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Account deletion does not cancel subscription

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Does deleting a Telegram account cancel a subscription?
Telegram establishes that deleting a Telegram account or removing the Telegram application from a device does not cancel a subscription.
Does removing the Telegram application from a device cancel a subscription?
Telegram establishes that deleting a Telegram account or removing the Telegram application from a device does not cancel a subscription.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users who delete their account or remove the app may continue to be charged if they have not separately cancelled their subscription.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Apr 18, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 6356 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Deleting the account or app does not stop recurring charges; the reader must take an additional cancellation action.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

You agree that your Tinder account is non-transferable and all of your rights to your account and its content terminate upon your death, unless otherwise provided by law.

ActiveCampaign Medium

Inactivity does not constitute automatic cancellation, so unless you cancel your account in accordance with this section, you will continue to be charged for subscription to the Services.

Leonardo AI Medium

If you do not agree to the amendment, you may close your Account and cancel your Subscription with effect from the date of the change in these Terms by providing written notice to us.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Deleting your Telegram account or removing the Telegram application from your device does not cancel your subscription.

Excerpt from Telegram's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Telegram Terms of Service
Entity
Telegram
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002900
Document ID
CA-D-00173
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
11f3bcf122b7e7a8134fd5d6716ca43be91542264a2aeeff2f7b23f130156f42
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-002900
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:19:10 UTC
SHA-256: 11f3bcf122b7e7a8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-002900/account-deletion-does-not-cancel-subscription/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's Account deletion does not cancel subscription clause do?

Users who delete their account or remove the app may continue to be charged if they have not separately cancelled their subscription.

How does this clause affect you?

Deleting the account or app does not stop recurring charges; the reader must take an additional cancellation action.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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