'Fixed Term' Contract
Fixed term contracts will automatically terminate once the agreed term/period has completed.
At the end of the term, the Client's account on the Debitsuccess side will be cancelled down, meaning if a new contract is later required then the client/facility will have to re-enter their payment info again which will create a new Debitsuccess account, including being charged for applicable Establishment Fees.
To create a Membership as a 'Fixed Term' Contract, go through the normal membership creation process as described here, but ensure you set a fixed 'Membership Duration' (not rollover), as outlined below:
'Minimum Term' Contract
Unlike a 'Fixed Term' Contract, with a Minimum Term Contract the Client's Debitsuccess account will remain active and will keep taking payments beyond the minimum term agreement, unless cancelled by the Client or Facility (after the minimum term period has been met).
To create a Membership as a 'Minimum Term' Contract, go through the normal membership creation process as described here, but ensure you set the 'Membership Duration' to be rolled over and also define a 'Minimum Contract Term', as outlined below:
Note: you can only set a Minimum Term Contract using a 'Monthly' frequency.
'Ongoing' Contract
This refers to a rollover contract, there are no minimums or fixed terms. The client or facility can cancel this at anytime.
To create a Membership as an 'Ongoing' Contract, go through the normal membership creation process as described here, but ensure you set the 'Membership Duration' to be rolled over, as outlined below:
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Understanding different Debitsuccess fees
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Managing payment suspensions in Debitsuccess
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