{
  "version": "2026-05-14",
  "status": "planning-ready",
  "guardrails": [
    "No fabricated reviews, hours, prices, traffic, or revenue claims.",
    "Sponsored content must be labeled.",
    "Every paid placement must include a tracking slug.",
    "Do not import real customer data without explicit approval.",
    "Use needs_verification for seeded listings until a human verifies them."
  ],
  "requiredFields": [
    {
      "key": "business_name",
      "label": "Business Name",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "key": "town",
      "label": "Town",
      "type": "town_slug"
    },
    {
      "key": "category",
      "label": "Category",
      "type": "category_slug"
    },
    {
      "key": "short_description",
      "label": "Short Description",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 180
    },
    {
      "key": "address",
      "label": "Address",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "key": "phone",
      "label": "Phone",
      "type": "phone"
    },
    {
      "key": "website",
      "label": "Website",
      "type": "url"
    },
    {
      "key": "contact_email",
      "label": "Contact Email",
      "type": "email"
    },
    {
      "key": "verification_status",
      "label": "Verification Status",
      "type": "enum",
      "values": ["needs_verification", "claimed", "verified", "rejected"]
    },
    {
      "key": "tier",
      "label": "Listing Tier",
      "type": "enum",
      "values": ["free", "featured", "sponsor", "partner"]
    }
  ],
  "optionalFields": [
    "logo",
    "hero_image",
    "gallery",
    "menu_url",
    "booking_url",
    "social_links",
    "hours",
    "latitude",
    "longitude",
    "sponsor_start",
    "sponsor_end",
    "tracking_slug",
    "editorial_notes",
    "claim_status",
    "last_verified_at"
  ],
  "categories": [
    {
      "slug": "dining",
      "name": "Dining",
      "examples": ["restaurants", "coffee", "bars", "bakeries"],
      "starterFields": ["menu_url", "hours", "reservation_link", "dietary_tags"],
      "sponsorFit": "featured profile, weekly special"
    },
    {
      "slug": "outdoor",
      "name": "Outdoor",
      "examples": ["outfitters", "guides", "rentals", "trail services"],
      "starterFields": ["activity_type", "season", "booking_url", "safety_notes"],
      "sponsorFit": "trip package, gear spotlight"
    },
    {
      "slug": "lodging",
      "name": "Lodging",
      "examples": ["hotels", "cabins", "campgrounds", "B&Bs"],
      "starterFields": ["amenities", "pet_policy", "booking_url", "map_pin"],
      "sponsorFit": "weekend package"
    },
    {
      "slug": "retail",
      "name": "Retail",
      "examples": ["boutiques", "galleries", "gift shops"],
      "starterFields": ["product_categories", "local_maker_tags", "online_shop"],
      "sponsorFit": "product carousel"
    },
    {
      "slug": "professional",
      "name": "Professional",
      "examples": ["legal", "accounting", "real estate", "insurance"],
      "starterFields": ["license_notes", "service_area", "consultation_cta"],
      "sponsorFit": "lead form"
    },
    {
      "slug": "health",
      "name": "Health",
      "examples": ["clinics", "wellness", "fitness", "dental"],
      "starterFields": ["appointment_link", "accepted_insurance", "services"],
      "sponsorFit": "sponsor card"
    },
    {
      "slug": "entertainment",
      "name": "Entertainment",
      "examples": ["venues", "casinos", "tours", "museums"],
      "starterFields": ["event_schedule", "tickets", "age_restrictions"],
      "sponsorFit": "event sponsor"
    },
    {
      "slug": "services",
      "name": "Services",
      "examples": ["contractors", "automotive", "home", "repair"],
      "starterFields": ["emergency_hours", "service_area", "quote_cta"],
      "sponsorFit": "directory upgrade"
    }
  ],
  "tiers": [
    {
      "slug": "free",
      "name": "Basic Listing",
      "included": ["name", "category", "town", "website", "phone"],
      "reviewRequired": true
    },
    {
      "slug": "featured",
      "name": "Shop Local Feature",
      "included": ["logo", "hero image", "short profile", "map pin", "CTA"],
      "reviewRequired": true
    },
    {
      "slug": "sponsor",
      "name": "Sponsor Placement",
      "included": ["carousel card", "newsletter mention", "analytics", "category boost"],
      "reviewRequired": true,
      "labelRequired": true
    },
    {
      "slug": "partner",
      "name": "Rich Profile",
      "included": ["video", "lead form", "campaign page", "priority editorial review"],
      "reviewRequired": true,
      "labelRequired": true
    }
  ],
  "seedTargets": [
    {
      "town": "morrison-redrocks",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["dining", "entertainment", "outdoor", "retail"]
    },
    {
      "town": "nederland",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["dining", "outdoor", "lodging", "retail"]
    },
    {
      "town": "blackhawk",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["entertainment", "lodging", "dining", "services"]
    },
    {
      "town": "centralcity",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["entertainment", "dining", "lodging", "retail"]
    },
    {
      "town": "idahosprings",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["outdoor", "dining", "lodging", "services"]
    },
    {
      "town": "georgetown",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["lodging", "retail", "dining", "entertainment"]
    },
    {
      "town": "evergreen",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["professional", "health", "dining", "services"]
    },
    {
      "town": "golden",
      "minimumCandidateListings": 20,
      "priorityCategories": ["dining", "outdoor", "professional", "entertainment"]
    }
  ]
}