> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.wescale.ai/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Why did I start on the Free tier?

New accounts start on Free by default. You become Premium automatically when your email is recognized as premium-eligible through the WeScale Accelerator / Skool sync, or when you approve a paid subscription through Shopify Billing.