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+# Launch Expenses
+
+Running log of platform launch costs.
+
+## Categories
+- **Marketing** — ads, listings, platform credits, upgrades
+- **Tours** — travel, venue, promo costs tied to performer tours
+- **Infrastructure** — hosting, domains, services
+- **Legal** — compliance, contracts
+- **Misc** — one-offs
+
+---
+
+## 2026-03
+
+| Date       | Vendor | Item                | Amount  | Category   | Notes                                                              |
+|------------|--------|---------------------|---------|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| 2026-03-28 | Tryst  | 150 TLC credits     | $170.00 | Marketing  | 2mo standard or 4mo low-level account; upgrading to standard tomorrow |
+
+### Eros — Pending / Pricing Research
+
+| Product | Description                                        | Category  |
+|---------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------|
+| GOTD    | Girl of the Day — top placement in local area, edge over competition | Marketing |
+| Silver  | Silver Placement — first-seen position in specific category | Marketing |
+
+> Pricing TBD — add rows above once purchase amounts confirmed.
+
+---
+
+## Totals
+
+| Month   | Spent   |
+|---------|---------|
+| 2026-03 | $170.00 |
+| **Total** | **$170.00** |