api/app/api/sessions.py

@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ def create_session():
         return error_response(
             status=409,
             code="SESSION_LIMIT_EXCEEDED",
-            message="Maximum active sessions limit reached (5). Please end an existing session first."
+            message=str(e)
         )
 
     except Exception as e:
@@ -602,3 +602,111 @@ def get_history(session_id: str):
             code="HISTORY_ERROR",
             message="Failed to get conversation history"
         )
+
+
+@sessions_bp.route('/api/v1/sessions/<session_id>', methods=['DELETE'])
+@require_auth
+def delete_session(session_id: str):
+    """
+    Permanently delete a game session.
+
+    This removes the session from the database entirely. The session cannot be
+    recovered after deletion. Use this to free up session slots for users who
+    have reached their tier limit.
+
+    Returns:
+        200: Session deleted successfully
+        401: Not authenticated
+        404: Session not found or not owned by user
+        500: Internal server error
+    """
+    logger.info("Deleting session", session_id=session_id)
+
+    try:
+        # Get current user
+        user = get_current_user()
+        user_id = user.id
+
+        # Delete session (validates ownership internally)
+        session_service = get_session_service()
+        session_service.delete_session(session_id, user_id)
+
+        logger.info("Session deleted successfully",
+                   session_id=session_id,
+                   user_id=user_id)
+
+        return success_response({
+            "message": "Session deleted successfully",
+            "session_id": session_id
+        })
+
+    except SessionNotFound as e:
+        logger.warning("Session not found for deletion",
+                      session_id=session_id,
+                      error=str(e))
+        return not_found_response("Session not found")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error("Failed to delete session",
+                    session_id=session_id,
+                    error=str(e),
+                    exc_info=True)
+        return error_response(
+            status=500,
+            code="SESSION_DELETE_ERROR",
+            message="Failed to delete session"
+        )
+
+
+@sessions_bp.route('/api/v1/usage', methods=['GET'])
+@require_auth
+def get_usage():
+    """
+    Get user's daily usage information.
+
+    Returns the current daily turn usage, limit, remaining turns,
+    and reset time. Limits are based on user's subscription tier.
+
+    Returns:
+        200: Usage information
+            {
+                "user_id": "user_123",
+                "user_tier": "free",
+                "current_usage": 15,
+                "daily_limit": 50,
+                "remaining": 35,
+                "reset_time": "2025-11-27T00:00:00+00:00",
+                "is_limited": false,
+                "is_unlimited": false
+            }
+        401: Not authenticated
+        500: Internal server error
+    """
+    logger.info("Getting usage info")
+
+    try:
+        # Get current user and tier
+        user = get_current_user()
+        user_id = user.id
+        user_tier = get_user_tier_from_user(user)
+
+        # Get usage info from rate limiter
+        rate_limiter = RateLimiterService()
+        usage_info = rate_limiter.get_usage_info(user_id, user_tier)
+
+        logger.debug("Usage info retrieved",
+                    user_id=user_id,
+                    current_usage=usage_info.get('current_usage'),
+                    remaining=usage_info.get('remaining'))
+
+        return success_response(usage_info)
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error("Failed to get usage info",
+                    error=str(e),
+                    exc_info=True)
+        return error_response(
+            status=500,
+            code="USAGE_ERROR",
+            message="Failed to get usage information"
+        )

api/app/config.py

@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ class RateLimitTier:
     ai_calls_per_day: int
     custom_actions_per_day: int  # -1 for unlimited
     custom_action_char_limit: int
+    max_sessions: int = 1  # Maximum active game sessions allowed
 
 
 @dataclass

api/app/services/chat_message_service.py

@@ -458,6 +458,59 @@ class ChatMessageService:
                         error=str(e))
             raise
 
+    def delete_messages_by_session(self, session_id: str) -> int:
+        """
+        Permanently delete all chat messages associated with a session.
+
+        Used when a session is deleted to clean up associated messages.
+        This is a hard delete - messages are removed from the database entirely.
+
+        Args:
+            session_id: Session ID whose messages should be deleted
+
+        Returns:
+            Number of messages deleted
+
+        Note:
+            This method does not validate ownership because it's called from
+            session_service after ownership has already been validated.
+        """
+        try:
+            # Query all messages with this session_id
+            messages = self.db.list_rows(
+                table_id='chat_messages',
+                queries=[Query.equal('session_id', session_id)],
+                limit=1000  # Handle up to 1000 messages per session
+            )
+
+            deleted_count = 0
+            for message in messages:
+                try:
+                    self.db.delete_document(
+                        collection_id='chat_messages',
+                        document_id=message.id
+                    )
+                    deleted_count += 1
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning("Failed to delete individual message",
+                                  message_id=message.id,
+                                  session_id=session_id,
+                                  error=str(e))
+                    # Continue deleting other messages
+
+            logger.info("Deleted messages for session",
+                       session_id=session_id,
+                       deleted_count=deleted_count)
+
+            return deleted_count
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("Failed to delete messages by session",
+                        session_id=session_id,
+                        error=str(e))
+            # Don't raise - session deletion should still proceed
+            return 0
+
     # Helper Methods
 
     def _update_recent_messages_preview(

api/app/services/rate_limiter_service.py

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ from typing import Optional
 from app.services.redis_service import RedisService, RedisServiceError
 from app.ai.model_selector import UserTier
 from app.utils.logging import get_logger
+from app.config import get_config
 
