How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services: Netflix in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in District of Columbia

District of Columbia's CPPA + Auto-Renewal Protections (D.C. Code § 28-3901) gives you specific protections when dealing with Netflix subscriptions:

Clear disclosure at enrollment
Affirmative consent
Easy cancellation mechanism
Treble damages available

Penalties: CPPA violation — treble damages and attorney fees

How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services

Applied to Netflix (Website or app) in District of Columbia

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.
District of Columbia note: D.C. Code § 28-3901 requires Netflix to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
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 Cancel All Your Streaming Services in District of Columbia

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.

Under D.C. Code § 28-3901, you may be entitled to a full refund if Netflix didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Netflix in every state, including District of Columbia:

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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