TCP Inner Circle

20 seats maximum

Program Overview

Triops' Inner Circle is an exclusive founding member program limited to the first 20 customers of the Triops Contracting Platform. Inner Circle members gain privileged access, significant financial benefits, and a direct voice in shaping the platform's roadmap through a structured Customer Advisory Board.

This program is designed for forward-thinking government contracting professionals who want to secure a competitive advantage while actively contributing to the evolution of the only platform that unifies US federal and European public procurement.

Why the Inner Circle?

The best products are built alongside their users. Inner Circle members don't just use TCP, they shape it. In exchange for their early commitment and strategic input, they receive founding-tier pricing and preferential treatment for the lifetime of their membership.

Membership Structure

2.1. Eligibility & Capacity

The Inner Circle is strictly limited to 20 seats. Once all seats are filled, the program closes to new members. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon execution of the Inner Circle membership agreement.

Members may hold either a US & EU Enterprise or Global Enterprise subscription tier. The Inner Circle benefits apply equally regardless of the chosen tier.

2.2. Leading Member Status

Inner Circle members are formally recognized as TCP Leading Members. This designation carries the following distinctions:

Leading Member badge displayed on their TCP dashboard
Priority access to all new features and beta releases
Direct communication channel with the TCP product and leadership team
Public recognition on the Triops Technologies website (with consent)

Benefits

3.1. Free Onboarding Period

All Inner Circle members receive the first 6 months of platform access completely free of charge on their first one-year subscription. This period serves as a deep onboarding phase during which members fully integrate TCP into their contracting workflows while providing the feedback that shapes the platform's development.

3.2. Annual Subscription Discount

Inner Circle members who commit to an annual subscription benefit from a discounted annual rate that saves them an additional month compared to standard annual pricing. This rate remains locked as long as the membership stays active. Combined with the 6-month free onboarding, the first-year savings are substantial:

	Standard Annual	Inner Circle Annual	You Save
US & EU Enterprise	$7,040/yr	$6,400/yr	$640 (1 extra month free)
Global Enterprise	$12,100/yr	$11,000/yr	$1,100 (1 extra month free)

Year 1: Months 1–6 free ($0) + Months 7–12 at the Inner Circle annual rate. Year 2 onward: the Inner Circle annual rate ($6,400 or $11,000) remains locked as long as the membership stays active.

3.3. Referral Rewards

Inner Circle members earn 1 free month of service for every new customer they refer who subscribes to an annual plan. Key rules:

Referral credits are capped at 10 free months per year (equivalent to a full year of service).
Referred customers qualify regardless of whether they join the Inner Circle or subscribe as standard customers, as long as they commit to an annual subscription.
Referral credits are applied as billing credits on the member's next invoice(s) and are non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash.
Cross-referrals within the Inner Circle are permitted: if a member refers another customer who joins the Inner Circle on a yearly plan, the referring member still earns the credit.

Customer Advisory Board (CAB)

4.1. Purpose

The Customer Advisory Board is the strategic forum through which Inner Circle members directly influence TCP's product direction. The CAB provides structured opportunities for members to share operational feedback, request features, validate roadmap priorities, and stress-test new capabilities before general release.

4.2. Meeting Cadence

The CAB convenes four (4) times per year on a quarterly basis. Meetings are conducted virtually to accommodate members across time zones, with sessions typically lasting 60 to 90 minutes.

Extraordinary sessions: Additional meetings may be convened if requested by a majority (more than 50%) of active Inner Circle members. Triops Technologies will schedule any such extraordinary session within 15 business days of receiving the qualified request.

4.3. Meeting Format

Each quarterly CAB session follows a structured agenda:

Platform Update (15 min)

Overview of recent releases, performance metrics, and upcoming milestones.

Roadmap Preview (20 min)

Presentation of planned features with open discussion on priorities.

Member Feedback (30 min)

Structured feedback round where each member can raise issues, requests, or suggestions.

Feature Voting (15 min)

Members vote on feature priority for the next quarter.

Open Floor (10 min)

General discussion and networking among members.

4.4. Member Expectations

To maintain the value and integrity of the CAB, Inner Circle members are expected to:

Attend at least 2 of the 4 quarterly sessions per year (or send a qualified delegate).
Provide constructive, actionable feedback during and between sessions.
Respect confidentiality regarding unreleased features and roadmap details shared during CAB meetings.
Participate in periodic surveys or feature validation exercises when requested.

5. Benefits at a Glance

Benefit	Details
Annual Discount	$6,400/yr or $11,000/yr (vs. $7,040 or $12,100 standard), locked while subscribed
Referral Rewards	1 free month per referred annual subscriber (up to 10/yr)
Advisory Board Seat	4 quarterly sessions + extraordinary sessions by majority vote
Product Influence	Direct feature voting, priority feedback channel, beta access
Founding Member Status	Dashboard badge, website recognition, priority support

6. Membership Lifecycle

6.1. Joining

Membership begins upon execution of the Inner Circle agreement and onboarding to the TCP platform. The 6-month free period commences on the date of account activation.

6.2. Transition to Paid Subscription

At the end of the first month, members will be contacted to select their subscription path. Members who opt for an annual plan pay the Inner Circle annual rate ($6,400 or $11,000) starting from Month 7, saving an additional month compared to the standard annual pricing. Members can also choose monthly billing ($640 or $1,100/mo) for months 7-12.

6.3. Continuation & Renewal

Inner Circle membership, CAB participation, and the discounted annual rate ($6,400 or $11,000) remain in effect as long as the member maintains an active TCP subscription. The Leading Member status and advisory board seat are retained indefinitely.

6.4. Exit & Seat Reallocation

If a member cancels their subscription, their Inner Circle seat is immediately forfeited and reallocated to the next applicant. All associated benefits are permanently lost, including the locked annual pricing, Leading Member status, and advisory board seat. Former members who resubscribe will be placed on standard pricing and do not regain their Inner Circle seat or benefits.

7. Governance & Confidentiality

All information shared during CAB sessions regarding TCP's product roadmap, unreleased features, business strategy, and performance data is considered strictly confidential. Members agree to treat such information under the same terms as their existing NDA or the confidentiality provisions of their subscription agreement.

Triops Technologies reserves the right to modify the structure of the Inner Circle program with 30 days' written notice to members. Any changes to financial benefits will honor commitments already in effect at the time of notification.