 
 # Initialize logger
@@ -75,25 +76,13 @@ class RateLimiterService:
     This service uses Redis to track daily AI usage per user and enforces
     limits based on subscription tier. Counters reset daily at midnight UTC.
 
-    Tier Limits:
+    Tier limits are loaded from config (rate_limiting.tiers.{tier}.ai_calls_per_day).
-        - Free: 20 turns/day
+    A value of -1 means unlimited.
-        - Basic: 50 turns/day
-        - Premium: 100 turns/day
-        - Elite: 200 turns/day
 
     Attributes:
         redis: RedisService instance for counter storage
-        tier_limits: Mapping of tier to daily turn limit
     """
 
-    # Daily turn limits per tier
-    TIER_LIMITS = {
-        UserTier.FREE: 20,
-        UserTier.BASIC: 50,
-        UserTier.PREMIUM: 100,
-        UserTier.ELITE: 200,
-    }
-
     # Daily DM question limits per tier
     DM_QUESTION_LIMITS = {
         UserTier.FREE: 10,
@@ -118,7 +107,7 @@ class RateLimiterService:
 
         logger.info(
             "RateLimiterService initialized",
-            tier_limits=self.TIER_LIMITS
+            dm_question_limits=self.DM_QUESTION_LIMITS
         )
 
     def _get_daily_key(self, user_id: str, day: Optional[date] = None) -> str:
@@ -167,15 +156,27 @@ class RateLimiterService:
 
     def get_limit_for_tier(self, user_tier: UserTier) -> int:
         """
-        Get the daily turn limit for a specific tier.
+        Get the daily turn limit for a specific tier from config.
 
         Args:
             user_tier: The user's subscription tier
 
         Returns:
-            Daily turn limit for the tier
+            Daily turn limit for the tier (-1 means unlimited)
         """
-        return self.TIER_LIMITS.get(user_tier, self.TIER_LIMITS[UserTier.FREE])
+        config = get_config()
+        tier_name = user_tier.value.lower()
+        tier_config = config.rate_limiting.tiers.get(tier_name)
+
+        if tier_config:
+            return tier_config.ai_calls_per_day
+
+        # Fallback to default if tier not found in config
+        logger.warning(
+            "Tier not found in config, using default limit",
+            tier=tier_name
+        )
+        return 50  # Default fallback
 
     def get_current_usage(self, user_id: str) -> int:
         """
@@ -227,9 +228,19 @@ class RateLimiterService:
             RateLimitExceeded: If the user has reached their daily limit
             RedisServiceError: If Redis operation fails
         """
-        current_usage = self.get_current_usage(user_id)
         limit = self.get_limit_for_tier(user_tier)
 
+        # -1 means unlimited
+        if limit == -1:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Rate limit check passed (unlimited)",
+                user_id=user_id,
+                user_tier=user_tier.value
+            )
+            return
+
+        current_usage = self.get_current_usage(user_id)
+
         if current_usage >= limit:
             reset_time = self._get_reset_time()
 
@@ -308,11 +319,15 @@ class RateLimiterService:
             user_tier: The user's subscription tier
 
         Returns:
-            Number of turns remaining (0 if limit reached)
+            Number of turns remaining (-1 if unlimited, 0 if limit reached)
         """
-        current_usage = self.get_current_usage(user_id)
         limit = self.get_limit_for_tier(user_tier)
 
+        # -1 means unlimited
+        if limit == -1:
+            return -1
+
+        current_usage = self.get_current_usage(user_id)
         remaining = max(0, limit - current_usage)
 
         logger.debug(
@@ -339,16 +354,25 @@ class RateLimiterService:
                 - user_id: User identifier
                 - user_tier: Subscription tier
                 - current_usage: Current daily usage
-                - daily_limit: Daily limit for tier
+                - daily_limit: Daily limit for tier (-1 means unlimited)
-                - remaining: Remaining turns
+                - remaining: Remaining turns (-1 if unlimited)
                 - reset_time: ISO format UTC reset time
-                - is_limited: Whether limit has been reached
+                - is_limited: Whether limit has been reached (always False if unlimited)
+                - is_unlimited: Whether user has unlimited turns
         """
         current_usage = self.get_current_usage(user_id)
         limit = self.get_limit_for_tier(user_tier)
-        remaining = max(0, limit - current_usage)
         reset_time = self._get_reset_time()
 
