elemente', () => {
+    expect(hasSteeringElement(['critical_path'], 'critical_path')).toBe(true)
+    expect(hasSteeringElement(['queue_inbox'], 'critical_path')).toBe(false)
+  })
+})
diff --git a/frontend/src/registry/steeringElementRegistry.js b/frontend/src/registry/steeringElementRegistry.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c8a0d85
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/registry/steeringElementRegistry.js
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+/**
+ * AP2.4 — Steuerungselement-Registry (Element → UI-Semantik).
+ */
+
+/** @type {Record<string, { nextActionTitle?: string, nextActionSubtitle?: string }>} */
+export const STEERING_ELEMENT_UI = {
+  critical_path: {
+    nextActionTitle: 'Nächster Schritt am kritischen Pfad',
+    nextActionSubtitle:
+      'Empfehlung aus sequenzieller Abhängigkeit — bereite Arbeitspakete zuerst.',
+  },
+  queue_inbox: {
+    nextActionTitle: 'Nächster Schritt aus der Queue',
+    nextActionSubtitle: 'Pull-Empfehlung aus dem Eingang.',
+  },
+}
+
+/**
+ * @param {string[] | undefined | null} elements
+ * @param {string} key
+ */
+export function hasSteeringElement(elements, key) {
+  return Array.isArray(elements) && elements.includes(key)
+}
+
+/**
+ * @param {string[] | undefined | null} elements
+ * @param {string} key
+ */
+export function steeringElementUi(elements, key) {
+  if (!hasSteeringElement(elements, key)) return null
+  return STEERING_ELEMENT_UI[key] || null
+}