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Subscriptions automatically renew for successive periods matching the initial term duration at RunPod's then-current fee unless the user opts out or declines renewal in accordance with the Purchases and Payment section.
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This provision establishes automatic renewal at RunPod's then-current pricing, meaning renewal fees may differ from the original subscription rate. Users must affirmatively opt out before the renewal date to avoid being billed for subsequent terms.
Interpretive note: The full cancellation procedure and pre-renewal notice requirements are located in the Purchases and Payment section, which is referenced but not fully reproduced in the available document text, creating uncertainty about the complete opt-out mechanism.
The updated Terms of Service remove previous promotional language including referral bonuses (previously described as $5-$500 random credit bonuses) and product feature descriptions. The revised document now explicitly states it is a legally binding agreement between you and RunPod, Inc., with a last-updated date of March 24, 2026. No new restrictions or obligations are introduced by this change; the restructuring primarily formalizes the legal framework and eliminates marketing content that previously appeared within the terms document.
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"IF YOU SUBSCRIBE TO ANY SUBSCRIPTION WE MAY OFFER THROUGH THE SERVICE FOR A TERM (THE "INITIAL TERM"), THEN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED FOR ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE INITIAL TERM AT RUNPOD'S THEN-CURRENT FEE FOR SUCH SUBSCRIPTION UNLESS YOU OPT OUT OF THE AUTO-RENEWAL OR DECLINE TO RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION TITLED "PURCHASES AND PAYMENT" BELOW.Excerpt from RunPod's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Auto-renewal clauses engage FTC guidance on negative option marketing and may interact with state automatic renewal laws, particularly California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which requires clear disclosure, affirmative consent, and simple cancellation mechanisms. The provision does not specify a cancellation deadline relative to the renewal date in the excerpted text, which may create compliance exposure in states with specific pre-renewal notice requirements. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The renewal at then-current pricing rather than locked-in rates means customers may face price increases at renewal without a separate pricing disclosure. Enterprise procurement teams should document renewal dates and pricing review cycles. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's ARL imposes specific disclosure, consent, and cancellation requirements for auto-renewal subscriptions offered to California residents. New York and other states have enacted similar automatic renewal statutes. Compliance with these statutes depends on the specific cancellation mechanism and disclosure language provided in the Purchases and Payment section, which is referenced but not fully quoted in the available document text. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should negotiate fixed-rate renewal terms in any MSA or Order Form to avoid exposure to then-current pricing at renewal. Contract management systems should flag RunPod subscription renewal dates for advance review. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should review the full Purchases and Payment section to assess whether the cancellation mechanism satisfies applicable state automatic renewal law requirements. Customer-facing disclosure of the then-current fee prior to renewal should be audited for compliance with FTC negative option guidance and state ARL requirements.
This provision establishes automatic renewal at RunPod's then-current pricing, meaning renewal fees may differ from the original subscription rate. Users must affirmatively opt out before the renewal date to avoid being billed for subsequent terms.
Under this clause, subscriptions renew automatically at RunPod's then-current fee, which may differ from the initial subscription price. Users must affirmatively opt out or decline renewal through the mechanism described in the Purchases and Payment section to prevent automatic billing.
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