Subscription Pause & Resume Module Overview

Purpose

The Subscription Pause & Resume module provides users with the ability to temporarily halt their subscription billing and easily reactivate it when needed. This feature offers flexibility, allowing users to manage their payment schedule based on their needs.

Benefits

• Enhanced User Control: Users can pause subscriptions during periods of low usage or budget constraints, avoiding unnecessary charges.
• Reduced Churn: By giving users control, they are less likely to cancel their subscription entirely, benefiting both the user and the service provider.
• Simplified Reactivation: The module ensures a seamless process for resuming payments, reducing potential friction points.

Usage Scenarios

Pausing Subscriptions

1. Temporary Service Break: Users may pause subscriptions during extended breaks or holidays to avoid charges.
2. Cost Management: Useful for users managing budgets who want to halt payments temporarily without losing access.
3. Payment Issues: Temporarily pausing can resolve payment-related issues, allowing time to address underlying problems.

Resuming Subscriptions

1. Return to Service: After addressing personal reasons or resolving payment issues, users can seamlessly reactivate their subscriptions.
2. Budget Planning: Users might resume payments post-pause to align with new financial plans or service needs.
3. Reactivating Due to Errors: If a pause was due to an error, this module allows easy resumption without affecting service continuity.

This module is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, ensuring both users and businesses benefit from flexible subscription management.

Subscription Pause & Resume Module Documentation

Overview

The Subscription Pause & Resume module allows users to temporarily halt billing on their subscriptions and reactivate them when needed. This feature provides flexibility for users who may want to manage their expenses during periods of inactivity, without losing access to their services permanently.

Key Features

1. Subscription Pause

• Users can pause their subscription to stop being billed immediately.
• A grace period is applied after the pause, allowing users to resume within a specific timeframe without penalties.
• Pausing does not affect existing service entitlements or usage history.

2. Subscription Resume

• Users can reactivate their paused subscriptions at any time.
• Resuming restores the subscription to its previous state, including all associated benefits and access levels.
• No additional fees are applied when resuming a paused subscription.

3. Grace Period

• A configurable grace period is provided after pausing a subscription before it expires or reactivates automatically.
• The grace period ensures users have time to resume their subscription without losing access entirely.

4. API Integration

• The module provides RESTful APIs for programmatic control of subscription pauses and resumes.
• Endpoints include:
  • POST /subscriptions/{id}/pause
  • POST /subscriptions/{id}/resume

5. Session Expiration

• Paused subscriptions that remain inactive for a specified period (e.g., 30 days) are subject to session expiration.
• Expired subscriptions may require reauthentication or a new subscription setup to resume.

6. Audit Logs

• Detailed logs track all pause and resume actions, including timestamps, user IDs, and subscription details.
• These logs help in auditing user activity and ensuring compliance with policies.

This module offers developers the tools to provide flexible billing management while maintaining secure and transparent operations.

Subscription Pause & Resume Module Documentation

1. FastAPI Endpoint Example

The following code demonstrates how to create endpoints in a FastAPI application to pause and resume subscriptions.

from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
from typing import Optional
from pydantic import BaseModel

router = APIRouter()

class SubscriptionStatus(str):
    Active = "Active"
    Paused = "Paused"

class PauseResponse(BaseModel):
    status: str
    message: str
    subscription_id: str
    status_name: str

class ResumeResponse(BaseModel):
    status: str
    message: str
    subscription_id: str
    status_name: str

@router.put("/subscriptions/{subscription_id}/pause", response_model=PauseResponse)
async def pause_subscription(subscription_id: str):
    # Implementation logic here
    return {"status": "success", 
            "message": "Subscription paused successfully",
            "subscription_id": subscription_id,
            "status_name": SubscriptionStatus.Paused}

@router.put("/subscriptions/{subscription_id}/resume", response_model=ResumeResponse)
async def resume_subscription(subscription_id: str):
    # Implementation logic here
    return {"status": "success",
            "message": "Subscription resumed successfully",
            "subscription_id": subscription_id,
            "status_name": SubscriptionStatus.Active}

2. React UI Example

This React component demonstrates a simple UI for pausing and resuming subscriptions.

import { useState } from 'react';
import toast, { Toaster } from 'react-hot-toast';

const SubscriptionActions = ({ subscriptionId }: { subscriptionId: string }) => {
    const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);

    const pauseSubscription = async () => {
        setIsLoading(true);
        try {
            await fetch(`/api/subscriptions/${subscriptionId}/pause`, { method: 'PUT' });
            toast.success('Subscription paused successfully!');
        } catch (error) {
            toast.error('Failed to pause subscription.');
        } finally {
            setIsLoading(false);
        }
    };

    const resumeSubscription = async () => {
        setIsLoading(true);
        try {
            await fetch(`/api/subscriptions/${subscriptionId}/resume`, { method: 'PUT' });
            toast.success('Subscription resumed successfully!');
        } catch (error) {
            toast.error('Failed to resume subscription.');
        } finally {
            setIsLoading(false);
        }
    };

    return (
        <div className="flex gap-2">
            <button 
                onClick={pauseSubscription}
                disabled={isLoading}
                className="px-4 py-2 bg-gray-500 text-white rounded hover:bg-gray-600"
            >
                {isLoading ? 'Pausing...' : 'Pause'}
            </button>
            <button
                onClick={resumeSubscription}
                disabled={isLoading}
                className="px-4 py-2 bg-green-500 text-white rounded hover:bg-green-600"
            >
                {isLoading ? 'Resuming...' : 'Resume'}
            </button>
        </div>
    );
};

export default SubscriptionActions;

3. Pydantic Data Schema Example

This schema defines the expected responses for subscription pause and resume actions.

from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import Optional

class SubscriptionStatus(str):
    Active = "Active"
    Paused = "Paused"

class SubscriptionResponse(BaseModel):
    status: str
    message: str
    subscription_id: str
    status_name: SubscriptionStatus

# Example usage in response models:
class PauseResponse(SubscriptionResponse):
    pass  # Inherit from SubscriptionResponse

class ResumeResponse(SubscriptionResponse):
    pass  # Inherit from SubscriptionResponse

These code samples provide a foundation for implementing subscription pause and resume functionality in your application.

Subscription Pause & Resume Module Documentation

Related Modules

• Subscription Management: Core functionality for managing subscriptions.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Handles billing interactions.
• User Notifications: Ensures users are informed of changes.
• Billing Reports: Tracks subscription activity and financials.
• Coupon System: Manages discounts applicable during pauses.
• Webhooks: Facilitates real-time updates.
• Tax Calculation: Adjusts for tax implications when subscriptions change.

Use Cases

1. Scheduled Maintenance: Temporarily pause subscriptions to update systems without affecting billing.
2. Temporary Service Unsubscription: Allow users to pause subscriptions for a period, reactivating later.
3. Testing Phase: Enable users to test services with paused billing.
4. Payment Failure Handling: Pause subscriptions when payments fail, giving users time to update info.
5. Grace Period Offer: Provide a grace period after pausing for users to reactivate without penalty.

Integration Tips

• Code Snippets: Use the provided examples to integrate pause and resume functionality.
• Error Handling: Implement checks for invalid subscription states or missing parameters.
• Idempotency: Ensure operations are safe with multiple calls by using idempotent methods.
• Logging: Track all pause/resume events for auditing purposes.
• Testing: Validate in staging environments to handle edge cases like duplicate pauses.

Configuration Options

This documentation provides a comprehensive guide for integrating and configuring the Subscription Pause & Resume module, ensuring smooth operation and user experience.