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No-Refund Policy

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What it is

Calm generally does not issue refunds for subscription fees you have already paid, except where required by law.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The no-refund policy establishes the financial terms governing payment retention. This defines the conditions under which Calm retains payment and limits circumstances under which refunds are available, subject to mandatory legal requirements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 764 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers who are charged for an unwanted renewal or who cancel mid-period will not receive a pro-rated or full refund. This is a significant financial risk for annual plan subscribers in particular.

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's support team at support@calm.com explaining the charge you wish to dispute. Calm asks that you contact them before disputing charges with your payment provider. If unresolved, you may then contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the charge.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

For subscribers residing in Germany: You may terminate your subscription after it has renewed with a notice period of one month. Your right to terminate for cause remains unaffected.

Leonardo AI Medium

If our mobile application fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price of the mobile application to you.

Netflix Medium

The cancellation will take effect at the end of the billing period. You can see when your subscription will end on the "Account" page.

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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 Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

The blanket no-refund provision may conflict with consumer protection statutes in jurisdictions like California (where refund rights attach to certain subscription services) and EU/UK consumer rights law; compliance and legal teams should assess jurisdictional carve-outs …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Calm Terms of Service
Entity
Calm
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001145
Document ID
CA-D-00217
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d85b649f012d4968828ea719cebb5ff497c52570c9c8c2991aaa8cda7a8493f1
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:56 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Calm
Document: Calm Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001145
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:56:44 UTC
SHA-256: d85b649f012d4968…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/calm/calm-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-001145/no-refund-policy/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The no-refund policy establishes the financial terms governing payment retention. This defines the conditions under which Calm retains payment and limits circumstances under which refunds are available, subject to mandatory legal requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers who are charged for an unwanted renewal or who cancel mid-period will not receive a pro-rated or full refund. This is a significant financial risk for annual plan subscribers in particular.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 178 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Calm?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Calm.