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AB-030
Paid Endpoint Response
💰 Payments
Pillar: Executability
Complex implementation
Severity: high
Est. cost: $100+
Gap: capability
Fix: manual
What it means
When an agent tries to access a paid feature, your site responds with a clear payment request.
Why it matters
This is how agents know a feature costs money and how to pay. Without it, agents hit a wall and move on.
Evidence expected
This rule is verified by:
http Source: Runtime probe
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What's wrong
Paid endpoints return a generic error. Agents don't know payment is required.
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What's right
Paid endpoints clearly communicate the price and payment method.
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