CARITO v1 RELEASE NOTES
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Document: Carrito_v1_Release_Notes.txt
Status: Version Declaration and Scope Statement
Applies To: Carrito v1 documentation release

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OVERVIEW
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This document describes what is included in the Carrito v1
documentation release and what is intentionally out of scope.

Carrito v1 establishes a complete, usable framework for
building, certifying, selling, and supporting modular vehicles
and community fabrication ecosystems.

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WHAT CARITO v1 INCLUDES
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Carrito v1 includes:

- A modular vehicle architecture (Grid, MMF, SPV, CMZ)
- Reference Power Frames
- Builder onboarding and inspection guidance
- Shop participation requirements
- Open vs Certified build distinction
- Certification tags and directory rules
- Customer-facing guidance and FAQs
- Community-owned shop models
- Profit-sharing and governance frameworks
- Clear licensing and permissions

The documentation supports:
- Individual builders
- Commercial shops
- Community-owned fabrication spaces
- Customers and buyers

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WHAT CARITO v1 DOES NOT INCLUDE
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Carrito v1 intentionally does NOT include:

- A finished consumer vehicle design
- Guaranteed street legality approvals
- Turnkey manufacturing kits
- Performance benchmarks or racing claims
- Industrial-scale production standards

These exclusions are intentional.

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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY OF v1
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Carrito v1 prioritizes:

- Modularity over integration
- Repairability over optimization
- Transparency over secrecy
- Honesty over hype

The goal is longevity, not speed to market.

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STABILITY AND CHANGE
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Carrito v1 documentation is considered:

- Structurally stable
- Open to refinement
- Subject to real-world feedback

Minor revisions may occur without changing core principles.

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FUTURE VERSIONS
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Future versions may include:

- Additional reference builds
- Visual diagrams and CAD
- Expanded grid types
- Refined certification processes
- Updated community tooling

Future versions will not invalidate
legitimate v1 builds.

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COMPATIBILITY
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Carrito v1 builds:
- Remain valid as open builds
- May transition to certification if eligible
- Will not be deprecated arbitrarily

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SUMMARY
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Carrito v1 is a foundation.

It is meant to be used,
tested,
and improved through real work.

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END OF RELEASE NOTES
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