# AuraPro subscription

**AuraPro** is the premium plan that unlocks the full AuraCV experience: all templates, unlimited AI, Auto-Apply, ad-free usage, and direct PDF export.

## What you get

| Benefit | Free | AuraPro |
|---------|------|---------|
| CV templates | 5 of 22 | All 22 |
| CV creation & editing | Yes | Unlimited |
| AI grading & improvements | Daily limits | Unlimited |
| Job match analysis | Daily limits | Unlimited |
| Auto-Apply | No | Yes |
| Advertisements | Yes | No |
| PDF export | Limited — see Pricing | Direct export |
| AI processing priority | Standard | Priority when available |

Compare live details on **Pricing** (`/pricing`) — numbers can change; checkout always shows current price.

## Pricing and currency

- Prices are in **South African Rand (ZAR)**.
- **Monthly** and **annual** plans are available; annual usually saves versus twelve monthly payments.
- Exact amounts appear on **Pricing** and at **Paystack** checkout before you pay.

### Common questions: pricing

**Why ZAR if I'm outside South Africa?**  
AuraCV is built with South African payments in mind. International cards may work via Paystack with **bank currency conversion** — your statement may differ from the ZAR amount shown.

**Is there a free trial?**  
AuraCV sometimes runs a **limited AI trial** on the landing page — it unlocks Pro AI tools (CV grading, job matching, AI improver, skill insights) without a subscription for a limited time. It does **not** automatically include Auto-Apply, all 22 templates, or ad removal unless the promotion says so. Check **Pricing** for paid trial offers too.

**Can I switch monthly ↔ annual?**  
Use **Subscriptions** or **Settings** where plan changes are offered. If unsure, email **support@auracv.net** before paying twice.

## How to subscribe

1. Go to **Pricing** (`/pricing`) or **Subscriptions** (`/subscriptions`, `/upgrade`).
2. Choose **monthly** or **annual** AuraPro.
3. Complete checkout via **Paystack** (major cards and **instant EFT** in South Africa).
4. After successful payment, your account should upgrade **within minutes** — refresh or log out/in.

### Common questions: checkout

**Is Paystack safe?**  
Paystack is a widely used African payment processor. AuraCV does not store your full card number on its own servers; payment runs on Paystack's hosted flow.

**Checkout failed — what now?**  
Check card balance, try another card or instant EFT, disable VPN, retry. If charged without Pro access, email **support@auracv.net** with the **Paystack reference** from email/SMS.

**I closed the browser after paying.**  
Log in again and open **Subscriptions**. Payment usually still completes; allow 2–5 minutes for webhooks to activate Pro.

## Manage subscription

**Path:** **Subscriptions** or **Settings**

- View current plan and **renewal date**.
- **Cancel anytime** — access continues until the **end of the paid period**, then you revert to free (5 templates, AI limits, ads return per free policy).
- Switch between monthly and annual **where the UI supports it**.

### Common questions: cancellation

**If I cancel, do I lose access immediately?**  
No — you keep AuraPro until the current billing period ends.

**Will my CVs be deleted if I downgrade?**  
Your CVs generally remain in your account; you may lose access to Pro-only templates or exports for new actions — open **My CVs** after downgrade to see what is available.

**Can I resubscribe later?**  
Yes — go to **Pricing** and checkout again.

## Payment issues

| Problem | What to try |
|---------|-------------|
| Payment failed | Different card, instant EFT, check bank limits |
| Paid but not Pro | Wait 2–5 min, logout/login, check **Subscriptions** |
| Still free after 15+ min | Email **support@auracv.net** with Paystack reference |
| Need receipt | Paystack emails receipts; check spam |

**Receipts** are sent by Paystack to the email used at checkout.

## Cancellation policy

Cancel from **Settings** or **Subscriptions**. **No penalty** for cancelling. Benefits last until period end; no partial refunds unless required by policy below.

## Refunds

Contact **support@auracv.net** with:

- Registered AuraCV email
- **Paystack transaction reference**
- Short description of the issue

Refunds follow **Paystack** rules and **AuraCV terms** shown at checkout. Support cannot override bank processing times.

## Free trial and promotions

Occasionally AuraCV runs promotions (e.g. unlimited AI for all users for a limited time). Promotional access:

- Does **not** automatically grant Auto-Apply or all templates unless the promotion page says so.
- May end without notice when the campaign ends.

## When AuraPro is worth it

Consider subscribing if you:

- Need more than **5 templates** or a specific locked template
- Hit **daily AI limits** regularly
- Want **Auto-Apply** for high-match job volume
- Need reliable **PDF export** without workarounds
- Prefer an **ad-free** experience

If you only edit a CV once a month, the free plan may be enough.

## Related guides

- [Auto-Apply](./auto-apply.md) — requires AuraPro
- [AI features](./ai-features.md) — unlimited AI on Pro
- [CV builder](./cv-builder.md) — templates and PDF
- [FAQ & troubleshooting](./faq-troubleshooting.md) — paid but not Pro