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The complete thesis as a PDF (typically 25–40 pages, 12 sections plus 4 appendices), the underlying 10-sheet primary-source fact sheet as an xlsx workbook, three production-quality charts as 300 DPI PNGs, 30 days of direct email access to the analyst, and one 60-minute analyst call to be scheduled at your convenience. An 18-month right of first refusal applies to any updates.

Yes — exclusive. Each thesis is sold once to one buyer. After purchase, the thesis is removed from the public catalog permanently. Industrial Spine Research retains the right to reference the thesis in firm-level marketing and in subsequent published research, but does not redistribute the underlying work product.

Yes, within your purchasing entity (the firm or fund identified at checkout) and its named affiliates. You may share with colleagues, advisors, and portfolio company management for purposes of evaluating the commercial opportunity. You may not publish, syndicate, or resell. Full terms at Terms of Service.

Each thesis is priced inside the $25,000–$75,000 band on a weighted formula: 60% ISR aggregate score (out of 25), 25% addressable market for the dependency, and 15% federal funding density. The price is fixed at publication and does not change for the life of the listing.

After your call, you receive a unique $1,500 promotion code by email. Apply it at Stripe Checkout when purchasing any subscription, thesis, pillar portfolio, or bespoke engagement deposit. Stripe handles redemption automatically; the audit trail shows list price, discount applied, and net charge. The code is single-use and valid for 12 months from issue.

The promotion code is non-transferable. It is bound to the email address used during the intake call payment. If the original purchaser has since changed firms, contact the firm directly to discuss reassignment.

No. The intake call is a 60-minute paid conversation. A bespoke engagement is a $150,000–$500,000 multi-month deliverable (due diligence, federal application package, sponsor advisory). The intake call is often the first step toward an engagement, and the $1,500 fee credits in full toward an engagement commitment.

A 30-day first-look on every new thesis (subscribers can be the exclusive buyer before each thesis enters the public catalog), quarterly methodology updates, monthly market briefings, and a 10–20% discount on any thesis purchase depending on tier.

Firm and Enterprise subscriptions are domain-based. The admin user purchases the subscription with their work email (e.g. @yourfirm.com). Subsequent users who sign up with the same domain are automatically added to the account (up to 5 seats for Firm, unlimited for Enterprise). The admin manages invitations and seat allocation.

Yes — Firm and Enterprise Methodology subscriptions include a 7-day trial. The trial begins automatically at subscription creation; payment method is collected but not charged until day 8 unless you cancel. Individual subscriptions do not include a trial.

Independent research firm founded by Robert J. Green, MBA, PhD ABD. The firm is structured as a publishing operation, not an investment advisor; it sells research products and does not manage capital. See the About page for credentials and publication record.

No. Industrial Spine Research publishes research products. Nothing in any thesis, fact sheet, or chart pack constitutes investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Buyers must conduct their own diligence. Full disclaimers in Terms of Service.

Exclusive theses and pillar portfolios are sold exclusively with immediate access on payment — all sales are final and non-refundable. Methodology subscriptions may be canceled during the 7-day trial (Firm and Enterprise tiers) or pro-rated within 14 days. The bespoke intake call fee is non-refundable as cash but always credits as a $1,500 promotion code if you decide not to schedule.