1) My why (clarity beats excitement)

[ ] I can explain, in one sentence, why I am considering clean energy ownership.
[ ] I am not doing this because of hype, fear of missing out, or social pressure.
[ ] I understand this is long-term and not a quick flip.

2) My money (only what I can afford to lock up)

[ ] I can afford to lose the full amount I commit without harming my life.
[ ] I will not use rent money, school fees, emergency funds, or borrowed money.
[ ] I understand this is illiquid: I may not be able to sell or exit when I want.
[ ] I am comfortable waiting years, not months.
[ ] I have a simple diversification rule (I will not put everything into one project).

3) My expectations (returns are never the “contract”)

[ ] I understand there are no guaranteed returns and payments can be delayed or stopped.
[ ] I treat forecasts as assumptions, not promises.
[ ] I know the difference between a good story and a good plan.
[ ] I know what success looks like for me (income, impact, learning, long-term growth).

4) The basics (plain English, no pretending)

[ ] I can explain what I am buying: a share in a Solar PV infrastructure vehicle, not issuing a loan.
[ ] I understand how money flows: customer pays -> costs paid -> reserves -> distributions (if any).
[ ] I understand what can break the flow: late payment, downtime, repairs, policy change, and FX.
[ ] I know what uptime means and why it is the real business model.

5) The people (projects are built by teams, not slides)

[ ] I know who is doing each job: Developer, EPC, O & M, Supplier, Admin.
[ ] I have seen evidence of delivery (past projects, references, performance data).
[ ] I know what happens if someone fails to perform (replacement plan, warranties, contracts).
[ ] The operator and maintenance plan is clear, not an afterthought.

6) The customer (no customer, no cash)

[ ] I know who buys the power and why they will keep paying.
[ ] I understand how billing and collections work in practice.
[ ] I know what happens if the customer pays late or stops paying (protections, steps, timeline).
[ ] I understand whether price changes over time and what triggers a change.

7) The risks that matter (name them before they name you)

[ ] Delivery risk: delays, cost overruns, permits, logistics.
[ ] Operating risk: downtime, spare parts, poor maintenance, poor monitoring.
[ ] Customer risk: non-payment, disputes, contract enforcement reality.
[ ] Country and policy risk: licensing, taxes, and regulation changes.
[ ] Currency risk: FX moves, convertibility, moving cash across borders.
[ ] Force majeure risk: events that stop operations or payments.

8) The documents (if it is not written, it is not real)

[ ] I have access to the key documents list (or I know why I do not yet).
[ ] I have read the summary and asked at least 3 hard questions.
[ ] I understand the fees and costs (who is paid, when, and for what).
[ ] I understand governance: who decides, what votes exist, what reporting is promised.
[ ] I know where disputes go (process and jurisdiction).

9) My decision rules (protect myself from myself)

[ ] I will sleep on decisions. No same-day commitments.
[ ] I will not commit if I do not understand the downside.
[ ] I will not commit if I feel pressured, rushed, or flattered.
[ ] I have taken independent advice where I need it (legal, tax, financial).

10) My next step (simple, useful)

[ ] Complete my profile.
[ ] Read the Rules of Trust.
[ ] Pick one lesson in the Learning Hub.
[ ] Post one question in the portal (the awkward one is usually the right one).
[ ] Attend one Office Hours session with the founders.