Cancellation
Learn how to cancel or pause your YAPL subscription.
Cancellation
This guide covers cancelling your YAPL subscription, what happens after cancellation, and how to reactivate if needed.
Before You Cancel
Consider Alternatives
Before cancelling, consider:
| Alternative | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Downgrade | Need fewer features, keep access |
| Remove seats | Reduce costs, keep plan |
| Pause | Temporary break (contact support) |
What You'll Lose
Cancellation affects:
- Active project editing
- Team collaboration
- Full feature access
- Ability to invite members
How to Cancel
Step-by-Step
- Navigate to Settings in sidebar
- Select Subscription tab
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Review cancellation terms
- Confirm cancellation
Confirmation
After cancelling:
- Confirmation email sent
- Status changes to "Cancelled"
- Access continues until period end
Who Can Cancel
Only workspace owners can cancel subscriptions:
- Single owner can cancel
- Multiple owners: any owner can cancel
- Team members cannot cancel
Cancellation Effects
Immediate Effects
When you cancel:
- Subscription marked for cancellation
- No immediate access loss
- Billing stops at period end
At Period End
When billing period ends:
- Full editing access stops
- Workspace becomes read-only
- Team members lose edit access
Data Preservation
Your data is preserved:
- Projects remain intact
- Plans and tasks saved
- Activity history kept
- 90-day retention period
Data is preserved for 90 days after subscription ends. Reactivate within this period to restore full access.
Read-Only Mode
What Works
After cancellation takes effect:
- View projects and plans
- Access historical data
- Download exports (if Professional was active)
What Doesn't Work
In read-only mode:
- Cannot create new projects
- Cannot edit tasks
- Cannot invite members
- Cannot change settings
Timing
When Cancellation Takes Effect
| Action | Timing |
|---|---|
| Cancel request | Immediate |
| Status change | Immediate |
| Access loss | End of billing period |
| Data deletion | 90 days after expiration |
Example Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Cancel subscription |
| Jan 15 | Status: Cancelled |
| Feb 1 | Billing period ends |
| Feb 1 | Read-only mode begins |
| May 1 | Data deletion (90 days) |
Refunds
Refund Policy
- No refund for partial periods
- Access continues until period end
- Full value for remaining time
Exceptions
Contact support for:
- Billing errors
- Service issues
- Special circumstances
Reactivating
During Access Period
If still within billing period:
- Go to Settings > Subscription
- Click Reactivate Subscription
- Cancellation reversed
- Billing resumes normally
After Access Ends
If subscription expired:
- Go to Settings > Subscription
- Click Reactivate or Subscribe
- Choose a plan
- Complete payment
- Full access restored
Data Restoration
If within 90-day retention:
- All data intact
- Projects accessible
- Full functionality restored
After 90 Days
If past retention period:
- Data may be deleted
- Contact support immediately
- Restoration not guaranteed
Trial Expiration
Trial vs. Cancellation
| Aspect | Trial End | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Automatic | Manual |
| Warning | Yes, in advance | At request |
| Effect | Same (read-only) | Same (read-only) |
After Trial
If trial ends without subscribing:
- Same as cancelled subscription
- Workspace read-only
- 90-day retention applies
Multiple Workspaces
Cancellation Scope
Cancellation is per workspace:
- Cancelling one workspace doesn't affect others
- Each workspace has separate subscription
- Manage each independently
Team Communication
Before Cancelling
Communicate with team:
- Announce upcoming cancellation
- Allow time for data export
- Transfer ownership if needed
After Cancelling
Team members should know:
- Access continues until period end
- Export important data
- Read-only after expiration
Data Export
Before Cancellation
If you need your data:
- Export projects and plans
- Download important reports
- Save critical information
Export Availability
| Plan | Export Available |
|---|---|
| Trial | Yes |
| Basic | No |
| Professional | Yes |
Troubleshooting
Cannot Cancel
"Cannot cancel"
- Verify you're a workspace owner
- Check no pending transactions
- Contact support
Cancellation Not Reflected
- Refresh the page
- Check subscription status
- Verify confirmation received
Need Refund
- Contact support directly
- Explain situation
- Review refund policy
Want to Undo Cancellation
If within billing period:
- Navigate to subscription settings
- Look for reactivate option
- Or contact support
Contact Support
For cancellation issues:
- Use Contact Support
- Include workspace ID
- Describe issue clearly
Related Topics
- Subscription Plans - Plan options
- Upgrading Plan - Changing plans
- Invoices - Billing history
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