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+# Fixtures (scaffold)
+
+Demo persona when implemented: **Claire Bennett**, **Lumina Hair Studio & Spa**.
+
+| Path | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `books/` | Sample QBO-shaped JSON |
+| `media/` | Sample social media assets for vision tests |
+| `../recorded/` | Optional recorded responses (local only; do not commit secrets) |
+
+No fixture JSON committed until **build** unless explicitly requested.