Licensing

CMD Pro Commercial Documentation | Licensing, Pricing & Subscriptions

25.1. Commercial Overview

The Commercial Documentation section defines the licensing model, pricing structure, and commercial terms for the CMD Pro product family. This section is essential for establishing a sustainable business model, communicating value to customers, and ensuring clarity around what users receive at each subscription tier. A well-defined commercial model builds trust, reduces friction in the purchasing process, and supports long-term customer relationships.

Planning Note: Pricing shown in this document represents the planned commercial structure and may be adjusted before public release.
$0
Free
Basic price monitoring
$49
Starter
Professional tracking
$99
Pro
Advanced features
$199
Business
Unlimited + white-label
Custom
Enterprise
Full platform + SLA
Pricing Models: Annual Subscription · Monthly Subscription · Custom Enterprise Licensing

25.2. Licensing Philosophy

💰
Value-Based Pricing
Pricing reflects the value delivered to different user segments.
🔍
Transparency
All features, pricing, and terms are clearly communicated.
🔧
Flexibility
Multiple tiers and payment options to suit different needs and budgets.
📈
Scalability
Licensing scales with user needs, from individual to enterprise.
⚖️
Fair Use
Terms are reasonable and designed for genuine use cases.
❤️
Customer-Centric
Licensing terms prioritize customer satisfaction and retention.

25.3. Licensing Tiers Overview

TierTarget AudiencePriceBest ForWebsite Limit
FreeCasual users, farmers, small businesses$0/yearBasic price monitoring, testing1
StarterSmall businesses, individual traders$49/yearProfessional price tracking, live data1
ProProfessional traders, analysts, agencies$99/yearAdvanced features, multiple commodities3
BusinessLarge traders, mill owners, enterprises$199/yearUnlimited commodities, white-label10
EnterpriseLarge enterprises, institutions, governmentsCustomFull platform, dedicated support, SLACustom / Contract-Based

25.4. Feature Comparison Matrix

25.4.1. Core Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
DashboardBasicFullFullFullFull + Custom
Commodity Price Display3510UnlimitedCustom / Contract-Based
PKR/Maund Conversion
Interactive ChartsBasicFullFullFullFull + Advanced
Chart Time Ranges7D7D, 30D7D, 30D, 90D7D, 30D, 90D, 1YAll Ranges
Live Ticker
Market InsightsBasicFullFull + AI
Historical Data7D30D90D1 YearCustom / Contract-Based
Embedding (Shortcode/Block)
Widget Support
Responsive Design
Manual Price Entry

25.4.2. Data & API Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Live Data via API
API Data SourcesDemo OnlyStandard SourceMultiple SourcesMulti-Source + FailoverCustom Data Sources
Automatic Data RefreshStandardEnhancedHigh FrequencyReal-Time / Custom
Data Export (CSV/Excel)
Custom Data Sources
API Access
Webhooks

25.4.3. Alert & Notification Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Price AlertsBasicFullFullFull
Alert TypesAbove/BelowAll TypesAll TypesAll Types + Custom
Active Alerts525Custom / Contract-BasedCustom / Contract-Based
Email Notifications
SMS Notifications
In-Dashboard Notifications
Push Notifications
Alert History7 Days30 Days90 DaysCustom / Contract-Based

25.4.4. Analytics & Reporting Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Price ChartsBasicFullFullFullFull
Technical IndicatorsBasicFullFull + Custom
Report GenerationBasicFull
Scheduled Reports
PDF Reports
White-Label Reports

25.4.5. Integration Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
WordPress Integration
Shortcode & Block
Elementor Widgets
WooCommerce Integration
Divi Integration
Zapier / Make.com
AI Integration

25.4.6. Admin & Configuration Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Commodity ManagementBasicFullFullFullFull
Currency Settings
User Management
Audit Logging
White-Label Branding
Custom CSS/JS
Role-Based Access
Single Sign-On (SSO)

25.4.7. Support Features

FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Documentation
Knowledge Base
Community Forum
Email Support
Ticket System
Priority Response
Live Chat Support
Phone Support
Dedicated Account Manager
24/7 Support
SLA Guarantee

25.5. Detailed Tier Breakdowns

Free Tier $0 / year
Forever Free Website Limit: 1 Support: Community
Best For: Casual users, farmers, small businesses, testing

Ideal User Profile: Small-scale farmer wanting to check cotton prices, student or researcher exploring commodity markets, small business testing CMD Pro before upgrading, budget-conscious user with basic needs.

