Managing Your Subscription
Learn how to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your DocWeb subscription.
Upgrading Your Plan
From the App
- Click the credits display in the session sidebar
- Click "Upgrade" or "View Plans"
- Select your desired tier (Pro or Max)
- Complete payment via Stripe
What Happens When You Upgrade
- Immediate access to new tier benefits
- Credits reset to new tier limit
- Session limit increases immediately
- Billing starts from upgrade date
Downgrading Your Plan
How to Downgrade
- Access the Stripe Customer Portal (link in account settings)
- Select "Change Plan"
- Choose a lower tier
- Confirm the change
What Happens When You Downgrade
- Change takes effect at end of billing period
- Credits reduce to new tier limit
- Sessions exceeding new limit are archived (not deleted)
- You keep access to Pro/Max until period ends
Canceling Your Subscription
How to Cancel
- Access the Stripe Customer Portal
- Click "Cancel Subscription"
- Confirm cancellation
What Happens When You Cancel
- Access continues until end of billing period
- Account reverts to Free tier afterward
- Sessions exceeding Free limit are archived
- Data is NOT deleted (you can re-subscribe)
Stripe Customer Portal
The Stripe Customer Portal lets you:
- View payment history
- Update payment method
- Change subscription plan
- Cancel subscription
- Download invoices
Access via: Account Settings → Manage Subscription
Billing Cycle
Monthly Billing
- Subscriptions are billed monthly
- Billed on the same day each month
- Pro-rated if you upgrade mid-cycle
Payment Methods
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Debit cards
- Processed securely via Stripe
Failed Payments
If a payment fails:
- You receive an email notification
- Stripe retries the payment
- After multiple failures, subscription is paused
- Update payment method to restore access
Invoices and Receipts
Accessing Invoices
- Open Stripe Customer Portal
- Click "Billing History"
- Download PDF invoices
Invoice Contents
- Plan name and price
- Billing period
- Payment method (last 4 digits)
- Tax information (if applicable)
Refunds
Refund Policy
- No refunds for partial months
- No refunds for unused credits
- Contact support for exceptional circumstances
Requesting a Refund
Email [email protected] with:
- Account email
- Reason for refund request
- Billing period in question
Session Limits and Archiving
When You Downgrade
If you have more sessions than your new tier allows:
- Oldest sessions (by
lastAccessedAt) are archived - Archived sessions remain in the database
- They don't count toward your limit
- Data is preserved
Accessing Archived Sessions
Currently, archived sessions are not visible in the UI. To restore access, upgrade to a tier with a higher session limit.
FAQ
Can I switch between Pro and Max?
Yes, you can upgrade from Pro to Max or downgrade from Max to Pro at any time via the Stripe Customer Portal.
What if I need more than 100 credits/day?
Contact us at [email protected] to discuss enterprise options.
Is there an annual discount?
Not currently. All subscriptions are monthly.
Can I pause my subscription?
Not directly, but you can cancel and re-subscribe later. Your data is preserved.
How do I update my payment method?
Use the Stripe Customer Portal → "Payment Methods" → "Add" or "Update"