What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'support@pika.art', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DISPUTE_FEE', 'instructions': 'Contact support@pika.art to dispute an unexpected charge, stating the charge date, amount, and reason for dispute. If Pika denies the refund, contact your card issuer to initiate a chargeback, or file a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against unfair billing practices and no-refund policies that operate in conjunction with deceptive automatic renewal disclosures under FTC Act Section 5.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this No-Refund Policy on Subscriptions clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

No-Refund Policy on Subscriptions — Pika

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What it is

Once you pay for a Pika subscription, you cannot get a refund — even if you cancel immediately after being charged or only used the service briefly.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause means if you are charged for a subscription — including after a forgotten free trial conversion or an unintended renewal — Pika will not provide a refund, leaving you with no recourse beyond disputing the charge with your bank or card issuer.

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.

Dispute a Fee

Contact support@pika.art to dispute an unexpected charge, stating the charge date, amount, and reason for dispute. If Pika denies the refund, contact your card issuer to initiate a chargeback, or file a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

A blanket no-refund policy combined with automatic renewal means consumers who are charged unexpectedly or in error have no contractual remedy and must rely on credit card chargebacks or legal action to recover funds.

View original clause language

Except as expressly provided in these terms of service or required by law, all subscription payments are non-refundable, and there are no refunds or credits for partially used periods.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates FTC Act Section 5 for unfair billing practices when combined with automatic renewal; California Business and Professions Code §17600 et seq. (ARL) which may require refunds for non-compliant automatic renewals; and various state consumer protection statutes requiring refunds for services not rendered. The FTC and state AGs are primary enforcement authorities.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against unfair billing practices and no-refund policies that operate in conjunction with deceptive automatic renewal disclosures under FTC Act Section 5.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Pika Terms of Service

Entity

Pika

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004436

Document ID

CA-D-00475

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://pika.art/terms-of-service

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SHA-256

85988ce37602b61135be1b2666f50632aed062034751fcbeb1bff930e3a4721e

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Pika | Document: Pika Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-004436
Captured: 2026-04-30 10:17:26 UTC | SHA-256: 85988ce37602b611…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pika/pika-terms-of-service/no-refund-policy-on-subscriptions/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

No-Refund Policy on Subscriptions