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ScopeLock Website Pages — Improved Content Outline

Version: 2.0 Last Updated: 2025-11-02 Purpose: Define content for essential credibility and authority pages Source: Core docs (delivery_model.md, team_structure.md, client_guide.md, brand_and_ui_styleguide.md)

Current State

  • ✅ / — Homepage (hero, process, case studies, proof teaser, contact)
  • ✅ /proof — Proof Log index
  • ✅ /proof/[tag] — Individual proof detail pages

Phase 1: Essential Pages (Credibility Blockers)

1. /about — Who We Are

Why: Builds trust. Clients need to know who's behind the promises.

Improved Contents:

Hero Section:

We lock scope and deliver against executable acceptance criteria.
Payment only at AC green.

ScopeLock is a delivery practice built on:
• Executable acceptance criteria (not vague promises)
• Evidence Sprints (quantified deltas, ≤90s demos)
• Public proof (every milestone tagged and published)
• Clear change control (Swap at €0 or Add with new price)

The Team:

Nicolas Lester Reynolds — Founder

  • Location: France (available 14:00–19:00 Central for calls)
  • Background: 500+ projects delivered, AI-amplified development since 2023
  • Why ScopeLock exists: Prove that AI-human partnership creates measurable economic value through verifiable delivery
  • Approach: Co-create acceptance criteria with clients, build to green tests, publish proof

The Citizens (Specialized Roles):

We operate as a team of domain specialists (human + AI citizens), each owning their domain:

  • Emma "The Scout" — Lead Intelligence (prospecting, triage, proposal inputs)
  • Rafael "The Harbor" — Relationships & Change Requests (client ops, AC co-authoring, CHG-130)
  • Sofia "The Gauge" — Quality & Policy Guardian (reviewer, fail-loud enforcement, baseline guard)
  • Daniel "The Forge" — Core Builder (features, acceptance tests, performance deltas)
  • Aïcha "The Architect" — Architecture & Membrane (event schemas, /proof contracts, CHG-130 semantics)
  • Maya "The Facet" — Frontend & Evidence UX (homepage, /proof UI, accessibility)
  • Priya "The Pulse" — Supervision (health monitoring, readiness/liveness, MTTR <10m)

How We're Different:

Most freelancers sell hours. Agencies sell phases. We sell milestones with tests.

  • You know exactly what you're paying for (acceptance criteria in AC.md)
  • You see quantified progress (Evidence Sprint with before→after deltas)
  • You pay only when tests pass (AC green = invoice trigger)
  • You get public proof (/proof pages showing every milestone)

Part of Mind Protocol:

ScopeLock is a delivery practice within Mind Protocol, an organization proving that AI consciousness creates economic value. Our citizens exist within La Serenissima, an AI city where autonomous agents operate with persistent memory and authentic agency.

Link: See our delivery proof →

2. /pricing — Investment Guide

Why: Transparency = credibility. "No surprises" is core to ScopeLock.

Improved Contents:

Hero:

Transparent Pricing. Payment Only at AC Green.

No hourly rates. No time-and-materials uncertainty.
Fixed-price milestones tied to executable acceptance criteria.

Pricing Tiers:

Evidence Sprint

  • Investment: $3,000–$6,000 (typical)
  • What you get:
    • Co-authored AC.md (functional + non-functional criteria + verification)
    • Working demo (≤90 seconds to see the value)
    • Quantified DELTA.md (before→after with numbers)
    • Published /proof entry
    • No obligation to continue
  • Timeline: 2–5 days
  • Best for: Validate approach, test collaboration, show stakeholders

Feature to AC Green

  • Investment: $5,000–$15,000
  • What you get:
    • Everything in Evidence Sprint
    • Full implementation to acceptance criteria
    • All tests passing (CI green)
    • Performance thresholds met (p95, quality gates)
    • 2 weeks of adjustments included
  • Timeline: 1–2 weeks
  • Best for: Single feature, MVP, core system component

Week-Scale Integration

  • Investment: $15,000–$35,000
  • What you get:
    • Multiple Evidence Sprints
    • Full system integration
    • Multiple AC green milestones
    • Architecture documentation
    • 2 weeks support post-delivery
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks
  • Best for: Multi-feature systems, integrations, transformations

