Shopify checkout: flow, design, and customization

Before you start

• You'll need access to your Shopify Admin to make the edits on this page. These settings are managed in Shopify, not in the Skio Dashboard.

• Design changes to the checkout order or flow aren't possible — Skio uses Shopify's standard checkout and can't modify its structure.

Why Skio uses Shopify's native checkout

Skio routes all subscription purchases through Shopify's native checkout rather than an external flow. This gives you several advantages out of the box:

• Better analytics: UTM tags work normally, so your attribution data stays accurate.

• Consistent branding: Shoppers stay on your store's URL throughout checkout, which builds trust and reduces drop-off.

• Simplified operations: No need to duplicate products or discount codes. Refunds and customer service all happen within Shopify.

• More payment options: PayPal and other Shopify-supported payment methods are available by default.

• Optimized checkout design: Shopify has iterated on its checkout UX for years. You get that reliability without any extra configuration.

Note: Because Skio uses Shopify's native checkout, design changes to the checkout order or layout aren't supported. The customizations below are limited to copy edits.

Subscription disclosure

Shopify displays a subscription disclosure below the Pay now button at the end of checkout. This notice informs subscribers that their payment method will be charged automatically at the price and frequency shown, and links to your cancellation policy. It can't be removed, but you can edit the cancellation policy it links to.

How to edit your Subscription Policy

The Subscription Policy controls the legal copy that appears when a subscriber clicks the policy link in the checkout checkbox.

1. In your Shopify Admin, click Settings in the bottom-left corner, then select Policies.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate Purchase options cancellation policy.

3. (optional) click on Insert template to insert Shopify’s default cancellation policy template.

4. Update the copy as needed, then click Save.

How to edit the Subscription Agreement label

The Subscription Agreement label is the text that appears next to the checkbox itself. You can edit this through Shopify's language settings.

1. In your Shopify Admin, go to Sales channels > Online Store.

2. Next to your live theme, click the ⋮ button and select Edit default theme content.

3. In the Filter items search bar, search for Subscription agreement.

4. Edit the label text, then click Save.

How to edit Shopify's checkout copy

You can customize many of the standard text fields that appear throughout the Shopify checkout flow using the language editor.

1. In your Shopify Admin, go to Sales channels > Online Store.

2. Next to your live theme, click the ⋮ button and select Edit default theme content.

3. In the navigation at the top, select Checkout & system.

4. Edit the label copies, then click Save.