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Auto-Renewal Subscription Billing

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What it is

Replicate subscriptions renew automatically and you will be charged for the next period unless you cancel before the renewal date. Cancellation must be received before renewal to avoid the next charge.

This analysis describes what Replicate'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Auto-renewal charges are a common source of unexpected fees. Missing the cancellation deadline by even one day can result in being charged for a full additional subscription period with no refund guarantee.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who forget to cancel before their renewal date will be automatically charged for the next subscription period. The agreement does not describe a refund mechanism for missed cancellation deadlines, meaning the financial risk falls entirely on the user.

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
    Email support@replicate.com requesting cancellation of your subscription. Your cancellation must be received before your renewal date to avoid being charged for the next subscription period. Confirm receipt of your cancellation request.

How other platforms handle this

Midjourney Medium

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize Midjourney to charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the then-current subscription fee. You are responsible for canceling your subscription before renewal if you do not...

Pika Medium

Unless stated otherwise, subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle (e.g., monthly or annually). By purchasing a Plan, you authorize Pika to charge your selected payment method on a recurring basis at the applicable rate then in effect, plus any applicable taxes, until you ca...

Skillshare Medium

Unless you enrolled via a gift membership, prepaid membership, or scholarship, your subscription will continue and automatically renew on a monthly or annual basis unless and until you cancel your subscription, or your account is otherwise suspended or terminated pursuant to these Terms. When your s...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Some parts of the Services are billed on a subscription basis with automatically recuring payments for periodic charges. The Subscription will begin on the Subscription Billing Date and continue for the subscription period that you select on your Account, and will automatically renew for successive periods of the same duration as the Initial Subscription Period unless you cancel the Subscription or we terminate it. If you activate a Subscription, then you authorize Replicate or its Payment Processors to periodically charge, on a going-forward basis and until cancellation of the Subscription, all accrued sums on or before the payment due date. You must cancel your Subscription before it renews in order to avoid billing of the next periodic Subscription Period to your account.

— Excerpt from Replicate's Replicate Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Auto-renewal subscription terms are regulated at the state level, most prominently under the California Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which requires clear disclosure, affirmative consent, and easy cancellation mechanisms. Similar laws exist in New York, Illinois, and other states. The FTC has issued enforcement guidance and rules on negative option marketing that may apply. Failure to comply with state ARL requirements may render the auto-renewal charge unenforceable or expose Replicate to regulatory action. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The clause discloses auto-renewal clearly, which reduces but does not eliminate regulatory exposure. Key questions are whether the cancellation mechanism (email to support@replicate.com) satisfies 'easy cancellation' requirements under applicable state ARLs, and whether the pre-renewal notice obligations are met. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's ARL creates the highest exposure, requiring that cancellation be available online if signup was online. New York's Automatic Renewal Law and the FTC Negative Option Rule also apply. International users in the EU may have cancellation rights under the Consumer Rights Directive that supersede these terms. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: The cancellation method described (email to support@replicate.com) may not satisfy 'easy cancellation' requirements in jurisdictions that mandate online cancellation for services purchased online. This should be flagged as a compliance review item. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify that pre-renewal notice is sent within the timeframes required by applicable state ARLs, that cancellation confirmation is provided, and that the cancellation mechanism meets accessibility and ease-of-use standards required by law. The absence of a stated refund policy for inadvertent renewals is also worth reviewing.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC's Negative Option Rule and enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive billing practices applies to auto-renewal subscription terms
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce automatic renewal laws in California, New York, and other states that regulate subscription billing practices
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Replicate Terms of Service
Entity
Replicate
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009687
Document ID
CA-D-00467
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
45003239fb4cd89daf35f0f7133c51d78118ab223d97c9f811225f0eba11c8f8
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Replicate
Document: Replicate Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009687
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:00:11 UTC
SHA-256: 45003239fb4cd89d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/replicate/replicate-terms-of-service/auto-renewal-subscription-billing/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Replicate's Auto-Renewal Subscription Billing clause do?

Auto-renewal charges are a common source of unexpected fees. Missing the cancellation deadline by even one day can result in being charged for a full additional subscription period with no refund guarantee.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who forget to cancel before their renewal date will be automatically charged for the next subscription period. The agreement does not describe a refund mechanism for missed cancellation deadlines, meaning the financial risk falls entirely on the user.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 5 platforms. See the full comparison.

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