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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

Getting Started

How do I sign up?

Visit os.freshclouds.net and click Start Free Trial. No credit card required for 14-day trial.

What happens after trial?

Choose a plan and add payment method. Your data and configuration are preserved.

Can I import existing data?

Yes. Most modules support CSV import. For complex migrations, contact sales for Professional Services.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes! iOS and Android apps available. Full functionality for most modules.

What browsers are supported?

Chrome 100+, Firefox 100+, Safari 15+, Edge 100+. Mobile Safari/Chrome.

Account & Organization

Can I have multiple organizations?

Yes. Each organization is separate with its own subscription, users, and data. Switch via profile menu.

How do I change organization name?

Settings → Organization → General → Edit. Only Owners/Admins.

Can I change my organization's currency?

Settings → Organization → General → Currency. Affects new invoices only.

How do I delete my organization?

Settings → Organization → Danger Zone → Delete. Only Owners. Irreversible.

Can I transfer ownership?

Yes. Settings → Team → Transfer Ownership. New owner must accept.

Users & Permissions

How many users can I add?

Depends on plan: Starter (5), Professional (25), Enterprise (unlimited). Additional users billed monthly.

What's the difference between roles?

  • Owner - Everything including billing, deletion
  • Admin - Manage users, modules, settings (no billing)
  • Manager - Module management, team oversight
  • Staff - Daily operations within assigned modules
  • Viewer - Read-only access

Can I create custom roles?

Professional and Enterprise plans only. Settings → Team → Roles → Create Role.

How do I suspend a user?

Settings → Team → Click user → Suspend. Preserves data, blocks access.

Can users belong to multiple organizations?

Yes. Same email can be in multiple orgs. Switch via profile menu.

Modules

How do I install a module?

Settings → Modules → Available → Install. Follow setup wizard.

Can I try a module before installing?

Some modules have demo mode. Otherwise, 14-day trial includes all modules.

How do I uninstall a module?

Settings → Modules → Installed → Disable → Uninstall. Deletes all module data.

Can I move data between modules?

Yes, via workflows, exports/imports, or API. Some direct links (e.g., Patient → Booking).

Are modules available in all regions?

Most modules globally available. Some industry-specific (EMR, LMS) have regional compliance requirements.

Billing & Payments

How is billing calculated?

Monthly or annual. Prorated for mid-cycle changes. See Plans & Pricing.

What payment methods accepted?

Cards, Bank Transfer, Mobile Money (M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel), Paystack, Flutterwave, Stripe.

Can I pay in my local currency?

Yes: ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP, NGN, KES, GHS, and more.

How do I update payment method?

Settings → Billing → Payment Methods → Add/Remove/Set Default.

What if payment fails?

14-day grace period with retries (Day 1, 3, 7, 14). Service restricted after 14 days.

Can I get a refund?

Monthly: No partial refunds. Annual: Prorated minus 20% discount. Trial: Cancel anytime free.

Where are my invoices?

Settings → Billing → Invoices. Also emailed to billing contacts.

Can I get invoices emailed to multiple people?

Yes. Settings → Billing → Billing Contacts → Add emails.

Technical

What's the uptime SLA?

Professional: 99.5%. Enterprise: 99.9%. Starter: Best effort.

Where is my data stored?

Primary: South Africa (AWS af-south-1). Backups: Cross-region. Enterprise: Choice of region.

Is my data encrypted?

Yes. AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Field-level encryption for sensitive data.

How do I export my data?

Settings → Privacy → Export Data. Formats: JSON, CSV, PDF. Or API for programmatic.

What's the API rate limit?

Starter: 10k/mo. Professional: 100k/mo. Enterprise: Unlimited. 429 response when exceeded.

Can I use custom domain?

Professional: Yes (app.yourdomain.com). Enterprise: Full white-label.

How do I report a security issue?

Email security@africaos.dev. We respond within 24 hours. PGP key available.

Compliance

Are you HIPAA compliant?

Yes, with BAA. Enterprise only. Patients module includes HIPAA features.

Are you GDPR/POPIA compliant?

Yes. DPA available. Data processing addendum in Terms. Privacy controls in Settings.

Do you have SOC 2?

Yes, SOC 2 Type II annual. Report available under NDA (Enterprise).

What about ISO 27001?

Certified. Certificate available on request.

Troubleshooting

I can't log in

  1. Check credentials
  2. Try password reset
  3. Check MFA device
  4. Contact admin (may be suspended)
  5. Contact support

Page won't load / Error 500

  1. Refresh page
  2. Clear cache/cookies
  3. Try incognito/different browser
  4. Check status.africaos.dev
  5. Contact support

Data missing / Not saving

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Check permissions
  3. Try different browser
  4. Check browser console (F12)
  5. Contact support with details

Slow performance

  1. Check status page
  2. Try different network
  3. Reduce dashboard widgets
  4. Archive old data
  5. Contact support if persistent

Mobile app issues

  1. Update app
  2. Reinstall app
  3. Check OS version (iOS 15+, Android 10+)
  4. Contact support with device info

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