You could lose access to Claude and any paid subscription without warning or refund if Anthropic decides to terminate your account.
Consumer impact
Your conversations with Claude may be used to train Anthropic's AI models by default, though you can opt out in account settings. Subscriptions auto-renew and fees are generally non-refundable, so cancellation timing is critical. You can opt out of AI model training by going to your account settings on Claude.ai.
What you can do
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Close Your Account
If you wish to close your account proactively, email support@anthropic.com requesting account closure. Include your account email address and a clear request to close the account.
Applicable agencies
Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation