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The agreement authorizes Vercel to automatically charge the user's payment method for subscription fees in advance, usage-based fees in arrears, and domain registration fees up to 30 days before the annual renewal date. Subscriptions automatically renew for the same term unless cancelled before the renewal date.
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This provision establishes multiple automatic charge triggers, including mid-term charges for anomalous usage as determined at Vercel's sole discretion, and a domain renewal charge window of up to 30 days before the annual anniversary. Users who do not cancel before the renewal date will be automatically charged for the next subscription term.
The updated terms establish that users are legally responsible for configuring autonomous AI features and third-party tools, must monitor their settings and output, and are bound by the autonomous actions those tools take on their behalf. Users also bear the cost of any services those third-party tools consume through the Vercel platform. The terms state that Vercel is not responsible for loss, damage, or liability arising from AI or third-party tool actions. You can manage this responsibility by carefully configuring settings, permissions, and safeguards before enabling AI features or third-party integrations, and by establishing human review processes for AI-generated output.
View change record →Under this clause, users authorize Vercel to automatically charge their payment method in advance for subscription fees, in arrears for usage-based fees, and up to 30 days before domain registration anniversaries. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same term unless cancelled before the renewal date, and all fees are stated to be non-refundable except as expressly provided.
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"You acknowledge and agree that Vercel will automatically charge your credit card or other payment method on record with Vercel ("payment method") in connection with the use of the Services: (i) in advance of each self-service subscription term, for the self-service subscription enabled and any additional Services added; (ii) in arrears, at any point during the self-service subscription term, for any Services used or added during the prior self-service subscription term; (iii) immediately for any Services that are not recurring in nature; and (iv) on purchase of any domain registration and up to thirty (30) days prior to each annual anniversary of your purchase. The self-service subscription and any additional Services added to your self-service subscription will automatically-renew for the same term as the initial term.Excerpt from Vercel's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automatic renewal and payment authorization provisions engage the FTC's requirements for negative option marketing disclosures and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA), which requires clear disclosure of subscription terms and simple cancellation mechanisms. California's automatic renewal law imposes specific disclosure and consent requirements for automatically renewing subscriptions, and compliance with these requirements is relevant for California-based users. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The authorization to charge for anomalous usage in Vercel's sole discretion, the mid-term arrears charge mechanism, and the 30-day advance domain renewal charge window are operationally distinct features that users and finance teams should monitor. The non-refundability of all fees except as expressly stated creates financial exposure for organizations that fail to cancel before renewal dates. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's automatic renewal law requires specific disclosures at the point of subscription and a clear and conspicuous cancellation mechanism. Organizations in California should assess whether Vercel's renewal and cancellation procedures satisfy these requirements. EU consumer protection law may impose additional disclosure obligations for automatically renewing subscriptions. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Finance and procurement teams should configure payment method monitoring and renewal calendar alerts to avoid unintended charges, particularly for domain registrations which may be charged up to 30 days in advance. Organizations that downgrade plan levels should note that downgrades do not take effect until the next renewal date, meaning fees for the current term continue at the higher plan level. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether Vercel's automatic renewal disclosure and consent mechanisms satisfy applicable state and federal requirements. Finance teams should implement controls to monitor for mid-term anomalous usage charges, which the agreement states Vercel may assess at its sole discretion.
This provision establishes multiple automatic charge triggers, including mid-term charges for anomalous usage as determined at Vercel's sole discretion, and a domain renewal charge window of up to 30 days before the annual anniversary. Users who do not cancel before the renewal date will be automatically charged for the next subscription term.
Under this clause, users authorize Vercel to automatically charge their payment method in advance for subscription fees, in arrears for usage-based fees, and up to 30 days before domain registration anniversaries. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same term unless cancelled before the renewal date, and all fees are stated to be non-refundable except as expressly provided.
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