Annual Price Adjustment Policy

Long-Term Pricing Transparency

Samildanach Arts operates a predictable, school-friendly pricing model.

From 1st July 2027 onward, prices for licensed school plays may increase once per year only, by the lower of:

• 2%, or

• the prevailing annual inflation rate on 1 July

If the inflation rate is below 2%, the lower rate applies.
If inflation is above 2%, the increase is capped at 2%.

What This Means in Practice

• Maximum annual increase: 2%

• Often less: If inflation is lower, the increase will be lower

• Timing: 1st July only

• No mid-year changes

• Prices published in advance

If inflation is 0% or negative, no increase is applied.

What This Applies To

This policy applies to:

• Individual play licences

• Post-Primary bundles

• Whole-school programme licences

It applies equally to new and returning schools.

What Will Never Happen

• No sudden price spikes

• No mid-year adjustments

• No retroactive charges

• No forced upgrades

• No penalty for early adopters

Schools always retain the value of earlier purchases.

Why This Policy Exists

Schools need:

• predictability

• transparency

• budget certainty

This approach allows Samildanach Arts to:

• maintain inspection-grade documentation

• update safeguarding and inclusion language as standards evolve

• keep resources compatible with SEN and whole-school use

without exposing schools to unpredictable cost increases.

Clear Example

If a licence costs €100:

• Inflation on 1st July is 1.2% → new price €101.20

• Inflation on 1st July is 3.8% → new price €102.00 (capped at 2%)

Our Commitment

Samildanach Arts is designed for long-term school use, not short-term pricing tactics.

This policy ensures that:

• teachers can recommend resources confidently

• principals can approve purchases without concern

• schools can plan multi-year use safely

Summary

• ✔ Increase is 2% or lower

• ✔ Based on actual inflation

• ✔ Applied once yearly on 1st July

• ✔ No surprises