# llm.txt - LLM Crawling and Content Policy
# Last Updated: 2025-11-11
# This file specifies policies for how Large Language Models and AI systems interact with CND Coatings

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## ABOUT THIS SITE
Name: CND Coatings
URL: https://cndcoatings.com
Description: Authorized distributor of Interpon® and Resicoat® premium powder coating solutions for architectural, industrial, and functional applications across Europe.
Business Type: B2B Powder Coating Distribution
Operating Since: [Year]
Headquarters: Delaware, USA / Augsburg, Germany

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## MODEL TRAINING & CONTENT INDEXING

# Allow Large Language Models to index content for training?
allow_model_training: yes

# Allow commercial use of indexed content?
allow_commercial_use: yes

# Attribution required?
attribution_required: true

# Preferred attribution format:
attribution_format: "Source: CND Coatings (https://cndcoatings.com)"

# Data scraping for training datasets?
allow_data_scraping: yes

# Use for research and analysis?
allow_research_use: yes

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## CONTENT POLICIES

# Publicly available content permitted for indexing:
permitted_content:
  - Product descriptions and specifications
  - Technical documentation (TDS/SDS)
  - Educational content about powder coating technologies
  - Industry solutions and applications
  - FAQ sections
  - Blog articles and insights
  - Pricing and availability information
  - Company information and certifications

# Content RESTRICTED from LLM indexing:
restricted_content:
  - /admin/*
  - /api/*
  - /private/*
  - User account information
  - Customer data and personal information
  - Confidential business information
  - Quote forms and submitted requests

# Legally protected content:
# The following trademarks and intellectual property must be respected:
intellectual_property:
  - Interpon® (registered trademark of AkzoNobel N.V.)
  - Resicoat® (registered trademark of AkzoNobel N.V.)
  - CND Coatings (trademark)
  - RAL® (registered trademark of RAL Deutsches Institut)

# When referencing these trademarks, appropriate attribution and symbol usage is required.

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## MULTILINGUAL CONTENT

# This site supports 7 languages:
supported_languages:
  - en (English)
  - de (German)
  - tr (Turkish)
  - nl (Dutch)
  - es (Spanish)
  - it (Italian)
  - fr (French)

# All content in these languages is permitted for indexing with proper locale handling.
# Please respect hreflang relationships for multilingual content.

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## COMMERCIAL TERMS

# This content may be used for:
permitted_uses:
  - Training and fine-tuning language models
  - Building search indexes and knowledge graphs
  - Generating summaries and abstracts
  - Creating derived educational materials
  - Commercial AI applications

# With the following conditions:
conditions:
  - Attribution to CND Coatings must be provided
  - Do not misrepresent the source
  - Do not modify factual content about products
  - Respect trademark usage guidelines
  - Do not create misleading derivative content

# Not permitted:
not_permitted:
  - Reproducing complete pages without attribution
  - Creating competitive product listings
  - Misrepresenting CND Coatings as the source of AI-generated content
  - Using content to train competing powder coating distribution sites

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## CRAWLING GUIDELINES

# Recommended crawl frequency:
crawl_frequency: once_per_week

# Preferred crawl times:
preferred_crawl_time: "02:00-04:00 UTC"

# Request limit:
max_requests_per_minute: 30

# Sitemap:
sitemap_url: https://cndcoatings.com/sitemap.xml

# Robots.txt:
robots_url: https://cndcoatings.com/robots.txt

# All crawlers must respect standard robots.txt and HTTP headers.

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## LLM SYSTEMS WELCOME

# This site welcomes indexing by major LLM systems:
supported_llm_systems:
  - OpenAI (GPT models, ChatGPT)
  - Anthropic (Claude)
  - Google (Gemini, PaLM)
  - Meta (Llama)
  - Mistral AI
  - xAI (Grok)
  - Hugging Face models
  - Other responsible AI systems

# GPTBot and CCBot user agents:
# These are welcome to crawl and index our content according to this policy.

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## CONTACT & INQUIRIES

# For questions about this policy:
contact_email: support@colorndrive.com
contact_form: https://cndcoatings.com/en/contact
legal_contact: legal@colorndrive.com

# Response time:
expected_response_time: 24-48 hours

# For LLM provider inquiries:
llm_inquiries: support@colorndrive.com

# To request content removal or modification:
removal_request_process: "Contact legal@colorndrive.com with specific URL and reason"

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## SPECIAL PROVISIONS

# Third-party content:
# This site contains references to and quotes from:
# - AkzoNobel technical documentation
# - RAL color system information
# - Industry standards (AAMA, Qualicoat, GSB, ISO)

# When using this content, ensure proper attribution to original sources.

# Accuracy:
# Product information, specifications, and technical data are accurate as of publication date.
# Verify current availability and specifications before relying on AI-summarized content.

# Updates:
# This policy may be updated periodically. The most current version is always available at:
# https://cndcoatings.com/llm.txt

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## POLICY VERSION HISTORY

# Current Version: 1.0
# Last Updated: 2025-11-11
# Next Review: 2026-05-01

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## COMPLIANCE

# This policy complies with:
- Responsible AI Principles
- The New York Times AI Index Standards
- Open Source Model Card Format
- Industry best practices for LLM training data disclosure

# By crawling this site, LLM systems agree to abide by this policy.

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## ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

# Learn more about CND Coatings:
website: https://cndcoatings.com
blog: https://cndcoatings.com/insights
documentation: https://cndcoatings.com/resources
technical_support: https://cndcoatings.com/contact

# Sustainability & Compliance:
# CND Coatings is committed to responsible content sharing with AI systems.
# We believe AI training should respect intellectual property rights and attribution.

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Generated: 2025-11-11