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Auto-Renewal Subscription

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What it is

If you sign up for a Bumble subscription, it will automatically renew at the end of each term at whatever Bumble's current price is at that time, and you will be charged unless you cancel before the renewal date.

This analysis describes what Bumble's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Auto-renewal at Bumble's then-current price means the renewal amount could be higher than your original subscription price, and you must actively cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Subscribers face automatic charges at potentially updated prices each renewal period unless they take affirmative steps to cancel in advance, creating financial risk for users who do not actively monitor their subscription status.

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 auto-renewal, go to your Bumble app settings and manage your subscription, or cancel through your Apple or Google Play account if you subscribed via those platforms. California subscribers can request a refund within three business days of subscribing by contacting Bumble customer support.

How other platforms handle this

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If you sign up for a paid Subscription, we or the App Distributor will automatically charge your Payment Method on each agreed-upon periodic renewal date until you cancel. If your Subscription has a minimum term (the 'Initial Term'), we will let you know during the order process. Your Subscription w...

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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: This provision engages state automatic renewal laws, most notably California's Automatic Renewal Law, which requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of auto-renewal terms before subscription, affirmative consent, and clear cancellation mechanisms. Similar statutes exist in New York, Illinois, and other states. The FTC's updated Negative Option Rule imposes federal-level disclosure and cancellation requirements for subscription services. Apple and Google Play Store platform terms also govern in-app subscription renewals and may impose additional disclosure obligations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Auto-renewal provisions are common in subscription-based services, but the reference to 'then-current fee' without specifying how or when users are notified of price changes before renewal creates potential exposure under consumer protection statutes requiring advance notice of material changes. The absence of explicit price-change notification language in the quoted provision is a gap worth evaluating. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California presents the highest exposure given the California Automatic Renewal Law's specific requirements for affirmative consent and cancellation ease. New York's recent automatic renewal legislation imposes similar requirements. EU users may have additional rights under consumer contract directives requiring transparent renewal terms. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Payment processor and app store agreements (Apple App Store, Google Play) govern the mechanics of subscription billing and may impose additional cancellation and refund obligations that supersede or supplement Bumble's stated terms. Compliance teams should verify alignment between Bumble's cancellation process and platform-level billing controls. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that pre-subscription disclosure of auto-renewal terms meets the clear and conspicuous standard required under California and FTC rules. The cancellation process described in Section 6 should be reviewed for compliance with easy cancellation requirements. Price-change notification practices should be audited to confirm users receive advance notice before renewal at a new price.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC's Negative Option Rule and broader consumer protection authority covers auto-renewal subscription disclosures and cancellation requirements for consumer-facing services.
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  • State AG
    State Attorneys General enforce automatic renewal laws in California, New York, Illinois, and other states that impose specific disclosure and cancellation obligations on subscription services.
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Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Terms and Conditions
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007548
Document ID
CA-D-00225
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
572a0a26a4cbc3852bec969bcbf99d9044c212a8e705a6132ca649135c97dc66
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 08:25 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Bumble
Document: Bumble Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-007548
Captured: 2026-05-07 08:25:16 UTC
SHA-256: 572a0a26a4cbc385…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-terms-and-conditions/auto-renewal-subscription/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Auto-renewal at Bumble's then-current price means the renewal amount could be higher than your original subscription price, and you must actively cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged.

How does this clause affect you?

Subscribers face automatic charges at potentially updated prices each renewal period unless they take affirmative steps to cancel in advance, creating financial risk for users who do not actively monitor their subscription status.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 17 platforms. See the full comparison.

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