+        # Handle unlimited tier (-1)
+        is_unlimited = (limit == -1)
+        if is_unlimited:
+            remaining = -1
+            is_limited = False
+        else:
+            remaining = max(0, limit - current_usage)
+            is_limited = current_usage >= limit
+
         info = {
             "user_id": user_id,
             "user_tier": user_tier.value,
@@ -356,7 +380,8 @@ class RateLimiterService:
             "daily_limit": limit,
             "remaining": remaining,
             "reset_time": reset_time.isoformat(),
-            "is_limited": current_usage >= limit
+            "is_limited": is_limited,
+            "is_unlimited": is_unlimited
         }
 
         logger.debug("Retrieved usage info", **info)

api/app/services/session_service.py

@@ -19,15 +19,13 @@ from app.services.database_service import get_database_service
 from app.services.appwrite_service import AppwriteService
 from app.services.character_service import get_character_service, CharacterNotFound
 from app.services.location_loader import get_location_loader
+from app.services.chat_message_service import get_chat_message_service
 from app.utils.logging import get_logger
+from app.config import get_config
 
 logger = get_logger(__file__)
 
 
-# Session limits per user
-MAX_ACTIVE_SESSIONS = 5
-
-
 class SessionNotFound(Exception):
     """Raised when session ID doesn't exist or user doesn't own it."""
     pass
@@ -129,16 +127,22 @@ class SessionService:
             if not starting_location_type:
                 starting_location_type = LocationType.TOWN
 
-            # Check session limit
+            # Check session limit based on user's subscription tier
+            user_tier = self.appwrite.get_user_tier(user_id)
+            config = get_config()
+            tier_config = config.rate_limiting.tiers.get(user_tier)
+            max_sessions = tier_config.max_sessions if tier_config else 1
+
             active_count = self.count_user_sessions(user_id, active_only=True)
-            if active_count >= MAX_ACTIVE_SESSIONS:
+            if active_count >= max_sessions:
                 logger.warning("Session limit exceeded",
                              user_id=user_id,
+                             tier=user_tier,
                              current=active_count,
-                             limit=MAX_ACTIVE_SESSIONS)
+                             limit=max_sessions)
                 raise SessionLimitExceeded(
-                    f"Maximum active sessions reached ({active_count}/{MAX_ACTIVE_SESSIONS}). "
+                    f"Maximum active sessions reached for {user_tier} tier ({active_count}/{max_sessions}). "
-                    f"Please end an existing session to start a new one."
+                    f"Please delete an existing session to start a new one."
                 )
 
             # Generate unique session ID
@@ -409,6 +413,58 @@ class SessionService:
                         error=str(e))
             raise
 
+    def delete_session(self, session_id: str, user_id: str) -> bool:
+        """
+        Permanently delete a session from the database.
+
+        Unlike end_session(), this method removes the session document entirely
+        from the database. Use this when the user wants to free up their session
+        slot and doesn't need to preserve the game history.
+
+        Also deletes all chat messages associated with this session.
+
+        Args:
+            session_id: Session ID to delete
+            user_id: User ID for ownership validation
+
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted successfully
+
+        Raises:
+            SessionNotFound: If session doesn't exist or user doesn't own it
+        """
+        try:
+            logger.info("Deleting session", session_id=session_id, user_id=user_id)
+
+            # Verify ownership first (raises SessionNotFound if invalid)
+            self.get_session(session_id, user_id)
+
+            # Delete associated chat messages first
+            chat_service = get_chat_message_service()
+            deleted_messages = chat_service.delete_messages_by_session(session_id)
+            logger.info("Deleted associated chat messages",
+                       session_id=session_id,
+                       message_count=deleted_messages)
+
+            # Delete session from database
+            self.db.delete_document(
+                collection_id=self.collection_id,
+                document_id=session_id
+            )
+
+            logger.info("Session deleted successfully",
+                       session_id=session_id,
+                       user_id=user_id)
+            return True
+
+        except SessionNotFound:
+            raise
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("Failed to delete session",
+                        session_id=session_id,
+                        error=str(e))
+            raise
+
     def add_conversation_entry(
         self,
         session_id: str,

api/config/development.yaml

@@ -59,21 +59,25 @@ rate_limiting:
       ai_calls_per_day: 50
       custom_actions_per_day: 10
       custom_action_char_limit: 150
+      max_sessions: 1
     basic:
       requests_per_minute: 60
       ai_calls_per_day: 200
       custom_actions_per_day: 50
       custom_action_char_limit: 300
+      max_sessions: 2
     premium:
       requests_per_minute: 120
       ai_calls_per_day: 1000
       custom_actions_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_action_char_limit: 500
+      max_sessions: 3
     elite:
       requests_per_minute: 300
       ai_calls_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_actions_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_action_char_limit: 500
+      max_sessions: 5
 
