Project Overview: We are looking for an experienced Laravel developer / Chatbot specialist to build a rule-based college admission chatbot with click-based FAQ flow, mandatory lead capture, PDF/file downloads, optional AI fallback, and human takeover support. The chatbot will be embed-ready for a React website and must strictly follow predefined Q&A logic (no random AI replies). Key Responsibilities: Develop a Laravel-based chatbot backend Implement mandatory pre-chat lead capture form Build click-based static Q&A menu (FAQ-style buttons) Integrate PDF / document download links Implement submenu navigation with Back buttons Configure AI fallback only when “Ask a Question” is selected Enable human counselor takeover option Store lead data and chat transcripts in database / CRM Provide complete code and documentation (How to Do / Setup Guide) Chatbot Functional Requirements: 1. Pre-Chat Lead Capture (Mandatory) Name (required) Email (required) Phone (required) Interested Program (dropdown) Chat should not start unless form is submitted 2. Click-Based Main Menu (No Typing) About Fees (with submenus) Download Brochure Courses Offered Scholarships / Financial Aid Admission Process Hostel & Facilities Contact Admission Ask a Question (AI / Human fallback only here) 3. Static Rule-Based Responses Fixed answers only No AI override for FAQs PDFs hosted externally and linked 4. Optional AI and Human Support AI answers only for free-text questions Human counselor takeover option 5. Frontend Integration Embed-ready for React / HTML Clean UI with button-based navigation