Once Ring charges you for a subscription, that money is not returned to you even if you cancel immediately or never use the service during that period.
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Combined with the auto-renewal without advance notice, this means an unintended charge may result in a permanent financial loss with no remedy through Ring's own terms.
If your subscription renews unexpectedly or you decide to cancel shortly after being charged, Ring's terms provide no path to a refund, meaning you bear the full cost of any unintended renewal period.
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"Subscription fees may be subject to tax and are non-refundable. After your cancellation, you will continue to enjoy access to the Subscription Plan and your Subscription Plan Recordings until your subscription period ends; you will not receive a refund of any subscription fees already paid.Excerpt from Ring's Terms of Service
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Combined with the auto-renewal without advance notice, this means an unintended charge may result in a permanent financial loss with no remedy through Ring's own terms.
If your subscription renews unexpectedly or you decide to cancel shortly after being charged, Ring's terms provide no path to a refund, meaning you bear the full cost of any unintended renewal period.
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