> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sculkhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing Cycles

> Sculk Hosting offers monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing cycles. Commit to quarterly billing to save 5%, or choose yearly to save 15% on any plan.

Sculk Hosting gives you the flexibility to pay on the schedule that works for you. All plans are available on monthly, quarterly, or yearly billing cycles, and longer commitments unlock automatic discounts. You choose your billing cycle at checkout — there is no obligation to commit to a full year upfront if you want to try a plan first.

## Billing cycle options

| Cycle     | Discount | Description                        |
| --------- | -------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Monthly   | —        | Standard price, billed every month |
| Quarterly | 5% off   | Billed every 3 months              |
| Yearly    | 15% off  | Billed every 12 months             |

## Savings example: Wither plan (\$35/mo)

The table below shows how much you save on the Wither plan depending on your billing cycle.

| Cycle     | Effective monthly rate | Amount charged    | Savings          |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ----------------- | ---------------- |
| Monthly   | \$35.00/mo             | \$35.00/month     | —                |
| Quarterly | \~\$33.25/mo           | \~\$99.75/quarter | \~\$5.25/quarter |
| Yearly    | \~\$29.75/mo           | \~\$357.00/year   | \~\$63.00/year   |

The same percentage discounts apply to all plans. To see your exact savings, select your plan and cycle at checkout — the discounted total will be shown before you confirm.

## How billing works

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  Services are billed **in advance**. When you purchase or renew a plan, you are paying for the upcoming billing period, not the period that just ended.
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* Your service renews automatically at the end of each billing period.
* You will be charged the same amount unless you cancel or change your plan before the renewal date.
* Renewal invoices are generated a few days before the due date. You can view upcoming invoices in the client area at [my.sculkhosting.com](https://my.sculkhosting.com).

## First-order discount

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  Use discount code **BLABLA** at checkout to get **10% off your first order**. This discount applies to the first invoice only and can be combined with a quarterly or yearly billing cycle for additional savings.
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## Changing your billing cycle

If you want to switch from monthly to quarterly or yearly billing after your service is active, contact support at [support@sculkhosting.com](mailto:support@sculkhosting.com) or place a new order. Billing cycle changes cannot currently be made directly from the client area without assistance.

## Important: canceling a payment subscription does not cancel your service

<Warning>
  Canceling your autopay or subscription with a third-party payment provider — such as PayPal or your bank's card autopay — does **not** cancel your Sculk Hosting service. Your account will still be active and may accrue an unpaid balance.

  Always cancel your service through the client area at [my.sculkhosting.com](https://my.sculkhosting.com) or by emailing [support@sculkhosting.com](mailto:support@sculkhosting.com). See [Canceling or changing your plan](/billing/cancellation) for step-by-step instructions.
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