DeepL Pro subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless the subscriber cancels before the renewal date. The renewal period matches the original subscription period unless the user changes it in account settings.
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This provision establishes a continuous billing obligation that persists until the subscriber takes affirmative cancellation action before the renewal date. Applicable consumer protection law in several jurisdictions, including California's automatic renewal law and EU distance-selling regulations, may impose specific disclosure and consent requirements around this mechanism.
Changed from 'DeepL has informed the customer of changed conditions' to customer self-directed changes via account settings, shifting responsibility from DeepL notification to user action.
View full change record →Under this clause, subscribers are billed for the next subscription period automatically unless they cancel in advance through their account settings. The agreement requires affirmative pre-renewal cancellation to avoid the next billing charge.
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"Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel your subscription before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal period will be the same as your original subscription period unless you change your subscription in your account settings.— Excerpt from DeepL's DeepL Terms and Conditions
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages California's Automatic Renewal Law (Bus. & Prof. Code section 17600 et seq.), which requires clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms, affirmative consent, and accessible cancellation mechanisms. EU distance-selling rules under the Consumer Rights Directive also impose disclosure obligations for recurring subscriptions. The FTC's guidelines on negative option marketing may also apply to US-based subscribers. Enforcement authorities include State AGs (particularly California) and the FTC for US users, and national consumer protection authorities for EU users. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The auto-renewal provision is standard across SaaS platforms, but jurisdiction-specific disclosure and consent requirements may create compliance obligations that vary by market. The adequacy of pre-purchase disclosure and the accessibility of the cancellation mechanism are the primary compliance variables. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California, EU member states, and the UK create heightened exposure due to specific automatic renewal and distance-selling disclosure requirements. German law governs the contract, but mandatory consumer protection rules in a subscriber's home jurisdiction may override the governing law clause for individual consumers. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should verify that auto-renewal terms are reflected in internal budget planning cycles and that cancellation deadlines are tracked. B2B contracts may permit negotiation of renewal notice periods or manual renewal options not available under standard terms. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should audit the timing, content, and delivery mechanism of renewal reminder communications against applicable jurisdiction-specific requirements, and confirm that the cancellation workflow meets accessibility standards under relevant consumer protection frameworks.
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This provision establishes a continuous billing obligation that persists until the subscriber takes affirmative cancellation action before the renewal date. Applicable consumer protection law in several jurisdictions, including California's automatic renewal law and EU distance-selling regulations, may impose specific disclosure and consent requirements around this mechanism.
Under this clause, subscribers are billed for the next subscription period automatically unless they cancel in advance through their account settings. The agreement requires affirmative pre-renewal cancellation to avoid the next billing charge.
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