@@ -80,9 +80,10 @@ After giving the recurring plan a suitable :guilabel:`Name` (e.g. `Monthly`, `Bi
8080`Quarterly `, etc.), proceed to the form's :guilabel: `DETAILS ` section to fill out the following
8181configuration fields:
8282
83- - :guilabel: `Billing Period `: determines the recurrence period of the recurring plan. Set the
84- numerical value in the text field and contextualize the quantity with a unit of time in the
85- corresponding drop-down menu, in :guilabel: `Weeks `, :guilabel: `Months `, or :guilabel: `Years `.
83+ - :guilabel: `Billing Period `: determines the frequency with which the subscription is billed. Set
84+ the unit of time (:guilabel: `Weeks `, :guilabel: `Months `, or :guilabel: `Years `) in the drop-down
85+ menu and the numerical value in the corresponding text field.
86+
8687- :guilabel: `Automatic Closing `: a numerical value, in days, where the subscription is set to close
8788 automatically if payment is not made.
8889
@@ -93,15 +94,17 @@ configuration fields:
9394
9495- :guilabel: `Align to Period Start `: sets new and recurring subscription plans to bill on the first
9596 day of the next :guilabel: `Billing Period `. When a subscription plan is purchased in the middle
96- of a billing period, the invoice shows a reduced cost.
97+ of a billing period, the invoice shows a reduced cost. Please note: setting a custom period start
98+ date (such as the 5th of each month) requires custom development and is not an option that is
99+ available by default.
97100
98101 .. example ::
99102 On the 15th of July, a customer purchases a monthly subscription for a streaming service.
100- Selecting :guilabel: `Align to Period Start ` for this recurring plan ensures that all
101- subscriptions are billed on the 1st of each month. Their subscription begins as soon as
102- payment is confirmed. The quotation shows the full cost of the subscription for July 1 - 31,
103- but the invoice shows an adjusted cost for July 15 - 31. On the 1st of August, the customer is
104- charged the full price for the month's subscription.
103+ Selecting :guilabel: `Align to Period Start ` for this recurring plan configures this
104+ subscription to bill on the 1st of each month. Their subscription begins as soon as payment is
105+ confirmed. The quotation shows the full cost of the subscription for July 1 - 31, but the
106+ invoice shows an adjusted cost for July 15 - 31. On the 1st of August, the customer is charged
107+ the full price for the month's subscription.
105108
106109- :guilabel: `Company `: optional assignment, if the database has :doc: `Multi-company
107110 <../general/companies/multi_company>` functionality enabled. Assigning this value will make the
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