diff --git a/padelnomics/.env.example b/padelnomics/.env.example
index 3398e78..6b615ef 100644
--- a/padelnomics/.env.example
+++ b/padelnomics/.env.example
@@ -30,6 +30,13 @@ RESEND_API_KEY=
 EMAIL_FROM=hello@padelnomics.io
 ADMIN_EMAIL=leads@padelnomics.io
 
+# Waitlist mode — set to true to gate routes and capture emails before launch.
+# Resend audiences are created automatically per blueprint (waitlist-auth,
+# waitlist-suppliers, etc.) on first signup — no audience IDs needed.
+WAITLIST_MODE=false
+# Optional: Resend audience ID for the planner/export waitlist (legacy, manual)
+RESEND_AUDIENCE_PLANNER=
+
 # Paddle — leave blank to skip checkout (overlay won't initialize)
 # Run `uv run python -m padelnomics.scripts.setup_paddle` to create products
 # and a webhook notification destination. It writes PADDLE_WEBHOOK_SECRET and