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Cancel The Economist in California

Step-by-step guide to cancel your The Economist subscription, backed by California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in California

California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600) gives you specific protections when canceling The Economist:

  • Clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms before purchase
  • Affirmative consent required
  • Easy online cancellation required
  • Full refund if terms not properly disclosed

Penalties for The Economist: Consumers can recover actual damages plus $1,000 in statutory damages per violation

How to Cancel The Economist

Method: Phone or website

  1. 1Go to economist.com → Account → Subscription
  2. 2Click 'Cancel'
  3. 3Or call customer service number on your account page
  4. 4Confirm cancellation

Tips for Canceling The Economist in California

  • Print + digital bundle costs significantly more
  • Student discount available with verification
  • Auto-renews at full price after intro
  • Library access may be available

In California: If The Economist makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the California Attorney General.

Refund Policy

Prorated refund possible on annual plans.

Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600, you may be entitled to a full refund if The Economist didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Watch Out For

  • · Print delivery fees in some regions

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to The Economist in every state, including California:

  • 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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