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Billing, Auto-Renewal, and Refund Terms

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What it is

The agreement establishes that subscription fees are charged in advance on an auto-renewing basis, with no refunds unless required by law or explicitly provided in the terms, and cancellation must occur before the end of the current billing period to avoid the next charge.

This analysis describes what ActiveCampaign's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The non-refundable, auto-renewal billing structure means that customers who do not cancel before a renewal date will be charged for the next subscription period without recourse to a refund under the stated terms, which is operationally significant for customers managing annual or multi-period subscriptions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement requires advance payment on an auto-renewing schedule; fees are non-refundable except as required by law, and customers must cancel before the end of their current billing period to avoid being charged for the subsequent period.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Cancel Subscription
    Log into your ActiveCampaign account and navigate to account settings to manage or cancel your subscription before the next billing renewal date to avoid being charged for the subsequent period.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis. Unless you cancel your subscription before the end of the current billing period, your subscription will automatically renew and you will be charged for the next period. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

— Excerpt from ActiveCampaign's ActiveCampaign Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Auto-renewal billing practices are regulated in several US states, including California (ARL, Business and Professions Code Section 17600), New York, and others, which require clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms and, in some cases, affirmative consent. The FTC has issued guidance on negative option and auto-renewal disclosures. Non-refundable fee provisions may interact with state consumer protection laws that require pro-rata refunds in specific circumstances. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Enterprise customers with annual contracts should document renewal dates and cancellation procedures. The 'as required by law' carve-out for refunds means that jurisdiction-specific rights may provide recourse not evident from the standard terms. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's Automatic Renewal Law imposes specific disclosure and consent requirements for auto-renewal subscriptions, including a requirement to provide clear and conspicuous disclosure of renewal terms before purchase. Similar laws exist in other US states. EU customers may have statutory withdrawal rights under applicable consumer protection directives, though B2B contracts typically fall outside consumer protection frameworks. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should document subscription renewal dates and ensure internal processes for cancellation are in place before renewal deadlines. Enterprise agreements may include different billing and refund provisions that supersede these standard terms. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Finance and procurement teams should integrate ActiveCampaign subscription renewal dates into vendor management tracking systems. Organizations subject to California's Automatic Renewal Law should verify that their subscription enrollment and renewal notification practices satisfy disclosure requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over negative option and auto-renewal billing practices and has issued guidance on disclosure requirements for subscription services
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce state-level auto-renewal laws, including California's Automatic Renewal Law, which impose specific disclosure and consent requirements for recurring billing
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Provision details

Document information
Document
ActiveCampaign Terms of Service
Entity
ActiveCampaign
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012241
Document ID
CA-D-00894
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Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 14:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: ActiveCampaign
Document: ActiveCampaign Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-012241
Captured: 2026-05-20 14:01:24 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/activecampaign/activecampaign-terms-of-service/billing-auto-renewal-and-refund-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ActiveCampaign's Billing, Auto-Renewal, and Refund Terms clause do?

The non-refundable, auto-renewal billing structure means that customers who do not cancel before a renewal date will be charged for the next subscription period without recourse to a refund under the stated terms, which is operationally significant for customers managing annual or multi-period subscriptions.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement requires advance payment on an auto-renewing schedule; fees are non-refundable except as required by law, and customers must cancel before the end of their current billing period to avoid being charged for the subsequent period.

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