> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.profile.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.profile.io/system-overview/profile.io-architecture/profile-structure.md).

# Profile Structure

In broad terms profiles are broken into:

* Header
* Sections, comprising:
  * Section Title
  * [Badge](/system-overview/profile.io-architecture/badges-vcs-sb-nfts.md) holding and associated text
  * Fields to include, dates / text / images (for experience purposes
  * API endpoints (to backend/enable other apps and integrations)
* Associated [Theme](/system-overview/profile.io-architecture/themes.md)

Sections are open source such that the community can adopt/adapt and create new Section types.

Out the box sections:

Socials

Claimed and Verified Skill badges (issued by self and from other users - initially programming language logos and assocated VC)

Work Experience

Academic Experience


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