Apps with auto-renewing subscriptions must clearly tell you what you're getting, what it costs, how long it lasts, and how to cancel before you sign up.
This provision requires apps to disclose subscription pricing, duration, and cancellation terms before you subscribe, giving you the information needed to avoid unwanted charges.
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(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implements FTC's Negative Option Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 425, updated 2023) requiring clear and conspicuous disclosure of subscription terms before enrollment, and the FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' rule requirements. It also engages California's Automatic Renewal Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §17600 et seq.), requiring affirmative consent for auto-renewals and a simple cancellation mechanism. EU Directive 2011/83/EU (Consumer Rights Directive) Art. 22 and Directive 2019/2161 (Omnibus Directive) impose similar pre-contractual information requirements. Enforcement: FTC, California AG, EU national consumer protection authorities. (2)
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