Billing Context
Essential billing context indicators for categorizing different types of billable actions and revenue models
Core Billing Contexts (Max 10)
| Value | Description | Revenue Model | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| subscription | Recurring monthly/yearly billing | Recurring Revenue | SaaS services, memberships, ongoing services |
| one_time | Single payment for products or services | Transactional | Product purchases, one-off services, consulting |
| project | Project-based billing with milestones | Project Revenue | Custom development, consulting projects, contracts |
| usage | Pay-per-use or consumption-based billing | Variable Revenue | API calls, storage usage, processing time |
| retainer | Prepaid services with monthly allocation | Prepaid Revenue | Legal services, marketing agencies, support services |
| commission | Percentage-based billing on transactions | Commission Revenue | Sales commissions, marketplace fees, referral fees |
| license | Software or content licensing fees | Licensing Revenue | Software licenses, content usage, intellectual property |
| maintenance | Ongoing support and maintenance fees | Service Revenue | Technical support, warranty extensions, updates |
| penalty | Fees for violations or late payments | Penalty Revenue | Late fees, overage charges, violation penalties |
| refund | Credit or refund transactions | Negative Revenue | Returns, cancellations, dispute resolutions |