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No-Refund Default Policy

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What it is

The agreement establishes that cancellation of paid services does not automatically entitle users to a refund; refunds are issued only at Squarespace's sole discretion or where required by law. The terms note that statutory cancellation rights during a free trial period do not trigger a refund because no charge is made during the trial.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that users who cancel paid subscriptions do not have a contractual right to a refund, leaving refund decisions to Squarespace's sole discretion except where applicable law mandates otherwise. The no-refund default applies even to recent purchases absent a legal requirement for reimbursement.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, cancellation of a paid subscription does not entitle the user to a refund, and the agreement delegates refund decisions to Squarespace's sole discretion. Applicable statutory refund rights under local consumer protection law are acknowledged as a potential exception.

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.
  • Dispute a Fee
    Contact Squarespace Customer Care through the support portal before filing a chargeback, as the terms encourage this approach and state that chargebacks may result in automatic account termination.

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While you may cancel any Paid Services at any time, you won't be issued a refund except in our sole discretion, or if legally required. Some of the Paid Services offer a free trial so you can try out your subscription. Please note applicable statutory rights of cancellation may not result in a refund, as we do not charge for this trial period.

Excerpt from Squarespace's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The no-refund default policy interacts with consumer protection frameworks in multiple jurisdictions, including EU Consumer Rights Directive provisions that may entitle consumers to a statutory withdrawal right and refund within a specified …

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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-014273
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
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Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014273
Captured: 2026-05-07 07:31:39 UTC
SHA-256: 8c1008b7002b1c17…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014273/no-refund-default-policy/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's No-Refund Default Policy clause do?

This provision establishes that users who cancel paid subscriptions do not have a contractual right to a refund, leaving refund decisions to Squarespace's sole discretion except where applicable law mandates otherwise. The no-refund default applies even to recent purchases absent a legal requirement for reimbursement.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, cancellation of a paid subscription does not entitle the user to a refund, and the agreement delegates refund decisions to Squarespace's sole discretion. Applicable statutory refund rights under local consumer protection law are acknowledged as a potential exception.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Squarespace?

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