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Auto-Renewal Subscription Clause

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What it is

Paid subscriptions on Bumble automatically renew at the end of each term at the then-current price for that service, unless the user cancels before the renewal date in accordance with the cancellation procedure in Section 6.

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes automatic renewal at then-current pricing, meaning the fee at renewal may differ from the original subscription price. The obligation to cancel in accordance with Section 6 places the procedural burden on the user to take affirmative action before the renewal date.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 19, 2026

The updated terms state that Bumble's license to use your uploaded content is now limited to distribution to other app users when they are using the app, rather than the previously stated right to make content available to the general public. This represents a narrowing of the company's stated rights over user content. Additionally, the terms now explicitly disclose five scenarios in which Bumble may request account verification: to prevent fake accounts and fraud, to confirm age compliance in certain jurisdictions, to detect unusual account access, to prevent payment fraud, and to enforce community guidelines. The terms also clarify that uninstalling the app does not delete your account, and you must manually follow account deletion steps to permanently remove it.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement states that subscriptions renew automatically for the same duration at Bumble's then-current fee, which may differ from the original subscription price. Users are required to cancel in accordance with Section 6 before the renewal date to avoid being charged for an additional term.

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
    To cancel your subscription, access Settings in the Bumble app and follow the cancellation procedure described in Section 6 of the Terms. California subscribers who subscribed via Apple ID must request refunds through Apple Support at https://getsupport.apple.com within three business days of subscribing.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date. You authorize Skillshare to charge your payment method on a recurring basis for the subscription fee.

Perplexity AI Medium

Some of our Services require payment of fees. If you sign up for a paid subscription, you agree to pay the applicable fees. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date.

Strava Medium

Your subscription will renew automatically at the start of every billing period, based on the plan you chose, and will continue until your subscription is canceled. Your subscription will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Please be aware that if you subscribe to services for a term (the "Initial Term"), then the terms of your subscription will be automatically renewed for additional periods of the same duration as the Initial Term at Bumble's then-current fee for such services, unless you cancel your subscription in accordance with Section 6 below.

— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Terms and Conditions

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: California's automatic renewal law (Business and Professions Code Section 17600 et seq.) requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of automatic renewal terms, affirmative consent, and a simple cancellation mechanism. The FTC's Negative Option Rule and associated enforcement guidance impose disclosure and cancellation requirements for subscription services. Several state attorneys general have pursued enforcement actions against subscription services for inadequate auto-renewal disclosures. The document's placement of the auto-renewal notice in bold at the top of the terms, combined with a California-specific refund notice, suggests awareness of these disclosure requirements. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The renewal is stated to occur at then-current fees, which may differ from the original subscription price without explicit notice of the price change. The document does not specify in the excerpted text whether users receive advance notice of renewal charges or price changes, which is a key compliance consideration under California auto-renewal law and FTC guidance. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents are specifically addressed with a three-business-day cancellation and refund right. The document separately notes that Apple ID subscribers must seek refunds through Apple, not Bumble, which may affect the practical availability of the California refund right depending on the subscription channel. Other US states have enacted or are considering auto-renewal legislation, and the adequacy of disclosure may vary by state. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: The delegation of refund processing to Apple for App Store subscribers is an operationally significant limitation that affects the customer service and billing workflows. Compliance teams should ensure that the refund process for Google Play and direct Bumble subscribers is documented and accessible. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that the auto-renewal disclosure meets then-current FTC Negative Option Rule requirements, California auto-renewal law, and equivalent requirements in other applicable jurisdictions. The mechanism for notifying users of then-current fee changes prior to renewal should be reviewed and documented. The California three-business-day refund right process should be audited for both Apple ID and non-Apple ID subscription channels.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over negative option and automatic renewal practices under the FTC Act and the Negative Option Rule
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, have enforcement authority over automatic renewal disclosure and cancellation requirements under state consumer protection statutes
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Terms and Conditions
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012953
Document ID
CA-D-00225
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Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 03:22 UTC
Methodology
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Citation Record
Entity: Bumble
Document: Bumble Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-012953
Captured: 2026-05-21 03:22:18 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-terms-and-conditions/auto-renewal-subscription-clause/
Accessed: May 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bumble's Auto-Renewal Subscription Clause clause do?

This provision establishes automatic renewal at then-current pricing, meaning the fee at renewal may differ from the original subscription price. The obligation to cancel in accordance with Section 6 places the procedural burden on the user to take affirmative action before the renewal date.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement states that subscriptions renew automatically for the same duration at Bumble's then-current fee, which may differ from the original subscription price. Users are required to cancel in accordance with Section 6 before the renewal date to avoid being charged for an additional term.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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