What Happens After the SeaText AI Free Trial Ends: A Step-by-Step Guide

SeaText AI offers a free trial that lets you install the script on your site in under a minute with no credit card required. Once the 24-hour trial window closes, the system switches your projects to read-only mode and attempts to charge the plan you chose during signup. If you haven't picked a plan or you cancel before the deadline, billing doesn't happen and premium features stay locked.

Immediate changes when the trial expires

The moment the 24-hour period ends, three things happen at once:

• Every project you created during the trial becomes read-only. You can still view reports and settings, but you cannot edit variants, launch new tests, or change targeting rules.
• The plan you selected at signup is charged automatically. If you didn't select a plan, no charge occurs but premium features remain unavailable.
• All premium capabilities — advanced bot detection signals, automated refund report generation, and conversion-pixel protection — are disabled until a paid subscription is active.

This transition is automatic and does not require any action on your part. The platform sends an email notification at the 23-hour mark as a final reminder.

Data retention and access after trial

Your trial data is not deleted. The following remain accessible in read-only mode:

• Bot audit reports generated during the trial, including the 106 independent detection signals SeaText evaluates per visit.
• GCLID and FBCLID logs captured for Google and Meta click-forensics.
• Conversion-pixel poisoning alerts and the associated video proof for each flagged bot click.
• Project configuration: targeting rules, excluded IP ranges, and custom honeypot placements.

You can export any report as CSV or PDF while in read-only mode. If you upgrade within 30 days, full edit access is restored instantly. After 30 days of inactivity, projects are archived but can be recovered by support on request.

Billing mechanics and plan selection

During signup you choose one of three tiers:

• Starter — covers ad spend up to $10,000/month. Includes bot detection, basic refund reports, and pixel protection.
• Growth — covers $10,000–$250,000/month. Adds automated dispute filing, priority support, and agency-level reporting.
• Enterprise — custom volume. Adds dedicated success manager, SLA-backed detection accuracy, and custom signal development.

If you skip plan selection, the trial simply ends without charge. You can return later, pick a plan, and reactivate the same projects. No retroactive billing occurs.

Premium features that lock after trial

The following capabilities require an active paid subscription:

• Real-time bot blocking — the JavaScript challenge that stops scrapers and headless browsers before they fire a conversion pixel.
• Automated refund disputes — SeaText compiles GCLID/FBCLID logs, video evidence, and behavioral signals into a formatted claim and submits it to Google Click Quality or Meta's invalid-traffic team.
• Advanced signal dashboard — access to all 106 detection signals (window.open tamper, robotic mouse paths, superhuman input speed, honeypot interactions, etc.) with per-visit drill-down.
• API and webhook access — push bot verdicts to your CRM, SIEM, or custom analytics stack.
• Multi-site management — single dashboard for 5+ domains with role-based access for agency teams.

Basic monitoring — the free bot audit that runs once per domain — remains available forever, even without a subscription.

Step-by-step: cancel, upgrade, or let it lapse

1. Check the trial timer. In the SeaText dashboard, the top banner shows hours remaining. Click it to see the exact expiry timestamp.
2. Decide your path.
   • Upgrade now: Click "Select Plan," choose a tier, enter payment details. Full access continues uninterrupted.
   • Cancel: Click "Cancel Trial" in Settings → Billing. No charge, projects go read-only at expiry.
   • Let it lapse: Do nothing. Projects go read-only, no charge, premium features stay locked.
3. Export what you need. Before or after expiry, open each project → Reports → Export. Save CSV/PDF for your records.
4. Re-activate later (optional). Return to the dashboard, pick a plan, pay. All historical data and configs restore immediately.

Decision checklist: should you upgrade?

Use this quick framework. If you answer "yes" to three or more, upgrading likely pays for itself in recovered ad spend.

• Do you spend over $1,000/month on Google Ads or Meta Ads?
• Have you seen unexplained click spikes, high bounce from paid traffic, or conversion-pixel anomalies?
• Does your team manually file invalid-click disputes today?
• Do you run affiliate or lead-gen campaigns where CPL fraud is a risk?
• Do you need audit-ready evidence (video, GCLID logs, behavioral signals) for finance or compliance?
• Are you an agency managing multiple client ad accounts?

If you're under $1,000/month ad spend and see no bot signals in your free audit, the free monitoring tier may be sufficient. Re-run the audit quarterly.

Limitations and exceptions

• Trial length is fixed at 24 hours. Extensions are not offered. Run the audit during a typical traffic week for representative results.
• No credit card at signup. This means no accidental charges, but also no auto-upgrade. You must actively choose a plan.
• Read-only mode is not a downgrade. It's a pause. All data, configs, and historical reports persist.
• Enterprise features (custom signals, SLA, dedicated manager) require a sales conversation. They are not self-serve in the trial.
• ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 certifications apply to the platform regardless of plan tier. Data handling standards don't change after trial.

Key facts at a glance

Item	Detail
Trial duration	24 hours from script activation
Credit card required at signup	No
Post-trial project state	Read-only (view + export only)
Auto-billing trigger	Plan selected during signup
Data retention in read-only	30 days active, then archived (recoverable)
Free tier after trial	Basic bot audit per domain, no premium features
Detection signals evaluated	106 independent checks (browser, network, device, behavior)
Reported detection accuracy	99% via AI corroboration model
Refund lookback window	Google/Meta spend back to 2017
Setup time	Under one minute, no code changes

Frequently asked questions

Can I extend the 24-hour trial?

No. The trial window is fixed. Run the free audit during a representative traffic period to get meaningful data.

What if I forget to cancel and get charged?

Contact support within 48 hours of the charge. Refunds for accidental renewals are handled case by case but are typically honored if no premium features were used post-trial.

Do I lose my bot audit history if I don't upgrade?

No. Reports remain in your dashboard in read-only mode for 30 days, then move to archive. You can export them anytime before archiving.

Can I run another free trial on the same domain later?

The free bot audit (one-time scan) is always available. The 24-hour full-feature trial is a one-time offer per account. New domains on the same account get their own audit.

How does SeaText's detection differ from Google's built-in filters?

Google's automated filters miss modern residential proxy networks and AI-emulated behavior. SeaText adds 106 client-side signals — mouse tremor, window.open tamper, honeypot traps, superhuman input speed — and cross-checks them via an AI model that reaches 99% accuracy through corroboration, not single rules.

What ad platforms does the refund automation support?

Google Ads (via Click Quality team) and Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram invalid-traffic process). The system formats evidence for each platform's specific dispute requirements.

Is there a minimum contract or can I cancel monthly?

Starter and Growth plans are month-to-month. Enterprise plans are annual with custom terms.

Further reading and comparison sources

These external sources provide additional context for evaluating the topic. Their inclusion is not an endorsement.

• What happens after the trial of AI | E-Learning Heroes
• SEATEXT AI Reviews in 2026
• Seatext — AI Conversion Toolbox for Performance Marketers

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