Remove all monetization features and keep SafeDose free and open source

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Overview

This PR removes all monetization, pricing, and subscription features from SafeDose, transitioning it to a fully free and open-source model focused on long-term safety and reliability—similar to Waymo's approach.

What Changed

Removed Files (18 total)

• Pricing & Payment Pages: app/pricing.tsx, app/success.tsx
• Pricing Components: All files in components/pricing/ directory
• Stripe Integration: All API endpoints for checkout, webhooks, portal, and subscription management
• Configuration: lib/stripeConfig.js, lib/stripeConfig.server.js
• Documentation: STRIPE_SETUP.md, pricing_subscription_flow.md, and related testing documentation

Updated Core Features

Usage Model Simplified

• Anonymous users: 3 scans (to prevent abuse)
• Signed-in users: Unlimited scans (no more plan tiers)
• Removed all premium/subscription checks from useUsageTracking hook

User Interface Updates

• LimitModal.tsx & LogLimitModal.tsx: Removed "Upgrade" buttons and replaced with safety-focused messaging
• IntroScreen.tsx: Removed upgrade links and pricing page redirects
• settings.tsx: Removed entire subscription management section
• All modals now emphasize long-term safety rather than prompting upgrades

Configuration & Analytics

• app.config.js: Removed all Stripe environment variables
• lib/analytics.ts: Removed payment-related events (VIEW_PRICING_PAGE, INITIATE_UPGRADE, UPGRADE_SUCCESS, CANCEL_SUBSCRIPTION, etc.)
• types/env.d.ts: Removed Stripe type definitions

Documentation

• Updated markdown files to reflect free and open-source nature
• Marked legacy subscription documentation as deprecated with historical context

Why This Matters

SafeDose is now committed to being 100% free and open source, with a focus on:

• Long-term safety: No monetization pressure distracting from the core mission
• Accessibility: Everyone gets the same unlimited features
• Transparency: Open source development with community input
• Sustainability: Building trust through reliability, not revenue

This aligns SafeDose with the Waymo philosophy: prioritizing safety and iterative improvement over rushing to monetize.

Testing

• Code review completed with no issues found
• TypeScript compilation errors fixed
• All monetization references removed from codebase
• Anonymous user limits remain functional to prevent abuse

Migration Notes

Users with existing accounts will automatically get unlimited scans. No migration or data changes are required.

Original prompt

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<issue_title>Remove anything that implies we make money or plan to charge. Just keep it open source and free, and focused on long-term safety like Waymo.</issue_title>
<issue_description></issue_description>

Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section)

Fixes #405

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Project	Deployment	Preview	Comments	Updated (UTC)
safe-dose	Ready	Preview	Comment	Oct 10, 2025 10:31pm