CARITO — READ THIS FIRST v1.0
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Document: Carrito_Read_First.txt
Status: Orientation Entry Point
Applies To: All readers of the Carrito documentation package

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WELCOME
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If this is your first time opening the Carrito documentation,
start here.

Carrito is a modular vehicle and fabrication platform.
The documentation is open, detailed, and role-specific.

You do not need to read everything at once.

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WHO THIS DOCUMENTATION IS FOR
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This package is intended for:

- Builders and hobbyists
- Fabrication and service shops
- Community organizers
- Customers and buyers
- Educators and researchers

Each group should focus on different sections.

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HOW THE DOCUMENTATION IS ORGANIZED
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The documentation is organized by role and function.

Typical sections include:
- Mission and quick start
- Builder and shop guidance
- Customer information
- Certification and directory rules
- Community-owned shop models
- Technical specifications
- Licensing and legal clarity

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WHERE TO START (BY ROLE)
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If you are a builder:
- Read Carrito_Quickstart.txt
- Read Builder_Onboarding_Guide.txt
- Review the Grid and MMF standards

If you are a shop:
- Read Carrito_Shop_Requirements_Guide.txt
- Read Carrito_Shop_Onboarding_Checklist.txt
- Review certification options

If you are a customer:
- Read Carrito_Customer_Guide_Choosing_a_Builder.txt
- Read Carrito_Customer_FAQ.txt
- Review the Builder Directory information

If you are a community organizer:
- Read Community Shop Overview
- Read Fundraising and Governance guides

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OPEN DOCUMENTATION
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All documentation is open and free to use.

You may:
- Read
- Share
- Build
- Modify
- Sell builds based on this documentation

Certification and marks are optional and controlled separately.

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IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS
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Keep these distinctions in mind:

- Open build vs Certified build
- Baseline vs Experimental build
- Documentation access vs Certification claims

Understanding these prevents confusion later.

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WHAT THIS IS NOT
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This documentation is not:
- A finished consumer product
- A guarantee of legality
- A substitute for inspection or judgment

It is a structured framework.

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VERSIONING
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This documentation set represents Carrito v1.

Updates may occur over time.
Always verify version compatibility.

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SUMMARY
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Carrito is designed to be usable,
honest, and adaptable.

Start small.
Read what applies to you.
Build responsibly.

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END OF READ FIRST
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