diff --git a/src/omniclaw/protocols/nanopayments/types.py b/src/omniclaw/protocols/nanopayments/types.py
index 66973d7..a19d6e1 100644
--- a/src/omniclaw/protocols/nanopayments/types.py
+++ b/src/omniclaw/protocols/nanopayments/types.py
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 from typing import Any
 
 # =============================================================================
-# PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS (from 402 response / seller side)
+# PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS (from 402 response)
 # =============================================================================
 
 
diff --git a/src/omniclaw/protocols/x402.py b/src/omniclaw/protocols/x402.py
index 1989a17..5fe27db 100644
--- a/src/omniclaw/protocols/x402.py
+++ b/src/omniclaw/protocols/x402.py
@@ -987,7 +987,7 @@ async def simulate(
                 result["reason"] = (
                     "Buyer can create a valid x402 payment payload. "
                     "Direct wallet balance check was skipped; execution still depends on "
-                    "seller-side settlement and on-chain balance."
+                    "the remote payment handler and on-chain balance."
                 )
 
         except Exception as e: