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FAQs: Subscriptions and Billing

This FAQ section addresses common questions about subscriptions and billing

Subscription & Plans

Do I need a subscription to launch a campaign?

Yes, an active ad:personam subscription is required to launch live campaigns. We offer two plans tailored to different advertising needs:

  • Starter Plan: Perfect for display campaigns
  • PRO Plan: Required for video, audio, and Connected TV (CTV) campaigns

Setting up your advertiser account and exploring DEMO mode is completely free, but a subscription is necessary to activate and run live campaigns.

How do I upgrade/downgrade my plan?

Changing your plan is simple:

  1. Visit the Billing Portal through your Profile or Dashboard
  2. Select your new plan
  3. Changes are processed using pro-rata billing

How pro-rata billing works:

  • Upgrading: Additional costs are calculated based on remaining time in your billing cycle and added to your next invoice
  • Downgrading: You receive a credit toward future billing for the unused portion of your current plan

This ensures you only pay for what you use, making plan changes fair and flexible.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Absolutely! You have complete control over your subscription:

  • Cancel anytime through the Billing Portal in your Profile or Dashboard
  • No cancellation penalties or fees
  • Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period
  • Continue using all features until your subscription expires

This gives you the freedom to manage your advertising spend according to your business needs.

I don't need any plan at the moment; can I pause the subscription?

While there's no direct "pause" option, you can:

  • Cancel your subscription anytime without penalties
  • Resubscribe later when you're ready to launch new campaigns
  • Keep your account and data - everything stays intact when you resubscribe

This approach gives you maximum flexibility to manage costs and usage according to your current advertising needs.


Payments & Billing

How do I pay for my campaigns?

Campaign payment is straightforward:

  1. Receive your invoice via email after setting up your campaign
  2. 14-day payment window to complete payment
  3. Secure payment options: Credit card, bank transfer, or digital wallet (powered by Stripe)
  4. Campaign activation: Your campaign goes live on the scheduled start date once payment is processed

Pro tip: Pre-fund your Credit Balance for instant campaign launches without waiting for invoice payments!

Can I add funds to my account?

Yes! The Credit Balance feature acts like a digital wallet for your campaigns:

How to add funds:

  • Go to "Subscription & Balance" section in your Profile
  • Choose your top-up amount and currency
  • Pay the generated invoice securely through Stripe

Benefits of Credit Balance:

  • Instant campaign launches - no waiting for invoice payments
  • Automatic budget deductions for new campaigns
  • Automatic credits for unused budget from completed or paused campaigns
  • Flexible budget management for multiple campaigns

Note: Credit Balance is available exclusively for users with active subscriptions and only applies to future campaign invoices.


Campaign Management

What's the difference between Starter and PRO plans?

Starter Plan:

  • Display campaigns only
  • All essential targeting and optimization tools
  • Standard support
  • Perfect for businesses focusing on banner and display advertising

PRO Plan:

  • All campaign types: Display, video, audio, and Connected TV (CTV)
  • Advanced features and bulk workflow tools
  • Priority support
  • Enhanced reporting capabilities
  • Ideal for agencies and advertisers running multimedia campaigns

How quickly can my campaigns go live?

With Credit Balance (Instant):

  • Pre-fund your account and campaigns activate immediately
  • Perfect for time-sensitive opportunities

With Invoice Payment (Standard):

  • Receive invoice after campaign setup
  • 14-day payment window
  • Campaign goes live on scheduled start date after payment processing
  • Automated ad review begins once campaign is active (typically completed within 1 business day)

Can I make changes to my campaigns after they're live?

Yes! You have full control over your active campaigns:

  • Budget adjustments: Increase through Credit Balance or additional invoices
  • Targeting changes: Modify audience, geographic, or demographic targeting
  • Creative updates: Upload new ads or pause existing ones
  • Schedule modifications: Adjust start/end dates or dayparting
  • Pause/Resume: Stop and restart campaigns as needed

Changes take effect quickly, giving you the agility to optimize performance in real-time.