A trial should have a clear start, duration and end state. Customers need to know what remains available and what requires an upgrade.

The decision to make

Enforce expiry using server time and the agreed eligibility policy. Do not rely on a browser countdown or cosmetic blur to protect restricted results.

Practical checklist

  • Explain the trial limits before signup.
  • Check access to old results and exports after expiry.
  • Define how eligibility is evaluated without making unsupported identity assumptions.

An illustrative example

If results require a paid plan after expiry, the API must enforce that rule as well as the dashboard.

Your next step

Test the final trial day, expired access and a legitimate upgrade so customers receive consistent behaviour.

AI-assisted planning guide published by Prime Pixels. Examples are illustrative, not customer case studies. Project scope and applicable requirements must be checked for your circumstances.