I understand you're wondering why we ask for your credit card information even before the trial period. Allow me to explain.
We use "Stripe Checkout" to handle our transactions and subscriptions. It is Stripe, not us, that manages your credit card details. This means we don't have access to this information, enhancing the security of your data. When you enter your credit card information, it allows Stripe to manage your subscription more efficiently.
In fact, with Stripe, you have the ability to change your subscription plan at any time, whether to upgrade or downgrade according to your needs. This flexibility is a key advantage of using Stripe Checkout.
Asking for credit card details before the trial period is a common practice for online subscription services. This facilitates a smooth transition from the trial period to the paid subscription, if you choose to continue using the service.
We chose to implement this solution as it provided the best balance of security, convenience, and flexibility for our users. We don't have the ability to change this requirement, as it is intrinsic to how Stripe Checkout operates.
I hope this explanation clarifies your concerns. If you have further questions or concerns, please let us know.