Many consumers are surprised by automatic charges, especially after promotional or discounted periods end and the full price is charged without a separate warning.
Consumer impact
Skillshare's Terms significantly limit consumers' legal recourse by requiring binding individual arbitration and waiving class action rights for all disputes. Subscriptions auto-renew and charge your payment method automatically, with very limited refund options and no refund if you cancel mid-cycle. You can opt out of mandatory arbitration by sending a written notice to Skillshare within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms.
What you can do
β οΈ 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
Log into your Skillshare account and navigate to https://www.skillshare.com/settings/payments. Select the option to cancel your subscription before your next billing date to avoid being charged.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC regulates negative option and auto-renewal practices under its rules on deceptive subscription practices.