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

# Canceling Your Subscription

> Learn what happens when you cancel your paid ChatPress subscription or switch to the Free plan, including how Paddle billing and quota limits are affected.

## Overview

Canceling your paid plan or switching to the Free plan ends your paid subscription **immediately**.

Because Paddle manages ChatPress billing, cancellation removes your subscription from Paddle’s system right away — there is no end-of-month grace period.

## What Happens When You Cancel

| Change         | What It Means                                                                                                             |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 💳 **Billing** | Your Paddle subscription is cancelled immediately. You will not be charged again.                                         |
| 🧾 **Credits** | Any unused credit from your current cycle is voided (credits only apply between paid plans).                              |
| ⚙️ **Access**  | Access to paid features ends immediately — message limits, page quotas, and advanced features revert to Free plan levels. |
| 🔒 **Data**    | Pages above your new quota remain stored but are hidden until you upgrade again.                                          |

## Why Access Ends Immediately

ChatPress uses quota-based limits for features like page training and message usage.\
If you move to a lower or free plan, your account must first meet those new limits — there’s no waiting period to “use up” your previous quota.

This ensures all accounts stay within the correct usage tier and prevents data loss or chatbot downtime later.

## Can I Keep My Plan Active Until Renewal?

If you simply want to **stop future renewals** but continue using your paid plan until the end of your current cycle, please contact [**support@chatpress.ai**](mailto:support@chatpress.ai).\
Our team can mark your subscription to expire at the end of the billing period.

## Key Takeaways

* Cancelling or switching to Free ends access **immediately**.
* Any remaining Paddle credits are forfeited.
* You can re-upgrade anytime — your previous data will still be available within quota limits.