Step-by-step guide to cancel your Xbox Live Gold subscription, backed by New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.
New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act (N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16) gives you specific protections when canceling Xbox Live Gold:
Penalties for Xbox Live Gold: Consumer fraud violation — treble damages plus attorney fees
Method: Microsoft account
In New Jersey: If Xbox Live Gold makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the New Jersey Attorney General.
No refund. Access until period ends.
Under N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16, you may be entitled to a full refund if Xbox Live Gold didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.
These federal laws apply to Xbox Live Gold in every state, including New Jersey:
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