> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ascendott.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Flexible Monetization Models

> **Description:** Supports various monetization strategies, including SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand), TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand), AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand), Offers, Redemptions, and Top-Ups.

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  <Accordion title="SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) " icon="wallet">
    **SVOD** allows users to access content by subscribing to a plan. Instead of paying for each video, subscribers get unlimited access to all content covered under their subscription package.

    **Key Features:**

    * **Recurring Payments** — Users are billed periodically (monthly, yearly, etc.).
    * **Unlimited Access** — Subscribers can watch all content available under the plan.
    * **Flexible Plans** — Admin can create different tiers (e.g., Basic, Premium).

    <Accordion title="Content Consumption" icon="star">
      The **Content Consumption** feature allows you to define **where** and **how** your content can be played.\
      This includes both **device restrictions** and **user categories**.

      **Key Controls:**

      * **Devices** — Specify the devices where content is allowed to play (e.g., Web, Android, Android TV
        , Fire TV , iOS (Iphone/IPAD/Apple Tv)).

              <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ascendeongroupinc/images/Consumption.png" alt="" />
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="User Categories" icon="star">
      User categories define how different types of users interact with your **plan**.\
      These categories help you control access, monetization, and personalization.

      **Key Controls:**

      **Available Categories:**

      1. **Unregistered** — Visitors who have not created an account.
      2. **Registered** — Users who have signed up but do not have an active subscription or purchase.
      3. **Subscribed** — Users with an active subscription (SVOD).
      4. **Transaction Purchased** — Users who have purchased individual content through TVOD.
      5. **Churned** — Users who previously subscribed but have canceled or allowed their subscription to expire.

               <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ascendeongroupinc/xrARpo-YXRMtaJ04/images/user-category.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xrARpo-YXRMtaJ04&q=85&s=1c32d699972d3010e7217cd916a0d2c2" alt="" width="1073" height="78" data-path="images/user-category.png" />
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Simultaneous Streams" icon="star">
      The **Simultaneous Streams** setting allows you to control how many devices a single user account can use to watch content at the same time. This helps prevent account sharing and ensures fair usage.

      **Key Options:**

      * **Stream Limit** — Set the maximum number of concurrent streams per account.
      * **Device Management** — Users may be prompted to manage or remove devices if the limit is reached.
      * **Plan-Based Rules** — Different subscription plans can have different stream limits (e.g., 1 device for Basic, 2 devices for Premium).
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Connected Devices" icon="star">
      The **Connected Devices** feature lets you manage how many devices a user can link to their account for streaming.\
      This ensures better control over account usage and prevents excessive device sharing.

      **Key Features:**

      * **Device Limit** — Set the maximum number of devices a user can connect under their account.
      * **Device Registration** — Users must register each device before accessing content.
      * **Device Management** — Users can view and remove connected devices from their account.
      * **Security Control** — Helps prevent unauthorized device access.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Plan Setup — Country Selection" icon="star">
      In the **Plan Setup** section, you can configure how your plans appear and function across countries, devices, ads, and features.\
      This ensures that each plan is tailored for regional availability, user categories, and marketing clarity.

      **Key Options in Plan Setup:**

      * **Add Countries** — Select one or more countries where the plan will be shown.
      * **Regional Pricing** — Configure plan prices based on the country’s currency and market.
      * **Availability Control** — Decide which regions can view and purchase the plan.
      * **Supported Devices** — Define which devices (Web, Mobile, Smart TV, OTT apps) are supported.
      * **Include Ads** — Configure which user categories will see specific advertisements via ad arrangements.
      * **Features List** — Add and customize plan features (e.g., HD Streaming, Ad-Free, Offline Download) that will be displayed on the plan card for users to compare.

              <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ascendeongroupinc/xrARpo-YXRMtaJ04/images/plan-setup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xrARpo-YXRMtaJ04&q=85&s=d33e033fcfb67eb75753fae3cd16fe48" alt="" width="1100" height="595" data-path="images/plan-setup.png" />
    </Accordion>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand)" icon="wallet">
    In the **Plan Setup** section, you can configure how your plans appear and function across countries, devices, ads, and features.\
    This ensures that each plan is tailored for regional availability, user categories, and marketing clarity.

