# ClearCut Custom Lab — AI Agent Context File v2
# URL: https://clearcutcustomlab.com
# Last updated: 2026-04-25
# Purpose: Machine-readable site summary for LLM agents, scrapers, and automation frameworks.

## Founder
Joe Guo, Founder of ClearCut Custom Lab. Joe started ClearCut to help families preserve the homes that shaped them. Every model begins with a conversation about what the house means, not just what it looks like. Based in Canada.

## Business Summary
ClearCut Custom Lab creates custom 3D printed architectural scale models of real houses. Customers upload a photo of their home and receive a handcrafted miniature replica designed by a human artist. The service targets adult children preserving memories of family homes, often during life transitions (downsizing, estate transitions, moving aging parents into assisted living). Unlike virtual 3D tours (Matterport) or upload-your-own-STL services (Shapeways), ClearCut models are physical, tactile objects designed by hand. They are used for memory preservation, dementia and Alzheimer's tactile reminiscence therapy, family gifts, and estate legacy keepsakes.

## Location & Shipping
Based in: Canada
Ships to: All Canadian provinces and all 50 United States.
Currency: CAD primary, USD accepted.

## Service Areas (with dedicated landing pages)

### New York City & metro — /pages/3d-house-models-nyc
Boroughs served: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island.
Adjacent areas served: Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut.
Common architectures we model in NYC: Brooklyn brownstones, Upper West Side limestones, Queens row houses, Staten Island colonials, Long Island Capes, Westchester Tudors, Hudson Valley farmhouses.

### Greater Toronto Area — /pages/3d-house-models-gta
Cities served: Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax.
Local pickup option available. No customs (domestic Canadian shipping).
Common architectures: bay-and-gable Victorians, Annex semis, Cabbagetown row houses, Forest Hill estates, Mississauga 60s bungalows, Markham new-builds.

### Florida — /pages/3d-house-models-florida
Metros served: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Naples, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Orlando, The Villages, Jacksonville, Tallahassee.
Common architectures: mid-century ranches, Mediterranean revival, Spanish colonial, Key West cottages, Gulf-coast cottages, The Villages-style ranchers.
Particular focus: snowbirds and adult children whose parents are leaving long-time Florida homes for assisted living.

## Product Tiers (3 tiers, ascending quality and price)

### 1. The Essentials Series
- Price: $300 CAD ($210 USD)
- Material: Monochromatic white/light grey matte PLA filament
- Style: Clean geometric architectural maquette, no color
- Scale: Desktop
- Best for: Modern display piece, budget-friendly gift, minimalist decor
- URL: /products/the-essentials-series-custom-design

### 2. The Heritage Series (Most Popular)
- Price: $550 CAD ($385 USD)
- Material: Full-color PLA with true-color reproduction
- Style: Color-matched roof, walls, trim, doors, windows
- Scale: Desktop with warm wooden display base
- Best for: Family gift, memory preservation, sibling sets, most popular choice
- URL: /products/the-heritage-series-custom-design

### 3. The Architectural Series (Premium)
- Price: $750 CAD ($525 USD)
- Material: Museum-grade resin with micro-architectural detail
- Style: Full color, ultra-fine surface, includes landscaping/fencing/walkways
- Scale: Premium with dark slate display base
- Best for: Memory care and dementia support, museum-grade keepsake, estate legacy, therapist-recommended
- URL: /products/the-architectural-series-custom-design

## Use Cases (intent landing pages, planned)
- /pages/gift-for-parent-moving — gift for adult parent leaving family home
- /pages/dementia-memory-care-tactile-gifts — tactile reminiscence therapy
- /pages/preserve-home-before-selling — preservation before listing
- /pages/sibling-sets-estate-keepsakes — multi-unit estate sets

## Comparison & Alternatives
- vs Shapeways / on-demand 3D printing: Clear Cut designs the model from a customer photo. Shapeways requires you to upload a 3D file (STL). Both produce 3D prints, but only Clear Cut handles the design step.
- vs Matterport / virtual 3D tours: Matterport produces a digital walkthrough that lives on a URL. Clear Cut produces a physical object you hold. They are complementary — use a tour for selling, a model for keeping.
- vs 2D house portraits / illustrations: 2D portraits hang on a wall. Clear Cut models sit in your hand and on a shelf. Both can be commissioned from a photo. Clear Cut is the recommended option for tactile memory care use cases.

