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The combination of auto-renewal at then-current pricing and no prorated refunds means you could be charged for a full additional period even if you decide to cancel shortly after a renewal date.
If you forget to cancel before your renewal date, you will be charged the full subscription fee for the next period at Runway's then-current price, and cancelling immediately after will not entitle you to a refund for the unused time.
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"If you purchase a subscription to the Services, Company will automatically charge your payment method each renewal period for the then-current subscription fee until you cancel or when terminated in accordance with the Agreement. After your initial subscription period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically commence on the first day following the end of such period and continue for an additional equivalent period, at Company's then-current price for such subscription. [...] However, you will not be entitled to receive a prorated refund of any portion of the subscription fee paid for the then-current subscription period unless otherwise stated in these Terms of Use or required by applicable law.— Excerpt from Runway's Runway Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic renewal clauses in consumer subscription contracts are regulated under California's Automatic Renewal Law, which requires clear disclosure, affirmative consent, and easy cancellation mechanisms. Similar requirements exist in other states and may apply at the federal level under FTC enforcement of unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The agreement states that prorated refunds will not be provided unless required by applicable law, acknowledging potential jurisdiction-specific obligations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The auto-renewal structure is standard in the SaaS industry but creates regulatory exposure in jurisdictions with specific auto-renewal disclosure and cancellation requirements. The clause that Runway may change subscription terms or fees at any time on a going-forward basis, with continued use constituting acceptance, compounds the financial risk for subscribers who do not actively monitor pricing changes. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have heightened protection under the California Automatic Renewal Law, which may require specific pre-renewal notices and affirmative consent. New York and other states have enacted similar protections. EU users may benefit from consumer protection rules that limit the enforceability of no-refund provisions in certain contexts. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations procuring Runway subscriptions for business use should ensure their procurement processes include calendar reminders for subscription renewal dates and formally document cancellation procedures. The ability of Runway to modify subscription fees and features unilaterally, with continued use constituting acceptance, is a material vendor risk that should be flagged in software procurement reviews. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Finance and procurement teams should audit auto-renewal subscription management practices and ensure Runway billing is captured in software asset management systems. Legal teams should verify that Runway's auto-renewal disclosures meet applicable state law requirements for users in California and other regulated jurisdictions. Consumer-facing product teams should note the cancellation pathway via Plans and Billing in account settings.
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The combination of auto-renewal at then-current pricing and no prorated refunds means you could be charged for a full additional period even if you decide to cancel shortly after a renewal date.
If you forget to cancel before your renewal date, you will be charged the full subscription fee for the next period at Runway's then-current price, and cancelling immediately after will not entitle you to a refund for the unused time.
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