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Patreon states it may automatically increase the prices of creator offerings to members, at its sole discretion, to account for fees imposed by third-party platforms such as app stores. Additionally, certain platform features, which may be default enabled, dynamically adjust or discount the prices configured by creators, and creators may disable these features in their settings.
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This provision authorizes Patreon to modify the prices of creator offerings presented to members without requiring creator initiation, subject to Patreon's sole discretion, and enables default-enabled dynamic pricing features that alter creator-configured prices. The interaction between Patreon's pricing authority and creator-configured prices may affect creator revenue and member billing expectations.
Under this clause, the prices of offerings on Patreon may be automatically increased by Patreon to account for third-party platform fees, and certain default-enabled platform features may dynamically adjust or discount creator-configured prices. Creators can disable dynamic pricing features in their account settings.
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"Also, where supported and subject to your controls as applicable, we may, in a manner that may be determined at our sole discretion, automatically increase the prices of offerings to members to account for the fees imposed by the platforms (like the App Store) on which the associated purchases were made. You can learn more here. While Patreon's creator tools enable you to configure the prices for your subscriptions and offerings, certain features, which may be default enabled and can be disabled in your settings, dynamically discount or otherwise adjust the prices you have configured.Excerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic price increases presented to consumers engage consumer protection disclosure requirements under the FTC Act, which require clear and conspicuous notice of price changes for automatically renewing subscriptions and recurring charges. The terms state that price increases are provided with notice to members, but the document does not specify the notice format, timing, or delivery method. EU consumer rights directives require pre-contractual disclosure of price terms and may constrain the scope of unilateral price modification authority. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The sole discretion standard for price adjustment and the default enablement of dynamic pricing features create potential for member charge amounts to differ from creator-configured prices without affirmative creator action. Creators must actively disable these features to prevent dynamic pricing from applying. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK consumers have statutory rights regarding price transparency and pre-contractual disclosure that may limit the enforceability of unilateral price adjustment provisions. California consumers may invoke CCPA and consumer protection statutes regarding unexpected price changes in subscription contexts. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Creators operating as businesses should assess the automatic price adjustment authority in the context of their membership pricing strategy and any promotional commitments made to members, as Patreon's adjustments may alter the price members are charged relative to creator-configured amounts. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify that Patreon's notice mechanisms for price increases comply with applicable subscription billing disclosure requirements, including FTC Negative Option Rule requirements for recurring subscription services. Creators should audit their settings to confirm whether default-enabled dynamic pricing features are configured as intended.
This provision authorizes Patreon to modify the prices of creator offerings presented to members without requiring creator initiation, subject to Patreon's sole discretion, and enables default-enabled dynamic pricing features that alter creator-configured prices. The interaction between Patreon's pricing authority and creator-configured prices may affect creator revenue and member billing expectations.
Under this clause, the prices of offerings on Patreon may be automatically increased by Patreon to account for third-party platform fees, and certain default-enabled platform features may dynamically adjust or discount creator-configured prices. Creators can disable dynamic pricing features in their account settings.
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