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# Homepage Credits Section Update Summary

## ✅ Changes Made

### 1. Added Subscription Requirement Notice
**Location:** Homepage pricing section, above credit packages (line ~4087)

**What was added:**
- A prominent notice box explaining that an active subscription is required to purchase credits
- Styled with gradient background and info icon for visibility
- Positioned above the credit packages (Starter, Pro, Premium) for maximum visibility

**Translation Keys Added:**
- `home.credits_subscription_required_title` (English & French)
- `home.credits_subscription_required_message` (English & French)

### 2. Translation Keys

#### English (`lang/en.php`):
```php
'home.credits_subscription_required_title' => 'Subscription Required for Credit Purchases',
'home.credits_subscription_required_message' => 'An active subscription (minimum Essential plan at $5/month) is required to purchase credit packages. Credits purchased include permanent commercial licensing rights. Subscribe first, then purchase credits to supplement your monthly track allowance.',
```

#### French (`lang/fr.php`):
```php
'home.credits_subscription_required_title' => 'Abonnement requis pour l\'achat de crédits',
'home.credits_subscription_required_message' => 'Un abonnement actif (plan Essential minimum à 5 $/mois) est requis pour acheter des forfaits de crédits. Les crédits achetés incluent des droits de licence commerciale permanents. Abonnez-vous d\'abord, puis achetez des crédits pour compléter votre allocation mensuelle de morceaux.',
```

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## 📋 Pages That May Need Updates

### ✅ Completed:
1. **Homepage (`index.php`)** - Added subscription requirement notice above credit packages

### ⚠️ To Check:
1. **credits.php** - If this page exists, it should mention subscription requirement
2. **account_settings.php** - Subscription management page should mention requirement
3. **subscribe.php** - Subscription signup page (if exists)

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## 🎯 User Experience

Users visiting the homepage will now see:
1. Subscription plans section (Essential, Starter, Pro, Premium, Enterprise)
2. **NEW:** Clear notice that subscription is required for credit purchases
3. Credit packages section (Starter 30, Pro 150, Premium 500 credits)

This ensures users understand the requirement before attempting to purchase credits.

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**Status:** ✅ Homepage updated with subscription requirement notice  
**Date:** 2025-01-XX