Important Update from Patreon!
Added 2024-10-09 06:52:47 +0000 UTCBy the way, I just received an updated announcement from Patreon due to Apple's requirements.
To be honest, I spent a lot of time carefully reading the rules and everything before coming to the conclusion that I have decided to accept this change since... there is nothing I can do, right?
At the same time, this change will start next month.
Nevertheless, nothing changes much, really, but you can read the summary below to see since it gives a good deal to those who sign the membership on a different date than the 1st of each month.
Here you go.
Nothing changes for your existing members. They’re still charged on the 1st of each month.
New members pay when they join and monthly on that same date instead of on the 1st of each month. For example, a member who signs up on April 12 will be charged again on May 12. Members can visit their Membership settings tab and click on the View details button to see their next charge date
If a member upgrades, they’ll get charged the outstanding amount straight away and will be able to unlock access to the higher tier immediately. Their billing date will not change.
If a member downgrades, they’ll remain on their original tier until the next billing date.
Nevertheless, for those who register from Apple's apps due to Apple's 30% App Store fee, I will be forced to put an increase in the price of the membership due to this requirement.
Naturally, this price increase is only available in the iOS app. My prices on the web and the Android app will remain the same. Nothing changes if you register from the website or the Android.
By the way, if you are curious about this change, I have included the link below, or you can check the Patreon website itself.
https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon
https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/27992185537037-How-iOS-in-app-purchases-work-for-fans
Lastly, I have to apologize to Apple users, especially those who registered for membership, since I have to say the 30% charge is too much for me to bear, so I can only raise the price of the original price for those who use IOS Apple.
As for the others, whether it is website or Android, once again, you are all fine; nothing changes except that those who register on a different date won't have a limited time to read anymore as I have changed from "First-of-the-month billing" to "Subscription billing," which allows new members to pay when they join and monthly on that same date instead of on the 1st of each month.
It might be long, but I have tried to make it simple and easy to understand.
Oh, once again, thanks for reading and understanding~!
If you are unclear, you can put your comments below, and I will try my best to answer your doubt with my understanding. However, if I can't answer it, please ask customer service for the Patreon, okay?
Comments
Thanks for the warning! Switching to website sub soon
SpankMyBeef
2024-10-09 12:04:54 +0000 UTCAndroid supremacy once again
c d
2024-10-09 08:49:17 +0000 UTCNo problem, that's good. Nothing changes for you, then.
akikan40
2024-10-09 07:07:02 +0000 UTCI use the website for my memberships, so I'm good. Thanks for notifying us about it.
Arisenpai
2024-10-09 06:55:53 +0000 UTC