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Automatic Subscription Renewal

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What it is

The agreement authorizes Squarespace to automatically charge the applicable subscription fee at each renewal interval using the payment method on file, continuing until the user cancels. Users authorize this recurring billing by agreeing to the Terms.

This analysis describes what Squarespace'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a pre-authorized recurring billing mechanism that activates upon initial payment and continues without further action from the user. The agreement requires Squarespace to provide advance notice when a Paid Service includes auto-renewal, and users may disable auto-renewal at any time through account settings or their mobile app store provider.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement treats initial payment as authorization for ongoing automatic billing at each renewal period until the user actively cancels. The terms state that auto-renewal can be disabled at any time via the Services or a mobile app store provider.

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
    Log into your Squarespace account, navigate to account billing settings, and disable auto-renewal for the applicable Paid Service. Alternatively, manage auto-renewal through your mobile app store provider if the subscription was purchased through a mobile app.

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To ensure uninterrupted service, we'll automatically bill you for certain Paid Services from the date you submit your initial payment and on each renewal period or amount afterwards until cancellation. Your renewal period will be equal in time or amount to the renewal period of your current subscription. For example, if you're on a monthly subscription plan, each billable renewal period will be for one (1) month. We'll automatically charge you the applicable amount using the payment method you have on file with us and by agreeing to this Agreement, you authorize us to do this.

Excerpt from Squarespace's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic renewal provisions engage the FTC Act's requirements on negative option marketing and recurring billing disclosures, as well as state-level automatic renewal laws including California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which imposes specific …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Squarespace Terms of Service
Entity
Squarespace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014272
Document ID
CA-D-00568
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8c1008b7002b1c17faa6d73a6fbfe4b6f2113ddec20224a0206e98507380a0ef
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 07:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014272
Captured: 2026-05-07 07:31:39 UTC
SHA-256: 8c1008b7002b1c17…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014272/automatic-subscription-renewal/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's Automatic Subscription Renewal clause do?

This provision establishes a pre-authorized recurring billing mechanism that activates upon initial payment and continues without further action from the user. The agreement requires Squarespace to provide advance notice when a Paid Service includes auto-renewal, and users may disable auto-renewal at any time through account settings or their mobile app store provider.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement treats initial payment as authorization for ongoing automatic billing at each renewal period until the user actively cancels. The terms state that auto-renewal can be disabled at any time via the Services or a mobile app store provider.

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