If you subscribe to Discord Nitro or other paid features, your subscription renews automatically each period until you cancel before the renewal date.
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The agreement states that paid subscriptions automatically renew and that users must cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next period, which creates a financial obligation that requires active management.
Discord Nitro and other paid subscription fees are charged automatically at renewal unless you cancel before the renewal date, meaning inaction results in continued billing.
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"Discord may offer subscription-based Services or other premium features for a fee. By signing up for a paid subscription, you agree to pay the applicable fees as they become due plus any applicable taxes, and to the payment terms described at checkout. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel before the renewal date.— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic renewal clauses engage state automatic renewal laws, including California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which requires clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms and affirmative consent before charging. The FTC has published guidance on negative option marketing, and its Negative Option Rule may apply to subscription renewal practices. The EU Consumer Rights Directive and UK consumer regulations may impose additional disclosure and cancellation right requirements for digital subscriptions. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Automatic renewal practices in consumer subscription services are an active area of FTC and state AG enforcement. The adequacy of disclosure at checkout and the ease of cancellation mechanisms are key compliance considerations. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's ARL imposes specific disclosure, consent, and cancellation requirements for automatic renewal subscriptions. New York, Illinois, and other states have enacted similar automatic renewal laws. EU and UK consumers have statutory cancellation rights for digital subscriptions that may supplement or override contractual terms. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations purchasing Discord Nitro subscriptions for employees or operational use should track renewal dates and establish internal cancellation procedures to avoid unintended charges. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify that Discord's checkout process and renewal notification practices satisfy applicable automatic renewal disclosure requirements in relevant jurisdictions, particularly California and other states with specific ARL obligations.
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The agreement states that paid subscriptions automatically renew and that users must cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next period, which creates a financial obligation that requires active management.
Discord Nitro and other paid subscription fees are charged automatically at renewal unless you cancel before the renewal date, meaning inaction results in continued billing.
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