Read the trigger precisely
A coverage period tells you when a request may qualify; a threshold tells you what condition must occur. Record both. Some offers may describe a quantity or percentage condition, while others use different wording that requires clarification.
Calculate against the defined base
If a percentage is stated, confirm what quantity it applies to. It might refer to the ordered amount or another documented baseline. Do not calculate a threshold against the account's entire public total unless the terms explicitly use that measure.
Compare practical eligibility
Evaluate how the condition affects the order size you intend to buy. Two services with the same duration can have different eligibility triggers. Keep any exclusions beside the threshold rather than summarizing both offers as simply refill included.
Decision checklist
| Decision | What to check |
|---|---|
| Period | Time eligibility |
| Trigger | Required condition |
| Base | Quantity used in calculation |
Worked example
For a hypothetical threshold of 10% of a 500-unit order, the arithmetic threshold is 50 units. Applying 10% to an account total of 10,000 would produce 1,000 and answer a different question. The service's written definition decides the correct base.
Example figures explain the decision; they are not current prices or promised results.