 session:
   timeout_minutes: 30

api/config/production.yaml

@@ -59,21 +59,25 @@ rate_limiting:
       ai_calls_per_day: 50
       custom_actions_per_day: 10
       custom_action_char_limit: 150
+      max_sessions: 1
     basic:
       requests_per_minute: 60
       ai_calls_per_day: 200
       custom_actions_per_day: 50
       custom_action_char_limit: 300
+      max_sessions: 2
     premium:
       requests_per_minute: 120
       ai_calls_per_day: 1000
       custom_actions_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_action_char_limit: 500
+      max_sessions: 3
     elite:
       requests_per_minute: 300
       ai_calls_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_actions_per_day: -1  # Unlimited
       custom_action_char_limit: 500
+      max_sessions: 5
 
 session:
   timeout_minutes: 30

api/docs/AI_INTEGRATION.md

@@ -473,14 +473,18 @@ monthly = tracker.get_monthly_cost("user_123", 2025, 11)
 
 Tier-based daily limits enforced via `app/services/rate_limiter_service.py`.
 
+Limits are loaded from config (`rate_limiting.tiers.{tier}.ai_calls_per_day`).
+
 ### AI Calls (Turns)
 
 | Tier | Daily Limit |
 |------|------------|
-| FREE | 20 turns |
+| FREE | 50 turns |
-| BASIC | 50 turns |
+| BASIC | 200 turns |
-| PREMIUM | 100 turns |
+| PREMIUM | 1000 turns |
-| ELITE | 200 turns |
+| ELITE | Unlimited |
+
+A value of `-1` in config means unlimited.
 
 ### Custom Actions
 

api/docs/API_REFERENCE.md

@@ -875,7 +875,30 @@ Set-Cookie: coc_session=<session_token>; HttpOnly; Secure; SameSite=Lax; Max-Age
 **Error Responses:**
 - `400` - Validation error (missing character_id)
 - `404` - Character not found
-- `409` - Session limit exceeded (max 5 active sessions)
+- `409` - Session limit exceeded (tier-based limit)
+
+**Session Limits by Tier:**
+| Tier | Max Active Sessions |
+|------|---------------------|
+| FREE | 1 |
+| BASIC | 2 |
+| PREMIUM | 3 |
+| ELITE | 5 |
+
+**Error Response (409 Conflict - Session Limit Exceeded):**
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 409,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-16T10:30:00Z",
+  "result": null,
+  "error": {
+    "code": "SESSION_LIMIT_EXCEEDED",
+    "message": "Maximum active sessions reached for free tier (1/1). Please delete an existing session to start a new one."
+  }
+}
+```
 
 ---
 
@@ -1096,24 +1119,39 @@ Set-Cookie: coc_session=<session_token>; HttpOnly; Secure; SameSite=Lax; Max-Age
 
 ---
 
-### End Session
+### Delete Session
 
 | | |
 |---|---|
 | **Endpoint** | `DELETE /api/v1/sessions/<session_id>` |
-| **Description** | End and archive session |
+| **Description** | Permanently delete a session and all associated chat messages |
 | **Auth Required** | Yes |
 
+**Behavior:**
+- Permanently removes the session from the database (hard delete)
+- Also deletes all chat messages associated with this session
+- Frees up the session slot for the user's tier limit
+- Cannot be undone
+
 **Response (200 OK):**
 ```json
 {
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 200,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-16T10:30:00Z",
   "result": {
-    "message": "Session ended",
+    "message": "Session deleted successfully",
-    "final_state": {}
+    "session_id": "sess_789"
   }
 }
 ```
 
+**Error Responses:**
+- `401` - Not authenticated
+- `404` - Session not found or not owned by user
+- `500` - Internal server error
+
 ---
 
 ### Export Session
@@ -2589,6 +2627,7 @@ GET /api/v1/characters/char_123/chats/search?q=quest&npc_id=npc_grom_ironbeard&c
 | `INVALID_INPUT` | 400 | Validation error |
 | `RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` | 429 | Too many requests |
 | `CHARACTER_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` | 400 | User has reached character limit for their tier |
+| `SESSION_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` | 409 | User has reached session limit for their tier |
 | `CHARACTER_NOT_FOUND` | 404 | Character does not exist or not accessible |
 | `SKILL_UNLOCK_ERROR` | 400 | Skill unlock failed (prerequisites, points, or tier) |
 | `INSUFFICIENT_FUNDS` | 400 | Not enough gold |
@@ -2602,12 +2641,12 @@ GET /api/v1/characters/char_123/chats/search?q=quest&npc_id=npc_grom_ironbeard&c
 
