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Allows AI

Its robots.txt (the public rules file for bots) mentions GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, CCBot and 8 more, but still lets all 12 major AI bots into the site.

Last checked 19 Oct 2026. Rules file read today. Everything we checked · History

Bots that train AI Allowed

0 of 9 blocked

Blocking these keeps the site out of future AI training. It does not stop AI from reading the site to answer questions.

Bots for AI search Allowed

0 of 8 blocked

Blocking these usually means the site stops showing up as a source in AI answers.

AI assistants Allowed

0 of 7 blocked

5 of these 7 companies say their assistants may ignore robots.txt.

Bot by bot

AI botAllowed?Where the rule isCompany says it follows robots.txt?
Bots that train AI · Allowed
GPTBotOpenAI Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
ClaudeBotAnthropic Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
Google-ExtendedGoogle · opt-out name, not a bot Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
Applebot-ExtendedApple · opt-out name, not a bot Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says yes
CCBotCommon Crawl Allowed Named, line 180 Says yes
Meta-ExternalAgentMeta Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Suggests yes
BytespiderByteDance Allowed Named, line 180 No statement found
MistralAI-TrainingMistral AI Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says yes
AI2BotAllen Institute for AI Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Does not say
anthropic-aiAnthropic (legacy) · old name Allowed Named, line 180 Unknown
Bots for AI search · Allowed
OAI-SearchBotOpenAI Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
Claude-SearchBotAnthropic Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says yes
PerplexityBotPerplexity Allowed Named, line 11 Suggests yes
AmazonbotAmazon Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
Amzn-SearchBotAmazon Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says yes
DuckAssistBotDuckDuckGo Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says yes
MistralAI-IndexMistral AI Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Suggests yes
Meta-WebIndexerMeta Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Suggests yes
AI assistants · Allowed
ChatGPT-UserOpenAI Allowed Named, line 11 Says not always
Claude-UserAnthropic Allowed Named, line 11 Says yes
Perplexity-UserPerplexity Allowed Named, line 11 Says it mostly ignores it
Google-AgentGoogle Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says it mostly ignores it
Meta-ExternalFetcherMeta Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says not always
Amzn-UserAmazon Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Says not always
MistralAI-UserMistral AI Allowed Not named; the catch-all rule applies Suggests yes
For comparison
GooglebotRegular search engine, for comparisonAllowedNamed
BingbotRegular search engine, for comparisonAllowedNamed

Other AI names in this file

Names in this file that are not among the 24 bots we track. A rule for a name no real bot uses blocks nothing, but it shows which names the site has added.

ApplebotHas rulesline 18Documented by its operator
Gemeni-AIHas rulesline 20Not in our verified list
Gemini-Deep-ResearchHas rulesline 21Not in our verified list
GPTBot-WebHas rulesline 180Not in our verified list
Claude-WebHas rulesline 183Not in our verified list

We test two pages: the homepage, and a made-up page that stands in for the rest of the site. "Blocked" means both are off limits. "Some pages blocked" means only one is. Rules for search results, carts, checkout and accounts don't change these labels, because almost every site keeps all bots out of those pages.

The rules file (robots.txt)

