research: title conflict check for {project.slug}

deliverables/title-conflict/title-conflict-crimson-vows.md

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 # Title Conflict Check: Crimson Vows
 
-Genre: [*Awaiting genre specification from task message*]
+**Genre:** [Awaiting task message - genre not provided]
 
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-## Exact Match Check
+## Status Notice
 
-**Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA**
+I'm ready to conduct a comprehensive title conflict analysis for the Crimson Vows project, but I need the complete task message containing:
 
-No search results were provided in the {amazon_results} field. Unable to determine if an exact title match exists in Amazon or Goodreads databases. A complete search would be required to verify whether "Crimson Vows" is currently published under this exact title.
+- **Book title** (confirmed)
+- **Genre classification**
+- **Subgenre/category** (if applicable)
+- **Target audience**
+- **Brief premise/description** (if available)
 
-## Close Conflict Check
+---
 
-**Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA**
+## Next Steps
 
-The {variant_results} field is empty. No close-title variant analysis could be performed. Without search data, I cannot identify similarly-titled works that might create reader confusion (e.g., "Crimson Oath," "Crimson Promise," "Red Vows," etc.).
+Once you provide the task message with these details, I will:
 
-## Positioning Risk Assessment
+1. **Analyze the search results** provided in the {amazon_results} and {variant_results} fields
+2. **Conduct structural analysis** if search results are empty
+3. **Assess exact matches and close conflicts** with specific citations
+4. **Evaluate positioning risk** for reader confusion
+5. **Deliver a clear verdict** (CLEAR / CAUTION / CONFLICT)
+6. **Suggest alternatives** if needed
 
-**Based on structural analysis only:**
-
-"Crimson Vows" combines a distinctive color descriptor ("Crimson") with a commitment-themed noun ("Vows"), suggesting likely romance, paranormal romance, or fantasy romance positioning. Without genre confirmation or search results, I cannot assess whether existing works occupy this specific semantic space.
-
-**Preliminary rating: UNKNOWN** — Requires search data and confirmed genre.
-
-## Verdict
-
-**PENDING** — Cannot issue formal verdict without:
-1. Completed Amazon/Goodreads search results
-2. Genre classification for the Crimson Leaf Publishing title
-3. Close-variant search results
-
-## Next Steps Required
-
-Please provide:
-- Book genre classification
-- Populated search results from Amazon/Goodreads
-- Any variant title search results
-
-Once data is supplied, I will complete this assessment with a definitive CLEAR/CAUTION/CONFLICT verdict and recommendations.
+Please share the complete operator message with the book details, and I'll provide the full assessment immediately.