Source files
- products/manual-readiness.md
- products/manual-version-register.csv
- products/safety-insert.md
- products/*/quickstart.md
- products/batch-build-traveler.md
Manual readiness
Manuals are part of the product, not an afterthought.
SteelThumb keeps paid checkout disabled until Grow Kit, SeedPort, and PlotTags each have versioned quickstarts, setup guides, safety inserts, package inserts, support references, and batch records that match what ships.
Manual readiness matrix
| Product | Current docs | Missing before checkout | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | v0-quote scope and draft quickstart outline exist. | Final 20-bag guild setup manual, irrigation/leak-test page, pump-control boundary, safety insert, packout QR, support reference. | Draft manual; checkout blocked until versioned |
| SeedPort | v0-quote scope and draft quickstart outline exist. | Final tray flow manual, light/heat/water safety insert, seed-starting run photos, no-germination-guarantee language, support reference. | Draft manual; checkout blocked until versioned |
| PlotTags | v0-quote scope and draft quickstart outline exist. | Final ID assignment guide, camera placement/privacy guide, replacement-label guide, outdoor durability limits, support reference. | Draft manual; checkout blocked until versioned |
Records required before shipment
Required customer docs
- Versioned quickstart and setup guide
- Product-specific safety insert
- Package insert or QR target
- Warranty, returns, terms, and support reference
- Owner and reviewer signoff before shipment
Checkout blocker
- No paid checkout until document versions are recorded by SKU
- No shipment unless the batch traveler matches the approved document versions
- No support claim until the manual names the support path customers will receive
Customer quickstarts
Draft package-insert quickstarts now carry SKU, version, support, safety, included-scope, and excluded-scope language for each product.
Commerce policy surfaces
Safety boundariesSafety readinessCompliance and insurance readinessManual readinessQuickstartsPackaging readinessSupport readinessCustomer policy approvalWarranty draftReturns draftTerms draftPrivacy draftTrademark/IP boundaryOpen hardware boundaryOwnership/support boundaryLaunch decisionRelease controlCommerce evidenceBatch readinessInventory readinessFulfillment readinessPricing readinessShipping and tax readinessCheckout readinessCheckout integrationOrder intake readinessSales channel readinessListing draftsSKU scope freezePackage offersSupplier readinessProduct proofPilot readinessPilot packet templateIP readinessIP action registerSpecimen capture