How to Cancel Any Subscription: Showtime in Massachusetts

The universal playbook for canceling any subscription service — streaming, SaaS, fitness, or otherwise — with legal protections cited. This guide applies specifically to Showtime ($10.99/mo) subscribers in Massachusetts, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in Massachusetts

Massachusetts's Chapter 93A + Auto-Renewal (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A) gives you specific protections when dealing with Showtime subscriptions:

Disclosure of renewal terms
Reasonable cancellation method
No deceptive enrollment practices
Consumer right of action

Penalties: Treble damages under Chapter 93A for willful violations

How to Cancel Any Subscription

Applied to Showtime (Website or app) in Massachusetts

1
Find your billing method
Check whether you subscribed directly (company website), through Apple, Google, or your bank. The billing source determines WHERE you cancel — not the company's app.
Massachusetts note: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A requires Showtime to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
2
Locate the cancellation path
Log into your account → Settings → Billing or Subscription. Under the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule, cancellation must be as easy as signup.
3
Document your cancellation
Screenshot the cancellation confirmation screen. Note the date, time, and any confirmation number. This is your legal protection if they keep charging you.
4
Watch your next billing statement
Check your statement after the next billing date. If you see a charge after cancellation, you have grounds for a chargeback citing the date you canceled.
5
Block the merchant if needed
If the company charges you again, call your card issuer and request a merchant block. This prevents future charges even without the company's cooperation.

Cancel Showtime Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to showtime.com → Account
2Click 'Cancel Subscription'
3Confirm cancellation
4Access continues until period ends

Tips for Cancel Any Subscription in Massachusetts

The FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) requires cancellation to be as easy as signup — if it isn't, that's illegal
Always cancel 2-3 days before your next billing date to avoid a partial-month charge
If subscribed through Apple or Google, you MUST cancel through them — not the company's website
SubScrub generates a legally-backed cancellation letter for any service in under 60 seconds

Showtime-specific tips

Now part of Paramount+ — check if bundled
Cancel through cable provider if added as channel
Free trial auto-converts

Showtime Refund Policy

No refunds.

Under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, you may be entitled to a full refund if Showtime didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Showtime in every state, including Massachusetts:

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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More Showtime Guides for Massachusetts

How to Get a Refund After Cancellation How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge How to Find All Your Subscriptions How to Cancel a Free Trial Before You Get Charged How to Stop Auto-Renewal on Any Subscription FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule: Your Rights Explained

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