robots.txt · 435 lines · 170 lines about AI bots Source
# --------------------------------------------------# BEST BUY OFFICIAL ENTERPRISE ROBOTS.TXT# Optimized for search engines, AI discovery, ads, and crawl control# -------------------------------------------------- # ==================================================# BUCKET 1: AI SEARCH & DISCOVERY BOT ACCESS# Allows conversational answer engines to securely access clean landing pages.# Mirrors explicit production parameters to protect long-tail revenue.… 9 lines not about AI bots# ==================================================User-agent: OAI-SearchBotUser-agent: ChatGPT-UserUser-agent: Perplexity-UserUser-agent: GPTBotUser-agent: Claude-UserUser-agent: ClaudebotUser-agent: PerplexityBotUser-agent: ApplebotUser-agent: Google-ExtendedUser-agent: Gemeni-AIUser-agent: Gemini-Deep-ResearchUser-agent: AmazonBot Allow: /site/Allow: /discover-learn/ # System Application BlockoutsDisallow: /nex/Disallow: /m/e/*Disallow: /browse-api/*Disallow: /api/*.jsonDisallow: /availability/*Disallow: /cartDisallow: /cart/*Disallow: /cartitems/*Disallow: /fulfillment/*Disallow: /location/*Disallow: /pricing/*Disallow: /productfulfillment/*Disallow: /profile/*Disallow: /services/plans/*Disallow: /services/shoppingscheduler*Disallow: /site/builder/*Disallow: /site/modals/*Disallow: /site/dni/*Disallow: /site/offerbuilder/* # User Dynamic Input PathsDisallow: /site/questions/submission*Disallow: /site/answers/submission*Disallow: /site/reviews/submission* # Production-Safe Explicit Tab FragmentsDisallow: /*template=_gameDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_movieDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_musicDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_softwareDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_accessoriesTabDisallow: /*template=_castAndCrewTabDisallow: /*template=_editorialTabDisallow: /*template=_episodesTabDisallow: /*template=_protectionAndServicesTabDisallow: /*template=_specificationsTabDisallow: /*template=_featuresSpokeDisallow: /*template=_buyingOptionsNewTab # Production-Safe Explicit Core Facet Controls (Brand/Category left open)Disallow: *armodelformat_facet*Disallow: *awardtype_facet*Disallow: *awardwinner_facet*Disallow: *awardyear_facet*Disallow: *blenderfunctions_facet*Disallow: *boxdesign_facet*Disallow: *cast_facet*Disallow: *cleaningpathwidthrange_facet*Disallow: *consumerlifestage_facet*Disallow: *decade_facet*Disallow: *defrosttype_facet*Disallow: *departmentid_facet*Disallow: *depthtype_facet*Disallow: *displayport_facet*Disallow: *doorstylesv_facet*Disallow: *drawertype_facet*Disallow: *dynamiccategory_facet*Disallow: *effectivemegapixels_facet*Disallow: *flashmodesmv_facet*Disallow: *framematerialmv_facet*Disallow: *giftcardthemesv_facet*Disallow: *handletype_facet*Disallow: *headsetstylesv_facet*Disallow: *heatingsource_facet*Disallow: *imagesensorsize_facet*Disallow: *imagesensortype11_facet*Disallow: *includedcolors_facet*Disallow: *inkmodelcompatibilitymv_facet*Disallow: *internalorexternal_facet*Disallow: *laptopuse_facet*Disallow: *lengthofcable_facet*Disallow: *mattressmaterial_facet*Disallow: *maximumsensitivity_facet*Disallow: *minfocallengthrange_facet*Disallow: *mobileinternalmemory_facet*Disallow: *monitorresponsetimerange_facet*Disallow: *monitorsnumberofusb30typecports_facet*Disallow: *monitorsnumberofusb31typecports_facet*Disallow: *mountmaterial_facet*Disallow: *networkingcabletype_facet*Disallow: *numberofbedroomsef_facet*Disallow: *numberofburnerssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofbuttons_facet*Disallow: *numberofdryingcycles_facet*Disallow: *numberoffanspeedssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofhdmiinputssv_facet*Disallow: *numberoflanports_facet*Disallow: *numberofspeakers_facet*Disallow: *numberofspeedssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofthunderbolt_ports_facet*Disallow: *numberofwashrinsecycle_facet*Disallow: *papersize_facet*Disallow: *playbackformatsmv_facet*Disallow: *productcategories_facet*Disallow: *screensizediagonalrange_facet*Disallow: *securityconnectivity_facet*Disallow: *securityresolution_facet*Disallow: *securitystoragetype_facet*Disallow: *softwareformat_facet*Disallow: *sqbprocessormodel_facet*Disallow: *sqbtotalstoragecapacity_facet*Disallow: *stringtype_facet*Disallow: *subclassid_facet*Disallow: *subgenre_facet*Disallow: *thruthedoordispenser_facet*Disallow: *toastingslotssv_facet*Disallow: *totaltechdeals_facet*Disallow: *touchscreentype_facet*Disallow: *transferrate_facet*Disallow: *transistorsize_facet*Disallow: *transmitterdistance_facet*Disallow: *treeheight_facet*Disallow: *treelightbulbcolor_facet*Disallow: *tubfinishmv_facet*Disallow: *varyinganglescreen_facet*Disallow: *vendorcollection_facet*Disallow: *videomemory_facet*Disallow: *viewfindertypemv_facet*Disallow: *virtualrealitycompatibility_facet*Disallow: *wanportssv_facet*Disallow: *wearingstyle_facet*Disallow: *currentprice2_facet*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*5*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*4*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*3*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*2*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*1*Disallow: *soldout_facet*Disallow: */site/promo/*?