diff --git a/backend/app/api/domains.py b/backend/app/api/domains.py
index 0bf8911..dba383c 100644
--- a/backend/app/api/domains.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/domains.py
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ async def add_domain(
     if current_user.subscription:
         limit = current_user.subscription.max_domains
     else:
-        limit = TIER_CONFIG[SubscriptionTier.STARTER]["domain_limit"]
+        limit = TIER_CONFIG[SubscriptionTier.SCOUT]["domain_limit"]
     
     current_count = len(current_user.domains)
     
diff --git a/backend/app/services/auth.py b/backend/app/services/auth.py
index fbad138..56aa280 100644
--- a/backend/app/services/auth.py
+++ b/backend/app/services/auth.py
@@ -98,12 +98,11 @@ class AuthService:
         db.add(user)
         await db.flush()
         
-        # Create default starter subscription
+        # Create default Scout (free) subscription
         subscription = Subscription(
             user_id=user.id,
-            tier=SubscriptionTier.STARTER,
+            tier=SubscriptionTier.SCOUT,
             status=SubscriptionStatus.ACTIVE,
-            domain_limit=TIER_CONFIG[SubscriptionTier.STARTER]["domain_limit"],
         )
         db.add(subscription)