Bumble can suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason it deems fit, without giving you notice and without issuing a refund for any paid subscription time remaining.
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This provision establishes the financial consequence structure for account termination events. It defines the payment terms by specifying that prepaid amounts are non-refundable upon suspension or termination, regardless of the reason or timing of the account status change.
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.
View change record →If Bumble suspends or terminates your account — including for conduct on other apps operated by Bumble affiliates — you will not receive a refund for any unused subscription period.
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"If your Account is terminated or suspended, you agree you will not receive a refund for any paid service or features you have already been charged for.— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Terms and Conditions
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This provision establishes the financial consequence structure for account termination events. It defines the payment terms by specifying that prepaid amounts are non-refundable upon suspension or termination, regardless of the reason or timing of the account status change.
If Bumble suspends or terminates your account — including for conduct on other apps operated by Bumble affiliates — you will not receive a refund for any unused subscription period.
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