plan: business accounts & API access applications
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Covers Meta (WhatsApp/IG/FB), X, Google (YouTube/Chat), Reddit, TikTok, Signal, Apple App Store, Google Play Store. Includes budget (~,400/yr), timeline (8 weeks), required documents, and risk register.
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# Aurélio — Business Accounts & API Access Plan
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**Date:** 2026-07-12
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**Author:** Hermes Agent (CT 217)
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**Status:** DRAFT — awaiting review
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**Scope:** Apply for and secure all business/enterprise accounts and API access required for the omnichannel messaging and social media strategy.
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## 1. Overview
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This plan covers the **administrative and legal groundwork** needed before any code is written. Most social media and messaging platforms require business verification, app review, or enterprise agreements that take **weeks to months**. Starting these applications early is critical to the 25-week timeline.
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**Key principle:** Apply for everything in parallel. Don't wait for one approval before starting the next.
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## 2. Required Accounts & APIs
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### 2.1 Meta (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook)
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| **Meta Business Suite** | Central hub for all Meta properties | 1–2 days | Free |
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| **WhatsApp Business API** | Official WhatsApp messaging | 2–6 weeks | Pay-per-message |
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| **Instagram Graph API** | Instagram posting & monitoring | 2–4 weeks | Free (with Business account) |
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| **Facebook Graph API** | Facebook page management | 2–4 weeks | Free (with Business account) |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Legal business entity (Portugal Futurista, Lda. or similar)
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- Business website (portugalfuturista.org)
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- Business email (not Gmail)
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- Phone number for verification
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- Tax ID / VAT number
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Create Meta Business Suite account at business.facebook.com
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2. Verify business with documents (tax ID, utility bill, etc.)
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3. Create WhatsApp Business API app
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4. Request Instagram Graph API access
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5. Request Facebook Graph API access
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6. Submit for app review (all three)
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**Risk:** Meta's app review is notoriously strict. Common rejection reasons:
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- Insufficient privacy policy
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- Unclear data usage description
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- Missing terms of service
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- App not functional during review
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**Mitigation:** Prepare a dedicated privacy policy page and terms of service before applying.
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---
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### 2.2 X (Twitter)
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **X Developer Account** | API access | 1–2 days | Free (basic) |
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| **X API v2 Access** | Posting, reading, DMs | 1–7 days | $100/month (Basic tier) |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- X account (create if needed)
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- Phone number verification
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- Credit card for paid tier
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Apply at developer.x.com
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2. Describe use case (Aurélio agent showcasing)
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3. Select Basic tier ($100/month) for meaningful API access
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4. Create app and generate keys
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**Risk:** X has been restricting API access. The free tier is essentially useless (read-only, 1,500 tweets/month). The Basic tier is required for any real usage.
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### 2.3 Google (YouTube, Google Chat)
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **Google Cloud Project** | YouTube Data API, Google Chat API | 1 day | Free (with quotas) |
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| **YouTube Data API v3** | Video upload, comments | 1–7 days | Free (10,000 units/day) |
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| **Google Chat API** | Workspace messaging | 1–7 days | Free (Workspace required) |
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| **Google Workspace** | Business email, Chat spaces | 1–2 days | $6/user/month |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Google account
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- Google Cloud project
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- OAuth consent screen configured
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- Google Workspace subscription (for Chat API)
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Create Google Cloud project
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2. Enable YouTube Data API v3
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3. Enable Google Chat API
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4. Configure OAuth consent screen
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5. Create credentials (OAuth 2.0 client ID)
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6. For Google Chat: verify Workspace domain
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**Risk:** OAuth consent screen verification can take weeks if Google requires additional review. Use "Internal" user type if possible (Workspace only).
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### 2.4 Reddit
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **Reddit Developer Account** | API access | 1 day | Free |
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| **Reddit App** | Posting, monitoring | 1–7 days | Free |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Reddit account (with karma history preferred)
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- Verified email
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Go to reddit.com/prefs/apps
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2. Create app (script type for personal use, web app for production)
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3. Generate client ID and secret
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**Risk:** Reddit is generally permissive with API access. Low risk.
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### 2.5 TikTok
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **TikTok Developer Account** | API access | 1–2 days | Free |
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| **TikTok API Access** | Video upload, analytics | 2–8 weeks | Free (limited) |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- TikTok account
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- Business verification (for full API access)
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Apply at developers.tiktok.com
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2. Create app
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3. Request API access (very limited for organic content)
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**Risk:** TikTok's official API is extremely limited for organic posting. Most third-party tools use unofficial APIs or scraping, which violates ToS. **Recommendation:** Deprioritize TikTok for now; revisit in 6 months.
