Why Connect Stripe?

Stripe Connect is for Client Billing — It's Optional

Your BuildStability subscription is separate from Stripe Connect. You can subscribe to any plan immediately by entering your card details — no Stripe Connect setup needed.

Stripe Connect lets you accept payments from your clients (memberships, class passes, training packs). It's optional — you can manage your business with manual billing if you prefer. Set it up anytime from Settings when you're ready.

Already use Stripe with another platform? Setup takes about 3 minutes since you're already familiar with the process. We pre-fill your business details to save time. If you have your own independent Standard Stripe account, you can connect it directly and skip onboarding entirely.

Why We Use Stripe Connect Standard Accounts:

BuildStability uses Stripe Connect Standard accounts with direct charges and "Stripe handles pricing". This setup ensures:

✅ You Are the Merchant of Record - You are legally responsible for all transactions, not BuildStability ✅ You Pay All Fees Directly to Stripe - Card processing fees go directly from your account to Stripe ✅ You Bear All Dispute/Chargeback Liability - You handle all disputes, chargebacks, and refunds ✅ BuildStability Stays Out of Payment Flow - We don't touch your funds or manage payouts ✅ Full Control - You have complete control over your Stripe account and processing

This means you have a real Stripe account with full dashboard access, and all payments go directly to your bank account. BuildStability simply facilitates the connection - we never sit in the payment flow.

❌ Create Subscriptions - Monthly memberships, recurring payments ❌ Sell Group Class Passes - Single classes, class packs, or unlimited passes ❌ Accept Client Payments - Any payment from clients for your services ❌ Track Revenue - Your dashboard revenue metrics won't work ❌ Process Refunds - Handle cancellations or refund requests

What You CAN Do With Stripe Connect:

✅ Accept All Payment Types - Credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets ✅ Recurring Subscriptions - Monthly, weekly, or custom billing cycles ✅ One-Time Payments - Class passes, training packs, or single sessions ✅ Automatic Billing - Clients are charged automatically for subscriptions ✅ Secure Processing - PCI-compliant via Stripe ✅ Real-Time Revenue Tracking - See your earnings in the dashboard ✅ Professional Invoicing - Automatic receipts and payment confirmations

For Subscriptions:

When clients purchase a membership or subscription service, Stripe automatically: - Charges their card on the billing cycle (monthly, weekly, etc.) - Handles failed payments and retries - Sends payment confirmations - Manages subscription renewals and cancellations

For Group Classes:

When clients buy class passes or book group classes: - Payments are processed immediately - Passes are automatically added to their account - Class capacity is updated in real-time - Revenue appears in your analytics

Bottom Line: Stripe Connect is the way to accept card payments from your clients through BuildStability. It's optional — you can use manual billing instead — but if you want automated payments, recurring subscriptions, and revenue tracking, connect your Stripe account. Your BuildStability subscription works independently of Connect.