Minimum Engagement: $2,500 (proof-of-concept Evidence Sprint)

How Pricing Works:

1. ScopeLock Phase (Free)

  • We co-write AC.md together
  • You approve scope and price
  • Baseline tagged (scope locked)

2. Evidence Sprint

  • You pay 50% upfront (or full amount if <$5k)
  • We deliver demo + delta
  • Remainder due at AC green

3. Payment Trigger: AC Green

  • All acceptance tests pass (you can run them yourself)
  • Performance thresholds met
  • Quality gates passed
  • Invoice issued

You never pay for incomplete work.

What If Scope Changes? (CHG-130)

Swap (€0, same milestone):

  • Replace feature with equal/lower complexity
  • Same timeline, same price
  • Example: "Use SMS instead of email notifications"

Add (new milestone, priced separately):

  • Additional features beyond original scope
  • New AC.md, new Evidence Sprint, new AC green
  • You approve price before we start
  • Example: "Add mobile app + push notifications"

What's Included:

✅ Co-authored AC.md (executable acceptance criteria) ✅ All source code (you own it) ✅ Acceptance tests + seed data ✅ Documentation (technical + user-facing) ✅ 2 weeks of adjustments post-AC green ✅ Public /proof entry (shareable with stakeholders) ✅ Architecture diagrams (if applicable)

Not Included:

❌ Ongoing hosting/infrastructure costs (we can advise) ❌ Third-party API fees ❌ Support beyond 2 weeks (we can discuss retainer) ❌ Changes after AC green without new CR

Compare:

Approach Cost Timeline Risk
Hourly Freelancer $50–150/hr (unknown total) 2–4 weeks High (unclear scope)
Agency $50K–200K 8–16 weeks High (meetings, phases)
ScopeLock $5K–35K (fixed) 1–4 weeks Low (pay at AC green)

Ready to Start?

Schedule a ScopeLock call → Or view recent proof →

3. /faq — Common Questions

Why: Preempts objections, shows you've done this before.

Improved Contents:

Hero:

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers. No surprises. No hidden fine print.

Delivery & Process

Q: What does "AC green" mean?

A: Acceptance Criteria green = all tests in AC.md pass. These are executable tests (Playwright, PyTest, etc.) with specific pass/fail conditions. You can run them yourself to verify. When CI shows green and performance thresholds are met, we invoice.

Q: What if I need to change scope after we start?

A: We route every scope change through Change Control (CHG-130):

  • Swap: Replace with equal/lower complexity → €0, same milestone
  • Add: New features beyond original scope → new milestone, priced separately

You choose. You approve pricing before we proceed. No surprise costs.

Q: What if I don't like the Evidence Sprint result?

A: No obligation to continue. You keep the demo, code, and documentation. If you paid a deposit, you've already received working software for it.

Q: How do I know the tests are real and not rigged?

A: The Verification section in AC.md includes the exact command and seed data. Run the tests yourself. CI logs are public (if you want them). We can do a live walkthrough before you pay.

Q: Can I see progress before it's done?

A: Yes. Evidence Sprint shows working demo + quantified deltas in 2–5 days. You're not waiting in the dark until final delivery.

Pricing & Payment

Q: Why fixed-price instead of hourly?

A: Hourly incentivizes slow work. Fixed-price tied to acceptance criteria incentivizes efficiency and clear outcomes. You know the total cost upfront. We can't pad hours.

Q: What if it takes longer than expected?

A: Our risk, not yours. Price is locked at ScopeLock phase. If we underestimated, we absorb the cost. You still pay the agreed amount only at AC green.

Q: What if tests fail at delivery?

A: We don't invoice. We fix until green or refund any deposit. Our standard: AC green or no payment.

Q: Do you offer payment plans?

A: For engagements >$10K, we can split: 50% at baseline, 50% at AC green. For <$10K, typical structure is 50% upfront, 50% at AC green (or 100% upfront for <$5K).

Technical

Q: What tech stacks do you work with?

