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Auto-Renewal Subscription

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What it is

Your DeepL Pro subscription automatically charges you again at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before that date. It renews on the same terms unless DeepL has told you otherwise.

This analysis describes what DeepL'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)

If you forget to cancel, you will be billed again automatically for another full subscription period, with no guarantee of a refund.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 30, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2197 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause creates a recurring financial obligation: subscribers who do not actively cancel before their renewal date will be charged for another subscription period. The agreement does not specify a post-renewal cooling-off or refund window, so the financial risk of inaction is a charge for an unwanted billing cycle.

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
    Log in to your DeepL account, navigate to account settings or subscription management, and select the option to cancel your subscription before your next renewal date.

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ActiveCampaign Medium

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Leonardo AI Medium

Charge interest on any overdue payments at a rate equal to the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate, from time-to-time, plus 2% per annum, calculated daily and compounding monthly.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Subscriptions to DeepL Pro are automatically renewed at the end of each subscription period unless the customer cancels the subscription before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal is carried out for the same subscription period and at the same conditions as the original subscription unless DeepL has informed the customer of changed conditions prior to the renewal.

Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Auto-renewal clauses engage national consumer protection laws across EU member states, including requirements for clear pre-renewal notice under the EU Consumer Rights Directive and equivalent national implementations such as Germany's BGB provisions on …

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepL Terms and Conditions
Entity
DeepL
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004042
Document ID
CA-D-00449
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
93408dc1d2367028e5702a19193b6ce72b6666f2fd6f04fb4093dc5d2219c0e0
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 13:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepL
Document: DeepL Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-004042
Captured: 2026-05-10 13:01:03 UTC
SHA-256: 93408dc1d2367028…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepl/deepl-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-004042/auto-renewal-subscription/
Accessed: Aug. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

If you forget to cancel, you will be billed again automatically for another full subscription period, with no guarantee of a refund.

How does this clause affect you?

This clause creates a recurring financial obligation: subscribers who do not actively cancel before their renewal date will be charged for another subscription period. The agreement does not specify a post-renewal cooling-off or refund window, so the financial risk of inaction is a charge for an unwanted billing cycle.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 231 platforms. See the full comparison.

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