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      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_youtube_shorts_maxresolution",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "Maximum resolution for uploaded Shorts",
      "summary": "YouTube states that Short videos may be uploaded with a maximum resolution of 1080p.",
      "body": "YouTube states that Short videos may be uploaded with a maximum resolution of 1080p.\n\nWhat Google/YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“Note: You can upload Short videos with a maximum resolution of 1080p.”\n\nNote: Tier A official YouTube Help page opened and read directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10059070?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google/YouTube Help",
      "evidence_quote": "Note: You can upload Short videos with a maximum resolution of 1080p.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "YouTube Shorts",
      "topic": "maximum resolution for uploaded Shorts",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_youtube_shorts_threeminute_classification",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "Eligibility rule for three-minute Shorts",
      "summary": "YouTube categorises as Shorts any video uploaded on or after 15 October 2024 that has a square or vertical aspect ratio and is up to three minutes in length.",
      "body": "YouTube categorises as Shorts any video uploaded on or after 15 October 2024 that has a square or vertical aspect ratio and is up to three minutes in length.\n\nWhat Google/YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“Videos uploaded after 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorised as Shorts on YouTube.”\n\nNote: Tier A official YouTube Help page opened and read directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15424877?hl=en-GB",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google/YouTube Help",
      "evidence_quote": "Videos uploaded after 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorised as Shorts on YouTube.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "YouTube Shorts",
      "topic": "eligibility rule for three-minute Shorts",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to standard YouTube channels",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_youtube_shorts_smartphone_camera",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "YouTube Shorts: smartphone-only creation positioning",
      "summary": "YouTube describes Shorts as a way to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app.",
      "body": "YouTube describes Shorts as a way to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app.\n\nWhat Google/YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app.”\n\nNote: Tier A official YouTube Help page opened and read directly; documents the platform's phone-only creation framing.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10059070?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google/YouTube Help",
      "evidence_quote": "YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "YouTube Shorts",
      "topic": "smartphone-only creation positioning",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_canva_aud_sexuallyexplicit_prohibited",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "Acceptable use restriction on sexually explicit content uploaded to Canva",
      "summary": "Canva's Acceptable Use Policy prohibits uploading content or creating designs that are sexually explicit or pornographic.",
      "body": "Canva's Acceptable Use Policy prohibits uploading content or creating designs that are sexually explicit or pornographic.\n\nWhat Canva actually says:\n\n“Is sexually explicit or pornographic, or contains intimate images shared without consent;”\n\nNote: Tier A official Canva policy page opened and read directly; policy page states 'Last updated August 07, 2025'. Note: this governs content uploaded/shared through the Canva Service.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.canva.com/policies/acceptable-use-policy/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Canva",
      "evidence_quote": "Is sexually explicit or pornographic, or contains intimate images shared without consent;",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "Canva",
      "topic": "acceptable use restriction on sexually explicit content uploaded to Canva",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_capcut_cg_adult_nudity_prohibited",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "CapCut: adult nudity and sexual activity prohibition",
      "summary": "CapCut's Community Guidelines prohibit nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit content on the platform.",
      "body": "CapCut's Community Guidelines prohibit nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit content on the platform.\n\nWhat CapCut (TikTok USDS Joint Venture / ByteDance) actually says:\n\n“We do not allow nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit content on our platform.”\n\nNote: Tier A official CapCut Community Guidelines page opened and read directly; page states 'Last updated, May 2024'. Scope is content shared/made available on the CapCut platform.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.capcut.com/clause/community-guideline",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "CapCut (TikTok USDS Joint Venture / ByteDance)",
      "evidence_quote": "We do not allow nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit content on our platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "CapCut",
      "topic": "adult nudity and sexual activity prohibition",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_davinci_free_resolution_bitdepth",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "DaVinci Resolve: free version output limits",
      "summary": "Blackmagic states the free version of DaVinci Resolve works with virtually all 8-bit video formats at up to 60fps in resolutions as high as Ultra HD 3840 x 2160.",
