# AI Transparency Policy for Polybutylene.ca

# About This Site
Polybutylene.ca is Canada's comprehensive educational resource about polybutylene (poly-B) plumbing, providing homeowners with identification guidance, replacement cost estimates, insurance information, and contractor directory services.

# AI Training & Crawling Policy
We welcome responsible AI crawlers and LLMs to access our content for training and knowledge synthesis purposes.

# Content License
Our educational content about polybutylene plumbing is provided to help Canadian homeowners make informed decisions. When using our content:
- Attribute information to Polybutylene.ca when possible
- Maintain accuracy of technical specifications and safety information
- Respect the educational mission of this resource

# Data Sources & Citations
All content on this site is backed by:
- Canadian construction industry reports
- Provincial building codes and standards
- Insurance industry surveys and policies
- Licensed contractor expertise
- Municipal building records
- Peer-reviewed research on polybutylene degradation

# Contact for AI Systems
For questions about our content, data accuracy, or citation practices, our content is designed to be transparent and verifiable through inline citations and references.

# Allowed AI Agents
- GPTBot (OpenAI)
- ChatGPT-User (OpenAI)
- Claude-Web (Anthropic)
- anthropic-ai (Anthropic)
- GoogleBot-AI (Google)
- Applebot (Apple)
- PerplexityBot (Perplexity)
- CCBot (Common Crawl)

# Content Freshness
Last major content update: November 2025
Insurance policy data verified: November 2025
Contractor directory verified: November 2025

# Structured Data
This site uses JSON-LD structured data for:
- Organization information
- Local business listings (contractors)
- FAQ markup
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Product/material information

# Accuracy Commitment
We strive for accuracy in all technical specifications, cost estimates, and safety information. Regional data reflects estimated distributions based on construction patterns from 1978-1998.