Add sponsor lead monetization path

Author: Codex-ops

.gitignore

@@ -13,3 +13,9 @@ secrets/
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db
 reports/screenshots/
+reports/sponsor-leads-*.csv
+reports/sponsor-leads-*.json
+reports/sponsor-prospect-queue.*
+reports/sponsor-outreach-batch.md
+reports/sponsor-outreach-log.*
+reports/sponsor-next-submission-batch.md

DISTRIBUTION.md

@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ Use these only for posts or listings that allow URL parameters. Directory fields
 - GitHub campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev?utm_source=github
 - GitHub issue campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/upload-limit-fixer?utm_source=github-issue&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=zero_cost_push
 - Public Gist campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/upload-limit-fixer?utm_source=gist&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=zero_cost_push
+- Sponsor call campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor-call?utm_source=sponsor-outreach&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=sponsor_call&utm_content=distribution-pack
+- Sponsor inquiry form campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor?utm_source=sponsor-outreach&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=sponsor_call&utm_content=distribution-pack#sponsor-inquiry
 - Community campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev?utm_source=community
 - Organic push kit campaign: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/organic-push-kit?utm_source=distribution&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic_push_kit
 
@@ -49,6 +51,18 @@ Use these only for posts or listings that allow URL parameters. Directory fields
 
 Rule: downloads stay free, ads are disabled until review, and future ads must never block file generation or downloads.
 
+## Sponsor and partner discovery
+
+Use these only where sponsor, partnership, directory, newsletter, or resource-page submissions are explicitly welcome. This is not a payment page; every inquiry still needs manual fit review and a separate external agreement or payment record before revenue is real.
+
+- Public sponsor call: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor-call?utm_source=sponsor-outreach&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=sponsor_call&utm_content=public-call - Open invitation for policy-fit sponsors and partners to use the sponsor form instead of private outreach.
+- Sponsor inquiry form: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor?utm_source=sponsor-outreach&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=sponsor_call&utm_content=inquiry-form#sponsor-inquiry - Manual intake for labeled guide sponsorship, starter review, and partner distribution inquiries.
+- Sponsor call JSON: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor-call.json - Machine-readable sponsor openings, reply path, vertical pages, and success gate.
+- Sponsor media kit JSON: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor-media-kit.json - Public facts, placement rules, vertical fits, and safety constraints for partners.
+- Sponsor outreach pack JSON: https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/sponsor-outreach-pack.json
+
+Sponsor rules: downloads stay free, placements must be labeled, no misleading upload or finance offers, and no payment, tax, bank, phone, private identity, password, or customer-file details should be sent through the site.
+
 ## Organic push tasks
 
 Use these as a small daily queue. Post only when the trigger is true; otherwise skip the task.

VALIDATION.md

@@ -1,18 +1,21 @@
 # Validation Gates
 
-Last generated: 2026-06-06T01:49:28.626Z
+Last generated: 2026-06-07T06:19:42.197Z
 
 ## Current Automated Status
 
 - Product ready: yes.
 - Tools live in inventory: 66.
 - Guide pages live in inventory: 95.
 - High-intent landing pages: 92.
-- Indexable routes: 271.
+- Indexable routes: 278.
 - Custom domain configured: no.
 - Live downloads: 2.
 - Live generations: 0.
 - Free-tool depth intent events: 0.
+- Commercial intent events: 1.
+- Sponsor leads captured: 0.
+- Sponsor outreach queued/sent/settled: 10/0/0.
 - Search impressions: 0.
 - Search clicks: 0.
 - External discovery ready: yes.
@@ -31,12 +34,12 @@ Last generated: 2026-06-06T01:49:28.626Z
 
 ## External Discovery Gate
 
-- GitHub repo has 6 topic(s) and homepage https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/.
+- GitHub repo has 20 topic(s) and homepage https://printable-tools-lab.pages.dev/.
 - GitHub discovery release is live: https://github.com/yanqr213/printable-tools-lab/releases/tag/free-pdf-tools.
 - GitHub Pages discovery directory is live with 92 landing page link(s), 66 tool mirror link(s), 95 guide mirror link(s), and 1 game submission link(s).
-- GitHub Pages discovery sitemap has 259 URL(s), including 66 tool mirror URL(s), 95 guide mirror URL(s), and 3 game submission URL(s); expected at least 259.
+- GitHub Pages discovery sitemap has 260 URL(s), including 66 tool mirror URL(s), 95 guide mirror URL(s), and 3 game submission URL(s); expected at least 260.
 - IndexNow key file is reachable from the site root.
-- IndexNow latest report accepted 259 URL(s) for github-pages.
+- IndexNow latest report accepted 260 URL(s) for github-pages.
 - Directory monitor shows 3 listed, 6 pending, and 1 error directory target(s).
 
 ## Monetization Gate
@@ -59,6 +62,7 @@ Last generated: 2026-06-06T01:49:28.626Z
 - When AdSense provides the real ca-pub publisher ID, run configure:adsense; do not deploy fake IDs.
 - Keep the current free product live and track downloads/generations until the 30-day gate has enough signal.
 - Keep pushing free-tool depth links and watch for audit or directory-browse events before adding more monetization surfaces.
+- Submit the first sponsor outreach batch using reports/sponsor-next-submission-batch.md, but mark rows sent only after real public-form submission evidence exists.
 
 ## Commands
 

_headers

@@ -86,3 +86,12 @@
 
 /organic-push-kit.json
   Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
+
+/sponsor-media-kit.json
+  Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
+
+/sponsor-outreach-pack.json
+  Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
+
+/sponsor-call.json
+  Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8