diff --git a/code/websites/pokedex.online/src/views/ChallongeTest.vue b/code/websites/pokedex.online/src/views/ChallongeTest.vue
index 313f91e..d925bb3 100644
--- a/code/websites/pokedex.online/src/views/ChallongeTest.vue
+++ b/code/websites/pokedex.online/src/views/ChallongeTest.vue
@@ -99,7 +99,10 @@
           <!-- Client Credentials (v2.1 only) -->
           <div v-if="apiVersion === 'v2.1'" class="control-group">
             <div class="info-badge" v-if="isClientCredsAuthenticated">
-              ✓ Client Credentials Active - APPLICATION scope enabled
+              ✓ Client Credentials Active
+            </div>
+            <div class="info-badge warning" v-if="isClientCredsAuthenticated && tournamentScope === ScopeType.USER">
+              ⚠️ Client credentials may not work with USER scope - switch to APPLICATION scope
             </div>
             <router-link
               to="/client-credentials"
@@ -108,7 +111,7 @@
               Manage Client Credentials
             </router-link>
             <span class="scope-hint">
-              Client credentials required for APPLICATION scope access
+              Client credentials should use APPLICATION scope for tournament access
             </span>
           </div>
         </div>