Paid Tinder subscriptions (Tinder Plus, Gold, Platinum) automatically renew at the end of each billing period, and Tinder generally does not provide refunds for unused subscription periods.
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The auto-renewal mechanism creates an ongoing billing obligation that continues absent affirmative user cancellation. The non-refund policy limits the circumstances under which Tinder will issue refunds or account credits, with the exception of refunds required by applicable jurisdiction-specific consumer protection statutes.
Users who do not proactively cancel their subscription before the renewal date will be automatically charged, and refund requests are typically denied, creating a financial risk particularly for users who forget or are unaware of renewal timing.
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Unless otherwise indicated (for example, if you have signed up for a Prepaid Period), Paid Subscriptions continue indefinitely until cancelled. You will be billed on a recurring basis on the first day of each billing period and you will pay and you authorise us (or the applicable third party, if you...
Your subscription will renew automatically at the start of every billing period, based on the plan you chose, and will continue until your subscription is canceled. Your subscription will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No refunds or credits will be...
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"If you purchase a subscription, it will automatically renew until you cancel, in accordance with the terms disclosed to you at the time of purchase. Generally, all purchases are final and nonrefundable, and there are no refunds or credits for partially used periods, except if the laws applicable in your jurisdiction provide for refunds.— Excerpt from Tinder's Tinder Terms of Use
The auto-renewal and no-refund provisions must comply with FTC's Negative Option Rule (updated 2023), California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), and equivalent EU/UK consumer protection regulations requiring clear disclosure and simple cancellation mechanisms. Non-compliance with state ARLs creates regulatory and class action exposure.
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The auto-renewal mechanism creates an ongoing billing obligation that continues absent affirmative user cancellation. The non-refund policy limits the circumstances under which Tinder will issue refunds or account credits, with the exception of refunds required by applicable jurisdiction-specific consumer protection statutes.
Users who do not proactively cancel their subscription before the renewal date will be automatically charged, and refund requests are typically denied, creating a financial risk particularly for users who forget or are unaware of renewal timing.
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