Overview
Use contract phases to create agreements where the terms of payment change throughout the life of the contract. This allows you to structure contracts with different pricing, products, or billing terms across multiple time periods.Creating a phase
To add a phase to a contract:- Navigate to Customers
- Select the customer and go to the Contract page
- Click the + Add Phase button on the right side of the page
- In the phase creation window:
- Define the start date for the new phase
- Add a label to identify the phase
- Click Go to plan builder > to configure the phase’s pricing and products
Use cases
Contract phases are useful for:- Tiered pricing rollouts - Start with introductory pricing and transition to standard rates
- Pilot to production - Begin with a limited pilot phase before full deployment
- Seasonal pricing - Adjust pricing based on seasonal demand or usage patterns
- Graduated commitments - Increase minimum commitments as the customer relationship matures
- Product expansion - Add new products or services at specific milestones