Why it matters

Disputes are inevitable. Handling them well protects reputation and reduces cost.

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The architecture

Dispute reasons: unauthorized, product not delivered, product not as described, agent exceeded authority.

Evidence: agent decision logs, user consent records, delivery proof.

AP2 dispute flowDispute fileduser challengesEvidence gatheringlogs + consentResolutionrefund or rejectAgent decision logs are crucial evidence; retain them for dispute window
Dispute process.
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How it works end to end

Consent trail: cryptographic record of user consent per payment. Establishes authorization.

Agent authority: policy showing agent had scope for this payment.

Delivery: merchant proof product delivered.

Resolution: wallet + merchant + provider process.