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How to Cancel Any Subscription: Spotify in Baltimore

The universal playbook for canceling any subscription service — streaming, SaaS, fitness, or otherwise — with legal protections cited. This guide applies specifically to Spotify ($5.99-$16.99/mo) subscribers in Baltimore, Maryland. Maryland's Automatic Renewal Law protects you.

Your Rights in Baltimore, MD

Maryland's Automatic Renewal Law (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321) gives Baltimore residents specific protections when dealing with Spotify:

Clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms
Affirmative consent required
Easy cancellation mechanism
Post-purchase acknowledgment

Penalties: CPA violation — AG enforcement plus private right of action

How to Cancel Any Subscription

Applied to Spotify (Website only (not app)) for Baltimore residents

1
Find your billing method
Check whether you subscribed directly (company website), through Apple, Google, or your bank. The billing source determines WHERE you cancel — not the company's app.
2
Locate the cancellation path
Log into your account → Settings → Billing or Subscription. Under the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule, cancellation must be as easy as signup.
3
Document your cancellation
Screenshot the cancellation confirmation screen. Note the date, time, and any confirmation number. This is your legal protection if they keep charging you.
4
Watch your next billing statement
Check your statement after the next billing date. If you see a charge after cancellation, you have grounds for a chargeback citing the date you canceled.
5
Block the merchant if needed
If the company charges you again, call your card issuer and request a merchant block. This prevents future charges even without the company's cooperation.

Cancel Spotify Specifically

Method: Website only (not app) · Difficulty: easy

1Go to spotify.com/account
2Click 'Change plan'
3Select 'Cancel Premium'
4Confirm — you'll switch to free tier

Tips for Baltimore Residents

The FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) requires cancellation to be as easy as signup — if it isn't, that's illegal
Always cancel 2-3 days before your next billing date to avoid a partial-month charge
If subscribed through Apple or Google, you MUST cancel through them — not the company's website
SubScrub generates a legally-backed cancellation letter for any service in under 60 seconds

Spotify-specific tips

Cannot cancel through mobile app — must use web browser
You keep your playlists on the free tier
Student plan requires annual re-verification

Spotify Refund Policy

No prorated refunds. Keeps premium until period ends.

Under Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321, Baltimore residents may be entitled to a full refund if Spotify didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.

Federal Laws Protecting Baltimore Residents

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

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More Spotify Guides for Baltimore

How to Get a Refund After Cancellation How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge How to Find All Your Subscriptions How to Cancel a Free Trial Before You Get Charged How to Stop Auto-Renewal on Any Subscription FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule: Your Rights Explained

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