 ## Rate Limiting
 
-| Tier | Requests/Minute | AI Calls/Day |
+| Tier | Requests/Minute | AI Calls/Day | Max Sessions |
-|------|-----------------|--------------|
+|------|-----------------|--------------|--------------|
-| FREE | 30 | 50 |
+| FREE | 30 | 50 | 1 |
-| BASIC | 60 | 200 |
+| BASIC | 60 | 200 | 2 |
-| PREMIUM | 120 | 1000 |
+| PREMIUM | 120 | 1000 | 3 |
-| ELITE | 300 | Unlimited |
+| ELITE | 300 | Unlimited | 5 |
 
 **Rate Limit Headers:**
 ```

api/docs/API_TESTING.md

@@ -1447,6 +1447,166 @@ curl http://localhost:5000/api/v1/origins
 
 ---
 
+## Session Endpoints
+
+### 1. Create Session
+
+**Endpoint:** `POST /api/v1/sessions`
+
+**Description:** Create a new game session for a character. Subject to tier-based limits (Free: 1, Basic: 2, Premium: 3, Elite: 5).
+
+**Request:**
+
+```bash
+# httpie
+http --session=user1 POST localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions \
+  character_id="char_123"
+
+# curl
+curl -X POST http://localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -b cookies.txt \
+  -d '{
+    "character_id": "char_123"
+  }'
+```
+
+**Success Response (201 Created):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 201,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-26T10:30:00Z",
+  "result": {
+    "session_id": "sess_789",
+    "character_id": "char_123",
+    "turn_number": 0,
+    "game_state": {
+      "current_location": "crossville_village",
+      "location_type": "town",
+      "active_quests": []
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Error Response (409 Conflict - Session Limit Exceeded):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 409,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-26T10:30:00Z",
+  "error": {
+    "code": "SESSION_LIMIT_EXCEEDED",
+    "message": "Maximum active sessions reached for free tier (1/1). Please delete an existing session to start a new one."
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2. List Sessions
+
+**Endpoint:** `GET /api/v1/sessions`
+
+**Description:** Get all active sessions for the authenticated user.
+
+**Request:**
+
+```bash
+# httpie
+http --session=user1 GET localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions
+
+# curl
+curl http://localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions -b cookies.txt
+```
+
+**Success Response (200 OK):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 200,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-26T10:30:00Z",
+  "result": [
+    {
+      "session_id": "sess_789",
+      "character_id": "char_123",
+      "turn_number": 5,
+      "status": "active",
+      "created_at": "2025-11-26T10:00:00Z",
+      "last_activity": "2025-11-26T10:25:00Z",
+      "game_state": {
+        "current_location": "crossville_village",
+        "location_type": "town"
+      }
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. Delete Session
+
+**Endpoint:** `DELETE /api/v1/sessions/<session_id>`
+
+**Description:** Permanently delete a session and all associated chat messages. This frees up a session slot for your tier limit.
+
+**Request:**
+
+```bash
+# httpie
+http --session=user1 DELETE localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions/sess_789
+
+# curl
+curl -X DELETE http://localhost:5000/api/v1/sessions/sess_789 \
+  -b cookies.txt
+```
+
+**Success Response (200 OK):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 200,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-26T10:30:00Z",
+  "result": {
+    "message": "Session deleted successfully",
