# Arclyo

Arclyo is a web-based fee proposal builder designed specifically for architects and architectural practices. It helps architects generate professional, client-ready fee proposals in minutes, replacing ad-hoc Word documents with structured, branded PDFs.

## What Arclyo does

Arclyo walks architects through four steps — practice details, project information, fee settings, and terms & conditions — and generates a live-preview PDF proposal throughout. Proposals use RIBA stage structure, support multiple currencies, and include the practice's own logo and branding.

## Who it is for

Independent architects, small architectural practices, and sole practitioners who need to produce professional fee proposals regularly. The tool is used globally, with particular adoption in the UK (RIBA stage structure), East Africa (UGX, KES, TZS currencies), West Africa (NGN, GHS), and internationally (USD, GBP, EUR, AED, ZAR).

## Key features

- RIBA stage structure (Stages 0–6) pre-loaded with descriptions and adjustable percentage weightings
- Three fee basis options: percentage of construction cost, lump sum, or time charge / hours-based billing
- 11 currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, AED, UGX, KES, TZS, RWF, NGN, GHS, ZAR
- Practice branding: firm logo (auto-inverted for dark header), firm name, email, phone
- Editable terms and conditions with configurable validity period and invoice payment terms
- Payment schedule options: per stage completion, monthly instalments, or thirds
- Profitability comparison banner when using hours-based billing alongside a construction cost
- Save and reload proposals (logged-in users)
- Persistent practice profile: branding and preferences saved across sessions

## Pricing

- **Free**: Unlimited proposal building and live preview. PDF export with a subtle "Made with Arclyo" footer. No credit card required.
- **Per export ($2)**: Single clean PDF with no watermark. One-time payment per proposal. Firm logo on proposal header.
- **Pro ($15/month)**: Unlimited watermark-free PDF exports. Saved firm branding. Saved and reloadable proposals. Cancel any time.

## Technology

- Frontend: Static HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Auth and database: Supabase
- Hosting: Netlify
- Payments: Dodo Payments
- Email (transactional): Resend

## Key URLs

- Homepage / landing page: https://arclyo.app
- Fee proposal builder (app): https://arclyo.app/fee-calculator.html
- Pricing section: https://arclyo.app/#pricing
- Login: https://arclyo.app/login.html
- Sign up: https://arclyo.app/signup.html
- Privacy policy: https://arclyo.app/privacy-policy.html
- Terms of service: https://arclyo.app/terms-of-service.html
- Pricing detail: https://arclyo.app/pricing.md

## Contact

- General: hello@arclyo.app
- Privacy: privacy@arclyo.app
- Legal: legal@arclyo.app
- Website: https://arclyo.app