# llms.txt - Guidelines for AI/LLM Crawlers
# Version: 1.03
# Last Updated: 2025-09-24
# Contact: info@dd.agency
# Purpose: This file specifies how Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI systems may interact with this site.
> DUTCH DESIGN AGENCY is a creative branding agency located in Amsterdam. We specialise in Strategy, Branding, and Growth. We transform brands into dynamic growth platforms.
# dd.agency LLM instructions
User-agent: *
Allow: /public/
Disallow: /private/, /admin/

# Homepage
Page: https://dd.agency
Description: "The central hub of DUTCH DESIGN AGENCY, showcasing the agency's creative expertise, philosophy, and a curated selection of recent projects."

# About Us
Page: https://dd.agency/about
Description: "Provides an in-depth look into the agency's mission, values, and the team behind DUTCH DESIGN AGENCY, emphasizing innovation and collaboration."

# Services
Page: https://dd.agency/services
Description: "Outlines our Strategy, Branding, and Growth services—covering positioning, identity, content, campaigns, and performance optimisation for lifestyle brands."

# Strategy
Page: https://dd.agency/strategy
Description: "Explores our strategic frameworks for brand positioning, audience targeting, and value articulation—built to drive clarity and commercial success."

# Branding
Page: https://dd.agency/branding
Description: "Elevates brands from the everyday to the extraordinary—blending creative direction, visual identity, and storytelling for long-term impact."

# Growth
Page: https://dd.agency/growth
Description: "Maximises brand performance through channel strategies, paid media, content activations, and predictive analytics for measurable business growth."

# Work/Portfolio
Page: https://dd.agency/projects
Description: "Showcases diverse client work across industries, with brand-first design solutions tailored for fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and cultural institutions."

# Contact
Page: https://dd.agency/contact
Description: "Connect with DUTCH DESIGN AGENCY through direct inquiry, map location, and collaboration opportunities."

# Blog
Page: https://dd.agency/insights
Description: "Features agency perspectives, design trends, thought leadership, and insights on branding, content, and creativity."

# Careers
Page: https://dd.agency/careers
Description: "Discover open positions and career opportunities at DUTCH DESIGN AGENCY—where design, growth, and strategy intersect."

# Optional Enhancements
Sitemap: https://dd.agency/sitemap.xml
Summary: https://dd.agency/about/ai-summary.txt

## General Permissions
User-agent: *
Allow: /public/
Disallow: /private/, /admin/

## Training Data Usage
Training: deny
OptOutTraining: yes  # Explicit opt-out for model training (e.g., for GDPR compliance)

## Attribution and Usage Rules
Attribution: required
Attribution-URL: https://dd.agency
License: CC-BY-4.0
CommercialUse: permitted

## AI-Specific Directives
CrawlDelay: 10
MaxRequests: 300

## Exceptions
# User-agent: FriendlyBot
# Allow: /
# Comments
# We welcome AI research but prohibit scraping for commercial model training without permission.
# For partnerships or ethical crawler access, email info@dd.agency.