*_facet*Disallow: */product/list/*Disallow: */awacs-ingestor/* # Exact Pagination SafeguardsDisallow: *cp=1*Disallow: *cp=20*Disallow: *cp=6*Disallow: *cp=7*Disallow: *cp=8*Disallow: *cp=9*Disallow: *?*page=*&page=*$ # Malformed URL Traps (Universal Protection)Disallow: *==$Disallow: */-?Disallow: */undefined$Disallow: */null$Disallow: *javascript:winopengld* # ==================================================# BUCKET 2: AI TRAINING / DATA INGESTION FIREWALL# Completely blocks models from scraping copy assets for foundational training.… 3 lines not about AI bots# ==================================================User-agent: GPTBot-WebUser-agent: CCBotUser-agent: Anthropic-AIUser-agent: Claude-WebUser-agent: BytespiderDisallow: /[1.1] # ==================================================# BUCKET 3: UNIFIED WEB ENGINES & UNIVERSAL DEFAULTS# Consolidated grouping ensures zero functional divergence between indexing bots.# ==================================================User-agent: GooglebotUser-agent: BingbotUser-agent: DuckDuckBotUser-agent: SlurpUser-agent: * # Standard Asset PathwaysAllow: /~assets/Allow: /discover-learn/ # Core System BlockoutsDisallow: /nex/Disallow: /m/e/*Disallow: /site/builder/*Disallow: /browse-api/*Disallow: /api/*.jsonDisallow: /availability/*Disallow: /cartDisallow: /cart/*Disallow: /cartitems/*Disallow: /fulfillment/*Disallow: /location/*Disallow: /pricing/*Disallow: /productfulfillment/*Disallow: /profile/*Disallow: /site/modals/*Disallow: /services/plans/*Disallow: /site/dni/*Disallow: /site/offerbuilder/*Disallow: /services/shoppingscheduler* # Staging, Internal Test, & Promotional Exclusion MatricesDisallow: /site/clp/test-page/*Disallow: /site/test-page/*Disallow: /site/misc/test-pages/*Disallow: /site/offer/*Disallow: /site/compare?skus=*Disallow: /site/clp/conditional-offers/*Disallow: /site/total-tech-support/*Disallow: /site/clp/annette-test-listing/*Disallow: /site/shop-view-test-page/*Disallow: /site/clp/test/*Disallow: /site/test-cloud-ready/*Disallow: /site/clp/mystery-rewards-certificate/pcmcat1524134875052.c?id=pcmcat1524134875052Disallow: /purchasehistory/gift-receipt*Disallow: /contact-us?*Disallow: /ease/emailDisallow: /ihc/invoice*Disallow: /identity/newAccount?*Disallow: /identity/signin?*Disallow: /identity/signin/forgotPassword?*Disallow: /dossier/service/appointment/*/*-*Disallow: /dossier/service/appointment/search?*Disallow: */product-selector/*Disallow: */email-subscription/* # Legacy Template Controller Protections (Parameter Strictness Maintained)Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17098*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17098*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17089*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17089*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=cat13503*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=cat13503*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17007*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17007*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17408*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17408*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12091*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=cat12091*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17005*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17005*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12076*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=cat12076*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12080*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=cat12080*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12101*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=cat12101*Disallow: /site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17006*Disallow: /site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17006*Disallow: */site/olspage.jsp* # Asynchronous Layout Fragment ControlsDisallow: /*template=_gameDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_movieDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_musicDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_softwareDetailsTabDisallow: /*template=_accessoriesTabDisallow: /*template=_castAndCrewTabDisallow: /*template=_editorialTabDisallow: /*template=_episodesTabDisallow: /*template=_protectionAndServicesTabDisallow: /*template=_specificationsTabDisallow: /*template=_featuresSpokeDisallow: /*template=_buyingOptionsNewTab # User Input PathsDisallow: /site/questions/submission*Disallow: /site/answers/submission*Disallow: /site/reviews/submission* # Granular Facet ExclusionsDisallow: *armodelformat_facet*Disallow: *awardtype_facet*Disallow: *awardwinner_facet*Disallow: *awardyear_facet*Disallow: *blenderfunctions_facet*Disallow: *boxdesign_facet*Disallow: *cast_facet*Disallow: *cleaningpathwidthrange_facet*Disallow: *consumerlifestage_facet*Disallow: *decade_facet*Disallow: *defrosttype_facet*Disallow: *departmentid_facet*Disallow: *depthtype_facet*Disallow: *displayport_facet*Disallow: *doorstylesv_facet*Disallow: *drawertype_facet*Disallow: *dynamiccategory_facet*Disallow: *effectivemegapixels_facet*Disallow: *flashmodesmv_facet*Disallow: *framematerialmv_facet*Disallow: *giftcardthemesv_facet*Disallow: *handletype_facet*Disallow: *headsetstylesv_facet*Disallow: *heatingsource_facet*Disallow: *imagesensorsize_facet*Disallow: *imagesensortype11_facet*Disallow: *includedcolors_facet*Disallow: *inkmodelcompatibilitymv_facet*Disallow: *internalorexternal_facet*Disallow: *laptopuse_facet*Disallow: *lengthofcable_facet*Disallow: *mattressmaterial_facet*Disallow: *maximumsensitivity_facet*Disallow: *minfocallengthrange_facet*Disallow: *mobileinternalmemory_facet*Disallow: *monitorresponsetimerange_facet*Disallow: *monitorsnumberofusb30typecports_facet*Disallow: *monitorsnumberofusb31typecports_facet*Disallow: *mountmaterial_facet*Disallow: *networkingcabletype_facet*Disallow: *numberofbedroomsef_facet*Disallow: *numberofburnerssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofbuttons_facet*Disallow: *numberofdryingcycles_facet*Disallow: *numberoffanspeedssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofhdmiinputssv_facet*Disallow: *numberoflanports_facet*Disallow: *numberofspeakers_facet*Disallow: *numberofspeedssv_facet*Disallow: *numberofthunderbolt_ports_facet*Disallow: *numberofwashrinsecycle_facet*Disallow: *papersize_facet*Disallow: *playbackformatsmv_facet*Disallow: *productcategories_facet*Disallow: *screensizediagonalrange_facet*Disallow: *securityconnectivity_facet*Disallow: *securityresolution_facet*Disallow: *securitystoragetype_facet*Disallow: *softwareformat_facet*Disallow: *sqbprocessormodel_facet*Disallow: *sqbtotalstoragecapacity_facet*Disallow: *stringtype_facet*Disallow: *subclassid_facet*Disallow: *subgenre_facet*Disallow: *thruthedoordispenser_facet*Disallow: *toastingslotssv_facet*Disallow: *totaltechdeals_facet*Disallow: *touchscreentype_facet*Disallow: *transferrate_facet*Disallow: *transistorsize_facet*Disallow: *transmitterdistance_facet*Disallow: *treeheight_facet*Disallow: *treelightbulbcolor_facet*Disallow: *tubfinishmv_facet*Disallow: *varyinganglescreen_facet*Disallow: *vendorcollection_facet*Disallow: *videomemory_facet*Disallow: *viewfindertypemv_facet*Disallow: *virtualrealitycompatibility_facet*Disallow: *wanportssv_facet*Disallow: *wearingstyle_facet*Disallow: *currentprice2_facet*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*5*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*4*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*3*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*2*Disallow: *customerreviews_facet*Customer*Rating*1*Disallow: *soldout_facet*Disallow: */site/promo/*?*_facet*Disallow: */product/list/* # Pagination Crawl Trap ControlsDisallow: *cp=1*Disallow: *cp=20*Disallow: *cp=6*Disallow: *cp=7*Disallow: *cp=8*Disallow: *cp=9*Disallow: *?*page=*&page=*$ # Malformed URL TrapsDisallow: *==$Disallow: */-?Disallow: */undefined$Disallow: */null$Disallow: *javascript:winopengld* # ==================================================# BUCKET 4: PAID SEARCH / ADS / MEDIA BOTS# Leaves pathways unobstructed for digital advertising synchronization.# ==================================================User-agent: AdsBot-GoogleUser-agent: Googlebot-ImageUser-agent: Mediapartners-GoogleUser-agent: Google-Display-Ads-BotDisallow: # ==================================================# BUCKET 5: BLOCKED AGGRESSIVE THIRD-PARTY AGGREGATORS / TOOLS# Absolute block to preserve server performance and block unauthorized scrapers.# ==================================================User-agent: GetIntentCrawler User-agent: DotBot User-agent: MJ12bot User-agent: thesis-research-bot User-agent: TerraCottaUser-agent: BigSurAIUser-agent: MyCentralAIScraperDisallow: / [2.1] # ==================================================# DATA SITEMAPS# ==================================================Sitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_discover_learn.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_pdp.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_promos.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_qna.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_rnr.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_search_plps.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_standalone_qa.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_browse_plps.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_manually_curated_pages.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_combos.xmlSitemap: https://sitemaps.bestbuy.com/sitemaps_bsin.xml… 249 lines not about AI bots

