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No-Refund Default Policy

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What it is

Calm does not provide refunds for subscription payments or other purchases unless your local law specifically requires it.

This analysis describes what Calm'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

If you are charged for a renewal you forgot to cancel, or if the service does not meet your expectations, you have no contractual right to a refund under Calm's Terms, though applicable law in your jurisdiction may provide separate statutory refund rights.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who are automatically charged for a subscription renewal or who are dissatisfied with the service have no contractual refund right under these Terms; recovery depends on whether applicable local or state law provides statutory refund or chargeback rights that override this clause.

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.
  • Dispute a Fee
    Contact Calm support at support@calm.com to raise a billing concern before initiating a chargeback with your payment provider. The Terms require you to attempt to resolve the matter directly with Calm first. Document your outreach and Calm's response before escalating.

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When you make a paid posting (cl.com/about/help/faqs/fees), you authorize us to charge your account. Any tax is additional. Fees are non-refundable, even for posts we remove, delay, omit, re-categorize, re-rank, or otherwise moderate. We may refuse any posting.

Coursera Medium

You agree to pay all fees or charges to your account in accordance with the fees, charges, and billing terms in effect at the time a fee or charge is due and payable. All fees are exclusive of all taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities. You are responsible for payment of all such tax...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You will not have the right to receive a refund for any amounts paid to us unless otherwise required by applicable law.

— Excerpt from Calm's Calm Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The no-refund default may interact with consumer protection statutes in multiple jurisdictions. California's Automatic Renewal Law may require refunds in certain circumstances where disclosures were inadequate. The EU Consumer Rights Directive provides statutory withdrawal rights for digital services purchased remotely, which is relevant for any EEA users who may be captured by these Terms rather than the EEA-specific Terms. The FTC Act's prohibition on unfair practices is potentially relevant where a no-refund policy is combined with an auto-renewal mechanic. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. No-refund policies are common in digital subscription services and are frequently upheld where consumers received notice of the policy at sign-up. However, when combined with auto-renewal mechanics and price changes notified only by email, the combined effect may be characterized as an unfair practice in some jurisdictions. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK consumers generally have statutory withdrawal rights for digital subscriptions purchased online that may override a contractual no-refund clause. California, New York, and other states with automatic renewal laws may require refunds where proper renewal disclosures were not made. International users should check local consumer protection law before assuming this clause is fully applicable to them. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Employers or health plans providing Calm access to employees should clarify in their own agreements with Calm what refund or credit mechanisms apply if an employee's access is terminated mid-cycle, as the consumer-facing no-refund clause may not govern B2B arrangements. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Customer service teams should be trained to identify when applicable law, such as California's ARL or EU consumer rights, creates a refund obligation that overrides the contractual no-refund default. Refund policy disclosures at the point of purchase should be reviewed for compliance with state and federal clear and conspicuous disclosure standards.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive subscription billing practices, including no-refund policies combined with auto-renewal mechanics.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce consumer protection and automatic renewal statutes that may create refund rights overriding the contractual no-refund default.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Calm Terms of Service
Entity
Calm
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007164
Document ID
CA-D-00217
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:09 UTC
Methodology
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Citation Record
Entity: Calm
Document: Calm Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007164
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:09:01 UTC
SHA-256: 38c351d41f441bfe…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/calm/calm-terms-of-service/no-refund-default-policy/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Calm's No-Refund Default Policy clause do?

If you are charged for a renewal you forgot to cancel, or if the service does not meet your expectations, you have no contractual right to a refund under Calm's Terms, though applicable law in your jurisdiction may provide separate statutory refund rights.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who are automatically charged for a subscription renewal or who are dissatisfied with the service have no contractual refund right under these Terms; recovery depends on whether applicable local or state law provides statutory refund or chargeback rights that override this clause.

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