How it works
The shared plan from application to your first live Event. These are default intervals, agreed at approval.
- 1
Apply
Launch minus 12 weeksComplete the application, including the company questions and all 65 commitments. Propose UAT, launch and fast-follow dates.
Outcome: Completed application
- 2
Assessment
Within 10 working daysWe review the scope, backend, monetisation, security, dates and capacity. A complete application gets a decision.
Outcome: Approved, approved with conditions, or declined
- 3
Partner Agreement
Before accessSign the Partner Agreement. It sets the commercial terms.
Outcome: Agreement signed
- 4
Access
3 working days after approvalReceive accounts for Studio (Monterosa's control centre for live content), credentials for the Interaction SDK (the library your front end uses), the CLI and a shared Slack channel.
Outcome: Accounts and a named Monterosa contact
- 5
Build
Halfway checkpointBuild on a development instance or Playground (Monterosa's sandbox instance). Review the working app with us halfway between access and code freeze.
Outcome: Working app and checkpoint review
- 6
Evidence
Launch minus 4 weeksAt code freeze, supply security scans, load tests, hosting and cookie declarations, and your runbook.
Outcome: Evidence reviewed by Monterosa
- 7
UAT
Launch minus 3 to 2 weeksWe test first, then the customer signs off against the agreed scope. Defects are recorded and the must-fix list agreed.
Outcome: Written sign-off and defect list
- 8
Production set-up
Launch minus 10 working daysWe create the production Project. Deploy the approved version and smoke test by five working days before launch.
Outcome: Approved production app
- 9
Launch
Launch dayGo live after approval. Your team stays on standby through the first live Event.
Outcome: Live fan experience
- 10
Fast follow
Launch to 4 weeks afterFix P1 issues immediately. Batch other fixes weekly with written approval. Review at two weeks; steady state at four.
Outcome: Stable app and normal support
Launch planner
Work back from your proposed launch date.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply | Choose a launch date |
| Code freeze and evidence | Choose a launch date |
| Request certification | Choose a launch date |
| UAT sign-off | Choose a launch date |
| Post-launch review | Choose a launch date |
| Fast follow ends | Choose a launch date |
Planning dates only. Approval takes up to 10 working days after a complete application. Production dates are agreed in working days.
Prizes, currency, leaderboards or material votes need certification. Plan it at least three weeks before launch and confirm the date with us.
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