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Refund Policy: Monthly Subscription No-Refund and Annual Pro-Rated Refund

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What it is

Monthly subscription cancellations result in no refund for the current billing period, though product access continues until the period ends. Annual subscriptions receive a pro-rated refund for fully unused months only. One-time report products are non-refundable once delivered.

This analysis describes what Equifax'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes differentiated refund structures depending on product type: monthly subscriptions are non-refundable for the current period upon cancellation, annual subscriptions provide a pro-rated refund for fully unused months only, and report products carry a no-refund policy once delivered. The no-partial-month-refund rule applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, cancelling a monthly subscription does not entitle the user to a refund for any portion of the current billing period, while annual subscription refunds are calculated based on fully unused months at the original purchase price. Users who purchase one-time report products receive no refund once the report is delivered.

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
    Call Equifax Customer Care at 1-866-807-7461 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time, seven days a week. For monthly subscriptions, cancel before your monthly billing date to avoid the next charge; no refund is issued for the current period. For annual subscriptions, a pro-rated refund for fully unused months will be processed.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In the event You cancel Your monthly subscription, You will not receive a refund, but You will receive Your Product for the remainder of the billing month You cancel in, and no further charges will be incurred. Annual subscription products: In the event that You cancel Your annual subscription, You will receive a refund based on the original purchase price and the number of fully unused months (based on Your billing date as described above) in Your annual subscription. For both monthly and annual subscriptions, there are no partial month refunds. Report products: All sales of Report Products are final, and You will not be entitled to a refund for any Report Product once it is delivered to You.

Excerpt from Equifax's Terms of Use

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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
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  • 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
Equifax Terms of Use
Entity
Equifax
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014325
Document ID
CA-D-00590
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7cbc0fe5af19e7689d7e72da5e90cafcc27f4f1c89318f4b3ff9c5e9c2dcbe2c
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 14:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Equifax
Document: Equifax Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014325
Captured: 2026-05-07 14:27:31 UTC
SHA-256: 7cbc0fe5af19e768…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/equifax/equifax-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014325/refund-policy-monthly-subscription-no-refund-and-annual-pro-rated-refund/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Equifax's Refund Policy: Monthly Subscription No-Refund and Annual Pro-Rated Refund clause do?

This provision establishes differentiated refund structures depending on product type: monthly subscriptions are non-refundable for the current period upon cancellation, annual subscriptions provide a pro-rated refund for fully unused months only, and report products carry a no-refund policy once delivered. The no-partial-month-refund rule applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, cancelling a monthly subscription does not entitle the user to a refund for any portion of the current billing period, while annual subscription refunds are calculated based on fully unused months at the original purchase price. Users who purchase one-time report products receive no refund once the report is delivered.

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