# How Account Subscription Works
> Source: https://development.fuze-store.com/docs/other/how-account-subscription-works

# How Account Subscription Works

Fuze Store POS uses a subscription system to give you access to features based on your plan. Here is how subscriptions work and how to manage them.

## What is a Subscription?

A subscription unlocks the features of Fuze Store POS. You pay a set monthly amount per store, and in return you get access to the tools your business needs.

## How Subscriptions Work

- **Choose a Plan** -- Pick the plan that fits your business. Fuze Store offers **Basic** (the free plan), **Starter**, **Lite**, **Standard**, and **Premium**. Each plan has its own features and limits, and higher tiers unlock more features, stores, staff, and catalog capacity.
- **Start Your Subscription** -- Enter your payment details and activate your plan. You will be billed automatically each month, **in advance for the upcoming month**. Your plan is a flat fee per store — Fuze Store never takes a percentage of your sales.
- **Use All Features** -- Access everything included in your plan, such as sales, inventory, staff management, and more.
- **Upgrade or Downgrade** -- Change your plan at any time to get more features or reduce costs. Upgrades apply immediately (you pay only the prorated difference for the rest of the cycle); downgrades take effect at your next renewal.
- **Cancel Anytime** -- You can cancel your subscription. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.

## What is Included?

Depending on your plan, you may get:

- Unlimited sales and orders
- Multiple stores or locations
- Staff accounts and permissions
- Advanced reports and analytics
- Optional add-ons (Loyalty, SMS, Inventory, and more)

Check the [pricing page](/pricing) or your account settings for a full list of features in each plan.

## How POS Pricing and Order Calculation Works

Fuze Store POS handles all pricing situations while keeping things clear. Here is a summary of how the system calculates prices.

### How Each Item is Priced

- **Base Price or Special Price** -- Each item starts with a base price. If a special price is active and within valid dates, the system uses it.
- **Modifiers** -- Extras or options (like toppings or sizes) add their own price.
- **Item Discounts** -- You can apply percentage or fixed-amount discounts to individual items.
- **Tax** -- Items can have tax included in the price. If your POS is set to exclude tax, the system adjusts the price accordingly.

### How the Order Total is Calculated

- **Order Discounts** -- The whole order can have custom discounts, multiple discounts, or gift card discounts (percentage or fixed amounts).
- **Service and Delivery Fees** -- You can add service or delivery fees as a set amount or percentage.
- **Final Calculation** -- The POS adds all items (with modifiers, discounts, and tax), subtracts order-level discounts and gift cards, then adds any fees.

### Formulas

- **Per Item (Tax Inclusive):**
  ((Base Price or Special Price) + Modifiers - Discounts) x Quantity
- **Per Item (Tax Exclusive):**
  (((Base Price or Special Price) + Modifiers - Discounts) x Quantity) / (1 + Tax Rate)
- **Order Summary:**
  Subtotal of all Items - Order Discounts - Custom Discounts + Service Fee - Gift Card Discount + Delivery Fee

## Managing Your Subscription

- **View Your Plan** -- See your current plan, renewal date, and payment method in account settings.
- **Update Payment Info** -- Change your card or payment method at any time.
- **Download Invoices** -- Get copies of past payments for your records.
- **Contact Support** -- Reach out if you have questions or need help.

## Tips

- Pick the plan that matches your business size and needs.
- Set a reminder for your renewal date so you are not caught off guard.
- Review your usage and upgrade if your business is growing.