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Subscription Auto-Renewal and Fee Changes

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What it is

Subscription services automatically renew and charge the user's payment method on a recurring basis until explicitly cancelled. Zillow may change the subscription fee for future periods with advance notice, and users must cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged.

This analysis describes what Zillow'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)

This provision establishes that subscription charges recur automatically without requiring affirmative renewal by the user, and that fee changes apply to subsequent periods upon advance notice without requiring renewed user consent.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 13, 2026

The updated terms establish explicit consent for Zillow to contact you through email, phone calls, text messages, and in-app features using automatic dialing systems and prerecorded voices. These communications may include advertising or marketing offers alongside transactional messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier, and contact frequency will vary based on your account activity. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and calls with Zillow employees may be recorded for quality control and internal business purposes.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause has changed once in 4 months of monitoring.

Change history

added Jul 13, 2026

New provision establishes auto-renewal terms and negative option obligations, requiring affirmative cancellation to stop recurring charges.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement authorizes Zillow to charge the user's payment method on a recurring basis for activated subscription services until the user cancels. Users who do not cancel before the renewal date will be billed for the next period; fee changes take effect for subsequent periods upon advance notice without requiring affirmative re-enrollment.

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.
  • Cancel Subscription
    Navigate to your account settings page and select the option to cancel your subscription before the next renewal date. Alternatively, send a cancellation request to consumercare@zillow.com or contact your business consultant if applicable.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you decide to activate a Subscription Service, you authorize us to periodically charge, on a going-forward basis and until cancellation of either the recurring payments or your account, all accrued sums on or before the payment due date for the accrued sums. The subscription will continue unless and until you cancel your subscription, or we terminate it. You must cancel your Subscription Service before it renews in order to avoid billing of the next periodic subscription fee to your account. We may change the subscription fee for any subsequent subscription period but will provide you advance notice of any increase before it applies.

Excerpt from Zillow's Terms of Use

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zillow Terms of Use
Entity
Zillow
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014236
Document ID
CA-D-00231
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cb652db3ff156ae7892f761fcf07d4f6bda63450f663b09a98fb4d0fdd82949
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014236
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:04:11 UTC
SHA-256: 2cb652db3ff156ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014236/subscription-auto-renewal-and-fee-changes/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zillow's Subscription Auto-Renewal and Fee Changes clause do?

This provision establishes that subscription charges recur automatically without requiring affirmative renewal by the user, and that fee changes apply to subsequent periods upon advance notice without requiring renewed user consent.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement authorizes Zillow to charge the user's payment method on a recurring basis for activated subscription services until the user cancels. Users who do not cancel before the renewal date will be billed for the next period; fee changes take effect for subsequent periods upon advance notice without requiring affirmative re-enrollment.

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