Launch decision

No checkout without a written go/no-go decision.

SteelThumb keeps Grow Kit, SeedPort, and PlotTags in hold until the launch decision register shows complete evidence, named owners, reviewer signoff, checkout proof, policy approval, and IP review for the SKU.

Review launch decisions Follow the Field Demo ->

SKU launch decision matrix

Product	Decision	Primary hold reason	Next gate
SteelThumb Grow Kit	Hold	Supplier quotes, field proof, safety review, inventory, shipping, support, pricing, checkout, and IP review are incomplete.	First signed pilot-batch review
SeedPort	Hold	Final scope, prototype evidence, safety/manual/support records, supplier quotes, shipping, checkout, and IP review are incomplete.	Prototype and standalone SKU scope review
PlotTags	Hold	Final CAD/material decision, product proof, replacement policy, supplier quotes, shipping, checkout, and IP review are incomplete.	CAD/material and first tag-set packout review

Records required before approval

Source files

products/launch-decision.md
products/launch-decision-register.csv
products/release-gates.md
products/checkout-readiness.md
products/sku-scope-freeze.md
products/sku-scope-freeze-register.csv
products/compliance-insurance-readiness.md
products/compliance-insurance-register.csv
products/commerce-evidence.md
products/pilot-readiness.md
products/pilot-participant-register.csv
products/pilot-packet-template.md
products/pilot-packet-checklist.csv
products/ip-action-register.md
products/ip-action-register.csv

Required signoffs

Product owner
Build and fulfillment owner
Safety and materials reviewer
Support owner
Policy or legal reviewer
IP and trademark reviewer
Checkout and payment reviewer

Checkout blocker

No payment link until the SKU decision is approved
No marketplace listing while the decision is hold
No broad CAD, mechanics, or packaging publication until IP action rows are approved or intentionally held
No first-use-in-commerce claim without a paid order and counsel-reviewed evidence