CARITO CERTIFIED BUILDER REQUIREMENTS v1.0
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Document: Carrito_Certified_Builder_Requirements.txt
Status: Certification Entry Requirements
Applies To: Shops and individual builders seeking Carrito Certified status

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PURPOSE
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This document defines the minimum requirements to become
a Carrito Certified Builder.

Certification is voluntary and exists to signal participation,
process discipline, and access to shared builder knowledge.

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CORE PRINCIPLE
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Certification reflects how a build is done,
not who owns the design.

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ELIGIBILITY
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To apply for certification, a builder or shop must:

- Build or assemble Carrito vehicles or modules
- Agree to platform documentation standards
- Agree to disclosure and labeling requirements
- Maintain build records

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Certified builders must:

- Successfully complete at least one documented Carrito build
- Use approved MMF geometry without modification
- Use certified or disclosed Power Frames
- Maintain serial and revision records

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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
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Certified builders must:

- Participate in the builder community
- Share lessons learned when appropriate
- Respect confidentiality of shared notes
- Avoid misrepresentation of community discussions

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DISCLOSURE AND HONESTY
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Certified builders must:

- Clearly label build class (A, B, or C)
- Disclose experimental components
- Avoid implied guarantees or legality claims

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INSPECTION PRACTICES
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Certified builders must:

- Use Carrito inspection checklists
- Correct non-compliance before delivery
- Retain inspection documentation

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CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE
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Certification requires:

- Periodic renewal
- Continued documentation compliance
- Good standing within the builder community

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REVOCATION
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Certification may be revoked for:

- Misuse of certification tags
- Misrepresentation of builds
- Repeated non-compliance
- Abuse of community access

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SUMMARY
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Certification is earned through discipline,
maintained through honesty,
and valued through participation.

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END OF CERTIFIED BUILDER REQUIREMENTS
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