Account & Billing
Everything you need to know about managing your account, subscriptions, free trials, and payment plans securely.
What You Will Learn
- Account creation
- Profile & preferences management
- Plans & subscriptions
- Credits system
- Founder Partner Program
- Upgrade / downgrade / cancel subscriptions
- Data privacy & security
- Frequently asked questions
1. Account Creation
Supported Sign-Up Methods
You can quickly create a Runner AI account using:
- Email sign-up
- Google sign-in
Why You Need an Account
An account allows you to:
- Store all websites you create
- Track your Credits usage
- Manage subscriptions and billing
- Access AI generation history
- Join the community and receive product updates
2. Profile & Preferences
In My Settings, you can manage your personal preferences.
Edit Profile Information
- Display name
- Profile avatar
Language Preferences
Currently supported languages include:
- English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian
Language settings only affect the interface display and do not impact AI generation results.
3. Plans & Subscriptions
Why Subscribe?
Runner AI offers different plans designed for different business stages, including:
- Creators & solo founders
- Small to mid-sized brands
- Ecommerce teams
Each plan defines:
- Available feature access
- Monthly Credits allocation
- Number of publishable websites
- Watermark removal eligibility
- Advanced capabilities such as video generation
Free Trial
When you sign up, you receive:
- A 7-day free trial
- Full access to all features included in your selected plan
After the trial ends:
- Your website enters a frozen state and becomes inaccessible to visitors
- You can restore access at any time by subscribing to a paid plan
4. Credits System
Credits are the core billing unit in Runner AI.
Every AI-powered action—such as generating pages, images, videos, or optimizing prompts—consumes Credits.
Types of Credits
Subscription Credits
- Automatically issued each billing cycle
- Valid only within the current billing month
- Unused Credits do not roll over
Purchased Credits
- Available for one-time purchase
- Never expire
- Stackable with subscription Credits
Pricing: $9.90 for 50 Credits
Best suited for:
- High-volume content generation
- High-traffic brands
- Frequent image or video generation
Credit Cost Guide
| Complexity | Common Tasks | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Copy generation, description edits, small changes | ~3 Credits |
| Medium | Image generation, product creation or import | ~5 Credits |
| Hard | Full-site generation, video generation | 10–15 Credits |
Most daily usage falls within the Easy or Medium range.
View Credit Usage
In Settings → Usage, you can view:
- Remaining subscription Credits
- Historical usage records
- Purchased Credits balance
5. Founder Partner Program
The Founder Partner Program is a special initiative designed for early users who want to grow alongside Runner AI.
What You Get
- 90 days of full feature access
- 500 Credits per month (equivalent to a high-tier plan)
- 1:1 access to the founding team
- Priority access to beta and experimental features
- Fast-track status within the community
Who It's For
- Merchants with high content-generation needs
- Founders interested in co-creating the product
- Builders seeking deeper support and collaboration
What We Ask in Return
- Periodic feedback or survey participation
- Permission to showcase your case study (with consent, anonymous if preferred)
- A 1.5% GMV service fee as a symbolic contribution
You can think of this program as a hybrid of:
Premium VIP access + Product co-creation partnership
6. Upgrade, Downgrade & Cancel Subscriptions
Upgrade
- Can be done at any time
- Takes effect immediately
- The system automatically prorates and charges the difference
Downgrade
- Can be requested at any time
- Takes effect at the start of the next billing cycle
- You retain access to your current plan features until then
Cancel
- Cancellation stops future billing
- You retain access until the end of the current billing cycle
- Your website will no longer be publicly accessible after cancellation
7. Data Privacy & Security
Runner AI complies with international data protection standards, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
We guarantee that:
- All data is securely encrypted
- We never sell or share user data
- Users can request permanent data deletion at any time
- All access actions are logged and auditable
8. FAQ
Q1: Can I change my account email? Currently, email changes are not supported directly. Please contact support for assistance.
Q2: Do Credits expire?
- Subscription Credits expire at the end of each billing cycle
- Purchased Credits never expire
Q3: Will I be charged automatically after the free trial? Yes. Charges will be applied to the credit card on file once the trial ends.
Q4: Will my website be deleted after I cancel my subscription? After cancellation, your website will no longer be publicly accessible. If your account remains inactive on a free plan for 14 consecutive days, your website data will be permanently deleted.
Getting Started
Learn how to set up your account, build your first AI-powered store, and publish it in minutes — no coding or design skills required.
AI Store Builder
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