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+# Business Rules & Pricing Policies
+
+This document defines the business rules and pricing policies for Starting Line Productions LLC.
+
+## Rental Operations
+
+### Operating Hours
+
+| Day | Status | Rental Hours |
+|------|---------|---------------|
+| Monday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Tuesday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Wednesday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Thursday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Friday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Saturday | Open | 9 AM - 7 PM |
+| Sunday | **Closed** | No rentals |
+
+**Total Rental Hours:** 10 hours per day
+**First Rental:** 9:00 AM sharp
+**Last Rental:** Must start by 7:00 PM
+
+### Minimum Rental
+
+**Minimum Booking:** 1 hour
+- All bookings must be for at least 1 hour
+- No partial hour bookings
+- Additional time billed in 1-hour increments
+
+## Pricing Structure
+
+### Standard Hourly Rates
+
+Equipment and areas are billed at their posted hourly rate.
+
+**Examples:**
+- CNC Mill: $75/hour
+- EE Garage (workbench): $20/hour
+- Dirty Fabrication (outside space): $25/hour
+- Clean Fabrication (full): $65/hour
+
+### Package Discounts
+
+#### Half-Day Package
+- **Discount:** 5% off hourly rate
+- **Duration:** 4-5 hours
+- **Minimum:** 4 hours
+- **Availability:** Most equipment and areas
+- **EXCEPTIONS:** Dirty Fabrication outside space (see below)
+
+#### Full-Day Package
+- **Discount:** 10% off hourly rate
+- **Duration:** Full 10-hour day
+- **Minimum:** 8 hours (full-day discount applies)
+- **Availability:** Most equipment and areas
+- **EXCEPTIONS:** Dirty Fabrication outside space (see below)
+
+**Time Blocks:**
+- Morning Half-Day: 9 AM - 2 PM (5 hours)
+- Afternoon Half-Day: 2 PM - 7 PM (5 hours)
+- Full-Day: 9 AM - 7 PM (10 hours)
+
+**Calculation:**
+```
+Standard: 4 hours × $75/hour = $300
+Half-Day: 4 hours × $75/hour × 0.95 = $285
+Savings: $15
+```
+
+### Special Packages
+
+#### Clean Fabrication Space & Tools Only
+
+**Rate:** $50.00/hour
+**Includes:**
+- Access to Clean Fabrication area (upstairs)
+- All hand tools and basic equipment
+- Workbench and workspace
+- Standard tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
+- Measuring tools (calipers, rulers, etc.)
+- Clamps and vises
+
+**Excludes:**
+- Consumables (adhesives, fasteners, etc.)
+- Materials (must bring your own)
+- Specialty tools (power tools, precision equipment)
+- Supplies (cleaning, lubricants, etc.)
+- Test equipment (if applicable to clean fabrication)
+
+**Ideal For:**
+- Assembly projects
+- Precision work needing clean environment
+- Projects requiring basic tools only
+- Testing and verification
+- Small-scale fabrication
+
+**Comparison:**
+```
+Standard Clean Fabrication: $65/hour (includes supplies/materials)
+Space & Tools Only: $50/hour (excludes supplies/materials)
+Savings: $15/hour (23% discount)
+```
+
+## Area Rentals
+
+### Dirty Fabrication (Outside Space)
+
+**Rate:** $25.00/hour
+**Includes:**
+- Access to outside dirty fabrication area (backyard)
+- Fabrication tables and workspaces
+- **ALL TOOLS from garage and shed** (see Dirty Fabrication area page for inventory)
+- Covered workspace (canopy)
+- Basic welding stations (2)
+- Hand tools, cutting tools, measuring tools
+- Clamps, vises, workholding equipment
+- Power tools (cordless and wired)
+- Grinding and finishing tools
+- Band saw, drill press (when available)
+- All standard fabrication tools
+
+**Excludes:**
+- CNC equipment (requires separate booking)
+- Specialty equipment requiring training
+- Premium tools (labeled separately)
+- Consumables (welding rods, cutting discs, grinding discs, etc.)
+- Materials (metal, stock, fasteners, etc.)
