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

# Subscription and Billing

> Guide to pricing plans, payment methods, and usage billing for Ad Control platform usage.

You can check this in Settings > **Subscription and Billing** tab.

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## Pricing Plans

To officially operate your ad platform, you must use a paid plan (Wave or higher). The free plan (Stream) can only be used for testing purposes, and service is restricted when free usage is exceeded.

| Plan       | Free Usage                     | When Exceeded                                      |
| ---------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Stream** | 10,000 image impressions/month | Service restrictions                               |
| **Wave**   | 10,000 image impressions/month | 0.19 USD per 1,000 impressions, 0.38 USD for video |

<Note>
  For detailed pricing information, check [adrop.io/pricing](https://adrop.io/pricing).
</Note>

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## Payment Methods

Register a card for infrastructure cost payments.

* **Korean Cards**: Registered through TossPayments, supports KRW payment.
* **Global Cards**: Registered through Stripe, supports payment in all currencies.

<Note>
  The Stream plan can be used without a payment method. Wave plan or higher requires payment method registration to bill overage charges.
</Note>

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## Usage and Billing

You can check monthly usage and billing history.

* Usage and estimated billing amount are updated daily.
* Previous month's usage is billed on the 5th of each month. Credits are deducted first if available.
* PDF invoices can be downloaded.

<Note>
  Backfill ad impressions are not included in infrastructure costs. Only direct ad (campaign) impressions are billable.
</Note>

<Note>
  Billing is based on UTC time.
</Note>

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## Refund Policy

Infrastructure costs are charges for resources already used and cannot be refunded directly from the Console. Please contact customer service if you were billed incorrectly or need a refund.

* Contact: [Contact Us](https://adrop.io/contactus)

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## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What happens when I exceed the free usage?">
    Stream plan services are restricted. Wave plan bills overage charges.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where can I check invoices?">
    You can download PDF invoices in Settings > Subscription and Billing tab.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I don't set up a plan?">
    Advertisers will see a "Service in Development" warning.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>