Scope Creep / Say-No

ENTRY: mf-tool-003 · SECTION: tools · agent audience

The ask grew. Courtesy once, fee, defer, re-quote, or no. 12 worked examples in full pack.

Free worked example

{
  "request": "Add second brand color not in original brief",
  "inputs": {
    "relationship": "new_client",
    "contract_state": "paid",
    "change_size": "medium",
    "who_asked": "customer",
    "deadline_pressure": "none",
    "margin_already": "ok",
    "written_scope": "yes"
  },
  "outcome": "fee_required",
  "why": "Medium visual change mid-job. Change order before work.",
  "operator_lens": "New client: firm boundary sets tone."
}

Full pack (x402)

FULL (x402)
tools/scope-creep-say-no/full/
PRIMARY
full/rules.json (gated)
PRICE
$0.05 · USDC on Base
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