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14-Day Cooling-Off Period and Refund Right

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What it is

The agreement provides a 14-day right to cancel any paid purchase and receive a prorated refund without stating a reason, exercisable by contacting Support or submitting a model withdrawal form.

This analysis describes what OpenAI'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 reflects obligations under the EU Consumer Rights Directive and UK consumer law, granting EEA and UK consumers a statutory withdrawal right for digital service subscriptions. The prorated refund mechanism specifies the calculation basis for partial-period cancellations.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Change history

added Jul 26, 2026

This EU consumer protection provision is newly explicit in the terms, providing a mandatory 14-day withdrawal right consistent with EU Distance Selling Directive requirements.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, consumers who purchase a paid subscription may cancel and receive a prorated refund within 14 days of purchase without providing a reason. The refund covers the subscription fee from the cancellation request date to the end of the paid subscription period.

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
    Within 14 days
    Contact OpenAI Support or complete and submit the model withdrawal form within 14 days of purchase. The refund will be calculated on a prorated basis from the cancellation date to the end of the paid period.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Cooling off period. You are entitled to cancel your purchase and request a refund without stating the reason during the 14 days following the date of your purchase (the "Cooling Off Period"). The refund will cover the relevant subscription fee prorated from the date you request cancellation to the end of the relevant subscription period you have paid for. To cancel and request a refund please contact Support or fill out and send us the model withdrawal form, or alternatively you may complete the model withdrawal form as described under Termination and Suspension below.

Excerpt from OpenAI's EU Terms of Use

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Applicable agencies

  • 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
OpenAI EU Terms of Use
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013862
Document ID
CA-D-00756
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 04:09 UTC
Methodology
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Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI EU Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-013862
Captured: 2026-07-09 04:09:20 UTC
SHA-256: 86ae292930d37822…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-eu-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-013862/14-day-cooling-off-period-and-refund-right/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's 14-Day Cooling-Off Period and Refund Right clause do?

This provision reflects obligations under the EU Consumer Rights Directive and UK consumer law, granting EEA and UK consumers a statutory withdrawal right for digital service subscriptions. The prorated refund mechanism specifies the calculation basis for partial-period cancellations.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, consumers who purchase a paid subscription may cancel and receive a prorated refund within 14 days of purchase without providing a reason. The refund covers the subscription fee from the cancellation request date to the end of the paid subscription period.

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