SteelThumb

Pilot readiness

Field proof needs consent, scope, and review.

SteelThumb keeps pilot evidence out of launch claims until the SKU scope, participant acknowledgement, privacy boundary, public media permission, support owner, evidence plan, and release decision are recorded.

Pilot readiness matrix

ProductCurrent stateMissing before pilot proofRelease state
SteelThumb Grow KitField-demo direction exists; no signed pilot packet.Pilot participant terms, installed 20-bag guild proof plan, leak/distribution/pump-cutoff test plan, support escalation path, public media approval.Pilot hold
SeedPortConcept and specimen prep exist; no seed-starting pilot packet.Tray/rack scope, seed-starting cycle plan, heat/light/water notes, no-germination guarantee acknowledgement, public photo plan.Pilot hold
PlotTagsProduct prep and CAD work exist; no placement/readability pilot packet.Final tag count and material, ID-range privacy rule, human/camera readability test, weathering notes, replacement-label policy.Pilot hold

Pilot records before public claims

Source files

  • products/pilot-readiness.md
  • products/pilot-participant-register.csv
  • products/pilot-packet-template.md
  • products/pilot-packet-checklist.csv
  • products/field-proof-log.md
  • products/product-photo-shot-list.md
  • products/customer-policy-approval.md

Required pilot controls

  • SKU scope, version, included parts, excluded parts, and safety boundaries
  • Participant safety acknowledgement, privacy acknowledgement, and public media permission
  • Evidence plan for photos, notes, failures, support cases, and launch claims
  • Support owner and reviewer release decision

Launch blocker

  • No field-proven claim until pilot evidence is reviewed
  • No public customer garden media without media permission and privacy review
  • No paid pilot or preorder claim without checkout, policy, support, and launch gates