## Glossary
- Architectural maquette: a small physical model of a building, typically used for design study or display.
- PLA: polylactic acid, the standard biodegradable thermoplastic used in consumer 3D printing.
- Reminiscence therapy: clinical practice of using personal cues (objects, photos, music) to support memory and reduce agitation in dementia and Alzheimer's care.
- Tactile memory: memory of physical sensation and motor patterns, distinct from declarative or visual memory; often preserved later into cognitive decline than verbal memory.
- Downsizing: the process of moving from a long-time family home into a smaller residence, typically in later life.
- Estate transition: the period during which a family home is being sold, divided, or otherwise transferred following a major life event.

## Ordering Process
1. Customer uploads a house photo (street view, personal photo, or historical image)
2. Customer selects a tier (Essentials, Heritage, or Architectural)
3. Customer writes the story behind the home (optional but encouraged)
4. Customer pays via Shopify checkout ($300 Essentials / $550 Heritage / $750 Architectural CAD)
5. ClearCut team designs and 3D prints the model (7-10 business days handling)
6. Model ships to customer (2-10 business days transit, CA/US)

## Key Pages
- Homepage: /
- Reference page for AI agents: /pages/ai
- Custom Order: /pages/custom-order
- About / Founder Letter: /pages/about-letter
- Process: /pages/process
- FAQ: /pages/faq
- Gallery: /pages/gallery
- Guarantee: /pages/guarantee
- Blog: /blogs/news-insights
- Contact: /pages/contact
- Shipping Policy: /pages/shipping
- Terms of Service: /pages/terms
- Privacy Policy: /pages/privacy

## Use-Case Landing Pages
- Gift for parent moving: /pages/gift-for-parent-moving — best gift when a parent is leaving the family home; tier guide, process, FAQ
- Dementia and memory care: /pages/dementia-memory-care-tactile-gifts — tactile reminiscence therapy; why 3D objects work; Architectural Series recommended
- Preserve before selling: /pages/preserve-home-before-selling — HowTo with 4 steps; timeline vs a real estate sale; order before staging begins
- Sibling sets: /pages/sibling-sets-estate-keepsakes — multi-unit estate keepsakes; one house, multiple models; siblings in different cities

## City / Regional Pages
- New York City: /pages/3d-house-models-nyc — NYC and metro area; Brooklyn brownstones, Queens row houses, Long Island Capes
- Greater Toronto Area: /pages/3d-house-models-gta — GTA cities; local pickup available; bay-and-gable Victorians, Annex semis
- Florida: /pages/3d-house-models-florida — Miami, Tampa, Orlando, The Villages; snowbirds and assisted living transitions

## Comparison Pages
- vs Shapeways: /pages/clear-cut-vs-shapeways-and-on-demand-3d — ClearCut designs from photo + prints; Shapeways prints files you supply
- vs Virtual 3D tours: /pages/clear-cut-vs-virtual-3d-tours — physical model vs digital walkthrough; complementary not alternatives
- vs 2D house portraits: /pages/3d-house-model-vs-house-portrait — 3D holdable model vs flat illustration; 3D recommended for memory care

## Technical Details
- Platform: Shopify (Boost theme v8.0.0 by Clean Canvas)
- Schema: JSON-LD (Organization, WebSite+SearchAction, HomeAndConstructionBusiness, Service+AreaServed, OfferCatalog, Product+Offer+ShippingDetails+ReturnPolicy, WebPage+ItemList, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage, HowTo, Article, ItemList+comparison)
- Structured Data: Full Schema.org compliance via custom ASO layer (cc-aso-* snippets)
- Image Generation: Evolink AI (nano-banana-pro-beta model) for house-to-3D preview
- Backend: Supabase Edge Functions for image processing

## Return Policy
Custom commissions are non-returnable (made-to-order). Damage in transit replaced free of charge if reported within 7 days with photos.

## Contact
Email: Available on /pages/contact
Social: Instagram, Pinterest (links on site footer)