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{
  "input": {
    "type": "http",
    "method": "GET",
    "queryParams": {
      "market": "forex",
      "region": "UK"
    }
  },
  "output": {
    "type": "json",
    "errors": {
      "400": {
        "example": {
          "error": "invalid request"
        },
        "description": "Invalid or missing parameter(s). Returned before the payment gate on paid requests, so a malformed call is never charged. JSON body: { error: <what is wrong and how to fix it> } plus usage hints."
      },
      "402": {
        "description": "Payment required — x402 v2 challenge; the accepts array lists scheme, network, and amount. Retry the same request with a PAYMENT-SIGNATURE (v2) or X-PAYMENT (v1) header. Verification is free."
      },
      "500": {
        "example": {
          "error": "upstream_failed"
        },
        "description": "Unexpected server error. If a payment settled without a usable result, contact info@theaslangroupllc.com with the settlement tx hash for a re-run or credit."
      }
    },
    "example": {
      "shortlist": [
        {
          "why": "Futures-only and US-friendly, matching the stated market and region",
          "firm": "Topstep",
          "region_note": "Serves US traders",
          "key_rules_to_check": [
            "Trailing drawdown mechanics",
            "Consistency rules on payout"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "red_flags_in_this_industry": [
        "Recent unpaid-payout reports",
        "Guaranteed-profit marketing"
      ],
      "how_to_verify_before_paying": [
        "Search the firm name + \"payout proof\" for the last 60 days",
        "Read the breach terms in the current rules document"
      ]
    }
  }
}