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Auto-Renewal at Then-Current Rate and Seat Quantity

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What it is

Subscriptions automatically renew at the then-current pricing rate and at the seat quantity present in the account on the renewal date, unless cancelled through account settings before the end of the current subscription term. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current term, not immediately.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that both pricing and seat quantity at renewal are determined by account state on the renewal date, meaning seat additions made during a term will be carried forward into the next renewal cycle at the then-current rate. The non-immediate effect of cancellation means customers continue to be billed through the end of the current term after submitting cancellation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, subscriptions renew automatically at the rate and seat quantity in the account on the renewal date, and cancellation takes effect only at the end of the current subscription term rather than at the time of cancellation request. Fees paid are stated to be non-refundable under Section 3.5 absent specific exceptions.

What you can do

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  • Cancel Subscription
    Log into your Figma account, navigate to account settings, and submit a cancellation notice before the end of the current subscription term. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the then-current term, not immediately.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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CUSTOMER'S SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW ON A MONTHLY OR ANNUAL BASIS AS APPLICABLE, AT THE THEN-CURRENT RATE AND, FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS BASED ON SEAT QUANTITY, THE SEAT QUANTITY IN YOUR ACCOUNT ON YOUR RENEWAL DATE, UNLESS YOU CANCEL IT. [...] Customer may elect not to renew a subscription by giving notice of cancellation to Figma before the end of the current subscription term. Customer can give notice of cancellation through Customer's Figma account settings within the Services. Please note that any cancellation will take effect at the end of the then-current subscription term.

Excerpt from Figma's Terms of Service (Superseded URL)

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Auto-renewal provisions in consumer-facing subscriptions engage FTC regulations on negative option marketing and California's automatic renewal law (California Business and Professions Code Section 17600 et seq.), which requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent. The FTC's Negative Option Rule may apply depending on user classification. State AGs in California and other states have enforcement authority over auto-renewal disclosures. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The automatic renewal of seat quantity (not just price) means enterprise accounts with fluctuating headcount may face unexpected billing increases at renewal. The non-refundable fee structure combined with term-end-only cancellation effectiveness creates financial exposure for customers who miss the cancellation window. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's automatic renewal law imposes specific disclosure, consent, and cancellation requirements that may require evaluation against Figma's current onboarding and renewal notification practices. EU users may have additional rights under applicable consumer protection directives regarding subscription cancellation. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should confirm seat quantity monitoring processes to avoid unintended seat carryover at renewal. The terms do not appear to include an automatic seat reduction mechanism, meaning seat counts can only increase during a term but will persist at renewal unless actively managed. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams at customer organizations should ensure their accounts are reviewed before renewal dates to audit seat quantities. Figma's obligation to provide pricing change notice via email or through the platform should be tracked as part of subscription management workflows.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over negative option and auto-renewal practices in consumer subscriptions under the FTC Act and the Negative Option Rule.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, enforce automatic renewal law requirements including disclosure, consent, and cancellation obligations for subscription services.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Figma Terms of Service (Superseded URL)
Entity
Figma
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014192
Document ID
CA-D-00543
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 04:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Figma
Document: Figma Terms of Service (Superseded URL)
Record ID: CA-P-014192
Captured: 2026-07-09 04:58:34 UTC
SHA-256: 4106ee3ad0aa07e2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/figma/figma-terms-of-service-superseded-url/provision/CA-P-014192/auto-renewal-at-then-current-rate-and-seat-quantity/
Accessed: July 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Figma's Auto-Renewal at Then-Current Rate and Seat Quantity clause do?

This provision establishes that both pricing and seat quantity at renewal are determined by account state on the renewal date, meaning seat additions made during a term will be carried forward into the next renewal cycle at the then-current rate. The non-immediate effect of cancellation means customers continue to be billed through the end of the current term after submitting …

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, subscriptions renew automatically at the rate and seat quantity in the account on the renewal date, and cancellation takes effect only at the end of the current subscription term rather than at the time of cancellation request. Fees paid are stated to be non-refundable under Section 3.5 absent specific exceptions.

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