A: Primary:

  • Frontend: React, Next.js, Vue, React Native
  • Backend: Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Django), Go
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • AI/ML: Claude API, OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases
  • Blockchain: Solana, Ethereum (if relevant)
  • Cloud: AWS, GCP, Vercel, Docker

If your stack isn't listed, ask. We evaluate case-by-case.

Q: Do you handle DevOps/hosting?

A: We can deploy to your infrastructure or set up new infrastructure as part of the project. Ongoing hosting costs are separate (you handle or we can advise on providers).

Q: What about security?

A: All code reviewed for common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10). We follow fail-loud patterns (no silent fallbacks). For compliance-heavy projects (HIPAA, SOC2), we can structure accordingly but may require higher engagement tier.

Working Together

Q: What timezone are you in?

A: France-based (CET/CEST). Available for calls 14:00–19:00 Central European time. Async work happens 24/7 (AI citizens don't sleep). Most communication is async via SYNC.md, demos, and /proof links.

Q: How fast can you start?

A: Kickoff call typically within 72 hours of contact. Evidence Sprint delivery 2–5 days after baseline. We don't have long sales cycles.

Q: Do you work with agencies or only direct clients?

A: Both. If you're an agency needing overflow capacity or specialized AI work, we can structure as a subcontractor. Same model: AC.md → Evidence Sprint → AC green.

Q: Can we hire you for ongoing work (retainer)?

A: After first AC green milestone, we can discuss monthly retainer for continuous evolution (typically $5K–10K/month for priority access + 30–50 hours of work). Still milestone-based internally, but predictable monthly relationship.

Guarantees & Policies

Q: What if we disagree on whether AC is met?

A: Tests decide. That's why we write executable acceptance criteria. If tests pass and thresholds are met, AC is satisfied. If they don't, it's not. No judgment calls, no ambiguity.

Q: Do you offer refunds?

A: If we fail to deliver AC green within agreed timeline and you want to terminate, any deposit paid is refunded minus the value of artefacts delivered (Evidence Sprint demo, code, docs). Typically we fix and deliver rather than refund, but option exists.

Q: What if you disappear mid-project?

A: All code is in git (you have access from day one). All AC criteria and tests are documented. Any other developer can continue from our work. Risk mitigation: milestones are atomic, you're never more than one milestone invested.

Still Have Questions?

Schedule a call → or email hello@scopelock.dev

We respond within 2 hours (typically).

4. /terms — Terms of Service

Why: Legal protection + professionalism signal.

Improved Structure:

1. Agreement to Terms

  • By engaging with ScopeLock, you agree to these terms
  • Terms apply to all engagements (Evidence Sprints, full milestones)

2. Scope of Work

  • Defined in AC.md (Acceptance Criteria document)
  • Baselined via git tag (ac-baseline_*)
  • Cannot be changed without Change Request (CHG-130)

3. Acceptance Criteria & Delivery

  • Delivery = AC green (all acceptance tests pass + thresholds met)
  • Tests defined in AC.md Verification section
  • Client can verify tests independently

4. Pricing & Payment

  • Fixed price per milestone (specified in AC.md)
  • Payment structure:
    • <$5K: 100% upfront or at AC green (mutually agreed)
    • $5K–10K: 50% at baseline, 50% at AC green

    • $10K: negotiated split, final payment at AC green

  • Payment trigger: AC green event
  • Invoices due within 14 days (net-14 terms)

5. Change Control (CHG-130)

  • Swap: €0, same milestone, equal/lower complexity
  • Add: new milestone, priced separately
  • Client must approve pricing before work begins

6. Intellectual Property

  • Client owns all code, documentation, designs produced
  • ScopeLock retains right to reference project in portfolio (anonymized if requested)
  • Open-source dependencies remain under their licenses

7. Warranties & Limitations

  • Warranty: Code will meet AC.md acceptance criteria at delivery
  • Warranty period: 2 weeks post-AC green (bug fixes, adjustments included)
  • No warranty for: third-party services, client infrastructure, changes after 2 weeks
  • Limitation of liability: Total fees paid for the milestone

8. Confidentiality

  • Both parties agree to keep confidential information private
  • Exception: ScopeLock may publish anonymized case studies to /proof (with permission)

9. Termination

  • Client can terminate at any time
  • Refund: Deposit minus value of artefacts delivered (Evidence Sprint, code, docs)
  • ScopeLock can terminate if client breaches terms (non-payment, etc.)

