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Subscription Auto-Renewal & Non-Refundable Fees

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This analysis describes what Windsurf'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)

The automatic renewal structure creates a recurring billing cycle that continues absent affirmative cancellation action. The non-refundable fee authorization establishes that periodic charges are final upon billing, creating a defined financial obligation tied to the renewal date as the operational deadline for cancellation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are subject to automatic billing on each renewal date for successive subscription periods of the same duration as the initial period, with the obligation to initiate cancellation before the renewal date to prevent the next charge. Subscription fees are designated as non-refundable once billed, except where law requires otherwise.

How other platforms handle this

Egnyte Medium

Subscriptions shall automatically renew for successive terms equal to the expiring term unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term. Customer agrees to pay all fees specified in the applicable Order Form.

Skillshare Medium

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date. You authorize Skillshare to charge your payment method on a recurring basis for the subscription fee.

Cloudflare Medium

Except as expressly set forth herein, all fees and charges are non-refundable. All fees are exclusive of taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities, and you shall be responsible for payment of all such taxes, levies, or duties.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Subscription Service will begin on the Subscription Billing Date and continue for the subscription period that you select on your account (such period, the "Initial Subscription Period"), and will automatically renew for successive periods of the same duration as the Initial Subscription Period... You must cancel your Subscription Service before it renews in order to avoid billing of the next periodic Subscription Fee to your account... Unless otherwise specifically provided for in these Terms, all fees are in U.S. Dollars and are non-refundable, except as required by law. YOUR CANCELLATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE RENEWAL DATE IN ORDER TO AVOID CHARGE FOR THE NEXT SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD.

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Terms of Service
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004076
Document ID
CA-D-00487
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
00ec2ae906a7a237f79cd586583ef2cf26f4725d380b3677eb3b6e7fd4d293ef
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 05:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004076
Captured: 2026-04-30 05:54:22 UTC
SHA-256: 00ec2ae906a7a237…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-terms-of-service/subscription-auto-renewal-non-refundable-fees/
Accessed: June 18, 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 Windsurf's Subscription Auto-Renewal & Non-Refundable Fees clause do?

The automatic renewal structure creates a recurring billing cycle that continues absent affirmative cancellation action. The non-refundable fee authorization establishes that periodic charges are final upon billing, creating a defined financial obligation tied to the renewal date as the operational deadline for cancellation.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are subject to automatic billing on each renewal date for successive subscription periods of the same duration as the initial period, with the obligation to initiate cancellation before the renewal date to prevent the next charge. Subscription fees are designated as non-refundable once billed, except where law requires otherwise.

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