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Cancel Spotify in Illinois

Step-by-step guide to cancel your Spotify subscription, backed by Illinois's Automatic Contract Renewal Act and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in Illinois

Illinois's Automatic Contract Renewal Act (815 ILCS 601) gives you specific protections when canceling Spotify:

Written notice 30-60 days before renewal
Applies to contracts with automatic renewal
Clear disclosure of renewal terms
Consumer can cancel within 30 days of renewal notice

Penalties for Spotify: Renewal is void if notice requirements not met

How to Cancel Spotify

Method: Website only (not app)

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

Tips for Canceling Spotify in Illinois

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

In Illinois: If Spotify makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating 815 ILCS 601. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General.

Refund Policy

No prorated refunds. Keeps premium until period ends.

Under 815 ILCS 601, you may be entitled to a full refund if Spotify didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to Spotify in every state, including Illinois:

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

All Illinois subscription laws Cancel Spotify (all states)

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