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Subscription Auto-Renewal Disclosure Requirements

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This requirement establishes a mandatory disclosure framework that standardizes the information developers must present before subscription commitment, ensuring consistent clarity across the App Store ecosystem regarding subscription terms and mechanics.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users receive standardized pre-subscription disclosures that specify what they will receive, what amounts will be charged, billing intervals, and how to cancel, establishing transparency requirements before subscription transactions occur.

How other platforms handle this

Peacock Medium

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel prior to the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize Peacock to charge your payment method on a recurring basis for the applicable subscription fee, plus any applicable taxes, until you cancel.

Google Pay Medium

If a Seller offers you the ability to pay for subscriptions, your subscription will start when you click 'accept and buy' (or an equivalent phrase) on a subscription purchase. This is a recurring billing transaction. Unless otherwise stated, your subscription and the relevant billing authorisation w...

Midjourney Medium

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize Midjourney to charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the then-current subscription fee. You are responsible for canceling your subscription before renewal if you do not...

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Before asking a user to subscribe, you must clearly describe what the user will get if they subscribe, what will be charged, how often they'll be charged, and how to cancel.

— Excerpt from Apple's Apple App Store Review Guidelines

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Document information
Document
Apple App Store Review Guidelines
Entity
Apple
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001967
Document ID
CA-D-00025
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
877541265fefdbebabcd1e30fe9651433f6b1dd3064ee4d811f9f9918e043f98
Analysis generated
March 6, 2026 20:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Apple
Document: Apple App Store Review Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-001967
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:15:42 UTC
SHA-256: 877541265fefdbeb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-app-store-review-guidelines/subscription-auto-renewal-disclosure-requirements/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Apple's Subscription Auto-Renewal Disclosure Requirements clause do?

This requirement establishes a mandatory disclosure framework that standardizes the information developers must present before subscription commitment, ensuring consistent clarity across the App Store ecosystem regarding subscription terms and mechanics.

How does this clause affect you?

Users receive standardized pre-subscription disclosures that specify what they will receive, what amounts will be charged, billing intervals, and how to cancel, establishing transparency requirements before subscription transactions occur.

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