+- Personal protective equipment (bring your own or rent)
+
+**Important:**
+- **NO HALF-DAY DISCOUNTS** on outside dirty fabrication space
+- **NO FULL-DAY DISCOUNTS** on outside dirty fabrication space
+- Standard hourly rate applies for all time blocks
+- Member discounts still apply (10%, 15%, or 20%)
+- Tools must be cleaned and returned after use
+- Report any broken tools immediately
+
+**Ideal For:**
+- Welding and metal fabrication (full tool access)
+- Large-scale projects requiring outdoor space
+- Projects needing variety of tools
+- General fabrication and assembly
+- Metalworking with standard equipment
+- Temporary storage of materials
+- Any dirty fabrication work
+
+**Pricing Examples:**
+```
+1 Hour: $25
+4 Hours: $100 (no half-day discount)
+8 Hours: $200 (no full-day discount)
+Full Day (10 hours): $250 (no full-day discount)
+```
+
+**With Membership Discounts:**
+```
+Standard Member (5% off): $25 × 10 × 0.95 = $237.50
+Professional Member (10% off): $25 × 10 × 0.90 = $225
+Enterprise Member (20% off): $25 × 10 × 0.80 = $200
+```
+
+### Other Area Rentals
+
+| Area | Hourly Rate | Half-Day (5hrs) | Full-Day (10hrs) | Notes |
+|-------|-------------|----------------|------------------|-------|
+| EE Garage (workbench) | $20/hr | $76 (5% off) | $140 (10% off) | Discounts available |
+| Dirty Fabrication (outside space) | $25/hr | **$125 (no discount)** | **$250 (no discount)** | **NO DISCOUNTS** |
+| Clean Fabrication (full) | $65/hr | $244.25 (5% off) | $448.75 (10% off) | Discounts available |
+| Clean Fabrication (space only) | $50/hr | $190 (5% off) | $350 (10% off) | Discounts available |
+| Kitchen | $45/hr | $171.25 (5% off) | $315 (10% off) | Discounts available |
+
+**Note on Dirty Fabrication Space:**
+- Outside backyard space: $25/hour, NO package discounts
+- Dirty fabrication with equipment (garage/shed): Separate pricing, discounts may apply
+- See individual equipment pages for garage/shed equipment pricing
+
+## Booking Policies
+
+### Time Slots
+
+**Standard Time Slots:**
+- 1-hour increments
+- Can combine for longer rentals
+- Must start on or after 9:00 AM
+- Must start by 7:00 PM (last rental start time)
+
+**Time Slot Examples:**
+- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (1 hour)
+- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours - half-day package)
+- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (10 hours - full-day package)
+- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours - standard rate)
+
+### Advance Booking
+
+**Minimum Lead Time:** 2 hours
+- Bookings made less than 2 hours in advance require approval
+- Same-day bookings subject to availability
+
+**Recommended Lead Time:**
+- Equipment: 24-48 hours advance notice
+- Areas: 2-4 hours advance notice
+- Packages (half/full day): 24 hours advance notice
+
+### Payment Terms
+
+**Payment Due:** At time of booking
+- Full payment required to confirm reservation
+- Credit card, PayPal, or cash accepted
+- Reservations not confirmed until payment received
+
+**Refund Policy:**
+- Cancellations 24+ hours: Full refund
+- Cancellations 12-24 hours: 50% refund
+- Cancellations <12 hours: No refund
+- Weather-related cancellations: Full refund
+
+## Membership Benefits
+
+### Standard Members
+- Access to all standard rates
+- Booking during business hours
+- Basic support
+
+**Package Discount:** 5% on all packages (where available)
+- Half-Day: 10% discount (5% member + 5% package)
+- Full-Day: 15% discount (5% member + 10% package)
+
+**Important:** Member discounts apply to dirty fabrication outside space, but package discounts do NOT apply.
