# Product Guidelines

## Brand Voice and Tone
- **Technical yet Accessible:** Communicate complex networking and hardware concepts clearly without being overly academic.
- **Reliable and Authoritative:** The app is a utility for critical, off-grid communication. Language should convey stability and safety.
- **Community-Oriented:** Encourage open-source participation and community support.

## UX Principles
- **Offline-First:** Assume the user has no cellular or Wi-Fi connection. All core functions must work locally via the mesh network.
- **Adaptive Layouts:** Support multiple form factors seamlessly (phones, tablets, desktop) using Material 3 Adaptive Scaffold principles.
- **Information Density:** Give power users access to detailed metrics (SNR, battery, hop limits) without overwhelming beginners. Use progressive disclosure.

## Prose Style
- **Clarity over cleverness:** Use plain English.
- **Action-oriented:** Button labels and prompts should start with strong verbs (e.g., "Send", "Connect", "Export").
- **Consistent Terminology:** 
  - Use "Node" for devices on the network.
  - Use "Channel" for communication groups.
  - Use "Direct Message" for 1-to-1 communication.