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How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services: Netflix in Des Moines

Complete guide to canceling Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, YouTube Premium, and 10+ other streaming services. This guide applies specifically to Netflix ($6.99-$22.99/mo) subscribers in Des Moines, Iowa. The federal FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule protects you.

Your Rights in Des Moines, IA

The CFA (no specific auto-renewal law) (Iowa Code § 714H.3) and federal FTC rules protect Des Moines residents:

Consumer fraud protections
Federal FTC rules apply
ROSCA for online subscriptions
Private right of action available

How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services

Applied to Netflix (Website or app) for Des Moines residents

1
List all your streaming subscriptions
Check your bank statements, Apple subscriptions (Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions), and Google Play subscriptions for all active streaming services.
2
Identify billing source for each service
Some subscriptions are billed through the streaming service directly; others go through Apple, Google, Roku, or your cable provider. You must cancel through the BILLING source, not the app.
3
Cancel direct-billed services
Netflix: netflix.com/account. Spotify: spotify.com/account. Disney+: disneyplus.com/account. Hulu: account.hulu.com. HBO Max: max.com → Profile → Settings → Subscription. Each requires website login.
4
Cancel Apple-billed services
iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. You'll see all Apple-billed subscriptions. Tap any to manage or cancel. This covers Apple TV+, Paramount+, and any service you paid via App Store.
5
Cancel Google Play-billed services
Go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions. All Play-billed subscriptions are listed here. Cancel each one directly.

Cancel Netflix Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to netflix.com/account
2Click 'Cancel Membership'
3Confirm cancellation
4Access continues until billing period ends

Tips for Des Moines Residents

Canceling Netflix doesn't cancel Hulu — each must be canceled separately even if you bundle them
Disney Bundle (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+): cancel through Disney+ to cancel all three
Spotify cannot be canceled through the mobile app — must use a web browser at spotify.com
Confirm cancellation by checking your account's billing page — look for 'Access until [date]' not 'Next billing date'
Set a reminder to re-evaluate each service when a new season starts — don't pay year-round for one show

Netflix-specific tips

Cancel before your billing date to avoid next charge
You can restart anytime without losing your profile
Download shows before canceling if you want to keep watching offline

Netflix Refund Policy

No refunds for partial months. Access until period ends.

Federal Laws Protecting Des Moines 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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Cancel All Your Streaming with SubScrub

SubScrub auto-cites 16 CFR Part 425 for Des Moines residents