SMRTR TechOct 16, 2024Hacker News

FTC Announces "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Making It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions

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The FTC has finalized a "click-to-cancel" rule requiring sellers to make subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups, with most provisions taking effect in 180 days. The rule aims to combat unfair practices in negative option marketing, prohibiting misrepresentation, mandating clear disclosures, and requiring informed consent before charging consumers.

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