# A five-rule starter file

Status: DRAFT, nothing posted. Single-image infographic, 2 slide(s), no cover. Idea IB-1089.

## What it shows

A five-rule starter for an AI rules file drawn from rules we already run, then the habit of adding one rule each time something breaks. Slide 1 is the five; slide 2 is how the file grows.

No numbers appear on the slides unless listed below.

## Claims and sources

| Claim | Source (agency-operator unless stated) | Read-date |
|---|---|---|
| No chat, skill or script ever sends a client-facing email automatically; drafts only | `.claude/rules/12-no-auto-email.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Never store API keys, passwords or tokens in markdown | `.claude/rules/03-security.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Never assert done from assumption; verify from the authoritative source | `.claude/rules/19-verify-before-assert.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Client data lives in one profile file, never invented | `.claude/rules/02-client-data.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Every paid-ads write is created paused | `.claude/rules/12-no-auto-email.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Add one rule each time something breaks | idea row IB-1089 (Hook column) | 2026-10-11 |