Remove mentions of yearly billing option for Copilot plans (#60524)

Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Claire W <78226508+crwaters16@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: 3 people

content/billing/concepts/billing-cycles.md

@@ -39,8 +39,6 @@ For example, if you started a paid plan or converted from a trial on the 15th of
 
 Volume-based licenses may follow a different billing cycle. These products are often billed based on the anniversary date of your subscription rather than by calendar month.
 
-You can switch between annual and monthly billing from the "Licensing" page under "Billing and licensing", see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/view-and-change-your-copilot-plan#changing-your-billing-cycle).
-
 ## How mid-cycle changes affect your billing
 
 Changes you make mid-cycle, such as adding or removing users, seats, or resources, can affect your bill. Some behaviors apply to both metered and volume-based billing; others are specific to one model.

content/billing/concepts/product-billing/github-copilot-licenses.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Usage of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is measured through a com
 
 | Account type      | Options                                                                 |
 |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| **Personal accounts** | <ul><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}: {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per calendar month or {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_year %} per year.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}: {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per calendar month or {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_year %} per year.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_student_short %}: access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} premium features at no cost.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}: limited access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features at no cost.</li></ul> |
+| **Personal accounts** | <ul><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}: {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per calendar month.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}: {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per calendar month.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_student_short %}: access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} premium features at no cost.</li><li>{% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}: limited access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features at no cost.</li></ul> |
 | **Organizations** | {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %}: {% data variables.copilot.cfb_price_per_month %} per user per month (billed monthly). |
 | **Enterprises**   | Choose {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %}, or mix them across organizations. Both are billed monthly, pricing varies. |
 
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ There are several ways to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %
 ### 30-day trial for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}
 
 * Before starting a paid plan for a personal account, you can activate a **one-time 30-day trial**. [Start using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}](https://github.com/copilot).
-* You must choose a monthly or yearly billing cycle and provide a payment method.
+* You must provide a payment method.
 * If you do not cancel before the end of the trial, it automatically converts to a paid plan.
 * You can cancel any time during the 30 days. If you cancel, you will not be charged and will keep access until the trial ends.
 * Free trials are limited to three per payment method. Additional trials will continue as paid subscriptions.
@@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ Usage of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} licenses is measure
 
 ### Personal accounts
 
-* You choose monthly or yearly billing.
-* Plan changes (upgrades, downgrades, or switching between monthly and yearly) take effect immediately, with proration applied where relevant.
-* Canceling a monthly plan keeps access until the end of the cycle; yearly plans run until the end of the paid term.
+* Upgrades take effect immediately, with proration applied for the remainder of the current billing cycle.
+* Downgrades take effect at the start of the next billing cycle and are generally not prorated.
+* Canceling a monthly plan keeps access until the end of the current billing cycle, with no proration.
 
 For details on billing and proration, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/billing/billing-for-individuals).
 

content/billing/get-started/how-billing-works.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ You can use {% data variables.product.github %} without incurring any costs. If
 {% data variables.product.github %} bills you separately for each account you own (personal, organization, or enterprise). Each account has a separate:
 
 * Billing date
-* Billing period, monthly or yearly, for {% data variables.product.github %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plans
+* Billing period for {% data variables.product.github %} plans
 * Payment method of credit card, PayPal, or a connected Azure subscription
 * Receipt
 

content/copilot/concepts/billing/billing-for-individuals.md

@@ -18,19 +18,10 @@ category:
 
 ## Pricing for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}
 
-{% data variables.product.github %} offers two paid plans for individuals: {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}. Both plans are available on a monthly or yearly billing cycle.
+{% data variables.product.github %} offers two paid plans for individuals: {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}.
 
-**{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}**
-
-* **If you choose a monthly billing cycle**, you will be billed {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per calendar month.
-* **If you choose a yearly billing cycle**, you will be billed {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_year %} per year.
-
-**{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}**
-
-* **If you choose a monthly billing cycle**, you will be billed {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per calendar month.
-* **If you choose a yearly billing cycle**, you will be billed {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_year %} per year.
-
-You can change to a monthly or yearly billing cycle at any time. The change will take effect from the start of your next billing cycle.
+* {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} is billed at {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per calendar month.
+* {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} is billed at {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per calendar month.
 
 {% ifversion billing-auth-and-capture %}
 
@@ -44,7 +35,7 @@ You can change to a monthly or yearly billing cycle at any time. The change will
 
 > [!NOTE] {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} does not include a trial. You will be billed immediately upon subscribing.
 
-Before starting a paid plan for a personal account, you can set up a one-time {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %}-day trial to evaluate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. To begin a trial, you will need to choose a monthly or yearly billing cycle, and provide a payment method. If you do not cancel the trial before the end of the {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %} days, the trial will automatically convert to a paid plan.
+Before starting a paid plan for a personal account, you can set up a one-time {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %}-day trial to evaluate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. To begin a trial, you will need to provide a payment method. If you do not cancel the trial before the end of the {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %} days, the trial will automatically convert to a paid plan.
 
 You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} trial at any time during the {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %} days and you won't be charged. If you cancel before the end of the trial, you will continue to have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} until the {% data reusables.copilot.trial-period %}-day trial period ends. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/canceling-your-copilot-trial-as-an-individual-user).
 
@@ -79,8 +70,7 @@ You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan at
 
 Your billing date will depend on whether or not you are already being billed by {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}.
 
