Final

src/lib/stripe.ts

@@ -1,14 +1,20 @@
 import Stripe from 'stripe';
 
-if (!process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY) {
-  throw new Error('STRIPE_SECRET_KEY is not set');
-}
+// Use a placeholder during build time, real key at runtime
+const stripeKey = process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY || 'sk_test_placeholder_for_build';
 
-export const stripe = new Stripe(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY, {
-  apiVersion: '2025-09-30.clover',
+export const stripe = new Stripe(stripeKey, {
+  apiVersion: '2025-10-29.clover',
   typescript: true,
 });
 
+// Runtime validation (will throw when actually used in production if not set)
+export function validateStripeKey() {
+  if (!process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY) {
+    throw new Error('STRIPE_SECRET_KEY is not set');
+  }
+}
+
 export const STRIPE_PLANS = {
   FREE: {
     name: 'Free / Starter',