Troubleshooting guide

Why does discount copy feel misleading?

Use this guide when copy on a cart page near final reassurance before checkout creates avoidable confusion. The goal is to make the real store rule easier to understand without adding unsupported promises.

Likely cause

The headline may highlight the offer while exclusions, dates, or stacking rules are hidden.

Fix frame

Put the offer, major limits, and end condition close together before checkout.

This is educational copy guidance, not legal advice. Match the final wording to the store's actual policy, support capacity, and fulfillment process.

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