What does Automatic renewal mean?
Automatic renewal is an arrangement in which a subscription renews through an agreed ongoing billing process unless the relevant cancellation conditions are met.
Why it matters
A buyer should establish whether the actual purchase uses automatic renewal instead of inferring it from the word subscription. Read the amount, timing, consent and cancellation information provided for that offer. Keep a reminder and monitor the relevant payment record. Uninstalling software or closing a player is not itself a reliable method of managing a separate billing arrangement. Use the process associated with the purchase route.
A practical example
For example, a website may sell a prepaid term while an app-store product uses recurring billing. Those arrangements need different records and actions. Ask which one applies before payment, and keep the confirmation rather than assuming that a twelve-month access period necessarily means an automatic annual charge.
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Related terminology: Authorised user, Availability window.
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