✨ Key Features

  • Basic commodity dashboard (3 commodities)
  • PKR/Maund conversion
  • 7-day historical data
  • Manual price entry
  • Basic charts
  • Shortcode and block embedding
  • Widget support
  • Community support
⚠️ Limitations: Limited to 3 commodities · No live API data (manual entry only) · No alerts · No export capabilities · Community support only · CMD Pro branding displayed
Starter Tier $49 / year
Best Value Website Limit: 1 Support: Email + Ticket
Best For: Small businesses, individual traders, bloggers

Ideal User Profile: Small business owner tracking commodity prices, individual trader needing live data, blogger writing about commodity markets, startup testing the product.

✨ Key Features

  • Full commodity dashboard (5 commodities)
  • PKR/Maund conversion
  • 30-day historical data
  • Live data via API (Standard Source)
  • Automatic data refresh (Standard)
  • Full interactive charts
  • Shortcode, block, and widget embedding
  • Elementor widgets
  • Basic alerts (above/below)
  • Email + in-dashboard notifications
  • Email + ticket support
⚠️ Limitations: Limited to 5 commodities · 5 active alerts maximum · No advanced analytics · Limited integrations
Pro Tier $99 / year
Popular Website Limit: 3 Support: Email + Ticket + Priority
Best For: Professional traders, analysts, agencies

Ideal User Profile: Professional commodity trader, financial analyst, small agency managing client websites, mill owner needing advanced features.

✨ Key Features

  • Full commodity dashboard (10 commodities)
  • PKR/Maund conversion
  • 90-day historical data
  • Live data via API (Multiple Sources, failover)
  • Automatic data refresh (Enhanced)
  • All chart types and time ranges
  • Advanced technical indicators
  • Full alerts (all types, 25 active)
  • Email + SMS notifications
  • Data export (CSV, Excel)
  • WooCommerce + Divi integration
  • User management
  • Priority support
⚠️ Limitations: Limited to 10 commodities · 25 active alerts maximum · No white-label branding · No business integrations (Zapier, Make.com)
Business Tier $199 / year
Enterprise Ready Website Limit: 10 Support: Live Chat + Priority + SLA
Best For: Large traders, mill owners, enterprises, agencies

Ideal User Profile: Large commodity trading firm, major mill or processing facility, digital agency managing multiple client sites, enterprise procurement department.

✨ Key Features

  • Full commodity dashboard (Custom / Contract-Based)
  • PKR/Maund conversion
  • 1-year historical data
  • Live data via API (Multi-Source + Failover)
  • Automatic data refresh (High Frequency)
  • Full chart capabilities
  • Full technical indicators
  • Custom / Contract-Based alerts (all types)
  • Email + SMS + Push notifications
  • Data export (CSV, Excel, JSON)
  • PDF report generation
  • All integrations (WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Zapier, Make.com)
  • White-label branding
  • Audit logging
  • Advanced reporting
  • Live chat support
  • SLA guarantee
  • Multi-site support (10 websites)
⚠️ Limitations: Custom API access available · No custom data sources · No AI integration · No dedicated account manager
Enterprise Tier Custom
Premium Website Limit: Custom / Contract-Based Support: 24/7 + Dedicated Account Manager
Best For: Large enterprises, financial institutions, governments

Ideal User Profile: Large financial institution, government ministry or department, multinational commodity trading firm, international organization.

✨ Key Features

  • Full commodity dashboard (Custom / Contract-Based)
  • PKR/Maund conversion
  • Custom / Contract-Based historical data
  • Live data via API (Custom Data Sources)
  • Real-Time / Custom data updates
  • Full chart capabilities
  • Full technical indicators + custom indicators
  • Custom / Contract-Based alerts (all types + custom)
  • All notification channels
  • All export formats
  • All integrations + custom integrations
  • White-label branding
  • Audit logging + compliance
  • Advanced reporting + scheduled reports
  • Custom report templates
  • API access
  • Webhooks
  • Role-based access (RBAC)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Custom data sources
  • AI integration
  • Dedicated infrastructure (optional)
  • On-premise deployment (optional)
  • 24/7 support
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom SLA
  • Custom feature development
  • Training and onboarding
➕ Add-on Options: On-Premise Deployment · Dedicated Infrastructure · Custom Development · Licensed Premium Data Feeds (subject to provider availability and licensing) · Training Package

25.6. Pricing Models

📅
Annual Subscription
Pay annually, get the best value
Available: All tiers
📆
Monthly Subscription
Pay monthly, cancel anytime
Available: Starter, Pro, Business
🏢
Enterprise License
Custom pricing, custom terms
Available: Enterprise

Annual vs. Monthly Pricing

TierAnnual PriceMonthly PriceAnnual Savings
Starter$49/year$5.99/monthSave ~$23/year
Pro$99/year$10.99/monthSave ~$33/year
Business$199/year$19.99/monthSave ~$41/year