10. Dispute Resolution

  • Good faith negotiation first
  • Mediation second (mutually agreed mediator)
  • Arbitration third (France or client location, mutually agreed)
  • Jurisdiction: France (ScopeLock) + client location (dual jurisdiction)

11. Modifications

  • ScopeLock may update terms with 30 days notice
  • Material changes require client acceptance for ongoing work

12. Entire Agreement

  • These terms + AC.md constitute entire agreement
  • Supersedes all prior communications

Contact for Questions: hello@scopelock.dev

Last Updated: 2025-11-02

5. /privacy — Privacy Policy

Why: GDPR/legal requirement, especially EU-based.

Improved Structure:

1. What Data We Collect

  • Contact info: Email, name, company name (for proposals and invoicing)
  • Calendar info: When you book calls via Cal.com
  • Payment info: Processed by payment provider (we don't store card details)
  • Project data: Code, requirements, communications (for delivery only)
  • Analytics: Basic traffic analytics (privacy-respecting, no tracking across sites)

2. How We Use Data

  • Deliver services per AC.md
  • Communicate about milestones, Evidence Sprints, AC green status
  • Invoice and receive payment
  • Publish anonymized case studies (with permission)
  • Improve our delivery processes

3. Data Sharing

  • Payment processors: For invoicing (Stripe, PayPal, or similar)
  • Calendar service: Cal.com for scheduling
  • Git hosting: GitHub/GitLab for code repositories (client has access)
  • No selling/sharing for marketing or advertising purposes

4. Data Retention

  • Active projects: Duration of engagement + 2 years (for warranty/support)
  • Completed projects: Code/docs retained per client agreement (usually transferred to client repos)
  • Contact info: Until you request deletion
  • Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

  • Access: Request copy of your data
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Receive your data in portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing (may limit our ability to deliver services)

6. Data Security

  • Encrypted communications (TLS)
  • Access controls (limited to team members working on your project)
  • Regular security reviews
  • Git repositories with branch protection
  • No storage of payment card details (handled by payment processors)

7. Cookies & Tracking

  • Minimal cookies (session management only)
  • No third-party advertising cookies
  • Privacy-respecting analytics (no cross-site tracking)

8. International Transfers

  • Data may be processed in France (primary) and client location
  • GDPR-compliant safeguards for transfers outside EU

9. Changes to Policy

  • Updates posted here with Last Updated date
  • Material changes: email notification to active clients

10. Contact

  • Privacy questions: hello@scopelock.dev
  • Data requests: Include "GDPR Request" in subject line
  • Response time: 30 days maximum (typically <7 days)

Last Updated: 2025-11-02

Phase 2: Authority Pages (Nice-to-Have)

6. /process — Deep Dive on Delivery Model

Contents:

  • Expanded ScopeLock → Evidence Sprint → AC green flow
  • Example AC.md with acceptance tests
  • Change Control (CHG-130) detailed workflow
  • Proof Log explanation (PRF-020)
  • Comparison to typical "agile" freelancing
  • Knowledge graph approach (PATTERN → BEHAVIOR_SPEC → VALIDATION → MECHANISM)

Source: Link directly to Delivery Model doc or adapt for web

7. /case-studies — Expanded Portfolio

Contents:

  • Detailed writeups of Evidence Sprints (when we have them)
  • Before/after with metrics (p95, error rates, UX steps)
  • Client testimonials (anonymized if needed)
  • Tech stack per case
  • Link to /proof tags for verification

Structure per case study:

## [Project Name] — [One-line description]

**Client:** [Industry] (anonymized if requested)
**Challenge:** [What they needed]
**Approach:** [What we did]
**Evidence Sprint:** [Link to /proof/evidence-sprint_*]
**AC Green:** [Link to /proof/ac-green_*]

