Feed Type — pricing.llmfeed.json

Feed Type: `pricing.llmfeed.json`

🎯 Purpose

This feed enables websites and services to declare their pricing plans, tariffs, and payment options in a machine-readable format — so agents can instantly understand "how much does it cost?" without parsing complex HTML pricing pages.

It solves the immediate problem: "I want agents to understand my offers without guessing".

📍 Location

Recommended path:

.well-known/pricing.llmfeed.json

Can also be linked from llm-index.llmfeed.json or served dynamically.

🏗️ Canonical Structure

json
{
  "feed_type": "pricing",
  "metadata": {
    "title": "Health Insurance Plans - AXA France",
    "origin": "https://axa.fr",
    "generated_at": "2025-06-10T14:30:00Z",
    "valid_until": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z",
    "description": "Certified health insurance plans for individuals and families"
  },

  "pricing_plans": [
    {
      "plan_id": "essential",
      "name": "Essential Health",
      "description": "Basic coverage for consultations and emergencies",
      "price": 45.90,
      "currency": "EUR",
      "period": "monthly",
      "target_audience": ["individuals", "young_adults"],
      "features": [
        "General practitioner consultations 70% covered",
        "Pharmacy coverage",
        "24/7 emergency services"
      ],
      "limitations": ["No dental coverage", "Optical not included"],
      "enrollment_url": "https://axa.fr/subscribe/essential"
    },
    {
      "plan_id": "comfort_plus",
      "name": "Comfort Plus",
      "description": "Extended protection with dental and optical",
      "price": 78.50,
      "currency": "EUR",
      "period": "monthly",
      "target_audience": ["families", "professionals"],
      "features": [
        "All Essential features +",
        "Dental coverage 80%",
        "Optical allowance €200/year",
        "Alternative medicine 5 sessions/year"
      ],
      "promotion": {
        "discount": "First month free",
        "conditions": "Subscribe before end of June"
      },
      "enrollment_url": "https://axa.fr/subscribe/comfort"
    }
  ],

  "payment_options": {
    "methods": ["credit_card", "bank_transfer", "paypal"],
    "frequencies": ["monthly", "quarterly", "annually"],
    "discounts": {
      "annual_payment": "5% discount for annual payment"
    }
  },

  "eligibility": {
    "age_range": "18-75 years",
    "geographic_coverage": ["France", "French overseas territories"],
    "waiting_period": "30 days for non-emergency services"
  },

  "agent_guidance": {
    "comparison_allowed": true,
    "price_negotiation": false,
    "recommendation_context": "Always suggest personalized quote",
    "escalation_to_human": "For complex cases or specific questions"
  }
}

📋 Required Fields

FieldDescription
`feed_type`Must be `"pricing"`
`metadata`Standard metadata with `origin`, `title`, `generated_at`
`pricing_plans`Array of available plans/offers

💰 Pricing Plans Structure

Each plan in pricing_plans[] should include:

FieldRequiredDescription
`plan_id`✅Unique identifier for the plan
`name`✅Human-readable plan name
`price`✅Numeric price value
`currency`✅ISO currency code (EUR, USD, etc.)
`period`✅Billing period (`monthly`, `yearly`, `one-time`)
`description`✅Clear description of what's included
`features`✅Array of included features
`target_audience`⚠️Who this plan is designed for
`limitations`⚠️What's explicitly not included
`enrollment_url`⚠️Direct link to subscribe

🛡️ Trust & Verification

Why Signatures Matter for Pricing

Provenance: "I know who sets these prices"

json
"trust": {
  "signed_blocks": ["metadata", "pricing_plans", "payment_options", "trust"],
  "scope": "public",
  "certifier": "https://llmca.org",
  "regulatory_compliance": ["ACPR", "CNIL"],
  "price_authority": "AXA France - Legal Entity 542 110 291"
}

Integrity: "These prices haven't been tampered with"

json
"signature": {
  "value": "axa-certified-pricing-signature...",
  "created_at": "2025-06-10T14:30:00Z"
}

Protection Against:

  • 🚫 False pricing injected by malicious intermediaries
  • 🚫 Modified terms during data transit
  • 🚫 Fake promotional offers in search results
  • 🚫 Outdated pricing being presented as current

🧠 Agent Behavior

Agents processing this feed should:

✅ Always verify signature before presenting prices to users
✅ Check valid_until to ensure pricing is current
✅ Respect agent_guidance for comparison and negotiation rules
✅ Present pricing transparently with source attribution
✅ Handle promotions carefully by checking conditions and expiry

🌍 Real-World Use Cases

**Insurance**

json
{
  "pricing_plans": [
    {
      "plan_id": "health_basic",
      "price": 45.90,
      "features": ["GP consultations", "Emergency care"],
      "regulatory_compliance": ["ACPR_approved"]
    }
  ]
}

**SaaS/Software**

json
{
  "pricing_plans": [
    {
      "plan_id": "pro",
      "price": 29.99,
      "period": "monthly",
      "features": ["Unlimited projects", "24/7 support", "API access"],
      "trial_available": true,
      "trial_duration": "14 days"
    }
  ]
}

**Telecommunications**

json
{
  "pricing_plans": [
    {
      "plan_id": "mobile_unlimited",
      "price": 19.99,
      "features": ["Unlimited calls", "50GB data", "EU roaming"],
      "commitment": "24 months",
      "early_termination_fee": 120.00
    }
  ]
}

**E-commerce/Marketplace**

json
{
  "pricing_plans": [
    {
      "plan_id": "seller_premium",
      "price": 39.99,
      "period": "monthly", 
      "features": ["No listing fees", "Advanced analytics", "Priority support"],
      "commission_rate": "2.9%"
    }
  ]
}

⚡ Optional Extensions

**Geographic Pricing**

json
{
  "regional_pricing": [
    {
      "region": "EU",
      "plans": [/* modified plans for EU */]
    },
    {
      "region": "US", 
      "plans": [/* USD pricing */]
    }
  ]
}

**Dynamic Elements**

json
{
  "dynamic_pricing": {
    "enabled": false,
    "note": "Prices may vary based on individual assessment"
  }
}

**Bundling Options**

json
{
  "bundles": [
    {
      "bundle_id": "family_pack",
      "included_plans": ["essential", "comfort_plus"],
      "discount": "20%",
      "min_subscribers": 2
    }
  ]
}

🧪 Agent Testing

To test if your pricing feed works well with agents:

  1. Copy your feed to your favorite LLM
  2. Ask: "What pricing plans does this service offer?"
  3. Verify: Agent should list plans clearly with accurate prices
  4. Test trust: Ask "How do I know these prices are authentic?"

📚 Related Feed Types

🎯 Best Practices

✅ Keep it simple: Focus on clear, comparable pricing information
✅ Sign important feeds: Especially for financial services, insurance, healthcare
✅ Update regularly: Use valid_until and regenerate when prices change
✅ Be transparent: Include limitations and conditions clearly
✅ Guide agents: Use agent_guidance to set expectations for comparison and negotiation
✅ Test with LLMs: Verify your feed is readable and actionable by current agents

This feed type solves the immediate need for machine-readable pricing while building toward a more trustworthy, agent-friendly economy.

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