coreFORCE - Memberships: Subscription Type versus Product

Understanding Membership Benefits in coreFORCE

In coreFORCE, there are two key concepts: User Types and User Groups. User types are directly connected to subscriptions in a 1-to-1 relationship, while user groups are not.

When managing user types for benefits, all subscriptions with the same level of benefits should be categorized under the same subscription. These benefits might include special pricing on facility reservations or the ability to book reservations further in advance.

Example

Any variations in pricing or billing frequency should be handled as different products under the same subscription rather than separate subscriptions.

For instance, if you offer both annual and monthly memberships and both are for individual users, these can be different products within the same subscription. Similarly, if you have a military subscription for individuals with different pricing but the same benefits, you can make this a different product within the same subscription.

However, if the military subscription for individuals offers additional benefits, it would be better to create it as a new subscription altogether.

This approach also simplifies subscription management. You would have three subscriptions (basic, premium, and elite) instead of a separate subscription for each product variation.

To Summarize

• If the difference between membership types is due to the benefits offered, it should be a separate subscription (e.g., basic vs. premium vs. elite).
• If the difference between membership types is due to price and/or billing frequency, it should be a different product within the same subscription (e.g., annual vs. monthly; standard vs. defender; individual vs. family).

Updated on: 06/26/2024