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How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services: Starz in Iowa

Complete guide to canceling Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, YouTube Premium, and 10+ other streaming services. This guide applies specifically to Starz ($9.99/mo) subscribers in Iowa, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in Iowa

Iowa doesn't have a specific auto-renewal law, but the CFA (no specific auto-renewal law) (Iowa Code § 714H.3) and federal consumer protection laws still protect you:

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 Starz (Website or app) in Iowa

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 Starz Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to starz.com → Account
2Select 'Subscription'
3Click 'Cancel Subscription'
4Confirm

Tips for Cancel All Your Streaming Services in Iowa

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

Starz-specific tips

Often available as add-on through other services
Introductory rate jumps to full price
Cancel through billing provider if subscribed via Apple/Amazon

Starz Refund Policy

No refunds for current period.

Watch Out For

· Price jump after intro offer

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Starz in every state, including Iowa:

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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