The free import is the magic moment, but it cannot be unlimited. Real university courses include scanned slides, large PDFs, and historical files.
OghmaNotes processes imported files so they can become searchable and useful for cited answers, flashcards, and study planning. Some files are digital PDFs with easy text extraction. Others are scans or image-heavy slides that need OCR. That processing has real cost. The product should let students see the value before paying, while also avoiding surprise backlog imports that silently process a large number of pages.
- Free should show the value. Students should be able to connect Canvas and see a limited course import before being asked to pay.
- Large histories need confirmation. If a Canvas account exposes a large number of pages, OghmaNotes should estimate the workload and ask before processing everything.
- Background work should be visible. OCR and indexing can take minutes. Honest progress and queue states are better than pretending every file is instant.
The Launch Shape
The intended launch approach is a limited first import, practical page allowances, and clear upgrade paths for students with heavier course loads.
The free tier should create trust, not hide costs or make promises the import pipeline cannot keep.
This is also why OghmaNotes should price around semesters and academic years, not just a generic monthly SaaS subscription.
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