> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://village-docs.villagelabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Get started with Village Intelligence

## Getting Started with Village Intelligence

Quick start guide for using Village Intelligence (available upon launch).

## Account Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Create your account at villagelabs.com/intelligence
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    Confirm your email address
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Plan">
    Select the plan that fits your needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Profile">
    Tell us about your role and interests
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Your First Query

### Ask a Question

Simply type your question in natural language:

**Example queries:**

* "What are the ESOP diversification requirements?"
* "Show me litigation involving repurchase obligations"
* "How do most companies structure their vesting?"

### Review Results

Get comprehensive answers:

* Direct response to your question
* Supporting context and details
* Related considerations
* Citations and sources
* Follow-up suggestions

### Explore Further

Dig deeper:

* Ask follow-up questions
* Explore related topics
* Save useful findings
* Share with your team

## Common Use Cases

### Research a Topic

**Goal:** Understand a specific ESOP concept

**Example:** "Explain ESOP repurchase obligations"

**What you'll get:**

* Comprehensive explanation
* Regulatory requirements
* Common approaches
* Best practices
* Related resources

### Find Precedent

**Goal:** Research litigation history

**Example:** "Show me cases about ESOP valuations"

**What you'll get:**

* Relevant cases
* Key issues
* Outcomes
* Lessons learned
* Related cases

### Benchmark Practices

**Goal:** Compare to industry standards

**Example:** "What's typical for ESOP vesting schedules?"

**What you'll get:**

* Industry data
* Common practices
* Variations by size
* Regional differences
* Recommendations

## Best Practices

### Asking Good Questions

**Be specific:**

* ✅ "What are the requirements for age 55 diversification?"
* ❌ "Tell me about diversification"

**Provide context:**

* ✅ "For a 100-person manufacturing ESOP, what's typical for contributions?"
* ❌ "What about contributions?"

**Ask follow-ups:**

* Build on previous answers
* Clarify uncertainties
* Explore related topics

### Organizing Your Work

**Save important findings:**

* Bookmark useful content
* Create collections by topic
* Tag for easy retrieval

**Share with team:**

* Collaborate on research
* Share key findings
* Build team knowledge base

## Need Help?

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="mailto:support@villagelabs.com">
  Get help from our team
</Card>

<Note>
  **Coming 2025** - Platform currently in development
</Note>