+    "session_id": "sess_789"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Error Response (404 Not Found):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "app": "Code of Conquest",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "status": 404,
+  "timestamp": "2025-11-26T10:30:00Z",
+  "error": {
+    "code": "NOT_FOUND",
+    "message": "Session not found"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Note:** Deleting a session:
+- Permanently removes the session from the database
+- Deletes all chat messages associated with the session
+- Cannot be undone
+- Frees up a session slot for your tier limit
+
+---
+
 ## Testing Workflows
 
 ### Complete Registration Flow

api/docs/SESSION_MANAGEMENT.md

@@ -126,13 +126,21 @@ session = service.create_solo_session(
 
 **Validations:**
 - User must own the character
-- User cannot exceed 5 active sessions
+- User cannot exceed their tier's session limit
+
+**Session Limits by Tier:**
+| Tier | Max Sessions |
+|------|--------------|
+| FREE | 1 |
+| BASIC | 2 |
+| PREMIUM | 3 |
+| ELITE | 5 |
 
 **Returns:** `GameSession` instance
 
 **Raises:**
 - `CharacterNotFound` - Character doesn't exist or user doesn't own it
-- `SessionLimitExceeded` - User has 5+ active sessions
+- `SessionLimitExceeded` - User has reached their tier's session limit
 
 ### Retrieving Sessions
 
@@ -284,10 +292,18 @@ session = service.add_world_event(
 
 | Limit | Value | Notes |
 |-------|-------|-------|
-| Active sessions per user | 5 | End existing sessions to create new |
+| Active sessions per user | Tier-based (1-5) | See tier limits below |
 | Active quests per session | 2 | Complete or abandon to accept new |
 | Conversation history | Unlimited | Consider archiving for very long sessions |
 
+**Session Limits by Tier:**
+| Tier | Max Sessions |
+|------|--------------|
+| FREE | 1 |
+| BASIC | 2 |
+| PREMIUM | 3 |
+| ELITE | 5 |
+
 ---
 
 ## Database Schema
@@ -400,7 +416,7 @@ except SessionNotFound:
 try:
     service.create_solo_session(user_id, char_id)
 except SessionLimitExceeded:
-    # User has 5+ active sessions
+    # User has reached their tier's session limit
     pass
 
 try:

api/docs/USAGE_TRACKING.md

@@ -270,14 +270,33 @@ class MonthlyUsageSummary:
 
 ### Daily Turn Limits
 
+Limits are loaded from config (`rate_limiting.tiers.{tier}.ai_calls_per_day`):
+
 | Tier | Limit | Cost Level |
 |------|-------|------------|
-| FREE | 20 turns/day | Zero |
+| FREE | 50 turns/day | Zero |
-| BASIC | 50 turns/day | Low |
+| BASIC | 200 turns/day | Low |
-| PREMIUM | 100 turns/day | Medium |
+| PREMIUM | 1000 turns/day | Medium |
-| ELITE | 200 turns/day | High |
+| ELITE | Unlimited | High |
 
-Counters reset at midnight UTC.
+Counters reset at midnight UTC. A value of `-1` in config means unlimited.
+
+### Usage API Endpoint
+
+Get current usage info via `GET /api/v1/usage`:
+
+```json
+{
+    "user_id": "user_123",
+    "user_tier": "free",
+    "current_usage": 15,
+    "daily_limit": 50,
+    "remaining": 35,
+    "reset_time": "2025-11-27T00:00:00+00:00",
+    "is_limited": false,
+    "is_unlimited": false
+}
+```
 
 ### Custom Action Limits
 
@@ -342,14 +361,15 @@ info = limiter.get_usage_info("user_123", UserTier.PREMIUM)
 #     "user_id": "user_123",
 #     "user_tier": "premium",
 #     "current_usage": 45,
-#     "daily_limit": 100,
+#     "daily_limit": 1000,
-#     "remaining": 55,
+#     "remaining": 955,
 #     "reset_time": "2025-11-22T00:00:00+00:00",
-#     "is_limited": False
+#     "is_limited": False,
+#     "is_unlimited": False
 # }
 
-# Get limit for tier
+# Get limit for tier (-1 means unlimited)
-limit = limiter.get_limit_for_tier(UserTier.ELITE)  # 200
+limit = limiter.get_limit_for_tier(UserTier.ELITE)  # -1 (unlimited)
 ```
 
