PROC-009

Client Requires Cancellation of a Service Subscription

Questions to ask the customer:

  • Which service subscription do you want to cancel (hosting, ads management, website maintenance, email service, etc.)?
  • What is the reason for cancellation (budget, results, business closing, switching provider)?
  • When do you want the cancellation to take effect (immediately or end of billing cycle)?
  • Are there any active campaigns, scheduled posts, or ongoing work we should pause first?
  • Do you need a backup/export of your data (website files, leads, analytics, creative assets)?
  • Who is the authorized decision-maker for this subscription (name/email)?

Procedures:

  • Confirm the request in writing: restate the service name, the effective date, and what will stop (deliverables/access/support).
  • Verify authorization: confirm the requester is the account owner or an approved contact before proceeding.
  • Review billing terms: check the billing cycle, renewal date, cancellation policy, and any outstanding invoices.
  • Pause risk items: stop ad spending, disable automations, and pause scheduled work if the client requests immediate cancellation.
  • Offer a retention option (optional): propose a downgrade, pause, or reduced scope if appropriate—without delaying cancellation if the client insists.
  • Prepare handoff: provide backups/exports as needed (website files, credentials, asset folders, reports).
  • Process cancellation: cancel the subscription in the billing system and confirm the last active date.
  • Confirm completion: send a final confirmation message with effective date, what was cancelled, and any next steps for the client.
  • Document everything: log the request, reason, authorization, dates, and actions taken in the CRM/ticket.

Priorities:

  • High (1h): Immediate cancellation requested with active ad spend or high-risk automations that must be stopped quickly.
  • Medium (1 day): Standard cancellation for end of billing cycle with normal handoff requirements.
  • Low (2 days): Cancellation request without urgency, pending internal confirmation or scheduled end date.