feat(aps): commitment plan

Author: bene2k1

menu/navigation.json

@@ -1042,6 +1042,10 @@
                     "label": "Reinstall a Mac mini",
                     "slug": "reinstall-mac-mini"
                   },
+                  {
+                    "label": "Manage your commitment plan",
+                    "slug": "manage-commitment-plan"
+                  },
                   {
                     "label": "Delete a Mac mini",
                     "slug": "delete-mac-mini"

pages/apple-silicon/concepts.mdx

@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ Scaleway Apple silicon as-a-Service uses [Apple Mac mini](#mac-mini) hardware. T
 
 Apple silicon as-a-Service is tailored for developing, building, testing, and signing applications for Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and more. The Mac mini boasts a sophisticated neural engine that significantly enhances machine learning capabilities.
 
+## Commitment plan
+
+The Commitment Plan for Apple silicon is a flexible pricing option that allows customers to choose between a fully flexible pay-as-you-go pricing or a long-term monthly commitment period for their Apple silicon servers.
+By committing to a plan, you can enjoy better rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. The commitment period can be adjusted or cancelled at any time after the initial commitment, providing flexibility to adapt to changing workload requirements.
+At the end of your initial commitment period, you can switch back to a no-commitment plan. By switching back to pay-as-you-go pricing the standard fare for your Mac mini will be billed.
+
 ## Mac mini
 
 The Mac mini is a physical hardware designed by Apple, powered by the [Apple silicon](#apple-silicon) chip. It is the basis for Scaleway's [Apple silicon as-a-service](#apple-silicon-as-a-service) offer.

pages/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini.mdx

@@ -38,8 +38,11 @@ This page shows how to create your first [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/concepts/#mac
     - Choose a macOS version. Note that if you choose a macOS other than the one installed by default, there will be a delay of about 1 hour before the Mac mini is made available.
     - Choose whether to activate the **Private Networks 1 Gbps** feature. This lets you attach your Mac mini to one or more Scaleway Private Networks in a [VPC](/vpc/), enabling secure communication with other attached resources.
     - Enter a **Name** for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
+4. Choose the commitment terms for your Mac mini. Two options are available:
+    - No commitment: You can terminate the subscription of your Mac mini at any time after the initial 24 hours, which is a mandatory period required by Apple's software license. [Learn more about Apple's software license requirements (Section 3.A)](https://www.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macOSSequoia.pdf).
+    - Commitment: You subscribe to a [Commitment Plan for Apple silicon](/apple-silicon/concepts/#commitment-plan) and benefit from a discounted monthly price depending on your commitment. You can switch back to **No commitment** at any time after completing the initial committed rental term.
     - Verify the **Estimated cost** for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.
-4. Click **Create Mac mini** to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.
+5. Click **Create Mac mini** to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.
     <Message type="note">
       Mac mini and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple under license. Scaleway is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
     </Message>

pages/apple-silicon/how-to/manage-commitment-plan.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+---
+meta:
+  title: How to manage the Commitment Plan for a Mac mini
+  description: This page explains how to manage the Commitment Plan for Scaleway's Mac mini servers.
+content:
+  h1: How to manage the Commitment Plan for a Mac mini
+  paragraph: This page explains how to manage the Commitment Plan for Scaleway's Mac mini servers.
+tags: apple-silicon, mac-mini, commitment-plan
+dates:
+  validation: 2025-02-11
+  posted: 2025-02-11
+categories:
+  - bare-metal
+---
+
+**Commitment Plan for Apple silicon** is a flexible pricing option that allows customers to choose between a fully flexible pay-as-you-go pricing or a long-term monthly commitment period for their Apple silicon servers.
+By committing to a plan, you can enjoy better rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. The commitment period can be adjusted or cancelled at any time after the initial commitment, providing flexibility to adapt to changing workload requirements.
+At the end of your initial commitment period, you can switch back to a no-commitment plan. By switching back to pay-as-you-go pricing the standard fare for your Mac mini will be billed.
+
+<Macro id="requirements" />
+
+- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
+- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
+- A [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini/)
+
+1. Click **Apple silicon** in the **Bare Metal** section of the side menu. A list of your Mac minis displays.
+    <Lightbox src="scaleway-apple-silicon-dashboard.webp" alt="" />
+2. Click the Mac mini you want to configure. Your Mac mini information page displays.
+3. Scroll down to the **Commitment plan** section. You can see information about your current commitment plan. Click **Manage plan**. A pop-up displays.
+4. Select the commitment plan for Mac mini. Two options are available:
+    - No commitment: You can terminate the subscription of your Mac mini at any time after the initial 24 hours, which is a mandatory period required by Apple's software license. [Learn more about Apple's software license requirements (Section 3.A)](https://www.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macOSSequoia.pdf).
+    - Commitment: You subscribe to a [Commitment Plan for Apple silicon](/apple-silicon/concepts/#commitment-plan) and befefit from a discounted monthly price depending on your commitment. You can switch back to **No commitment** at any time after completing the initial committed rental term.
+    - Click **Review** to visualize a summary of your choice.
+5. Verify your new commitment plan and click **Update plan** to confirm.
+    <Message type="note">
+        Changes to your commitment plan will only take effect after your current commitment period has ended. If you switch to hourly billing, you'll have the option to re-commit to a plan starting from your next billing cycle.
+    </Message>

pages/apple-silicon/quickstart.mdx

@@ -40,8 +40,11 @@ Apple silicon as-a-Service is tailored for developing, building, testing, and si
           If you choose a macOS other than the one installed by default, there will be a delay of about 1 hour before the Mac mini is made available.
         </Message>
     - Enter a **Name** for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
+4. Choose the commitment terms for your Mac mini. Two options are available:
+    - No commitment: You can terminate the subscription of your Mac mini at any time after the initial 24 hours, which is a mandatory period required by Apple's software license. [Learn more about Apple's software license requirements (Section 3.A)](https://www.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macOSSequoia.pdf).
+    - Commitment: You subscribe to a [Commitment Plan for Apple silicon](/apple-silicon/concepts/#commitment-plan) and benefit from a discounted monthly price depending on your commitment. You can switch back to **No commitment** at any time after completing the initial committed rental term.
     - Verify the **Estimated cost** for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.
-4. Click **Create Mac mini** to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.
+5. Click **Create Mac mini** to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.
 
 ## How to connect to your Mac mini