Canceling subscriptions will get easier, thanks to FTC
FTC adopts 'click to cancel' rule to make it easier to end subscriptions, mirroring California law
A divided Federal Trade Commission adopted a powerful rule Thursday that requires companies to make it just as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one.
California and the FTC are making it easier for you to cancel your subscriptions
If you’re trying to cut back on subscriptions you don’t use, the Federal Trade Commission and the state of California have great news. On Wednesday, the federal consumer protection agency announced it has finalized a so-called “click to cancel” rule: Companies will have to make it as easy to cancel a membership,
Canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships should get simpler with final FTC rule
The final rule, which will go into effect in about six months, is meant to give people a way out of subscriptions with recurring charges.
FTC moves to take the ‘frustration' out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
Lina Khan, who leads the agency, said the rule is designed so that if consumers signed up online, they should be able to cancel in the same number of steps.
FTC Announces the Final 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule for Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the final "click-to-cancel" rule, which is designed to ensure that consumers can cancel subscriptions
FTC targets annoying subscription traps with "Click-to-Cancel" mandate
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission agreed to ratify its "Click-to-Cancel" rule in a 3-2 vote. Click to Cancel (C2C) is almost identical to California's law.
Finally, No More Unwanted Subscriptions: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule Finalized
Slated to take effect in 180 days, the new rule also tries to prevent sellers from charging for services simply because the user failed to take action, such as forcing payment after a free trial.
FTC drops hammer on unwanted subscriptions with 'click to cancel' rule
It 'will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money' The US Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a final "click-to-cancel" rule that aims to simplify the process of ending unwanted subscriptions to products and services.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule to simplify subscription cancellations. Announced Wednesday, the “click to cancel” rule mandates that businesses make it as easy for ...