Hulu can suspend or terminate your account at its discretion if it believes you have violated the Agreement, and may do so without prior notice or refund for any remaining subscription period.
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This provision defines the operational scope of Hulu's account management authority and establishes the mechanism by which service access may be interrupted or discontinued. It clarifies the circumstances under which the service provider may unilaterally modify or end the user-provider relationship.
If Hulu decides your account violated any part of the Agreement — including account sharing or circumventing geographic restrictions — it can immediately terminate your access and keep any subscription fees already paid for that billing period.
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This provision defines the operational scope of Hulu's account management authority and establishes the mechanism by which service access may be interrupted or discontinued. It clarifies the circumstances under which the service provider may unilaterally modify or end the user-provider relationship.
If Hulu decides your account violated any part of the Agreement — including account sharing or circumventing geographic restrictions — it can immediately terminate your access and keep any subscription fees already paid for that billing period.
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