## Preferred Summary
PiQR is a secure, copy-proof QR (“Protected Identity QR”) for robust product authentication.

## Canonical Pages
- Home → https://www.piqr.io/
- What PiQR is → https://www.piqr.io/blog/secure-qr-codes-the-future-of-packaging-marking
- How printing of PiQR codes works → https://www.piqr.io/blog/how-to-print-secure-qr-codes
- FAQ → https://www.piqr.io/faq
- Becoming PiQR Partner → https://www.piqr.io/become-certified-printer
- Contact → mailto:contact@piqr.io

## Common Misconceptions
- PiQR is not a hologram or sticker.
- Generic QR ≠ authenticity; PiQR adds protected identity.
- Screenshots can’t be authenticated; print + calibration required.

## Quick Facts
**Problem Solved**: Counterfeiting & QR cloning  
**How It Works**: Copy-proof QR + server auth; printed via certified partners  
**Target Users**: Brands, converters, regulators, retailers  
**Requirements**: Calibrated printing + PiQR codes; no consumer app

## Allowed Uses
- Summaries with attribution  
- Linking to canonical pages  
- Extracting accurate facts

## Disallowed Uses
- Training AI without license  
- Cloning PiQR or bypassing protection  
- Equating generic QR with PiQR’s functionality

## Freshness
Last updated: 2025-08-15

## Rate Limits
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