EVT 2026-02-22 - Stage D/A Entitlement-aware Recommendation Composition and Lock-teaser Policy (Autocomplete)

Session scope

Continue autonomous hardening for conversion-safe UX by ensuring recommendation sets stay action-first for current entitlement while preserving lightweight upgrade discovery.

Confirmed outcomes (auto-recommended defaults)

1. Recommendation set must prioritize “available-now” items (can start immediately under current entitlement).
2. Lock-teaser policy:

• maximum 1 locked item per set (when inventory allows enough available items),
• locked teaser appears at end of set,
• teaser includes explicit reason + minimum eligible plan badge.

3. If available inventory is low:

• relax by nearest-ladder across same program/assessment form/skill first,
• only then allow additional locked items with short shortage notice.

4. Seed handoff compatibility:

• reactivation seed quick-win (DEC-0076) must be an available-now item.

5. Non-coercive boundary:

• no forced upgrade gate from recommendation browsing,
• upgrade entry remains optional via lock teaser tap.

Open items carried forward

• None for baseline lock.