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+# Market Signal
+
+## Purpose
+
+This document defines how `whynot` records and interprets early signals from potential users, collaborators, customers, or investors.
+
+## Signal Principles
+
+- Signals are evidence, not vibes.
+- Weak signals are useful if clearly labeled.
+- Contradictory signals should be preserved.
+- A signal should be connected to a prototype, audience, or hypothesis.
+- Lack of signal is also information.
+
+## Signal Strength
+
+| Level | Name | Meaning |
+|---|---|---|
+| S0 | No Signal | No observable interest or usefulness |
+| S1 | Weak Signal | Some curiosity, comments, or informal interest |
+| S2 | Medium Signal | Repeated interest, specific feedback, or trial use |
+| S3 | Strong Signal | Users take action, return, refer, contribute, or ask for pricing |
+| S4 | Commercial Signal | Users pay, pre-order, commit budget, or request procurement path |
+
+## Signal Record Format
+
+Use `templates/signal-record.md`.
+
+## Signal Review Questions
+
+- Who produced the signal?
+- What did they actually do?
+- What did they merely say?
+- Was there cost, effort, risk, or commitment involved?
+- Does the signal point toward a specific product, offer, or community need?
+- Does the signal justify another experiment?