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Cancel The Athletic in Massachusetts

Step-by-step guide to cancel your The Athletic subscription, backed by Massachusetts's Chapter 93A + Auto-Renewal and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in Massachusetts

Massachusetts's Chapter 93A + Auto-Renewal (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A) gives you specific protections when canceling The Athletic:

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

Penalties for The Athletic: Treble damages under Chapter 93A for willful violations

How to Cancel The Athletic

Method: Website or app

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

Tips for Canceling The Athletic in Massachusetts

  • Now owned by NYT — may be bundled
  • Annual plan: no partial refund
  • Intro rate jumps at renewal
  • Sports coverage may be available through NYT bundle

In Massachusetts: If The Athletic makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General.

Refund Policy

No refunds on annual plans.

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

Watch Out For

  • · Renewal at higher rate

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to The Athletic 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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