Managing Your Subscription

Account & Settings

Billing, upgrades, and subscription settings

5 min read
Beginner
Updated 3 September 2025
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Managing Your Subscription

Managing Your FileSeal Subscription

Complete guide to FileSeal's subscription options, billing management, and account settings to optimise your professional document sharing workflows.

Subscription Overview

Trial Period

7-Day Free Trial

  • Full Access: All professional features included
  • Seal Limit: 3 secure document requests
  • No Credit Card: Start immediately without payment
  • Professional Experience: Complete FileSeal functionality
  • Automatic Notifications: Trial status and upgrade prompts

Trial Benefits

  • Test complete workflow with real clients
  • Experience zero-trust security features
  • Evaluate professional branding options
  • Assess client communication effectiveness
  • Trial expires gracefully with data preservation

Professional Plan

Unlimited Professional Usage

  • Unlimited Seals: No restriction on document requests
  • Full Feature Access: All security and customization features
  • Professional Branding: Complete client experience customization
  • Priority Support: Enhanced customer service
  • Compliance Documentation: Professional regulatory support

Professional Features Included

  • Advanced malware detection
  • Extended audit trail retention
  • Professional email templates
  • Custom branding options
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Priority customer support

Billing Management

Payment Information

Supported Payment Methods

  • Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  • Debit Cards: UK and international cards accepted
  • Secure Processing: Stripe payment infrastructure
  • Professional Invoicing: VAT-compliant receipts provided
  • Automatic Renewal: Seamless service continuity

Billing Cycles

  • Monthly Billing: Flexible month-to-month subscription
  • Annual Billing: Cost-effective yearly subscription options
  • Professional Invoicing: Business expense documentation
  • Tax Compliance: VAT handling for UK businesses

Invoice and Receipt Management

Professional Documentation

  • Detailed Invoices: Itemized billing information
  • VAT Compliance: UK tax requirement handling
  • Business Records: Professional expense documentation
  • Download Access: PDF invoices available
  • Email Delivery: Automatic invoice distribution

Accounting Integration

  • Expense Categories: Professional service billing codes
  • Tax Deductible: Business expense classification
  • Record Keeping: Professional financial management
  • Audit Support: Complete billing documentation

Upgrade and Downgrade Process

Upgrading from Trial

Seamless Conversion Process

  1. Choose Plan: Select professional subscription
  2. Payment Setup: Secure payment method entry
  3. Immediate Activation: Instant professional features
  4. Data Preservation: All trial data maintained
  5. Continued Access: Uninterrupted service provision

Upgrade Benefits

  • Immediate Effect: Professional features activate instantly
  • No Data Loss: Trial requests and settings preserved
  • Enhanced Features: Full professional functionality unlocked
  • Priority Support: Enhanced customer service access
  • Compliance Tools: Professional regulatory support activated

Plan Changes

Flexible Subscription Management

  • Billing Cycle Changes: Monthly to annual conversion
  • Feature Adjustments: Plan modification options
  • Prorated Billing: Fair pricing for mid-cycle changes
  • Immediate Effect: Plan changes activate instantly

Account Settings Management

Billing Information Updates

Payment Method Changes

  1. Access Settings: Navigate to billing section
  2. Update Payment: Secure card information entry
  3. Verification Process: Payment method confirmation
  4. Automatic Update: Future billing uses new method
  5. Confirmation: Email notification of changes

Billing Address Management

  • Professional Address: Business billing information
  • VAT Registration: Tax identification handling
  • International Billing: Global payment support
  • Compliance Requirements: Professional billing standards

Subscription Preferences

Notification Settings

  • Billing Reminders: Payment due notifications
  • Invoice Delivery: Automatic receipt distribution
  • Plan Changes: Subscription modification alerts
  • Support Communications: Professional service updates

Auto-Renewal Management

  • Continuous Service: Automatic subscription renewal
  • Payment Scheduling: Predictable billing cycles
  • Cancellation Options: Flexible subscription control
  • Grace Periods: Service continuation assurance

Professional Usage Optimisation

Feature Utilization Analysis

Usage Monitoring

  • Request Volume: Document request statistics
  • Client Engagement: Upload and download metrics
  • Security Events: Malware detection and prevention logs
  • Professional Efficiency: Workflow optimisation insights

ROI Assessment

  • Time Savings: Efficiency improvement measurement
  • Security Value: Risk reduction quantification
  • Client Satisfaction: Professional service enhancement
  • Compliance Benefits: Regulatory requirement fulfillment

Scaling Your Usage

Professional Growth Support

  • Unlimited Scaling: No usage restrictions
  • Team Integration: Multi-user account planning
  • Enterprise Features: Advanced organisational options
  • Custom Solutions: Professional requirement adaptation

Cancellation and Data Management

Subscription Cancellation

Professional Cancellation Process

  1. Settings Access: Navigate to subscription management
  2. Cancellation Request: Initiate cancellation process
  3. Data Export: Download important information
  4. Service Period: Access until billing period end
  5. Confirmation: Cancellation completion notification

Cancellation Considerations

  • Service Continuation: Access until period end
  • Data Preservation: Limited retention period
  • Re-activation Options: Subscription renewal availability
  • Alternative Solutions: Professional service alternatives

Data Retention and Export

Professional Data Management

  • Export Options: Complete data download availability
  • Audit Trail Access: Professional compliance documentation
  • Client Information: Professional relationship records
  • Compliance Documentation: Regulatory requirement fulfillment

Post-Cancellation Support

  • Grace Period: Limited data access continuation
  • Support Availability: Professional assistance during transition
  • Re-activation: Simple subscription resumption
  • Data Recovery: Professional information restoration

Support and Resources

Professional Support Access

Customer Service Channels

  • Email Support: Professional assistance via email
  • Documentation: Comprehensive user guides
  • Best Practices: Professional optimisation guidance
  • Compliance Support: Regulatory requirement assistance

Professional Resources

  • Training Materials: Professional usage optimisation
  • Compliance Guides: Regulatory requirement documentation
  • Best Practices: Professional workflow optimisation
  • Industry Solutions: Sector-specific usage guidance

Final Configuration: Complete your setup with Notification Settings to optimise your professional FileSeal experience.

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