For end customers
Common Questions
General
What is tiun?
tiun is a simple, secure way to sign up, log in, and pay in seconds across any business that uses tiun. We save your details once at your first checkout, and tiun fills in your saved payment method and information automatically for every future purchase on any tiun-supported site. You always get to review your order before you confirm.
What are the benefits of tiun?
tiun is a secure identity and payment vault, think Google Sign-In, but for paying. You connect it once, then pay at any business that accepts tiun. No new accounts, no typing in card numbers, no friction.
The core idea is one identity across many sites, not a fresh signup each time. You save your preferred payment method once and reuse it everywhere tiun is accepted. Because tiun keeps your card details current, a reissued or replaced card never breaks a saved subscription. Cards, alternative payment methods, and pre-paid all live in one place, autofilled at checkout and protected by encryption and tokenization, with a verification step before anyone can reach your stored information.
Payments and security
What is time-based billing?
time-based billing works like a digital meter: you start using a service, and only pay at the end for the time you actually used it. When you’re done, tiun calculates the exact time and charges you accordingly. It’s like hopping on an e-scooter: quick to start, no upfront commitment, and you’re only billed for what you consume.
How does time-based pricing work?
With time-based pricing—you pay a small minimum fee to unlock the service, and then you’re billed for the minutes you actually use. Each service sets its own time-based rate (like a per-minute price), and you’re only charged at the end of your session based on total usage. You can always see the rate before starting and track your spending live via the pill in the bottom-left corner.
Is time-based the same as pay-per-view?
No—it’s actually more flexible. With time-based, you only pay for the time you use, whether that’s 2 minutes or 30. Unlike pay-per-view, you don’t have to pay upfront for something you might not enjoy. You’re free to switch content during your session without being charged again, giving you more freedom and value.
What else should I know about time-based billing?
With tiun, you’re not paying per article or per click. Once you start a session, you get full, unlimited access to all content or features during your time—just like a subscription. You’re free to browse, explore, and switch between content without hitting constant paywalls. It’s designed to feel seamless, so you can enjoy the experience without interruptions.
What does it mean if my session is ‘active’ or ‘paused’?
An ‘active’ session means you’re using the service and time-based billing is running—the pill in the bottom-left corner then shows “Session active” with a green indicator. If you step away (like switching tabs, becoming inactive on the page, or switching to free content), your session is ‘paused’ and the indicator turns gray. Billing stops automatically and only resumes when you return and actively re-engage.
What if I am interrupted during a session?
tiun automatically detects when you’re inactive during a session. You can either actively click on pause session, switch to another app, browser tab, or stay on a landing page without engaging. When that happens, your session is ‘paused’ and billing stops until you return.
You’re only charged for the time you’re actively using the service.
What happens if I forget to end my session?
No worries—if you forget to end your session, tiun automatically pauses it when you step away. That means if you switch tabs, stop interacting, or leave the site open, billing stops in the background. You’re only ever charged for the time you were actually active.
Should I be scared of overcharges?
Not at all. Time-based billing is designed to be fair and transparent. You only pay for the time you’re actively using the service—nothing more. Sessions auto-pause when you become inactive, and you can check your spending anytime via the pill in the bottom-left corner. Plus, if you reach your monthly limit, the rest of the month is free.
What is the monthly limit?
The monthly limit is the maximum amount you’ll be charged for using a specific service through tiun in a single month. Once you hit that limit, you can continue using the service for free until the month ends—no extra charges. You can always see your progress toward the limit via the pill in the bottom-left corner.
How do I end my session?
You can end your session at any time by clicking “End Session”—accessible via the pill in the bottom-left corner or in the interface. This stops billing immediately. You can also simply close the tab or window—your session will automatically pause and eventually close if not resumed.
Time-based billing
What is time-based billing?
time-based billing works like a digital meter: you start using a service, and only pay at the end for the time you actually used it. When you’re done, tiun calculates the exact time and charges you accordingly. It’s like hopping on an e-scooter: quick to start, no upfront commitment, and you’re only billed for what you consume.
How does time-based pricing work?
With time-based pricing—you pay a small minimum fee to unlock the service, and then you’re billed for the minutes you actually use. Each service sets its own time-based rate (like a per-minute price), and you’re only charged at the end of your session based on total usage. You can always see the rate before starting and track your spending live via the pill in the bottom-left corner.
Is time-based the same as pay-per-view?
No—it’s actually more flexible. With time-based, you only pay for the time you use, whether that’s 2 minutes or 30. Unlike pay-per-view, you don’t have to pay upfront for something you might not enjoy. You’re free to switch content during your session without being charged again, giving you more freedom and value.
What else should I know about time-based billing?
With tiun, you’re not paying per article or per click. Once you start a session, you get full, unlimited access to all content or features during your time—just like a subscription. You’re free to browse, explore, and switch between content without hitting constant paywalls. It’s designed to feel seamless, so you can enjoy the experience without interruptions.
What does it mean if my session is ‘active’ or ‘paused’?
An ‘active’ session means you’re using the service and time-based billing is running—the pill in the bottom-left corner then shows “Session active” with a green indicator. If you step away (like switching tabs, becoming inactive on the page, or switching to free content), your session is ‘paused’ and the indicator turns gray. Billing stops automatically and only resumes when you return and actively re-engage.
What if I am interrupted during a session?
tiun automatically detects when you’re inactive during a session. You can either actively click on pause session, switch to another app, browser tab, or stay on a landing page without engaging. When that happens, your session is ‘paused’ and billing stops until you return.
You’re only charged for the time you’re actively using the service.
What happens if I forget to end my session?
No worries—if you forget to end your session, tiun automatically pauses it when you step away. That means if you switch tabs, stop interacting, or leave the site open, billing stops in the background. You’re only ever charged for the time you were actually active.
Should I be scared of overcharges?
Not at all. Time-based billing is designed to be fair and transparent. You only pay for the time you’re actively using the service—nothing more. Sessions auto-pause when you become inactive, and you can check your spending anytime via the pill in the bottom-left corner. Plus, if you reach your monthly limit, the rest of the month is free.
What is the monthly limit?
The monthly limit is the maximum amount you’ll be charged for using a specific service through tiun in a single month. Once you hit that limit, you can continue using the service for free until the month ends—no extra charges. You can always see your progress toward the limit via the pill in the bottom-left corner.
How do I end my session?
You can end your session at any time by clicking “End Session”—accessible via the pill in the bottom-left corner or in the interface. This stops billing immediately. You can also simply close the tab or window—your session will automatically pause and eventually close if not resumed.