+
+### Professional Members ($299/month)
+- **10% discount** on all hourly rates
+- **15% discount** on half-day packages (10% member + 5% package)
+- **20% discount** on full-day packages (10% member + 10% package)
+- Priority booking (24-hour advance)
+- Extended hours access (by arrangement)
+- Equipment training included
+
+**Example Pricing (Professional Member):**
+```
+CNC Mill - Standard: $75/hour
+CNC Mill - Member Rate: $67.50/hour (10% off)
+
+Half-Day - Standard: 5% off
+Half-Day - Professional: 15% off (10% + 5%)
+4 hours × $67.50 × 0.85 = $229.50
+Standard Half-Day: $285
+Savings: $55.50
+
+Full-Day - Standard: 10% off
+Full-Day - Professional: 20% off (10% + 10%)
+10 hours × $67.50 × 0.80 = $540
+Standard Full-Day: $675
+Savings: $135
+
+Dirty Fabrication (Outside Space) - Professional:
+10 hours × $25 × 0.90 = $225
+Standard: $250 (no package discount)
+Savings: $25 (member discount only)
+```
+
+### Enterprise Members ($599/month)
+- **20% discount** on all hourly rates
+- **25% discount** on half-day packages (20% member + 5% package)
+- **30% discount** on full-day packages (20% member + 10% package)
+- Priority booking (48-hour advance)
+- 24/7 access (keycard)
+- Dedicated project manager
+- Annual safety certification included
+
+**Example Pricing (Enterprise Member):**
+```
+CNC Mill - Standard: $75/hour
+CNC Mill - Member Rate: $60/hour (20% off)
+
+Half-Day - Enterprise: 25% off (20% + 5%)
+4 hours × $60 × 0.75 = $180
+Standard Half-Day: $285
+Savings: $105
+
+Full-Day - Enterprise: 30% off (20% + 10%)
+10 hours × $60 × 0.70 = $420
+Standard Full-Day: $675
+Savings: $255
+
+Dirty Fabrication (Outside Space) - Enterprise:
+10 hours × $25 × 0.80 = $200
+Standard: $250 (no package discount)
+Savings: $50 (member discount only)
+```
+
+## Equipment-Specific Pricing
+
+### High-End Equipment
+
+Some equipment has minimum booking requirements:
+
+| Equipment | Hourly Rate | Minimum Booking | Half-Day (5hrs) | Full-Day (10hrs) |
+|-----------|-------------|-----------------|-------------------|-------------------|
+| CNC Mill | $75/hr | 2 hours | $337.50 (5% off) | $562.50 (10% off) |
+| CNC Router | $60/hr | 2 hours | $270.00 (5% off) | $450.00 (10% off) |
+| CNC Lathe | $65/hr | 2 hours | $292.50 (5% off) | $487.50 (10% off) |
+| Pick & Place | TBD | 4 hours | TBD | TBD |
+| Reflow Oven | TBD | 2 hours | TBD | TBD |
+| Laser Cutter | TBD | 2 hours | TBD | TBD |
+
+## Additional Services
+
+### Training & Certification
+
+| Service | Rate | Notes |
+|---------|-------|-------|
+| Equipment Training | Included | Complimentary for first booking |
+| Safety Orientation | Included | 45-minute overview |
+| Annual Certification | Included | For Professional/Enterprise members |
+| Individual Training | $50/hr | For additional or refresher training |
+
+### Consulting Services
+
+| Service | Rate | Notes |
+|---------|-------|-------|
+| Design Consultation | $85/hr | CAD/CAM assistance |
+| Technical Assistance | $75/hr | Hands-on project support |
+| Project Setup | $60/hr | Complete project initialization |
+| Rapid Prototyping | TBD | Per project pricing |
+
+## Special Offers & Promotions
+
+### First-Time User Special
+- **Offer:** Complimentary safety orientation and equipment training
+- **Value:** Up to $200 savings
+- **Requirements:** First booking only
+- **Includes:** All required training for booked equipment
+
+### Volume Discounts
+- **10+ hours:** 5% additional discount
+- **40+ hours (full week):** 10% additional discount
+- **100+ hours (monthly):** Custom pricing
+
+**Note:** Volume discounts stack with member discounts but NOT with package discounts (half/full day). Best discount applies.
+
+**Important for Dirty Fabrication Outside Space:**
+- Volume discounts STILL apply (e.g., 10% for 40+ hours)
+- Package discounts DO NOT apply
+- Member discounts APPLY
+- Best discount applies (volume or member, whichever is greater)
+
+**Example: Dirty Fabrication Outside Space (Enterprise Member, 40 hours)**
+```
+Standard: 40 hours × $25 = $1,000
+Member Discount (20% off): $800
+Volume Discount (10% off - 40+ hours): $900
+Best Discount Applied: Member discount (20%)
+Total: $800
+Savings: $200
+```
+
+### Package Combinations
+
+Members can combine volume + member discounts (package discounts excluded):
+```
+Professional Member + 40 Hours (Full Week):
+- Base Rate: $75/hour
+- Professional Member: 10% off = $67.50/hour
+- Volume Discount (40+ hours): 10% off = $60.75/hour
+- Total Discount: 19% off standard rate
+
+40 hours × $75 × 0.81 = $2,430
+Standard: $3,000
+Savings: $570
+```
+
+**Dirty Fabrication Outside Space - No Package Discounts:**
+```
+Professional Member + 40 Hours:
+- Base Rate: $25/hour
+- Professional Member: 10% off = $22.50/hour
+- Volume Discount (40+ hours): 10% off = $22.50/hour
+- Best Discount: 10% (member = volume)
+
+40 hours × $25 × 0.90 = $900
+Standard: $1,000
+Savings: $100
+```
+
+## Availability & Booking
+
+### Real-Time Availability
+
+Check availability by:
+1. Contacting via phone: (512) 555-0123
+2. Email: reservations@startinglineproductions.com
+3. Online booking (coming soon)
+
+### Peak vs Off-Peak Hours
+
+**All hours are peak hours:** No off-peak pricing
+
+**Peak Times:** 9 AM - 7 PM
+**All rentals:** During peak times only
+
+### Booking Process
+
+1. **Contact Us:** Check availability and pricing
+2. **Receive Quote:** Get confirmation of rates and discounts
+3. **Make Payment:** Pay to confirm booking
+4. **Complete Training:** First-time users complete orientation
+5. **Start Rental:** Begin your project at scheduled time
+
+## Rules & Policies
+
+### Late Policy
+- **Late arrival:** No extension of booked time (ends at scheduled time)
+- **Early departure:** No refund for unused time
+- **Extension requests:** Subject to availability
+
+### Cancellation Policy
+- **24+ hours notice:** Full refund
+- **12-24 hours notice:** 50% refund
+- **<12 hours notice:** No refund
+- **Weather:** Full refund (at our discretion)
+
+### Equipment Use
+- **Damage:** User responsible for damage beyond normal wear
+- **Misuse:** Additional fees for equipment misuse
+- **Supplies:** Consumables billed separately (unless package included)
+- **Clean-up:** Users must clean area before leaving (or pay cleaning fee)
+
+### Safety Requirements
+- **PPE:** Required for all equipment (safety glasses, etc.)
