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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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.
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View change record →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.
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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
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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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.
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.
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