 ### Admin Functions
@@ -539,9 +559,11 @@ When rate limited, prompt upgrades:
 
 ```python
 if e.user_tier == UserTier.FREE:
-    message = "Upgrade to Basic for 50 turns/day!"
+    message = "Upgrade to Basic for 200 turns/day!"
 elif e.user_tier == UserTier.BASIC:
-    message = "Upgrade to Premium for 100 turns/day!"
+    message = "Upgrade to Premium for 1000 turns/day!"
+elif e.user_tier == UserTier.PREMIUM:
+    message = "Upgrade to Elite for unlimited turns!"
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -585,8 +607,8 @@ def test_log_usage():
 def test_rate_limit_exceeded():
     limiter = RateLimiterService()
 
-    # Exceed free tier limit
+    # Exceed free tier limit (50 from config)
-    for _ in range(20):
+    for _ in range(50):
         limiter.increment_usage("test_user")
 
     with pytest.raises(RateLimitExceeded):

public_web/app/views/character_views.py

@@ -456,6 +456,14 @@ def list_characters():
             char_id = character.get('character_id')
             character['sessions'] = sessions_by_character.get(char_id, [])
 
+        # Fetch usage info for daily turn limits
+        usage_info = {}
+        try:
+            usage_response = api_client.get("/api/v1/usage")
+            usage_info = usage_response.get('result', {})
+        except (APIError, APINotFoundError) as e:
+            logger.debug("Could not fetch usage info", error=str(e))
+
         logger.info(
             "Characters listed",
             user_id=user.get('id'),
@@ -468,18 +476,46 @@ def list_characters():
             characters=characters,
             current_tier=current_tier,
             max_characters=max_characters,
-            can_create=can_create
+            can_create=can_create,
+            # Usage display variables
+            remaining=usage_info.get('remaining', 0),
+            daily_limit=usage_info.get('daily_limit', 0),
+            is_limited=usage_info.get('is_limited', False),
+            is_unlimited=usage_info.get('is_unlimited', False),
+            reset_time=usage_info.get('reset_time', '')
         )
 
     except APITimeoutError:
         logger.error("API timeout while listing characters", user_id=user.get('id'))
         flash('Request timed out. Please try again.', 'error')
-        return render_template('character/list.html', characters=[], can_create=False)
+        return render_template(
+            'character/list.html',
+            characters=[],
+            can_create=False,
+            current_tier='free',
+            max_characters=1,
+            remaining=0,
+            daily_limit=0,
+            is_limited=False,
+            is_unlimited=False,
+            reset_time=''
+        )
 
     except APIError as e:
         logger.error("Failed to list characters", user_id=user.get('id'), error=str(e))
         flash('An error occurred while loading your characters.', 'error')
-        return render_template('character/list.html', characters=[], can_create=False)
+        return render_template(
+            'character/list.html',
+            characters=[],
+            can_create=False,
+            current_tier='free',
+            max_characters=1,
+            remaining=0,
+            daily_limit=0,
+            is_limited=False,
+            is_unlimited=False,
+            reset_time=''
+        )
 
 
 @character_bp.route('/<character_id>')
@@ -613,6 +649,58 @@ def create_session(character_id: str):
         return redirect(url_for('character_views.list_characters'))
 
 
+@character_bp.route('/sessions/<session_id>/delete', methods=['DELETE'])
+@require_auth_web
+def delete_session(session_id: str):
+    """
+    Delete a game session via HTMX.
+
+    This permanently removes the session from the database.
+    Returns a response that triggers page refresh to update UI properly
+    (handles "Continue Playing" button visibility).
+
+    Args:
+        session_id: ID of the session to delete
+    """
+    from flask import make_response
+
+    user = get_current_user()
+    api_client = get_api_client()
+
+    try:
+        api_client.delete(f"/api/v1/sessions/{session_id}")
+
+        logger.info(
+            "Session deleted via web UI",
+            user_id=user.get('id'),
+            session_id=session_id
+        )
+
+        # Return empty response with HX-Refresh to reload the page
+        # This ensures "Continue Playing" button visibility is correct
+        response = make_response('', 200)
+        response.headers['HX-Refresh'] = 'true'
+        return response
+
+    except APINotFoundError:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Session not found for deletion",
+            user_id=user.get('id'),
+            session_id=session_id
+        )
+        # Return error message that HTMX can display
+        return '<span class="error-message">Session not found</span>', 404
+
+    except APIError as e:
+        logger.error(
+            "Failed to delete session",
+            user_id=user.get('id'),
+            session_id=session_id,
+            error=str(e)
+        )
+        return '<span class="error-message">Failed to delete session</span>', 500
+
+
 @character_bp.route('/<character_id>/skills')
 @require_auth_web
 def view_skills(character_id: str):

public_web/app/views/game_views.py

@@ -201,6 +201,14 @@ def play_session(session_id: str):
         # Get user tier
         user_tier = _get_user_tier(client)
 
+        # Fetch usage info for daily turn limits
+        usage_info = {}
+        try:
+            usage_response = client.get("/api/v1/usage")
+            usage_info = usage_response.get('result', {})
+        except (APINotFoundError, APIError) as e:
+            logger.debug("could_not_fetch_usage_info", error=str(e))
+
         # Build session object for template
         session = {
             'session_id': session_id,
@@ -220,7 +228,13 @@ def play_session(session_id: str):
             npcs=npcs,
             discovered_locations=discovered_locations,
             actions=DEFAULT_ACTIONS,
-            user_tier=user_tier
+            user_tier=user_tier,
+            # Usage display variables
+            remaining=usage_info.get('remaining', 0),
+            daily_limit=usage_info.get('daily_limit', 0),
+            is_limited=usage_info.get('is_limited', False),
+            is_unlimited=usage_info.get('is_unlimited', False),
+            reset_time=usage_info.get('reset_time', '')
         )
 
     except APINotFoundError:
@@ -259,13 +273,27 @@ def character_panel(session_id: str):
         character = _build_character_from_api(char_data)
         user_tier = _get_user_tier(client)
 
+        # Fetch usage info for daily turn limits
+        usage_info = {}
+        try:
+            usage_response = client.get("/api/v1/usage")
