Membership Terms
A membership term defines the duration, billing cycle, and renewal behavior of your membership plan. It answers three fundamental questions for every membership you offer: When does it start? When does it end? How does the member pay?
Every membership plan in FeatsClub has exactly one term attached to it. The term controls how long the membership is valid, whether it renews automatically, and how the start and end dates are determined for each member who enrolls.
Why Terms Matter
Terms are the engine behind your membership's lifecycle. Without a properly configured term, FeatsClub would not know when to start a member's access, when to expire it, or when to charge for renewal. Getting your term right means:
- Members know exactly what they are signing up for -- clear start dates, end dates, and renewal expectations.
- Payments happen on schedule -- one-time charges at enrollment or automatic recurring billing at the right interval.
- Expirations are handled automatically -- no manual tracking of who needs to renew and when.
- Your organization stays organized -- consistent membership periods across all your members.
The Three Term Types
FeatsClub supports three distinct enrollment types, each designed for different use cases:
| Term Type | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Date | All members share the same start and end date set by your organization | Seasonal programs, academic years, annual memberships with a set calendar |
| Date of Enrollment | Each member's term starts from the day they sign up | Rolling memberships, gym passes, monthly subscriptions |
| Lifetime | Membership never expires after a one-time payment | Founding members, alumni associations, one-time certifications |
Terms Are Reusable
In FeatsClub, terms are created at the organization level and can be reused across multiple membership plans. For example, you might create an "Annual 2025" term and attach it to your Individual, Family, and Student membership plans. This keeps your term dates consistent and reduces setup work.
In This Section
| Guide | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Understanding Term Types | Deep dive into Fixed Date, Date of Enrollment, and Lifetime terms with examples and a comparison table |
| Adding & Editing Terms | How to create new terms, configure each field, and manage existing terms |
| Renewal & Expiry | How auto-renewal works, what happens when terms expire, grace periods, and member status changes |
If you are setting up your first membership, start by reading Understanding Term Types to decide which type fits your organization. Then follow the Adding & Editing Terms guide to create your first term.
What's Next?
Start with Understanding Term Types to learn how each term type works and which one is right for your membership plans.