✨ Membership & Development Policy
Hello everyone,
Thank you all so much for your incredible support. As the community grows, I want to be transparent about our development process to ensure the module remains stable, valuable, and sustainable for the long term.
To guarantee a predictable update schedule and maintain a high standard of quality, I am establishing the following official update policy.
1. The "Monthly Major Update" Goal
My commitment is to provide at least one Major Update per month.
This update will be a meaningful package of new features (for existing apps), quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
"At least one" means I may release more, but you can confidently expect one significant, valuable update bundle each month.
Critical Hotfixes: This schedule does not apply to game-breaking bugs. If a critical issue arises (like a sync error or data loss), it becomes my highest priority. I will begin investigating the issue immediately and release a dedicated hotfix as soon as a stable solution is ready.
2. How New Apps & Modules Are Released (Tiers & Stability)
When developing brand-new, complex features—such as a "New App" (released as an add-on module for the Smartphone) or an entirely new, standalone module (a separate project)—the process will be:
Early Access First: The new app/module will be released exclusively to the Early Access tier first.
One-Month Stabilization: This new feature will remain in Early Access for approximately one month. This period is dedicated to active development, gathering feedback, fixing bugs, and ensuring it is stable and polished.
Full Release to Supporter Tier: After the stabilization period, the new, polished app/module will be released to the Supporter tier as part of that month's Major Update.
3. Foundry VTT Version Support Policy
As Foundry VTT continues to evolve, so must our modules. To be transparent about what you can expect going forward, here is my version support policy.
Primary Support: My development and testing efforts are focused on the latest stable release of Foundry VTT. This is the version that receives new features, bug fixes, and full compatibility.
Previous Generations: I may continue to maintain compatibility with a previous stable generation when it is technically feasible, but this is not guaranteed. The scope of changes between Foundry generations varies — some transitions are smooth, while others introduce fundamental breaking changes that make cross-generation support impractical.
End of Life: When a Foundry generation is no longer supported, the module license (Section 6.2) ensures you retain the perpetual right to continue using the last compatible version that was available during your subscription. It will continue to work — it simply won't receive further updates.
4. Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of these modules and the immediate access to software files and features provided upon subscription, I do not offer refunds once a payment has been processed. You can cancel your subscription at any time to avoid future charges. You will retain access to the benefits of your tier until the end of your current billing period.
Why This Policy?
This policy is built for Quality and Stability.
This policy allows ambitious, large-scale features to be properly developed and tested in a controlled environment. For new add-on apps, this ensures the main Smartphone module you rely on stays robust. For entirely new standalone modules, it allows them to mature without disrupting your existing setup.
Ultimately, it guarantees that by the time any new project reaches the Supporter tier, it is polished, reliable, and ready for your world.
This focus on a sustainable, quality-first pace is how I can continue to deliver the "more than you paid for" value that you deserve.
Thank you for your understanding and for making this project possible!
Best, GlitchSmith