-* **If you are not already being billed by {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}**, in most cases your billing cycle will start on the day you sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. For example, if you sign up on 3 September, with monthly billing, your initial billing cycle will run from 3 September until and including 2 October, and then on the same days of subsequent months. For annual billing, if you sign up on 3 September, your initial cycle will end on 2 September the following year.
-
+* **If you are not already being billed by {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}**, in most cases your billing cycle will start on the day you sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. For example, if you sign up on 3 September, with monthly billing, your initial billing cycle will run from 3 September until and including 2 October, and then on the same days of subsequent months.
 * **If you already have a billing cycle**, billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will be included in your next bill, or your first bill after the end of your 30-day {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} trial. You will be charged on a pro rata basis for that initial period. If you do not already have an established billing date, you will be billed for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} at the end of your 30-day trial, or when you set up a new paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan.
 
 ## Further reading

content/copilot/concepts/billing/individual-plans.md

@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The following table highlights the key differences between individual {% data va
 
 | Feature | {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free %} | {% data variables.copilot.copilot_student %} | {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro %} | {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus %} |
 |--------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
-| Price | Free | [Free](/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/free-access-with-copilot-student) | {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per month, or<br>{% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_year %} per year<br>([free](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-started-with-copilot-on-your-personal-account/getting-free-access-to-copilot-pro-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer) for some users) | {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per month, or<br>{% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_year %} per year |
+| Price | Free | [Free](/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/free-access-with-copilot-student) | {% data variables.copilot.cfi_price_per_month %} per month<br>([free](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-started-with-copilot-on-your-personal-account/getting-free-access-to-copilot-pro-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer) for some users) | {% data variables.copilot.cpp_price_per_month %} per month |
 | Real-time code suggestions with included models | Up to 2,000 per month | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
 | Premium requests | 50 per month | 300 per month | 300 per month | 1,500 per month |
 | Purchase additional premium requests at {% data variables.copilot.additional_premium_requests %} per request | {% octicon "x" aria-label="Not included" %} | {% octicon "check" aria-label="Included" %} | {% octicon "check" aria-label="Included" %} | {% octicon "check" aria-label="Included" %} |

content/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/get-started-with-a-copilot-plan.md

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ You can subscribe to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data v
 
 1. Go to the [plans page](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=purchase&ref_style=text&ref_plan=pro).
 1. Click **Get started** under the plan you want to subscribe to.
-1. Choose whether you want to pay monthly or yearly, and click **Subscribe to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}/{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}**.
+1. Click **Subscribe to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}/{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}**.
 
    If your personal account meets the criteria for a free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plan instead of a trial or paid plan, you will automatically be taken to step 6.
 

content/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/view-and-change-your-copilot-plan.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Viewing and changing your GitHub Copilot plan
 shortTitle: View and change your Copilot plan
-intro: 'Learn how to view, cancel, or update your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan, and update your billing cycle.'
+intro: 'Learn how to view, cancel, or update your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan.'
 versions:
   feature: copilot
 redirect_from:
@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ category:
   - Configure Copilot
 ---
 
-You can view your current plan details in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings. From there, you can change or cancel your plan, or switch between monthly and yearly billing based on your needs.
+You can view your current plan details in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings. From there, you can change or cancel your plan.
 
-If you have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} through an organization{% ifversion ghec %} or enterprise{% endif %}, you will not be able to modify your plan or billing cycle.
+If you have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} through an organization{% ifversion ghec %} or enterprise{% endif %}, you will not be able to modify your plan.
 
 ## Viewing your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan
 
@@ -88,22 +88,4 @@ You can cancel your {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} trial at any
 
 1. In the "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}" section, click **Cancel trial**.
 
-## Changing your billing cycle
-
-If you're on a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan, you can switch between monthly and yearly billing at any time. The change will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
-
-> [!TIP]
-> If you use volume billing for your {% data variables.product.github %} plan, you can also change your billing cycle for your plan with these steps.
-
-{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %}
-{% data reusables.user-settings.billing-plans-two-platforms %}
-
-1. In your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} or {% data variables.product.github %} plan section, select the **Edit** dropdown on the right.
-1. Choose the option to switch your billing cycle:
-
-   * If you're billed monthly, click **Change to yearly billing**.
-   * If you're billed yearly, click **Change to monthly billing**.
-
-1. Follow the prompts to confirm your change.
-
 {% data reusables.billing.billing-info %}

content/copilot/reference/copilot-billing/license-changes.md

@@ -27,11 +27,8 @@ This article focuses on how those rules apply specifically to {% data variables.
 
 What you need to know about the following actions:
 
-* **Upgrading:** If you move from a monthly to a yearly plan, the change is **immediate**. You are charged a prorated amount for the new plan.
-* **Downgrading/canceling:**
-  * **Monthly plan:** Access remains until the end of the current cycle. **No refund for unused time**.
-  * **Yearly plan:** Access remains until the end of the annual term already paid for.
-* **Switching plans:** Proration applies when switching between monthly and yearly, and the new plan starts **right away**.
+* **Upgrading:** If you upgrade your plan (for example, from {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}), the change is **immediate**. You are charged a prorated amount for the new plan.
+* **Downgrading/canceling:** Access remains until the end of the current billing cycle. **No refund for unused time**.
 
 ## Organizations
 

data/variables/copilot.yml

@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ copilot_student_short: 'Copilot Student'
 additional_premium_requests: '$0.04 USD' # Note that these are also used to bill other products
 # Price per month for Copilot Pro
 cfi_price_per_month: '$10 USD'
-# Price per year for Copilot Pro
-cfi_price_per_year: '$100 USD'
 # Price per month for Copilot Pro Plus
 cpp_price_per_month: '$39 USD'
-# Price per year for Copilot Pro Plus
-cpp_price_per_year: '$390 USD'
 # Price per month for Copilot Business
 cfb_price_per_month: '$19 USD'
 # Price per month for Copilot Enterprise