+- **Training:** Required for all major equipment
+- **Supervision:** First-time use may require supervision
+- **Certification:** Annual certification required for returning users
+
+## Pricing Examples
+
+### Scenario 1: Dirty Fabrication Outside Space (Standard User)
+- Area: Dirty Fabrication (outside backyard)
+- Time: 4 hours (half-day)
+- Rate: $25/hour
+- Discount: NONE (no half-day discount for this space)
+- Total: $25 × 4 = $100
+- Note: No package discounts apply
+
+### Scenario 2: Dirty Fabrication Outside Space (Professional Member)
+- Area: Dirty Fabrication (outside backyard)
+- Time: 10 hours (full-day)
+- Rate: $25/hour
+- Member Discount: 10% (Professional)
+- Package Discount: NONE (no full-day discount for this space)
+- Total: $25 × 10 × 0.90 = $225
+- Standard Price: $250 (no package discount)
+- Savings: $25 (member discount only)
+
+### Scenario 3: Clean Fabrication Space (Standard User)
+- Area: Clean Fabrication (space & tools only)
+- Time: 4 hours (half-day)
+- Rate: $50/hour
+- Discount: 5% (half-day package)
+- Total: $50 × 4 × 0.95 = $190
+- Standard Rate: $200
+- Savings: $10
+- Includes: Space, hand tools, basic equipment
+- Excludes: Supplies, materials
+
+### Scenario 4: Full Week CNC (Enterprise Member)
+- Equipment: CNC Mill
+- Time: 40 hours (full week)
+- Rate: $75/hour
+- Member Discount: 20% (Enterprise)
+- Volume Discount: 10% (40+ hours)
+- Package Discount: NOT APPLICABLE (volume discount)
+- Total Discount: 30% (20% member + 10% volume)
+- Total: $75 × 40 × 0.70 = $2,100
+- Standard Price: $3,000
+- Savings: $900
+
+### Scenario 5: Dirty Fabrication Space + CNC (Professional Member)
+- Equipment: Dirty Fabrication space (outside) + CNC Mill
+- Time: 8 hours
+- Dirty Fabrication Space: $25 × 8 = $200 (no discount)
+- CNC Mill: $75 × 8 = $600 (standard rate)
+- Member Discount: 10% on CNC only
+- CNC Discount: $600 × 0.90 = $540
+- Total: $200 + $540 = $740
+- Note: No discounts on dirty fabrication space
+
+## Terms & Conditions
+
+### Payment Terms
+- Full payment due at time of booking
+- Payment methods: Credit card, PayPal, cash
+- No credit terms available
+- No invoicing for bookings under $500
+
+### Liability Waiver
+- All users must sign liability waiver
+- User responsible for personal injury
+- User responsible for equipment damage
+- Insurance recommended for commercial users
+
+### Right to Refuse
+- We reserve right to refuse service
+- Safety violations may result in termination
+- Equipment misuse may result in ban
+- All decisions at management discretion
+
+## Contact Information
+
+### Reservations
+- **Phone:** (512) 555-0123
+- **Email:** reservations@startinglineproductions.com
+- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM (booking hours)
+
+### General Inquiries
+- **Phone:** (512) 555-0123
+- **Email:** info@startinglineproductions.com
+- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM
+
+### Technical Support
+- **Email:** technical@startinglineproductions.com
+- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** January 13, 2026
+**Version:** 1.1