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# Changing Shopify Plan
## What happens when your Shopify plan changes?
OPTIS Color Swatch uses a **pay-as-you-grow pricing model**, meaning your app plan is linked to your Shopify plan.
When your Shopify plan changes, **1 of 3 things will happen**:
1. Nothing changes and no action is required
2. You’ll need to approve an updated subscription at the next billing cycle
3. You’ll need to approve a subscription immediately
Which case applies depends on **your user type** and **how your Shopify plan changes**.
#### ⭐️ If you are a grandfathered user (installed the app before Jan 15, 2026)
Grandfathered users can continue using the app normally **until a Shopify plan change happens**.
**When you change your Shopify plan**
* A **subscription approval is required immediately**
**What you need to do:**
* Open the app
* **Approve the subscription** to continue using OPTIS Color Swatch
**What stays in your favor:**
* You’ll receive a **lifetime 15% monthly discount**
* The **first approval includes a 30-day free trial**
* A **7-day grace period** applies if approval is required (explained below)
#### ⭐️ If you are a regular user (not grandfathered)
For regular users, what happens depends on whether your **app plan for the next billing cycle changes or not**.
**1/ App plan stays the same for the next billing cycle**
**Example:** Basic → Grow → Basic
In this case:
* ✅ **No action is required**
* Your app plan for the next billing cycle remains unchanged
* Billing continues as usual and the app stays active
You can safely continue using the app without doing anything.
**2/ App plan changes for the next billing cycle**
**Example:** Basic → Grow
In this case:
* ✅ **Action is required at the start of the next billing cycle**
* You’ll need to: Open the app → **Approve the updated subscription** to continue using the app when the billing cycle renews.
**3/ Switching from a free plan to a paid tier**
**Example:** Development store → Shopify Basic
This is treated differently because your store becomes a live, paid store.
In this case:
* ✅ **Action is required immediately**
* You must: Open the app → **Approve the subscription** to continue using OPTIS Color Swatch before 7-day grace period ends.
#### What applies in all cases above
1. A **7-day grace period** applies whenever subscription approval is required:
When a subscription approval is required, you’ll have **7 days** to approve it. During this time, the app stays active and your storefront setups continue working. If the subscription isn’t approved after 7 days, the app will be temporarily deactivated until approval.
2. The **first time you approve a subscription**, a **30-day free trial** is applied. You won’t be charged until the trial ends.
3. We’ll notify you via Email when the subscription approval is needed.