New FTC subscription cancellation rule under fire from business groups
Trade groups for cable providers, online advertisers and other businesses sue to block an FTC rule that would make it easier to cancel subscriptions.
Opinion
FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ rule will make ending unwanted subscriptions easier
The FTC has finalized a “click-to-cancel” rule that requires sellers to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up, in an effort to protect consumers from unfair or
FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Face Lawsuits From Industry Groups to Stop Instant Subscription Cancelation
The FTC's focus on Click to Cancel is to help consumers against deceptive tactics that are implemented by many companies on their subscription programs, and it will go into effect after 180 days if it is filed into the Federal Register if it does not get blocked.
With 'click to cancel' rule, FTC wants to solve subscription headache
Trapped in a recurring payment for a subscription or membership you no longer need? Breaking up is about to get easier thanks to the FTC.
What to know about new FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships
Retailers, gyms and other businesses are now required to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as to sign up.
Backgrounder
Canceling a subscription is about to get easier for you and your wallet
Thanks to a new rule by the Federal Trade Commission, consumers should be able to cut off recurring billing when they want to.
New FTC rule protects consumers from unwanted auto-renewal subscriptions
The FTC adopted a final rule requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up.
The End of Subscription Creep: New FTC Rule Simplifies Canceling Subscriptions
The average consumer spends about $91 on subscriptions each month, according to a CNET survey about subscription creep. Stopping an unwanted subscription or membership with one click (and not feeling misled to enroll in the first place) can help you keep more cash in your pocket.
FTC Finalizes Subscription Renewal Rulemaking
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its final rules applicable to recurring subscription plans. According to the
FTC announces 'Click to Cancel' rule for canceling subscription services — what you need to know
Click to Cancel is also requiring "sellers" to provide information to customers including when they are being switched from a free trial to a paid subscription, and requiring consent from customers before doing so. It also will "prohibit sellers from misrepresenting any material facts while using negative option marketing."
Cable Companies Sue to Stop FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule
Trade groups representing advertisers, newspapers, and surveillance providers also want to stop an FTC rule meant to make it easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
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The 'Planet Money' team examines the subscription trap
The FTC has approved the so-called ‘Click to Cancel’ rule, making it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions. Planet Money examines why so many services began using the subscription model.
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FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule would make it easier to end subscriptions
But then, when you're done with it, undoing that subscription is a complex, difficult, multistep process. The FTC's new ...