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What is a Time-of-Day Rule?

A time-of-day rule restricts or flags agent transactions outside configured hours — so unattended overnight activity has to pass a human first.

How it works

You define allowed hours (e.g. 9–18 local).

Transactions outside the window are BLOCKED or FLAGGED for review.

It's one of the six rule types a spend firewall enforces.

Why it matters

The classic runaway happens at 2 AM, when no one is watching.

Time-of-day rules turn 'unattended overnight' into 'requires approval.'

FAQ

Can legitimate overnight work pass?

Yes — set the rule to FLAG instead of BLOCK: overnight purchases wait for a human, then proceed.

Which hours should I set?

Your team's business hours. Adjust per agent — a global fleet may need multiple windows.

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