5 things to write down before you show anyone your idea

1. The problem: who has it, how often, and what it costs them.

2. How your invention works, step by step, with a sketch or 3D model.

3. The date you first had the idea and the date of every change.

4. What already exists, and how yours is different.

5. Who you have shown it to, and whether they signed an NDA.

Keep this record private. Vault Forge keeps inventions private by default, and you choose exactly who can view or edit each one. This is general information, not legal advice.