The agreement establishes that all subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled through the Manage Subscriptions section of account settings, with charges occurring no more than 24 hours before the next subscription period begins. Free trials require cancellation at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged, and cancelled free trials for Apple Subscriptions cannot be reactivated.
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This provision establishes the operational mechanics of subscription auto-renewal, including the 24-hour pre-charge window and the 24-hour cancellation deadline for free trials. The clause also states that cancelled Apple Subscription free trials cannot be reactivated, which is a materially distinct operational restriction.
Under this clause, subscriptions renew automatically and charges are initiated up to 24 hours before the renewal date, meaning cancellation must occur more than 24 hours before the period ends to avoid a charge. Free trials for Apple Subscriptions, once cancelled, cannot be reactivated under the terms as written.
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Compare across platforms →"Subscriptions automatically renew until cancelled in the Manage Subscriptions section of your account settings. You will be notified if the price of a Subscription increases and, if required, your consent will be required to continue. You will be charged no more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the latest Subscription period. If you decide to unsubscribe from a Subscription before we start charging your payment method, cancel the Subscription at least twenty-four (24) hours before the free trial ends. We reserve the right to cancel your Subscription if you do not agree to material changes to the Subscription for which we require your consent, or if we are unable to successfully charge your payment method to renew your Subscription.Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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This provision establishes the operational mechanics of subscription auto-renewal, including the 24-hour pre-charge window and the 24-hour cancellation deadline for free trials. The clause also states that cancelled Apple Subscription free trials cannot be reactivated, which is a materially distinct operational restriction.
Under this clause, subscriptions renew automatically and charges are initiated up to 24 hours before the renewal date, meaning cancellation must occur more than 24 hours before the period ends to avoid a charge. Free trials for Apple Subscriptions, once cancelled, cannot be reactivated under the terms as written.
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