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@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Ordered Kickstarter UI: `/start` → **Basics** → **Story** → **Plan** *(ski
 
 | Tab | What this pack fills | Notes |
 |---|---|---|
-| Start | Publishing → Nonfiction | Confirm live subcategory label |
+| Start | Publishing → Nonfiction | **CONFIRMED** live subcategory; then optional 2nd subcategory; then **creator country** (US entity); then login |
 | Basics | Title, subtitle, image, duration 33 days, Late Pledges on, Target Launch Date 2 Oct 2026 | Video optional; Discovery/vertical video optional |
 | Story | Full paste in §H including Risks + AI disclosure | Environmental Commitments: skip (Publishing) |
 | Plan | N/A | Publishing does not get Plan / prototype rules |
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Ordered Kickstarter UI: `/start` → **Basics** → **Story** → **Plan** *(ski
 | Field | Fill |
 |---|---|
 | Primary category | **Publishing** |
-| Primary subcategory | **Nonfiction** **(RECOMMENDED — confirm live label)** |
+| Primary subcategory | **Nonfiction** **(CONFIRMED live on /start, 23 Sep 2026)** |
 | Additional category | Optional: leave blank, or Technology only if you want internal KS guidance (not public) |
 
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@@ -171,6 +171,8 @@ We Own AI is a multi-author field book from BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet for finan
 ### Tiers 6–7 — Retreats
 **Omitted from this submit pack (RECOMMENDED).** Re-add only with contracted venue dates (D6/D7).
 
+**First-project guidance (KS handbook):** stay at **≤ 5 tiers** — this pack’s five tiers match that recommendation.
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 ## G. Stretch goals (story section — not a separate KS form field)