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How collaborator charges are calculated

Updated over a week ago

In this article, you'll learn how we calculate charges when you add or remove collaborators from your workspace.


Important information:

All paid plans are per-user based. This means you are charged for each user invited/added to your workspace - including pending invitations.


Adding a Collaborator

When you invite a collaborator, the system creates a new invoice to cover the additional subscription for the remaining time in your billing cycle.

Here’s how it works:

  • A new invoice is created for the time remaining until your next billing date.

  • The cost is prorated based on the days left.

  • You are charged immediately for the prorated amount.

  • Your billing date stays the same.

Example:

  • Person 1 has a subscription, which is 30$/month. Person 1 adds Person 2 to their workspace 1 day after they started their subscription.

  • A new invoice is created for the subscription, which would be 60$, putting the amount Person 1 pays for the monthly subscription to 60$/month(since there are 2 people in the workspace).

  • The amount Person 1 paid for the subscription is deducted from the new invoice, and the system calculates how much the remaining time until the billing date costs, which is 29$.

  • This 29$ becomes how much we charge for the added collaborator.

  • The new invoice for the 29$ amount is charged to Person 1.

  • In the following months, the charge will be 60$/month.

This prorated charge only occurs when a collaborator is added.


Removing a collaborator

  1. Access the Dashboard:

    • Log in to your VEED account.

    • Navigate to the dashboard of the workspace where you want to remove a collaborator.

  2. Open the Collaborators Tab:

    • Click on your workspace icon or name located at the top left of the screen.

    • From the drop-down menu that appears, select the "Collaborators" option.

  3. Select and Remove the Collaborator:

    • In the Collaborators section, find the list of people currently tied to the workspace.

    • Identify and remove the specific collaborator by selecting the appropriate action (typically a "Remove" button).

    • Ensure you are logged in as the workspace Owner or with the main account email to perform these actions.

When you remove a collaborator, any unused time on their subscription is credited to your next invoice.

Here’s what happens:

  • The system calculates the unused time until your billing date.

  • That amount is deducted as a discount from your next charge.

  • Your billing date remains unchanged.

Example:

  • Person 1 and Person 2 are part of the same workspace, which is upgraded to a plan for which they pay 2 x 30$/month = 60$/month.

  • Person 1 removes Person 2 from the workspace 1 day before the subscription is due to renew.

  • A new invoice is created for the subscription, which would be 30$, since with the removal of Person 2, Person 1 will only pay for themselves.

  • The unused time is calculated from the original subscription. In this case, since the original subscription was used for almost the full period(only 1 day remained before it was supposed to renew), the unused time is 1 day. This amount is around 1$.

  • This 1$ is then subtracted from the 30$, putting the new invoice to 29$.

  • The new invoice for the 29$ is charged to Person 1 on the original billing date.

  • In the following months, the charge will be 30$/month.

This deduction only applies to the month the collaborator is removed.


Situations Requiring Additional Support

  • If you encounter any issues or are unable to remove a collaborator through the dashboard, please contact VEED support through the chat bot in the bottom left corner.

  • For ownership transfers or role changes that cannot be made directly through the interface, contact support for assistance.

  • Note that only the Owner or main account holder can make changes to the collaborator list, so ensure proper access rights before attempting the removal process.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can I remove an editor to prevent additional charges?

    • Yes. To avoid paying for an extra editor, remove the editor using the steps outlined above. Credit for unused subscription days will reflect on your next invoice.

  • Q: What happens to the billing adjustments?

    • All unused subscription periods for removed collaborators are automatically converted to a credit balance and applied to your next invoice. This credit remains available on your account and continues to be applied toward future invoices until it is fully used.

  • Q: Can I get a refund if I remove the collaborator?

    • No, refunds cannot be issued if you remove the collaborator after being charged for them. If you remove a collaborator, the remaining balance from their subscription will be automatically converted to a credit balance and applied to your next invoice.

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