Co-terming

Co-terming is the practice of aligning the end dates of multiple subscriptions so they renew together on a single date. In CSP, partners co-term subscriptions so a customer’s subscriptions share one common term end date, which simplifies renewals and billing.

Key Takeaways

  • Co-terming aligns multiple subscriptions to one common end date.
  • It simplifies renewals and reduces invoice complexity.
  • Microsoft supports aligning subscription end dates within its rules.
  • It pairs with proration, since aligning dates adjusts a partial period.

How co-terming works

When subscriptions start at different times, their end dates fall on different days, which means scattered renewals and invoices. Co-terming aligns them to a shared end date, typically using proration to cover the partial period needed to bring a subscription onto the common date.

Why it matters for Microsoft CSPs

Scattered renewal dates create ongoing operational work and messy invoices. Co-terming consolidates renewals into a predictable event and makes billing cleaner for both the partner and the customer.

How Work 365 supports this

Work 365 supports co-terming and manages the renewals and proration involved. See Renewals.

Related terms: Renewal Management, Proration, Subscription Management, Extended Service Terms.

Related Work 365 Resources

FAQ

What is the benefit of co-terming?
It aligns subscriptions to one renewal date, simplifying renewals and billing.

Does co-terming involve proration?
Usually yes, to cover the partial period that brings a subscription onto the common end date.