## Scope

### In Scope

- Unified Windows application for hotel rate management
- Integration of three legacy utilities: ExportMailer (CSV export/email), PriceExport (API export), RateLoader (HTTP server)
- GUI interface with tabs for settings, manual operations, logs
- Background processing with configurable scheduling (default: 08:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:00)
- Sequential task processing via single-worker queue
- Comprehensive logging with rotation
- Error handling and resilience features
- Standalone executable distribution
- Python source distribution option

### Out of Scope

- Multi-platform support (Windows only)
- Parallel task execution
- Advanced analytics or reporting beyond current functionality
- Third-party integrations beyond existing APIs
- Mobile or web interfaces

## Stakeholders

- **Product Owner**: Oversees project requirements and success criteria
- **Hotel Operators**: End users who need to manage rates, export data, and monitor operations
- **IT Staff**: Responsible for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
- **Support Team**: Handles technical issues and user assistance
- **Development Team**: Maintains and enhances the application

## Success Criteria

- All PRD acceptance criteria met (validated via integration tests)
- End-to-end workflows functional: CSV export/email, API export, HTTP rate loading
- GUI provides intuitive access to all features
- Application remains stable under error conditions
- Comprehensive test coverage (integration, GUI, error handling)
- Standalone executable runs without external Python installation
- Documentation complete and accurate
- Performance meets requirements (2GB RAM minimum, handles scheduled tasks)