    **Key Options in Plan Setup:**

    * **Add Countries** — Select one or more countries where the plan will be shown.
    * **Regional Pricing** — Configure plan prices based on the country’s currency and market.
    * **Availability Control** — Decide which regions can view and purchase the plan.
    * **Supported Devices** — Define which devices (Web, Mobile, Smart TV, OTT apps) are supported.
    * **Include Ads** — Configure which user categories will see specific advertisements via ad arrangements.
    * **Features List** — Add and customize plan features (e.g., HD Streaming, Ad-Free, Offline Download) that will be displayed on the plan card for users to compare.

          <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ascendeongroupinc/images/plan-setusp.png" alt="" />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand)" icon="wallet">
    **AVOD** allows users to access content **for free**, with revenue generated through advertisements.\
    With **country-based AVOD**, you can control where ad-supported content is available, helping you comply with regional regulations and optimize ad revenue.

    **Key Features:**

    * **Ad-Supported Content** — Users watch content without paying, while ads are displayed during playback.
    * **Country Selection** — Enable or restrict AVOD content in specific countries.
    * **Flexible Ad Placement** — Configure pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll ads.
    * **User Category Targeting** — Select which user categories see specific ads (Registered, Subscribed, Transaction Purchased, Churned, Unregistered).
    * **Regional Monetization** — Apply different ad rules and arrangements per country.
    * **Integration with Monetization Plans** — Can be combined with SVOD or TVOD for hybrid monetization.

    **Use Case:**

    * Free ad-supported movies in select countries (e.g.,INDIA, US, UK).
    * Promotional content targeted to specific regions.
    * Restrict AVOD content in countries without ad agreements.

          <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ascendeongroupinc/images/plan-setusp.png" alt="" />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Offers" icon={<img src="/images/Offers.png" alt="Offers" style={{ width: '20px', height: '20px' }} />}>
    ### Offers

    The **Offers** section allows you to create promotions for your content or plans.\
    There are **two types of offers**:

    * **Offer** — A standard promotional offer that provides discounts or benefits to users automatically.
    * **Redemption** — A user-specific offer that must be redeemed using a code.

    **Key Features:**

    * **Flexible Discounting** — Apply percentage or fixed amount discounts.
    * **Plan or Content Specific** — Offers can be applied to specific plans or content.
    * **Time-Bound** — Set start and expiry dates for the offer.

    <Accordion title="Offer" icon="rocket">
      ### Offers

      An **Offer** is a promotional discount applied to a plan. Users can either automatically receive the discount or enter a promo code to avail it.

      **Key Features:**

      * **Automatic Application** — Users automatically receive or enter a promo code to avail the discount.
      * **Flexible Discounting** — Apply percentage or fixed amount discounts.
      * **Plan Specific** — Need to be linked to specific plans.

      **Offer Types:**

      1. **Fixed Amount** — Deduct a specific amount from the plan.
      2. **Percentage** — Deduct a percentage of the plan.

      **Offer Limit:**

      * **Limited** — The offer can be used a set number of times or by a limited number of users.
      * **Unlimited** — The offer can be used by all eligible users without restriction.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Redemption" icon="Gift">
      A **Redemption** allows a user to redeem a **promo code** to access a specific plan **without paying**.\
      This is useful for trials, special promotions, or reward-based access.

      **Key Features:**

      * **Free Plan Access** — Users can unlock a plan using a redemption code without making a payment.
      * **User-Specific** — Only users with a valid code can redeem the offer.
      * **Plan-Specific** — The code applies only to the designated plan.
      * **Limited or Unlimited** — Control how many users can redeem the code.
    </Accordion>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Top-Up" icon="tv">
    A **Top-Up** is an add-on feature that works **in combination with an active SVOD plan**.\
    It gives access to special content for a limited time, but its validity is always tied to the subscription.

    **How It Works:**

    * You must have an **active subscription plan (SVOD)** to purchase and use a top-up.
    * If a content requires a **10-day top-up**, you need to buy that top-up to access it.
    * If your subscription **expires before the top-up validity**, the top-up will also end.
      * Example: Subscription expires in 5 days → 10-day top-up will only work for 5 days.
    * Top-ups cannot be used without an active SVOD subscription.

    **Key Features:**

    * **Subscription-Dependent** — Always linked to an active SVOD plan.
    * **Content-Specific** — Unlocks exclusive or premium content.
    * **Limited Duration** — Works only within the subscription’s validity period.
    * **Monetization Flexibility** — Allows charging extra for premium content inside SVOD.
  </Accordion>
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