diff --git a/documentation/PROJECT__AE_Access_Control_UX.md b/documentation/PROJECT__AE_Access_Control_UX.md
index 7b00b8a1..c5938121 100644
--- a/documentation/PROJECT__AE_Access_Control_UX.md
+++ b/documentation/PROJECT__AE_Access_Control_UX.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # PROJECT: Access Control UX — Session Expired & Access Denied
 
-**Status:** In Progress
+**Status:** Complete
 **Priority:** Medium-High
 **Created:** 2026-02
 **Updated:** 2026-03-11
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ Add the dismissible banner to the template (after/near the existing `is_offline`
 
 ---
 
-### Step 4: Create `element_access_denied.svelte` ⬅ NEXT
+### Step 4: Create `element_access_denied.svelte` ✅ DONE (2026-03-11)
 
 **File:** `src/lib/elements/element_access_denied.svelte`
 
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ Reusable card for inline access denial. Props per design decision 4c.
 
 ---
 
-### Step 5: Fix Event Settings `alert()` ⬅ NEXT
+### Step 5: Fix Event Settings `alert()` ✅ DONE (2026-03-11)
 
 **File:** `src/routes/events/[event_id]/settings/+page.svelte`
 
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ Replace the module-level `if (!$ae_loc.administrator_access)` + `alert()` block
 
 ---
 
-### Step 6 (Optional / Low Priority): Swap badge review inline card
+### Step 6 (Optional / Low Priority): Swap badge review inline card ✅ DONE (2026-03-11)
 
 **File:** `src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/review/+page.svelte`
 
diff --git a/src/lib/elements/element_access_denied.svelte b/src/lib/elements/element_access_denied.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..861bae6e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/elements/element_access_denied.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+<script lang="ts">
+    import { ShieldX } from '@lucide/svelte';
+
+    interface Props {
+        title?: string;
+        message?: string;
+        action_label?: string;
+        on_action?: () => void;
+    }
+
+    let {
+        title = 'Access Denied',
+        message = 'You do not have permission to view this content.',
+        action_label = '',
+        on_action = undefined
+    }: Props = $props();
+</script>
+
+<div class="card p-6 space-y-4 max-w-sm">
+    <div class="flex items-center gap-2 text-error-500">
+        <ShieldX size="1.2em" />
+        <h3 class="text-lg font-semibold">{title}</h3>
+    </div>
+    <p class="text-sm text-gray-700">{message}</p>
+    {#if action_label && on_action}
+        <button
+            type="button"
+            class="btn preset-tonal-surface w-full"
+            onclick={on_action}
+        >
+            {action_label}
+        </button>
+    {/if}
+</div>
diff --git a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/review/+page.svelte b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/review/+page.svelte
index 00d735d5..466e2fc8 100644
--- a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/review/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/review/+page.svelte
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
     import { ArrowLeft, Check, Link, LoaderCircle, Mail, Printer } from 'lucide-svelte';
 
     import Comp_badge_review_form from '../ae_comp__badge_review_form.svelte';
+    import Element_access_denied from '$lib/elements/element_access_denied.svelte';
 
     let event_badge_id = $derived(page.params.badge_id);
     let event_id = $derived(page.params.event_id);
@@ -315,19 +316,11 @@
 
     {:else if passcode_checked && !passcode_valid}
         <!-- Invalid passcode -->
-        <div class="card p-6 space-y-4 max-w-sm">
-            <div class="flex items-center gap-2 text-error-500">
-                <h3 class="text-lg font-semibold">Access Denied</h3>
-            </div>
-            <p class="text-sm text-gray-700">{passcode_error}</p>
-            <button
-                type="button"
-                class="btn preset-tonal-surface w-full"
-                onclick={() => { passcode_checked = false; passcode_error = ''; entered_passcode = ''; }}
-            >
-                Try Again
-            </button>
-        </div>
+        <Element_access_denied
+            message={passcode_error}
+            action_label="Try Again"
+            on_action={() => { passcode_checked = false; passcode_error = ''; entered_passcode = ''; }}
+        />
     {/if}
 
 {:else if is_loading_idb || !event_badge_id}