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Automatic Subscription Renewal

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What it is

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.

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)

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.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2197 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 29, 2026

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.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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.

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, and cancel your subscription before the current period's renewal date to prevent automatic billing for the next period.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you do not timely cancel your subscription, your subscription will be renewed at the full price as indicated when the purchase was made, without any additional action by you, and you authorize us to charge your payment method for these amounts.

ActiveCampaign Medium

Any renewal of your AC WhatsApp Service subscription or your WhatsApp Credit Subscription will be at the then current prices listed on, or otherwise accessible via, the ActiveCampaign Pricing page without applying any prior discount.

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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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 Terms and Conditions

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages California's Automatic Renewal Law (Bus.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC's guidelines on negative option and automatic renewal marketing are relevant to the adequacy of DeepL's auto-renewal disclosure and cancellation mechanisms for US-based subscribers.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, enforce automatic renewal law requirements applicable to recurring subscription billing disclosures and cancellation mechanisms.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepL Terms and Conditions
Entity
DeepL
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012612
Document ID
CA-D-00449
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:29 UTC
Methodology
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Citation Record
Entity: DeepL
Document: DeepL Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-012612
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:29:36 UTC
SHA-256: d1609857ce95917e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepl/deepl-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-012612/automatic-subscription-renewal/
Accessed: July 30, 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 Automatic Subscription Renewal clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

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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