# credit utils module - deprecated, kept for backward compatibility
# this module is replaced by the subscription system


def is_free_request(*args, **kwargs) -> bool:
    """
    Deprecated function.
    Returns True to allow all requests (subscription system handles access control).
    """
    return True


def check_credit_by_user_id(*args, **kwargs):
    """
    Deprecated function.
    Does nothing - subscription system now handles access control.
    """
    pass