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Subscriptions Auto-Renew at Current Rates

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Key Facts

Do subscriptions automatically renew?
Perplexity AI establishes that subscriptions automatically renew at the frequency referenced on the subscription page (or monthly if not designated) at the then-current rates, with the user's payment method charged automatically at the start of each new subscription period.
At what frequency do subscriptions automatically renew?
Perplexity AI establishes that subscriptions automatically renew at the frequency referenced on the subscription page (or monthly if not designated) at the then-current rates, with the user's payment method charged automatically at the start of each new subscription period.
Are payments charged automatically at the start of each new subscription period?
Perplexity AI establishes that subscriptions automatically renew at the frequency referenced on the subscription page (or monthly if not designated) at the then-current rates, with the user's payment method charged automatically at the start of each new subscription period.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Automatic renewal at then-current rates means users may be charged at a higher price than they originally paid without taking any new affirmative action, and must actively cancel to avoid the charge.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2196 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers' subscriptions will renew and their payment method will be charged automatically at each new period at the then-current rates, unless they take steps to cancel.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you do not timely cancel your subscription, your subscription will be renewed at the full price as indicated when the purchase was made, without any additional action by you, and you authorize us to charge your payment method for these amounts.

ActiveCampaign Medium

Any renewal of your AC WhatsApp Service subscription or your WhatsApp Credit Subscription will be at the then current prices listed on, or otherwise accessible via, the ActiveCampaign Pricing page without applying any prior discount.

Leonardo AI Medium

Charge interest on any overdue payments at a rate equal to the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate, from time-to-time, plus 2% per annum, calculated daily and compounding monthly.

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your subscription will automatically renew at the subscription period frequency referenced on your subscription page (or if not designated, then monthly) and at the then-current rates, and your payment method will automatically be charged at the start of each new subscription period

Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity AI Terms of Service
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-023861
Document ID
CA-D-00097
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:31 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-023861
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:31:00 UTC
SHA-256: c9921e0f99f05cd6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-023861/subscriptions-auto-renew-at-current-rates/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's Subscriptions Auto-Renew at Current Rates clause do?

Automatic renewal at then-current rates means users may be charged at a higher price than they originally paid without taking any new affirmative action, and must actively cancel to avoid the charge.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers' subscriptions will renew and their payment method will be charged automatically at each new period at the then-current rates, unless they take steps to cancel.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 231 platforms. See the full comparison.

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