FAQ: What Happens to Your FormSpace Project After Your Subscription Ends?

When your FormSpace paid subscription period comes to an end, many users wonder about the fate of their landscape projects. The main thing to know is that your projects are not deleted and remain in your account. However, access to some platform features, such as editing, generating new AI concepts, and high-resolution export, will be limited until your subscription is renewed.

Access to Projects After Subscription Ends

Upon expiration of your paid period, your FormSpace projects transition to "view-only" mode. This means you can still log into your account, open any previously created project, and view its details: site plan, placed zones, objects, generated AI concepts, and design from photo. You can review your work, show the project to family members or contractors, even without an active subscription. However, any actions to modify or add new elements will be unavailable. For example, you won't be able to move an already placed tree or add a new pathway.

Data Retention and Security

FormSpace guarantees the safety of all your project data. Your plans, zones, objects, text descriptions, and AI concepts are securely stored on our servers. We understand the value of every project you create, whether it's a simple 6-are garden plot scheme or a complex 20-are estate plan. Projects are not automatically deleted after your subscription ends. This means you can confidently return to working on a project a month, six months, or even a year later, simply by renewing your subscription. Your data will be waiting for you, safe and sound.

Feature Limitations Without an Active Subscription

Without an active subscription, you will encounter certain limitations that affect active interaction with your project. Here are the main ones:

• Editing: You will not be able to modify existing project elements, add new objects or zones, or adjust sizes and positions.
• AI Concepts (Module 2.1): Generating new landscape concepts using artificial intelligence will be unavailable. If you actively used this feature, make sure all desired options are generated and saved before your subscription expires.
• Design from Photo (Module 3.1): Applying AI design to uploaded photos will also become impossible.
• Export: Export capabilities will be limited. You will not be able to obtain projects in high resolution, without watermarks, or in certain formats that are only available to subscribers. For example, printing drawings for a contractor often requires high resolution of 300 dpi or more, which may be unavailable without a subscription.
• Access to Premium Libraries: Some extended object or template libraries may be unavailable.

These limitations are designed to encourage regular use of the platform and support its development.

Renewing Your Subscription: How It Works

Renewing your FormSpace subscription is very simple. Just log into your account, go to the subscription management section, and choose a suitable plan. After payment, all restrictions are instantly lifted, and you gain full access to all platform features. Your projects immediately become fully editable, and you can continue working from where you left off, without any data loss or the need to start over. This is very convenient for those who work on projects with breaks or plan landscapes in stages, for example, first the main zoning, and then detailed elaboration of individual zones.

Planning Long-Term Projects: Tips

If your landscape project is designed for several months or even years, it's important to organize your subscription work correctly. It is recommended to use an active subscription for the intensive planning and conceptualization phase. For example, within 2-3 weeks, you can fully plan the site zoning, arrangement of main elements, and generate several AI concepts. Then, if there is a pause in construction or financing, you can suspend your subscription, saving all your work. Before starting the next stage of work, such as detailing plantings or laying communications, you can renew your subscription. This allows you to effectively manage your budget and use FormSpace as a powerful tool for each stage of the project. You can read more about long-term planning in the article “Landscape Design for Your Plot: A Step-by-Step Guide”.

When to Renew Your Subscription?

The decision to renew your subscription depends on your current tasks and the stage of your project:

• Before active editing: If you plan to make significant changes to the project, add new elements, or revise zoning.
• For high-quality exports: If you need professional drawings for builders, designers, or for your personal archive in high resolution.
• For using AI tools: If you want to generate new ideas or design options using artificial intelligence (modules 2.1 and 3.1).
• When collaboration is needed: If you are working on a project with family or specialists and require file sharing or collaborative editing.
• Before the final stage: When it is necessary to bring the project to perfection, make the final touches, and ensure all details are accounted for.

How to Plan in FormSpace

Imagine you own a 15-are plot and want to create a thoughtful landscape design, but you're not sure you can complete all the work within one month. FormSpace is ideal for such a scenario. First, you can upload your site plan to module 1.1 Site Plan or draw it directly in the editor, specifying exact dimensions and boundaries. Next, using module 1.3 Zones, you define functional areas: a recreation area, a children's playground, an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a utility block. This creates a clear structure for your future garden.

In the next stage, while your subscription is active, you can actively use module 2.1 AI Concept. By uploading your style and functional preferences, you will receive several unique landscape design options that can be refined. For example, the AI might suggest the optimal placement of a gazebo in the recreation area or the most effective planting scheme for the vegetable garden. Before your subscription ends, make sure you have saved all your favorite concepts and, if necessary, exported them in low resolution for review. Even without an active subscription, you will be able to view all created zones and objects, which will help you not lose sight of the overall project. For a deeper understanding of site zoning, we recommend reading “Effective Site Zoning: How to Create Functional Space”.

FAQ

Can my projects be deleted automatically?

No, FormSpace does not automatically delete projects after your subscription ends. All your data and work are securely stored in your account. You can always return to them by renewing your subscription at any convenient time.

What happens if I forget to renew my subscription?

If you forget to renew your subscription, your account will simply switch to limited access mode. You will still be able to view all your projects, but editing functions, high-resolution export, and generation of new AI concepts will be temporarily unavailable.

Can I view my projects without a subscription?

Yes, you can view all your projects without an active subscription. They remain accessible in "view-only" mode in your personal account. This allows you to review your work or show it to others at any time.

Will my exported files be available after the subscription ends?

Yes, all files you exported (e.g., in JPG or PDF format) before your subscription ended remain on your computer or in cloud storage. Limitations only apply to new exports from FormSpace without an active subscription.

Can I download the entire project to my computer?

FormSpace does not provide a function to fully download a project in an editable format for local storage. Your projects are stored on our servers, ensuring their accessibility and security from any device. You can export the plan as images or PDF files.

What if I don't want to renew my subscription but want to keep my data?

You don't need to do anything specific. Your data is automatically saved in your FormSpace account. Even if you don't renew your subscription, projects will remain in view-only mode, and you can return to them later if you change your mind.

Will changing my plan affect my existing projects?

No, changing your plan will not affect your existing projects. They will remain intact. When upgrading to a higher plan, you will simply gain access to more features, and when downgrading, to fewer, according to the chosen plan.

At FormSpace, we strive to provide a flexible and convenient tool for landscape planning. Your projects are the result of your creativity, and we do everything possible to preserve them, while offering transparent terms for accessing the platform's functionality. Keep creating, and FormSpace will take care of your ideas.