💲Subscriptions on spatial data

Overview

Ellipsis Drive allows you to define access plans on folders and layers, enabling you to charge users for access to spatial data.

Access plans determine how users can subscribe to and use your content under defined conditions.

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Setting up an access plan

To enable paid access to your data, follow these steps:

1. Configure sharing visibility

Open the sharing settings of your layer or folder and set the visibility to:

• Include in catalog

This makes the content discoverable and eligible for access plans.

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2. Define an access plan

In the layer settings, create an access plan and define:

• pricing conditions

• access permissions granted upon subscription

Once configured, the access plan becomes active for new users.

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How access works for users

When a user discovers or opens content with an active access plan, they are prompted to complete the required payment before gaining access.

After successful payment:

• access is granted immediately

• permissions are applied based on the configured access level

• the subscription is linked to the user’s account

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Invitations with access plans

You can also attach an access plan to a direct invitation.

In this case:

• the invited user is shown the pricing condition before accepting

• access is granted only after successful payment

This allows controlled onboarding of paid users.

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Note on billing flow

When a user subscribes to an access plan, Ellipsis Drive processes the payment and allocates the revenue to the data owner's account.