Provision record
Duolingo · Duolingo Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Subscription auto-renews each period

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 230 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Does Duolingo automatically renew a user's periodic subscription for an additional equivalent period?
Duolingo automatically renews a user's periodic subscription for an additional equivalent period unless the user terminates it.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Duolingo and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what Duolingo'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)

Users who do not actively terminate will be billed continuously for successive equivalent periods, as renewal is automatic rather than opt-in.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2196 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users with an auto-renewing subscription will be billed continuously and renewed for equivalent periods until they take affirmative steps to terminate.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you cancel a subscription, you may continue to use the canceled service until the end of your then-current subscription term. The subscription will not be renewed when your then-current term expires.

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.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
If you purchase an auto-renewing periodic subscription through the Service, your Duolingo account will be billed continuously for the subscription until you terminate it...your subscription will automatically renew for an additional equivalent period.

Excerpt from Duolingo's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Duolingo Terms of Service
Entity
Duolingo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022876
Document ID
CA-D-00085
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4525181d0b045f2519780ee6e452e45bf2faed87b867da0542c2e34352bc97ab
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 19:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Duolingo
Document: Duolingo Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-022876
Captured: 2026-05-10 19:46:22 UTC
SHA-256: 4525181d0b045f25…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/duolingo/duolingo-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-022876/subscription-auto-renews-each-period/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duolingo's Subscription auto-renews each period clause do?

Users who do not actively terminate will be billed continuously for successive equivalent periods, as renewal is automatic rather than opt-in.

How does this clause affect you?

Users with an auto-renewing subscription will be billed continuously and renewed for equivalent periods until they take affirmative steps to terminate.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 230 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Duolingo?

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