Subscription Lifecycle

Understand how subscriptions work in CodePlanet — from purchase to renewal, cancellation, and reactivation.

Subscription States

┌──────────┐     ┌──────────┐     ┌──────────┐
│  FREE    │────▶│  ACTIVE  │────▶│ CANCELLED│
└──────────┘     └────┬─────┘     └──────────┘
      ▲               │                 │
      │               ▼                 ▼
      │          ┌──────────┐     ┌──────────┐
      └──────────│ EXPIRED  │◀────│ EXPIRING │
                 └──────────┘     └──────────┘

State Definitions

State	Description
FREE	No active subscription, using free tier
ACTIVE	Paid subscription is active and current
EXPIRING	Cancelled but time remaining
EXPIRED	Subscription period ended
CANCELLED	User cancelled, no access

Purchase Flow

1. User Selects Plan

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Choose Your Plan                            │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                         │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐     │
│  │    FREE     │  │  DEVELOPER  │  │     PRO     │     │
│  │   ₹0/mo     │  │  ₹299/mo    │  │  ₹799/mo    │     │
│  │             │  │             │  │             │     │
│  │ • 10 probs  │  │ • Unlimited │  │ • Unlimited │     │
│  │ • Basic     │  │ • API access│  │ • Everything│     │
│  │             │  │             │  │ • Priority  │     │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘     │
│                                                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

2. Payment Processing

User clicks "Subscribe"
         │
         ▼
   Create Razorpay Order
   (POST /api/v1/payments/create)
         │
         ▼
   Razorpay Checkout Opens
         │
         ▼
   User Completes Payment
         │
         ▼
   Verify Signature
   (POST /api/v1/payments/verify)
         │
         ▼
   Activate Subscription

3. Subscription Activated

User's plan is updated in database
Features unlocked immediately
Welcome email sent
Dashboard reflects new plan

Billing Cycle

Monthly Subscriptions

Billed on the same date each month
If the date doesn't exist (e.g., 31st), billed on last day of month
Payment attempted 3 days before renewal

Annual Subscriptions (Planned)

2 months free (pay for 10, get 12)
Billed once per year
Renewal reminder 7 days before

Cancellation

How to Cancel

Go to Settings → Subscription
Click "Cancel Subscription"
Confirm cancellation
Access continues until period ends

What Happens

State changes to EXPIRING
Features remain until period ends
No future charges
Can reactivate anytime

Grace Period

After expiration, you have 7 days to reactivate at the same rate before being moved to FREE tier.

Reactivation

From EXPIRING

If you cancelled but still have time remaining:

Go to Settings → Subscription
Click "Reactivate"
Cancellation is reversed
Billing continues as normal

From EXPIRED

If your subscription expired:

Go to Pricing
Select your plan
Complete payment
Access restored immediately

Plan Changes

Upgrading

Upgrading takes effect immediately:

Developer → Pro

1. Prorated credit calculated
2. New plan price charged
3. Difference applied to next billing
4. Pro features unlocked instantly

Example:

15 days left on Developer (₹299)
Upgrading to Pro (₹799)
Credit: ₹299 × (15/30) = ₹150
Charge: ₹799 - ₹150 = ₹649

Downgrading

Downgrading takes effect at next billing:

Pro → Developer

1. Current period continues as Pro
2. Next billing charges Developer rate
3. Features change at next period

Failed Payments

If a payment fails:

Attempt	Timing	Action
1st	Due date	Email notification
2nd	+3 days	Email + dashboard warning
3rd	+7 days	Final warning
4th	+10 days	Subscription cancelled

Updating Payment Method

Go to Settings → Billing
Click "Update Payment Method"
Enter new card/UPI
Retry failed payment

Refunds

Refund Policy

Within 7 days: Full refund, no questions asked
After 7 days: Prorated refund minus transaction fees
Abuse: No refund for ToS violations

How to Request

Email support@acodeplanet.tech
Include order ID and reason
Refund processed within 5-7 business days

Subscription Data

API

// GET /api/v1/user/subscription
{
  plan: "pro",
  status: "active",
  currentPeriodStart: "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
  currentPeriodEnd: "2024-02-01T00:00:00Z",
  cancelAtPeriodEnd: false,
  paymentMethod: {
    type: "card",
    last4: "4242",
    expiryMonth: 12,
    expiryYear: 2025
  }
}

Webhooks

Subscribe to these events:

subscription.created
subscription.updated
subscription.cancelled
subscription.expired

FAQ

Can I pause my subscription?

Not currently. You can cancel and reactivate later.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

Your data is retained for 1 year. You can export anytime.

Can I switch between monthly and annual?

Annual plans are planned for a future release. Currently, only monthly billing is available.

Do you offer student discounts?

Yes! Email support with your .edu email for 50% off.

Is there a team plan?

Planned for a future release. Join the waitlist at acodeplanet.tech/teams.

Next Steps

Pricing & Plans — Compare plans
Razorpay Integration — Payment details
Billing FAQ — Common questions

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