25.7. Licensing Terms & Conditions

25.7.1. License Types

License TypeDescriptionAvailable
Single-Site LicenseLicensed for one WordPress siteFree, Starter
Multi-Site LicenseLicensed for multiple WordPress sites Pro, Business, Enterprise
Unlimited LicenseLicensed for unlimited sitesEnterprise (Custom)
Developer LicenseLicensed for development and testingPro, Business, Enterprise

25.7.2. License Agreement Summary

TermDescription
Grant of LicenseLicense is granted for the term of the subscription
Permitted UseLicense may be used on the specified number of websites
RestrictionsLicense may not be redistributed, resold, or sublicensed
Subscription ExpirationLicense terminates if subscription is canceled or lapses
RenewalLicenses renew automatically unless canceled
Refund Policy30-day money-back guarantee (see Section 25.12)
UpgradesFree updates for the duration of the subscription
Subscription Expiration: When a paid subscription expires, the installed plugin remains available with locally supported functionality, but access to premium updates, support, hosted services, live API integrations, alerts, and other subscription-dependent services may be suspended until the license is renewed.

25.7.3. Upgrade Path

Free $0/year
Enterprise Custom
Upgrade at any time — pay only the prorated difference

25.8. Feature Comparison Visual Summary

This visual summary highlights key differences between CMD Pro licensing tiers. For complete feature specifications and limitations, refer to Section 25.4.
FeatureFreeStarterProBusinessEnterprise
Dashboard
Commodities3510UnlimitedCustom
PKR/Maund
Live API
ChartsBasic
Historical Data7d30d90d1yCustom
Alerts525CustomCustom
Export
Reports
White-Label
API Access
Webhooks
AI Integration
Email Support
Live Chat
Phone Support
24/7 Support
SLA
Dedicated Manager
Legend: Included · Not included · Numbers indicate plan limits · “Custom” indicates contract-based terms

25.9. Planned Optional Modules & Bundles

Planning Note: Bundles and add-ons are under development. Final pricing and availability will be confirmed before commercial launch.

Bundles

Starter + News
$69/year
Save $29/year
Starter tier + News module
Pro + Analytics
$149/year
Save $49/year
Pro tier + Analytics module
Business Suite
$299/year
Save $99/year
Business tier + All optional modules
Enterprise Complete
Custom
Custom
All products and features

Available Add-ons

Alerts Module $29/year
Full alert capabilities
Analytics Module $49/year
Advanced analytics and indicators
News Module $29/year
Market news and sentiment
API Access $49/year
REST API access
White-Label $99/year
Remove branding, custom styling
Additional Site Pack $49/year per 5 sites
Additional sites beyond tier limit

25.10. Free Trial & Demo Options

OptionDescriptionDurationAvailable
Free TierPermanent free versionUnlimitedAll users
Pro TrialFull Pro features (no credit card required)14 daysNew users
Live DemoInteractive demo dashboardUnlimitedWebsite visitors
Sandbox EnvironmentFully functional test environment30 daysEnterprise prospects

25.11. Payment Methods

Planning Note: Payment methods listed represent planned availability. Final payment stack will be confirmed before commercial launch.
MethodDescriptionPlanned Availability
Credit/Debit CardVisa, Mastercard, AmexPlanned
PayPalPayPal account paymentsPlanned
Bank TransferWire transfer, IBANEnterprise
InvoiceCorporate invoicingBusiness, Enterprise

25.12. Refund & Cancellation Policy

PolicyDescription
30-Day Money-Back GuaranteeEligible purchases may be refunded within 30 days of the initial purchase
CancellationSubscriptions may be canceled at any time. Cancellation prevents the next renewal; access continues until the end of the current paid term
RenewalsRenewal payments are generally non-refundable except where required by applicable law
License ExpirationLicenses expire at the end of the subscription term. When a paid subscription expires, the installed plugin remains available with locally supported functionality, but access to premium updates, support, hosted services, live API integrations, alerts, and other subscription-dependent services may be suspended until the license is renewed
ReactivationRenewal restores subscription-dependent features and services; account and configuration retention periods may apply.

25.13. Commercial Documentation Summary

TierPriceBest ForCommoditiesHistoryLive APIAlertsSupportWebsites
Free$0/yearCasual users37 daysCommunity1
Starter$49/yearSmall businesses530 days5Email1
Pro$99/yearTraders, analysts1090 days25Priority3
Business$199/yearLarge traders, agenciesUnlimited1 yearCustomLive Chat10
EnterpriseCustomEnterprises, governmentsCustomCustomCustom24/7Custom
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