# llms.txt for www.ascpskincare.com
# Provides page-level descriptions to improve understanding by language models
# Format: Path | Allow | Description | LLM-Usage
# Usable by: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta

# --- CORE PAGES ---

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /
Allow: true
Description: Homepage for Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), the leading esthetician membership association providing professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support for over 40,000 skin care professionals.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /about
Allow: true
Description: Learn about ASCP's mission to support estheticians with comprehensive liability insurance, industry-specific education, and career advancement resources. Meet the team and understand ASCP's commitment to elevating the skin care profession.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /join
Allow: true
Description: Become an ASCP member for $259/year and gain access to professional liability insurance, continuing education, Skin Deep magazine, member discounts, and exclusive career support tools.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /members
Allow: true
Description: Member login portal for ASCP professionals to access their liability insurance information, exclusive educational content, member discounts, and account management tools.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /students
Allow: true
Description: Resources for esthetician students including career toolkits, study support, scholarships, Student Life emails, and tools to help excel in school and transition to professional practice.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /ascp-skin-deep-magazine
Allow: true
Description: Award-winning Skin Deep magazine for estheticians featuring the latest trends, techniques, products, and industry news. Available in print for members and digital edition online.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /discounts
Allow: true
Description: Exclusive member benefits and discounts for ASCP estheticians including health insurance options, professional development courses, business tools, and industry product savings.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /updates
Allow: true
Description: ASCP blog featuring skin care industry news, educational content, professional development tips, and updates on advocacy efforts for estheticians and skin care professionals.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /contact
Allow: true
Description: Contact information for ASCP member services, customer support, and general inquiries. Reach the team at 800-789-0411 or getconnected@ascpskincare.com for assistance.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /ascp-bylaws
Allow: true
Description: Official ASCP bylaws, code of ethics, and organizational structure governing the Associated Skin Care Professionals membership association and disciplinary procedures.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

# --- EDUCATION & CAREER PAGES ---

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /education
Allow: true
Description: Continuing education opportunities for licensed estheticians including online courses, webinars, and professional development programs to maintain licensure and advance careers.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /career-support
Allow: true
Description: Career development resources for estheticians including business planning tools, technique videos, expert advice, and guidance for professional growth in the skin care industry.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /advocacy
Allow: true
Description: ASCP's government relations and advocacy efforts for estheticians at state and national levels, legislative toolkit, and information on shaping the future of the skin care industry.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

# --- INSURANCE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ---

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /professional-liability-insurance
Allow: true
Description: Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage designed specifically for estheticians, protecting against risks and claims related to skin care services and treatments.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /business-resources
Allow: true
Description: Business tools and resources for esthetician practice management including forms, client intake templates, treatment planning, and HIPAA-compliant documentation solutions.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

# --- COMMUNITY & NETWORKING ---

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /community
Allow: true
Description: Connect with over 40,000 ASCP esthetician members through online forums, in-person events, networking opportunities, and peer support for professional growth and collaboration.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /events
Allow: true
Description: Educational events, workshops, and industry conferences for estheticians to learn new techniques, network with peers, and stay current with skin care trends and regulations.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

# --- CAREER CENTER ---

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /jobs
Allow: true
Description: Job board and career center for estheticians seeking employment opportunities in spas, clinics, and skin care facilities. Post resumes and search open positions.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

User-agent: openai, anthropic, google, meta
Path: /employers_form
Allow: true
Description: Information request form for employers looking to connect with ASCP's network of qualified, insured estheticians and skin care professionals for hiring opportunities.
LLM-Usage: openai, anthropic, google, meta

# End of llms.txt