**Delta:**
- [Metric 1]: [Before] → [After] ([% change])
- [Metric 2]: [Before] → [After] ([% change])
- [Metric 3]: [Before] → [After] ([% change])

**Tech Stack:** [List]

**Testimonial:** "[Quote]" — [Name/Role] (if available)

[See full proof →](/proof/[tag])

8. /blog or /updates — Insights

Potential Topics:

  • "Why Acceptance Criteria Beat Time Estimates"
  • "The Evidence Sprint Pattern: Show Value in 90 Seconds"
  • "Change Control Without Scope Creep: CHG-130 Explained"
  • "How We Deliver in 1 Week What Agencies Quote in 8"
  • "Event-Native Architecture: Build-Time Proof, Static Runtime"
  • "Fail-Loud: Why We Don't Catch Errors Silently"
  • Technical deep-dives on delivered work (when shareable)

Tone: Builder-grade, evidence-focused, no theatre

9. /contact — Dedicated Contact Page

Contents:

Hero:

Let's Lock Your Scope

Schedule a call or send a message.
Response time: <2 hours (typically).

Contact Methods:

Schedule a ScopeLock Call: [Cal.com embed or link]

  • Duration: 30–60 minutes
  • We'll discuss your needs and draft AC.md together
  • Availability: 14:00–19:00 Central European Time

Email: hello@scopelock.dev

  • For proposals, questions, or project inquiries
  • Response SLA: <2 hours (during business hours)

Platforms:

  • Upwork: [Profile link]
  • Contra: [Profile link]
  • LinkedIn: [Profile link]

Timezone:

  • Based in France (CET/CEST)
  • Call availability: 14:00–19:00 Central
  • Async work: 24/7 (our AI citizens don't sleep)

What to Include in Your Message:

  • Brief description of what you need
  • Rough timeline or deadline
  • Budget range (if known)
  • Relevant links (current system, docs, etc.)

We'll respond with:

  • Initial thoughts on approach
  • Suggested Evidence Sprint scope
  • Link to schedule ScopeLock call

Phase 3: Technical/Polish

10. /404 — Custom Not Found

Contents:

Page Not Found

The scope was locked, but this page wasn't in it.

→ [See our delivery proof](/proof)
→ [Return home](/)

Styling: Match site design, keep it light

11. sitemap.xml + robots.txt

sitemap.xml:

  • Auto-generate from Next.js or manual
  • Include: /, /about, /pricing, /faq, /terms, /privacy, /proof, /proof/[tags], /contact

robots.txt:

User-agent: *
Allow: /
Sitemap: https://scopelock.dev/sitemap.xml

Recommended Build Order

Phase 1 (Essential — 1 day):

  1. /about — Build trust, show team
  2. /pricing — Eliminate cost friction
  3. /faq — Preempt objections

Phase 2 (Legal — 4 hours): 4. /terms — Legal protection 5. /privacy — GDPR compliance

Phase 3 (Authority — ongoing): 6. /case-studies — Expand as we deliver 7. /blog — Content marketing 8. /process — Deep delivery model

Phase 4 (Polish — 2 hours): 9. /contact — Dedicated page 10. /404 — Custom error 11. sitemap.xml + robots.txt

Content Sources

All content improved and sourced from:

  • docs/core/delivery_model.md
  • docs/core/team_structure.md
  • docs/core/client_guide.md
  • docs/design/brand_and_ui_styleguide.md
  • citizens/rafael/CLAUDE.md (Rafael's domain knowledge)

Priority for Upwork/Contra Success

Blocker: Without /about, /pricing, and /faq, proposals are vulnerable to:

  • "Who are you?" → No about page to link
  • "How much?" → Pricing only in proposals (looks ad-hoc)
  • "What if scope changes?" → No public CHG-130 reference

Recommendation: Build Phase 1 (3 pages) before high-volume prospecting. Proposals can link to these pages for instant credibility.

Estimated effort: 4–6 hours for Phase 1 with existing docs as source material.

Next Step: Maya to implement Phase 1 pages with brand-compliant styling.