# Renewal & Expiration

The renewal process in Communities ID is an essential aspect of maintaining the Brand DID. 

### Annual Subscription

Brand DID comes with a one-year validity period upon minting. An annual subscription fee is required to keep the Brand DID active.

### Renewal Process

1. **Expiration Notice**: As the one-year validity period approaches its end, the Brand DID holder should be aware of the upcoming expiration date.
2. **30-Day Priority Renewal Period**: After the expiration of the validity period, there is a 30-day window during which only the current Brand DID holder has the priority to renew the subscription.
3. **Open Renewal**: If the Brand DID holder does not renew within the 30-day priority period, anyone can renew the Brand DID and gain full control and rights over the community.

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If a Brand DID is renewed by others during Open Renewal Period, the initial user who minted the Brand DID and deployed the user DID contract is not eligible for any refunds.
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