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### 2.6 Signal
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **Signal Phone Number** | Messaging | 1 day | Free |
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| **signal-cli** | Self-hosted gateway | Already running | Free |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Dedicated phone number (not personal)
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- signal-cli already deployed on gigabyte
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Acquire dedicated phone number (VoIP or SIM)
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2. Register with Signal
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3. Link to signal-cli
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**Risk:** Low. Signal is open-source and permissive.
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### 2.7 Apple (iOS App Store)
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **Apple Developer Program** | iOS app distribution | 1–2 days | $99/year |
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| **App Store Connect** | App submission | 1–2 weeks | Included |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Legal business entity
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- D-U-N-S number (for organization accounts)
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- Apple ID
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Enroll at developer.apple.com
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2. Verify business entity
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3. Set up App Store Connect
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4. Create app listing
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**Risk:** App review can take 1–2 weeks. Signal-based apps may face scrutiny due to encryption.
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### 2.8 Google Play Store
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| Account | Purpose | Timeline | Cost |
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| **Google Play Console** | Android app distribution | 1 day | $25 one-time |
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| **Play Store Listing** | App submission | 1–2 weeks | Included |
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Google account
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- Credit card for registration fee
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**Application Steps:**
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1. Register at play.google.com/console
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2. Pay $25 fee
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3. Create app listing
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4. Submit for review
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**Risk:** Play Store review is generally faster than App Store (1–3 days).
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## 3. Application Timeline
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| Week | Actions |
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| **1** | Meta Business Suite, X Developer, Google Cloud, Reddit, Apple Developer, Google Play |
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| **2** | Meta app review submission, X API tier selection, Google OAuth consent |
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| **3–4** | Meta review in progress, X API active, Google APIs active |
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| **5–6** | Meta approval (hopefully), WhatsApp Business API setup |
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| **7–8** | Instagram/Facebook Graph API active, all social media APIs operational |
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| **9–12** | App Store / Play Store submission for native apps |
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## 4. Required Documents & Assets
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Before starting any application, prepare:
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| Document | Purpose | Where Needed |
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| **Privacy Policy** | Data handling disclosure | Meta, X, Google, Apple, Google Play |
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| **Terms of Service** | User agreement | Meta, Apple, Google Play |
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| **Business Registration** | Legal entity proof | Meta, Apple |
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| **Tax ID / VAT** | Business verification | Meta, Apple |
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| **D-U-N-S Number** | Apple organization account | Apple |
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| **App Icon & Screenshots** | Store listings | Apple, Google Play |
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| **App Description** | Store listings | Apple, Google Play |
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| **Support URL** | User support | Apple, Google Play |
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| **Marketing URL** | App promotion | Apple, Google Play |
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## 5. Budget Summary
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| Item | Cost | Frequency |
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| Meta Business Suite | Free | — |
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| WhatsApp Business API | ~$0.005–0.01/message | Pay-per-use |
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| X API Basic | $100 | Monthly |
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| Google Cloud | Free (with quotas) | — |
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| Google Workspace | $6/user | Monthly |
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| Reddit API | Free | — |
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| TikTok API | Free (limited) | — |
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| Apple Developer | $99 | Yearly |
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| Google Play | $25 | One-time |
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| **Total (first year)** | **~$1,400** | — |
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## 6. Risk Register
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| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
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| Meta app review rejection | High | High | Prepare thorough privacy policy; appeal if rejected |
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| X API price increase | Medium | Medium | Budget for higher tiers; monitor X announcements |
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| TikTok API unavailable | High | Low | Deprioritize; use manual posting for now |
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| Apple App Store rejection | Medium | Medium | Follow Signal's App Store guidelines closely |
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| Google OAuth verification delay | Medium | Low | Use Internal user type for Workspace |
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| Business verification delay | Medium | High | Start Meta/Apple verification immediately |
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## 7. Immediate Next Steps
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1. **Today:** Create Meta Business Suite account, start business verification
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2. **Today:** Apply for X Developer account, select Basic tier
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3. **Today:** Create Google Cloud project, enable YouTube and Chat APIs
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4. **Today:** Register Reddit app
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5. **This week:** Apply for Apple Developer Program, Google Play Console
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6. **This week:** Draft privacy policy and terms of service
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7. **This week:** Acquire D-U-N-S number for Apple organization account
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## 8. Open Questions
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1. **Legal entity:** Does Portugal Futurista have a registered business entity (Lda., etc.)? Required for Meta and Apple.
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2. **D-U-N-S number:** Do we have one? Required for Apple organization account.
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3. **Dedicated phone number:** For WhatsApp and Signal — VoIP or physical SIM?
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4. **Privacy policy:** Do we have one, or do we need to draft from scratch?
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5. **Budget approval:** Is the ~$1,400/year budget approved?
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