      "body": "Blackmagic states the free version of DaVinci Resolve works with virtually all 8-bit video formats at up to 60fps in resolutions as high as Ultra HD 3840 x 2160.\n\nWhat Blackmagic Design actually says:\n\n“The free version works with virtually all 8-bit video formats at up to 60fps in resolutions as high as Ultra HD 3840 x 2160.”\n\nNote: Tier A official Blackmagic Design product page for DaVinci Resolve 21, opened and read directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Blackmagic Design",
      "evidence_quote": "The free version works with virtually all 8-bit video formats at up to 60fps in resolutions as high as Ultra HD 3840 x 2160.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "DaVinci Resolve",
      "topic": "free version output limits",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_davinci_free_collab_hdr",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "DaVinci Resolve: free version includes collaboration and HDR grading",
      "summary": "Blackmagic states the free version of DaVinci Resolve includes multi-user collaboration and HDR grading.",
      "body": "Blackmagic states the free version of DaVinci Resolve includes multi-user collaboration and HDR grading.\n\nWhat Blackmagic Design actually says:\n\n“The free version includes multi-user collaboration and HDR grading!”\n\nNote: Tier A official Blackmagic Design product page opened and read directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Blackmagic Design",
      "evidence_quote": "The free version includes multi-user collaboration and HDR grading!",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "DaVinci Resolve",
      "topic": "free version includes collaboration and HDR grading",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_davinci_studio_price",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "DaVinci Resolve: Studio paid version price",
      "summary": "Blackmagic sells DaVinci Resolve Studio for $295 as a one-time purchase from its product page.",
      "body": "Blackmagic sells DaVinci Resolve Studio for $295 as a one-time purchase from its product page.\n\nWhat Blackmagic Design actually says:\n\n“Davinci Resolve Studio Buy Online Now $295”\n\nNote: Tier A official Blackmagic Design product page opened and read directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Blackmagic Design",
      "evidence_quote": "Davinci Resolve Studio Buy Online Now $295",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "DaVinci Resolve",
      "topic": "Studio paid version price",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "USD list price on Blackmagic product page",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_multipost_free_forever",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "MultiPost: free scheduling plan terms",
      "summary": "MultiPost states its Pro plan is 100% free forever with no credit card required and no hidden fees.",
      "body": "MultiPost states its Pro plan is 100% free forever with no credit card required and no hidden fees.\n\nWhat MultiPost actually says:\n\n“Yes! Our Pro plan is 100% free forever. No credit card required, no hidden fees.”\n\nNote: Tier A but source is the vendor's own marketing page; free-plan claims recorded verbatim and not independently verified.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://multipost.social/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "MultiPost",
      "evidence_quote": "Yes! Our Pro plan is 100% free forever. No credit card required, no hidden fees.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "MultiPost",
      "topic": "free scheduling plan terms",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_multipost_supported_platforms",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "MultiPost: platforms supported for cross-platform scheduling",
      "summary": "MultiPost states it supports scheduling and publishing to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, and Mastodon.",
      "body": "MultiPost states it supports scheduling and publishing to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, and Mastodon.\n\nWhat MultiPost actually says:\n\n“We support all major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, and Mastodon.”\n\nNote: Tier A but source is the vendor's own marketing page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://multipost.social/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "MultiPost",
      "evidence_quote": "We support all major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, and Mastodon.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "MultiPost",
      "topic": "platforms supported for cross-platform scheduling",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r143_zero_budget_phone_only_setup_shoutrrr_free_opensource",
      "category": "Studio",
      "title": "Shoutrrr: free open-source scheduling option",
      "summary": "Shoutrrr states the open-source app is free forever under Apache 2.0 with no per-seat, per-post, or per-month fees.",
      "body": "Shoutrrr states the open-source app is free forever under Apache 2.0 with no per-seat, per-post, or per-month fees.\n\nWhat Shoutrrr (Cool Labs) actually says:\n\n“The open-source app is free forever — no per-head, per-post, or per-month seat fees.”\n\nNote: Tier A from the vendor's own site; self-hosted open-source scheduler that supports X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and Discord.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://shoutrrr.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shoutrrr (Cool Labs)",
      "evidence_quote": "The open-source app is free forever — no per-head, per-post, or per-month seat fees.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "143-zero-budget-phone-only-setup",
      "subject": "Shoutrrr",
      "topic": "free open-source scheduling option",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Self-hosted option is free; managed Cloud is $10/month",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
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}