# Non-recurring subscriptions

A non-recurring subscription provides access to [subscription benefits](/digital-platform/subscriptions/benefits) for a fixed-term.
Non-recurring subscriptions do not automatically renew after the fixed-term ends.

## Non-recurring subscription lifecycle

```mermaid
stateDiagram-v2
    [*] --> Active: Subscription purchased
    Active --> [*]: Billing period ended

    OnHold: On Hold
    Active --> OnHold: Hold period started
    OnHold --> Active: Hold period ended
```

## Purchase

An [eligible member](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase#member-eligibility) may purchase a non-recurring subscription via a [subscription purchase order](/digital-platform/orders/subscription-orders#subscription-purchase-order) with a [non-recurring subscription billing option](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/billing-options#non-recurring-subscription-billing-options).

See the [purchasing a subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase) guide for more information.

## Hold periods

A member may initiate a [hold period](/digital-platform/subscriptions/hold-periods) to temporarily pause their [subscription benefits](/digital-platform/subscriptions/benefits).

## Renewal

A non-recurring subscription does not automatically renew after its fixed-term ends. A member may [purchase a future subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/future-subscriptions) to renew their subscription benefits after their [minimum contracted term](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/contracted-terms) has ended.