+            usage_info = usage_response.get('result', {})
+        except (APINotFoundError, APIError) as e:
+            logger.debug("could_not_fetch_usage_info", error=str(e))
+
         return render_template(
             'game/partials/character_panel.html',
             session_id=session_id,
             character=character,
             location=location,
             actions=DEFAULT_ACTIONS,
-            user_tier=user_tier
+            user_tier=user_tier,
+            # Usage display variables
+            remaining=usage_info.get('remaining', 0),
+            daily_limit=usage_info.get('daily_limit', 0),
+            is_limited=usage_info.get('is_limited', False),
+            is_unlimited=usage_info.get('is_unlimited', False),
+            reset_time=usage_info.get('reset_time', '')
         )
     except APIError as e:
         logger.error("failed_to_refresh_character_panel", session_id=session_id, error=str(e))

public_web/templates/character/list.html

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
             <p class="page-subtitle">
                 {{ characters|length }} of {{ max_characters }} characters
                 <span class="tier-badge">{{ current_tier|upper }}</span>
+                {% include 'components/usage_display.html' %}
             </p>
         </div>
         <div class="header-right">
@@ -63,10 +64,21 @@
                         </div>
                         <div class="sessions-list">
                             {% for sess in character.sessions[:3] %}
-                            <a href="{{ url_for('game.play_session', session_id=sess.session_id) }}" class="session-link">
+                            <div class="session-item" id="session-{{ sess.session_id }}">
-                                <span class="session-turn">Turn {{ sess.turn_number or 0 }}</span>
+                                <a href="{{ url_for('game.play_session', session_id=sess.session_id) }}" class="session-link">
-                                <span class="session-status {{ sess.status or 'active' }}">{{ sess.status or 'active' }}</span>
+                                    <span class="session-turn">Turn {{ sess.turn_number or 0 }}</span>
-                            </a>
+                                    <span class="session-status {{ sess.status or 'active' }}">{{ sess.status or 'active' }}</span>
+                                </a>
+                                <button
+                                    hx-delete="{{ url_for('character_views.delete_session', session_id=sess.session_id) }}"
+                                    hx-confirm="Delete this session? This action cannot be undone."
+                                    hx-target="#session-{{ sess.session_id }}"
+                                    hx-swap="outerHTML"
+                                    class="btn-delete-session"
+                                    title="Delete Session">
+                                    &times;
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
                             {% endfor %}
                             {% if character.sessions|length > 3 %}
                             <span class="sessions-more">+{{ character.sessions|length - 3 }} more</span>
@@ -328,6 +340,35 @@
     background: var(--bg-secondary);
 }
 
+.session-item {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.25rem;
+}
+
+.btn-delete-session {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: center;
+    width: 20px;
+    height: 20px;
+    padding: 0;
+    background: transparent;
+    border: 1px solid var(--accent-red);
+    border-radius: 3px;
+    color: var(--accent-red);
+    font-size: 14px;
+    font-weight: bold;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    transition: all 0.2s ease;
+    line-height: 1;
+}
+
+.btn-delete-session:hover {
+    background: var(--accent-red);
+    color: var(--text-primary);
+}
+
 .session-turn {
     font-size: var(--text-xs);
     color: var(--text-primary);

public_web/templates/components/usage_display.html

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+{# Daily Usage Indicator Component
+
+   Required template variables:
+   - remaining: Number of turns remaining (-1 if unlimited)
+   - daily_limit: Daily turn limit (-1 if unlimited)
+   - is_limited: Boolean, true if limit reached
+   - is_unlimited: Boolean, true if user has unlimited turns
+   - reset_time: ISO timestamp of when limit resets (optional)
+#}
+
+<div class="daily-usage-indicator">
+    {% if is_unlimited %}
+        <span class="usage-badge unlimited">
+            <span class="usage-icon">&#9889;</span>
+            <span class="usage-text">Unlimited Turns</span>
+        </span>
+    {% elif is_limited %}
+        <span class="usage-badge limited">
+            <span class="usage-icon">&#9888;</span>
+            <span class="usage-text">Limit Reached</span>
+        </span>
+    {% else %}
+        <span class="usage-badge normal">
+            <span class="usage-icon">&#9201;</span>
+            <span class="usage-count">{{ remaining }}/{{ daily_limit }}</span>
+            <span class="usage-label">turns today</span>
+        </span>
+    {% endif %}
+</div>
+
+<style>
+.daily-usage-indicator {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+}
+
+.usage-badge {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.4rem;
+    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    font-size: var(--text-xs);
+    font-weight: 600;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
+.usage-badge.normal {
+    background: var(--bg-input);
+    border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
+    color: var(--text-secondary);
+}
+
+.usage-badge.limited {
+    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
+    border: 1px solid var(--accent-red);
+    color: var(--accent-red);
+}
+
+.usage-badge.unlimited {
+    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
+    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
+    color: var(--accent-gold);
+}
+
+.usage-icon {
+    font-size: 0.9rem;
+}
+
+.usage-count {
+    font-family: var(--font-mono);
+    color: var(--text-primary);
+}
+
+.usage-label {
+    color: var(--text-muted);
+}
+
+.usage-text {
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
+}
+</style>

public_web/templates/game/partials/character_panel.html

@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ Displays character stats, resource bars, and action buttons
             <span class="character-class">{{ character.class_name }}</span>
             <span class="character-level">Level {{ character.level }}</span>
         </div>
+        <div class="character-usage">
+            {% include 'components/usage_display.html' %}
+        </div>
     </div>
 
     {# Resource Bars #}