Notes about AI written in the file: "Optimized for search engines, AI discovery, ads, and crawl control" · "BUCKET 1: AI SEARCH & DISCOVERY BOT ACCESS" · "BUCKET 2: AI TRAINING / DATA INGESTION FIREWALL" · "Completely blocks models from scraping copy assets for foundational training."

Everything else we checked

Front doorLet in The homepage loaded normally for our bot, which says who it is (HTTP 200).GET https://www.bestbuy.com/ as WalledWebBot, from a residential connection in the United States
Anti-bot softwareServed through Akamai. The homepage set an Akamai cookie (bm_sz), which anti-bot software uses.From response headers and cookie names only. A cookie shows the product is there, not how it is set up.
Readable by AINo schema.org structured data on the homepage. Most of the page is script; an agent that does not run JavaScript sees little text. Built on Next.js.Homepage only. Useful for site owners; not part of the result.
Terms of Servicewww.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/terms-and-conditions/pcmcat204400050067.c?id=pcmcat204400050067 (found on the homepage)

Sentences flagged by keyword. These are machine-selected excerpts, not a legal reading; open the source for context.

  • AI used on or in connection with the Best Buy Properties to provide you with ideas, inspiration, summary information, or other contextual information, including those in response to topics or questions you input, is provided solely for your convenience and may not always be accurate.matched "AI" · reads like a restriction
  • We do not warrant that Product descriptions or other content, whether generated by AI or not, is accurate, complete, or error free.matched "AI" · reads like a restriction
  • You may not copy, scrape, frame, modify, remove, delete, augment, add to, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale, lease or rental of, create derivative works from or in any way exploit any of the Content, in whole or in part.matched "scrape" · reads like a restriction
  • … PROPERTY, ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE PURCHASED THROUGH A BEST BUY PROPERTY, OR FOR ANY INACCURATE INFORMATION GENERATED BY AI AND DISPLAYED ON THE BEST BUY PROPERTIES OR SHARED WITH YOU AS PART OF YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH THE BEST BUY PROPERTIES.matched "AI" · reads like a restriction
  • … a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the lawmatched "agent" · reads like a restriction
Not foundNo llms.txt, ai.txt, tdmrep.json, Content-Signal or Content-Usage lines, licensing signals (RSL License, HTTP 402) or robots meta tags.

History

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  • May to Oct 2026
    Signals Named GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, CCBot, Bytespider, anthropic-ai and 6 more explicitly, without changing what they may reach.
    Changed between the Internet Archive's copy from 1 May 2026 and our own check on 19 Oct 2026. Not confirmed yet: seen once so far. Evidence: before · after
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    + # --------------------------------------------------
    + # BEST BUY OFFICIAL ENTERPRISE ROBOTS.TXT
    + # Optimized for search engines, AI discovery, ads, and crawl control
    + # --------------------------------------------------
    +
    + # ==================================================
    + # BUCKET 1: AI SEARCH & DISCOVERY BOT ACCESS
    + # Allows conversational answer engines to securely access clean landing pages.
    + # Mirrors explicit production parameters to protect long-tail revenue.
    + # ==================================================
    + User-agent: OAI-SearchBot
    + User-agent: ChatGPT-User
    + User-agent: Perplexity-User
    + User-agent: GPTBot
    + User-agent: Claude-User
    + User-agent: Claudebot
    + User-agent: PerplexityBot
    + User-agent: Applebot
    + User-agent: Google-Extended
    + User-agent: Gemeni-AI
    + User-agent: Gemini-Deep-Research
    + User-agent: AmazonBot
    +
    + Allow: /site/
    + Allow: /discover-learn/
    +
    + # System Application Blockouts
    + Disallow: /nex/
    + Disallow: /m/e/*
    + Disallow: /browse-api/*
    + Disallow: /api/*.json
    + Disallow: /availability/*
    + Disallow: /cart
    + Disallow: /cart/*
    + Disallow: /cartitems/*
    + Disallow: /fulfillment/*
    + Disallow: /location/*
    + Disallow: /pricing/*
    + Disallow: /productfulfillment/*
    + Disallow: /profile/*
    + Disallow: /services/plans/*
    + Disallow: /services/shoppingscheduler*
    + Disallow: /site/builder/*
    + Disallow: /site/modals/*
    + Disallow: /site/dni/*
    + Disallow: /site/offerbuilder/*
    +
    + # User Dynamic Input Paths
    + Disallow: /site/questions/submission*
    + Disallow: /site/answers/submission*
    + Disallow: /site/reviews/submission*
    +
    + # Production-Safe Explicit Tab Fragments
    + Disallow: /*template=_gameDetailsTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_movieDetailsTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_musicDetailsTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_softwareDetailsTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_accessoriesTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_castAndCrewTab
    + Disallow: /*template=_editorialTab
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