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+# ⚠️ CRITICAL SYSTEM ERROR
+
+---
+
+## Issue
+**No affiliate intelligence task provided.**
+
+The message body is empty. The template above outlines the *expected format* for an affiliate opportunity brief, but there is **no niche, product category, or research question** specified for analysis.
+
+---
+
+## What I Need to Proceed
+
+To produce a structured **Affiliate Intelligence Brief**, please provide:
+
+1. **Niche/Category Name**
+   - Example: "Mechanical Keyboards Under $150"
+   - Example: "Indie Author Landing Page Builders"
+   - Example: "Espresso Machine Descaling Solutions"
+
+2. **Research Scope (optional)**
+   - Geographic focus (US, global, etc.)
+   - Audience segment (hobbyists, professionals, beginners)
+   - Revenue target or timeline expectation
+
+3. **Priority** (if multiple niches)
+   - Which niche should I analyze first?
+
+---
+
+## How I Will Respond Once Data Is Provided
+
+I will execute **four research passes** (as outlined in the template):
+
+| Pass | Focus | Output |
+|------|-------|--------|
+| **PASS 1** | Amazon commission structure, top products, price ranges | Product-level opportunity sizing |
+| **PASS 2** | Existing review sites, content gaps, competitive moats | White-space identification |
+| **PASS 3** | SEO keyword gaps, content templates, search intent | Article roadmap |
+| **PASS 4** | Community buying signals, Reddit/Discord sentiment | Validation of demand |
+
+Then produce a **structured brief** with:
+- Amazon Associates economics
+- Competitive landscape analysis
+- 10-article content roadmap
+- Revenue model (with timeline)
+- Crimson Leaf operational fit
+- **GO / NO-GO recommendation**
+
+---
+
+## Next Step
+
+**Please reply with the niche/category you'd like me to analyze**, and I'll deliver the brief within this session.