Even if you pay for an ad-free Hulu or Disney+ plan, you may still see ads during some live events, certain licensed content, and promotional messages about Hulu's own bundles and partner services.
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Subscribers who pay a premium for an ad-free experience should be aware that the agreement expressly carves out exceptions that may result in advertising or promotional content appearing regardless of their subscription tier.
Paying for an ad-free tier does not guarantee a completely ad-free experience; subscribers may still encounter ads during live content, select licensed titles, and promotional clips, which may not align with the expectation created by the ad-free marketing language.
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"Service Tiers described as 'no ads' or 'ad-free' are generally free of commercial interruptions, with certain exceptions that may change from time to time, including where: (i) streaming rights or other limitations require certain Content to play with ads; or (ii) ads are served in certain live or linear Content or special events (and replays thereof). Additionally, 'no ads' or 'ad-free' Service Tiers may contain limited promotional content, such as brief clips about the Bundles (including messages promoting an upgrade thereto) and other content available on any services associated with the Bundles, and branded content, product integrations, or sponsorship messaging.Excerpt from Hulu's Subscriber Agreement
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages FTC guidelines on advertising and marketing claims, including the requirement that material limitations on advertised benefits be clearly and conspicuously disclosed at the point of purchase.
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Subscribers who pay a premium for an ad-free experience should be aware that the agreement expressly carves out exceptions that may result in advertising or promotional content appearing regardless of their subscription tier.
Paying for an ad-free tier does not guarantee a completely ad-free experience; subscribers may still encounter ads during live content, select licensed titles, and promotional clips, which may not align with the expectation created by the ad-free marketing language.
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