Show Standard animation preview and clarify free vs paid coverage

README.md

@@ -28,37 +28,45 @@ a single main pose for static holds and stretches), with target muscles,
 equipment, MET values, and full instructions in **English, German, and
 Spanish**.
 
-This is the free tier of [**RepDB**](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface) — a curated, commercial-safe
-exercise dataset. Paid bundles add 1024px images, the classic illustration
-style with transparent backgrounds, looping animations, and commercial use
-without the attribution requirement — see [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing?utm_source=huggingface).
+This public snapshot is the **free tier of [RepDB](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface)**. Free for personal
+and commercial use inside applications, with attribution.
 
-## For fitness app themes
+## Need exercise animations?
 
-The free tier's flat images use a solid illustration background, which is useful
-for prototypes and analysis. If your app needs dark mode, gradients, or
-white-label surfaces without a white box, the paid Standard tier adds classic
-transparent images and looping transparent WebP animations. See the practical
-[fitness app themes guide](https://repdb.co/blog/fitness-app-themes-transparent-exercise-webp/?utm_source=huggingface) for the delivery pattern.
+**RepDB Standard** adds **smooth looping animations, transparent backgrounds,
+and one consistent character** for a cohesive exercise library in your app.
+Place the same animation on light, dark, or custom backgrounds.
 
-<div align="center">
-
-<a href="https://huggingface.co/spaces/RepDB/repdb-exercise-dataset-explorer">
-  <img src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/RepDB/exercise-dataset/resolve/main/premium-samples/bent-over-db-row.webp" alt="Premium animation preview" width="280">
+<a href="https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface">
+  <img src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/RepDB/exercise-dataset/resolve/main/premium-samples/bent-over-db-row.webp" alt="RepDB Standard: bent-over dumbbell row animation with muscle highlighting and a transparent background" width="320">
 </a>
 
-<h3>⚡ See the premium animation quality</h3>
-<p>Browse the full catalog and preview the Standard-tier assets in the interactive explorer.</p>
-<p><a href="https://huggingface.co/spaces/RepDB/repdb-exercise-dataset-explorer"><strong>▶ OPEN THE INTERACTIVE EXPLORER</strong></a></p>
+**Paid Standard preview · evaluation only.** Production use of this sample
+requires a Standard license; redistribution is not permitted.
+
+**[Browse the animation preview →](https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface)** · **[Standard details & pricing →](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)**
+
+## Free vs. paid tiers
+
+This free snapshot contains **601 exercises**. The paid bundle dated
+**2026-09-04** contains **608 exercises**, including motion
+animations for **496 exercises** in Standard; **112 exercises
+use static illustrations**.
 
-</div>
+| | **Free** (this dataset) | [**Starter**](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface) | [**Standard**](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface) |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Exercise set | 601 exercises in this public snapshot | 608 exercises | 608 exercises |
+| Still illustrations | flat style · solid background · 512×512 WebP | flat + classic styles · 1024×1024 WebP | Starter + transparent classic backgrounds |
+| Animation | — | — | smooth looping motion for **496 exercises**, with transparent backgrounds |
+| Commercial license | visible RepDB attribution required; in-app use | use under your own brand, no attribution | use under your own brand, no attribution |
 
-**What the paid Standard tier looks like** (`premium-samples/`, same clip
-shipped on https://repdb.co):
+**[Standard details & pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)** — one payment, no subscription.
 
-[**See pricing →**](https://repdb.co/pricing?utm_source=huggingface)
+For examples on light, dark, and gradient backgrounds, see the
+[fitness app themes guide](https://repdb.co/blog/fitness-app-themes-transparent-exercise-webp/?utm_source=huggingface).
 
 ## Files
+
 - `exercises.json` — structured records (schema v3).
 - `exercises.csv` — one row per exercise (pipe-separated list fields;
   `equipment` is empty for bodyweight-only moves).
@@ -67,7 +75,7 @@ shipped on https://repdb.co):
   single-pose exercises.
 - `premium-samples/` — one exercise at Standard-tier quality (classic stills +
   transparent-background looping animation, the same clip shown on
-  [repdb.co](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface)) so you can see the paid-tier assets before buying.
+  [repdb.co](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface)). **Evaluation only**; not for production use or redistribution.
 - `LICENSE.md` — the free-tier license (full text).
 - `ATTRIBUTION.md` — copy-paste Markdown, HTML, and app-credit attribution.
 
@@ -92,13 +100,17 @@ data = json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url))
 ```
 
 ## License
+
 RepDB Free Tier License (see `LICENSE.md`): free for **personal and commercial
 use inside applications** with attribution ("Exercise data by RepDB
 (repdb.co)"). No redistribution as a dataset or API; images may not be used as
 input or training material for generative models. For the full, growing
-dataset with a commercial license, see [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing?utm_source=huggingface).
+dataset with a commercial license, see [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface).
 
 ## Links
-- Full dataset & pricing: [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing?utm_source=huggingface)
+
+- Animation preview: [repdb.co/preview](https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface)
+- Full dataset & pricing: [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)
 - GitHub: https://github.com/RepDB/exercise-dataset
 - Browsable viewer: https://exercise-dataset.com/
+- Hugging Face interactive explorer: [open the Space](https://huggingface.co/spaces/RepDB/repdb-exercise-dataset-explorer)