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US Court nullifies FTC requirement for click-to-cancel

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574 points gausswho | 1 comments | 08 Jul 25 22:42 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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beezlewax ◴[09 Jul 25 07:51 UTC] No.44507320[source]▶
I've used a learning platform called Brilliant in the past. The cancellation process was so convoluted that it was impossible to cancel the account. Dark patterns and confusing language.

They refused to refund me and after I thought I'd cancelled and I had to run a charge back from my bank.

This is nefarious behaviour on their part and consumers need to be protected from it.

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apwell23 ◴[09 Jul 25 13:30 UTC] No.44509837[source]▶
i only subscribe to services through app store on my iphone. even if costs me premium.
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whamlastxmas ◴[09 Jul 25 13:56 UTC] No.44510100[source]▶
I use privacy dot com cards I can turn off in a single click
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apwell23 ◴[09 Jul 25 13:57 UTC] No.44510114[source]▶
doesn't stop it from being sent to collections.

wtf are ppl downvoting this. i had it happen to me.

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1. 93po ◴[10 Jul 25 18:11 UTC] No.44523866[source]▶
this assumes you're using it for a service that has your name/address/birthdate/social.

i use it for stuff like scammy dark pattern photoshop trials, and i can use a fake name and address.

i wouldn't use it for stuff like utilities or gym memberships that absolutely send stuff to collections and they deliberately collect your information to be able to do so