whynot-control/BETA_MODEL.md

Beta Model

Purpose

This document defines how whynot uses closed betas and early access experiments.

Beta Principles

• Keep betas small.
• Be explicit about what is being tested.
• Do not promise production maturity.
• Capture feedback in a structured way.
• Avoid payment or investment mechanics unless Binky and Plenitude are ready for the legal/commercial implications.

Beta Types

Type	Purpose
Conversation Beta	Test concept in discussion
Concierge Beta	Deliver value manually before automation
Prototype Beta	Let users interact with a rough implementation
Community Beta	Test whether a group wants to gather around a topic
Offer Beta	Test whether a service/package has buyer interest

Beta Entry Criteria

A beta should have:

• a named prototype;
• a target audience;
• a clear learning question;
• a feedback capture method;
• a defined end condition.

Beta Exit Outcomes

• Promote.
• Iterate.
• Park.
• Reject.
• Convert to offer exploration.