M2M Billing — Reference Specification

Machine-to-machine (M2M) billing is the technical process by which measurable and attributed machine usage is qualified for settlement between autonomous systems.

In AI-driven and distributed system contexts, M2M billing determines whether usage is eligible for settlement. It does not define pricing models, payment execution, or commercial terms.

Versioned reference specifications for machine-to-machine billing semantics. Non-commercial. Source-linked. Decision-oriented.

Purpose

This repository provides a versioned reference specification for machine-to-machine (M2M) billing semantics.

In this context, billing refers to the technical determination that measurable, attributed machine usage qualifies for settlement. It does not refer to pricing, payments, invoicing, or commercial execution.

The purpose of this repository is to define shared semantic boundaries for usage qualification between autonomous systems.

It supports reproducible interpretation, auditability across system boundaries, and interoperability of independent implementations.

What This Repository Is

This repository is:

– a reference layer for attribution, metering, and settlement semantics
– a non-commercial, non-vendor specification
– a machine-readable and versioned documentation set

What This Repository Is Not

This repository does not:

– provide payment or billing services
– define pricing or tariffs
– recommend architectures or tools
– certify systems or implementations
– offer regulatory or legal guidance

Repository Structure

SCOPE.md Explicit scope boundaries
SOURCES.md Stable primary references
MODEL.md Conceptual reference model
MAPS/ Semantic mappings
CHANGELOG.md Version history

Status

Public reference repository. Low change frequency by design.

Contact

Technical inquiries: publisher@rightsofrobots.com

License and Use

Content is provided for reference and integration purposes only. No warranties or guarantees are implied.